R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 04/10/2026This is cool pointinthecloud.com/2026-08-19-1...pointinthecloud.comI ran Photoshop on a £0.60 computer chip - some thoughts about simpler computers 000
Reposted by R. S. DoielStrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Sir Ian McKellen orates 'The Stranger's Case' from 'Sir Thomas More' by Shakespeare about the Evil May Day xenophobic riot of 1517 in London. This passage was written 400 years ago, but times never change. Humanity refuses to change its unwarranted bias against 'others'. 11034881303
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Food for thought e360.yale.edu/features/ger...e360.yale.eduWhy Germany Is Building an Ark for U.S. Climate DataAs researchers around the world begin work on the next U.N. climate assessment, fears are growing that the Trump administration could meddle with critical U.S. climate data. In response, scientists ar... 010
Reposted by R. S. DoielBrad Johnson @climatebrad.hillheat.com · 11/09/2026DOGE is still running the show: The Bureau of Land Management gave its state directors *3 days* to list public lands that could be turned over to Big Tech to build AI hyperscalers, after Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with Amazon CEO Andrew Jassywashingtonsun.comInside Trump’s Aggressive Push to Build Data Centers on Public LandsThe Interior secretary is quietly meeting with AI hyperscalers while seeking to accommodate them on his department’s land. 23561415
Reposted by R. S. DoielJason Kint @kint.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Eye popping. Court just unsealed Summary Judgment motions in New York Times v OpenAI / Microsoft. Easy to see why the AI companies had so many redactions (pink). Their own people wrote the lede for NYT, the "largest theft of labor in human history"... "more and more substitutive..." /1 4253912350
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Another type of Waterloo 😎 uwaterloo.ca/news/enginee... 000
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Sounds interesting, www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/e...koreatimes.co.krJeonbuk National University team develops bifunctional material for energy production, storage - The Korea TimesA Jeonbuk National University research team has developed a bifunctional energy material that can both produce hydrogen and store energy. The unive... 001
Reposted by R. S. DoielScott Colom @scolom.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Emmett Till was only 14 years old when he was brutally murdered in Mississippi. To this day, his family has been denied justice. 71 years later, we remember Emmett Till & the injustice he endured. We must never forget his story & always fight to ensure no child has their future stolen by hate. 6621186
Reposted by R. S. DoielRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Remember: The GOP’s nonsensical culture wars are meant to distract you from corporate corruption and plunder. [Cartoon by Jace Avery] 396146034947
Reposted by R. S. DoielMiguel de Icaza @migueldeicaza.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Operating system uptimes are like avocados: a week is about as long as you should trust one. 1301
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Old problem, renewed focus islandtimes.org/who-controls...islandtimes.orgWho controls the Pacific’s communications? - Island Times NewsBy Sue Ahearn MELBOURNE, 20 AUGUST 2026 (DEVPOLICY.ORG) --- The Pacific has a communications problem that extends well beyond social media. 000
Reposted by R. S. DoielKai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Unspeakably disgraceful. Doris Miller was a mess attendant -- the only jobs open to Black sailors -- who won the Navy Cross at Pearl Harbor. With this, and reports USN leaders are considering changing the design of aircraft carriers *because Trump said so* -- the Navy is dishonoring itself. 1292582802
Reposted by R. S. DoielCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Apparently, some folks still want to do business in California. 👀 @wsj.com www.wsj.com/tech/ai/cali... 822302581
Reposted by R. S. DoielMarketplace @marketplace.org · 21/08/2026Today's daily number is 59. 59% of parents say that their child wouldn't have enough to eat if not for the meals they receive at school, according to research from No Kid Hungry. Have a good Marketplace daily number? Send yours to marketplace.org/dailynumber. 1209
Reposted by R. S. DoielMiguel de Icaza @migueldeicaza.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I wrote Gnumeric, a proper spreadsheet some 20 years ago, before you could ask an LLM to build one from your toilet seat. 5482
Reposted by R. S. DoielAdam Keiper @adamkeiper.com · 18/08/2026Trump has kept this family locked up for six weeks even though the mother is pregnant, even though they came to the U.S. legally, even though they broke no laws, even though *they were trying to self-deport*. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfPR...youtube.comA 7-Year-Old Trapped in Hell Is Begging Senator Katie Britt for HelpYouTube video by The Bulwark 6372160
Reposted by R. S. DoielPeter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 16/08/2026You have got to admire their choice of photos of their opponent. 1228929
Reposted by R. S. DoielThe Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 14/08/2026Coercive government power exercised with less visibility and accountability is incompatible with democratic government. When the state’s capacity to inflict pain expands while scrutiny weakens, the danger of abuse expands with it. zurl.co/Ppndoapnews.comICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuseImmigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel. 1524398
Reposted by R. S. DoielAsha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Remember when Colin Kapernick was accused of “disrespecting our troops” because he took a knee during the national anthem? (🙄) The Republican Party has totally lost the plot 291119333
Reposted by R. S. DoielChocobone💀Skare🎺Paradie🪦 @chocoboskaparadise.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Friendly reminder 11267987660
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Interesting post on digital sovereignty blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/07...blog.documentfoundation.orgWhat is Digital Sovereignty - TDF Community BlogDigital sovereignty is not about owning everything, it is about ensuring that nothing essential can be taken away. That single line settles more arguments than it first appears to, because it disquali... 010
Reposted by R. S. DoielJames Sims @simsjames.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I stand by my writing from 2009, placing the blame of California’s film industry implosion at the feet of Mark Burnett. Now we can add the implosion of democracy.simsjames.comReality TV Kills CA’s Budget (HuffPo)Reality television guru, Mark Burnett, recently talked with The Hollywood Reporter’s James Hibberd about his upcoming series Shark Tank, set to premiere this Fall on ABC. 032
Reposted by R. S. DoielRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Trump traded GEO Group and CoreCivic stocks, two private prison corporations, nearly 30 times in 2025. GEO Group’s profits increased by 700% that year and CoreCivic raked in $650 million in ICE contracts — both benefiting Trump’s stock portfolio. Cashing in on his own cruelty. 13332271595
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 25/07/2026This post encapsulates some concepts and I intuitively have been doing by writing first for my Pi. The Marginalia post put words to the practice I failed to articulate. www.marginalia.nu/log/a_139_hdd/words.in 000
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 21/07/2026This is disturbing -> www.schneier.com/blog/archive...schneier.comMIT to Become Hotbed of AI Video Surveillance - Schneier on SecurityIt’s a lot: According to information obtained by The Tech, MIT is spending over $3 million on more than 500 AI surveillance cameras in academic buildings, residence halls, and outdoor areas along Memo... 000
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 20/07/2026A funny phrase popped in my head, "they prefer asbestos britches". Not sure where I first heard it. It's used when someone prefers CYA rather than solving the core problem. 010
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 20/07/2026United States could learn allot from the Global South, paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trumps-war...paulkrugman.substack.comTrump’s War on the Future, Monetary EditionTrying to punish Brazil for adopting a better payment system 000
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 12/07/2026A nice reminder RSS remains alive and kicking www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...eff.orgHate “The Algorithm?” RSS Is One of the Tools You’ve Been Looking ForSince at least the moment Facebook introduced (and apologized for) its News Feed, “the algorithm” has been shorthand for the ways the tech giants control what we see and when we see it. In the age of ... 000
Reposted by R. S. DoielSayItToMyFace💙🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇦✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 @sayittomyface.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Two key thoughts: 1. Our regime is actively targeting & killing anyone they want without repercussions 2. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo wasn’t the target but they thought it was ok to use deadly force on ANYONE? Deadly force was never OK for anyone! They must be charged.theguardian.comMan killed by ICE agents not intended target of immigration arrest, DHS saysAgents seeking different person when they killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Mexican who had lived in US for 35 years 22690302
Reposted by R. S. DoielCommunity Broadband Networks @communitynets.bsky.social · 07/07/2026⚡In 30 minutes, at high join us and @aapbroadband.bsky.social for another not-your-typical webinar: "Control + Shift + ALTernative: Building Community-Owned Fiber" We're diving into two real-world community fiber projects to tease out the practical lessons that other communities can learn⚡youtube.comControl + Shift + ALTernative: Building Community-Owned FiberYouTube video by Institute for Local Self-Reliance 032
Reposted by R. S. DoielCAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Service. Conservation. Response. CAL FIRE is proud to work alongside CCC Corpsmembers on wildfire response, fuels reduction, emergency support and conservation work across the state. Rooted in service. Ready for anything. Congratulations on 50 years, CCC. #PublicService #CCC 0304
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Wrote up some of my ideas about using language models and workflow. Short version design, decision and planning docs in one session, then test-driven development in another. Seems to help with outcomes. rsdoiel.github.io/blog/2026/06...rsdoiel.github.ioNatural Language as programming language 000
Reposted by R. S. Doielgisele600.bsky.social @gisele600.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Here is an outstanding video by Heather Cox Richardson explaining how what the right is calling communist and radical was actually part of the Republican Party's platform in 1956. www.youtube.com/live/_Nt2CQR... #news #following #EconSky #universal #AcademicSkyyoutube.comPolitics Chat, June 25, 2026YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson 12723175
Reposted by R. S. DoielCAL FIRE @calfire.bsky.social · 28/06/2026☀️ Weekend plans? Make wildfire safety part of them. Don’t do the right thing the wrong way. About 95% of wildfires in California are human caused. Help prevent the next one. #OneLessSpark #WildfirePreparedness #WildfireSafety #CALFIRE 02111
Reposted by R. S. DoielThe Captain @thoreau.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Dr @hcrichardson.bsky.social was talking about basically this last night in Politics Chat. The “democratic socialist” platform today is the Eisenhower Republican platform from the 1950s. America has long supported these programs. 23934313
Reposted by R. S. DoielChristopher Bird @mightygodking.com · 27/06/2026A local artist here in Newfoundland creates these "portals," which are connected via an underground tube so people can talk to one another via portal. Undeniably cool. 238866
Reposted by R. S. DoielBike Lane Uprising @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social · 26/06/2026It’s been less than a week since Riley O’Neil’s funeral and the city is actively removing protected bike lanes from 18th street. Just 2 weeks ago everyone in the city made public comments that Riley’s death was a tragedy & yet this week they’re making biking less safe 627086
Reposted by R. S. DoielMeghan Bartels @meghanbartels.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I’m so sad to share that yesterday was my last day at Scientific American. It was an honor to work alongside my incredible colleagues and to speak with researchers across the sciences. If you’re looking to hire staff or freelance, please consider me and my other laid off coworkers (🧵) 711212357
Reposted by R. S. Doielariella @agbouskila.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Well, I've been affected by the Bungie layoffs, and I guess I'm now looking for work. I'm a senior narrative designer on Destiny 2. I'm going to thread a little list of stuff I've done on the game; normally I go out of my way to avoid attention, but today I'd appreciate reposts. 4119541108
Reposted by R. S. DoielMary Peltola @marypeltola.com · 25/06/2026Alaska’s salmon populations are declining and out-of-state trawlers are destroying our fisheries. I’m running for Senate to save our fish. My plan:marypeltola.comFighting for Alaska Fisheries - Mary Peltola“As someone who grew up salmon fishing on the Kuskokwim River with my father, I know firsthand that fish is more than food – it's central to our Alaska way of life. But that way of life is under attac... 427471
Reposted by R. S. DoielLaurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 15/06/2026The Dept of Interior claims that the algae in the reflecting pool is left over from rarely used pipes No. Painting the pool dark blue means that it absorbs heat much faster than if it were a light color. Warmer = faster algae growth That's why you don't see black swimming pools Science! 64898702478
Reposted by R. S. DoielAmbassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Quintessential Trump: In 2025, Trump axed the program to combat New World Screwworm, stating that they had "saved" $1.5 million a year. In 2026, the Trump announces a $1 billion emergency program to combat the Screwworm outbreak. $1 billion would have funded the old program for 667 years. 14864802579
Reposted by R. S. DoielNaomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 16/06/2026U.S. government claiming Musk has the right to poison Memphis because xAI is "vital" to national security, because the Pentagon signed a contract with them. Elite immunity is a cancer that causes cancer, among countless other ills. www.wired.com/story/doj-la...wired.comDOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP LawsuitIn a bid to dismiss a lawsuit over xAI’s polluting gas turbines, the Justice Department claimed the company is integral to military operations—including the Iran War. 211011345
R. S. Doiel @rsdoiel.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Is the NA version of Guinness the origin of synth ale from the documentaries on our Trek future? 000
Reposted by R. S. DoielSenate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 08/06/2026BREAKING: A 43-year-old has died in ICE custody, marking the 19th death in immigration detention this year and at a pace on track to exceed last year’s deaths in detention. 18535052070
Reposted by R. S. Doielarmbytes.bsky.social @armbytes.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Interested in coding on RISC OS? Want to learn more or meet others? Join our friendly fireside chat on Zoom—DM for credentials (unchanged). The event is on Saturday, 13th June at 7:30 pm (GMT). #Zoom #Meetup #RISC_OS #Coding #Community #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers 064
Reposted by R. S. DoielNature @nature.com · 03/06/2026Scientists are raising the alarm about a White House proposal that could fundamentally recast federally funded science. The proposed rules would put political appointees in control of all federal grants and de-emphasize peer review, among other measures. go.nature.com/4ucZgskgo.nature.comWhite House proposes vast overhaul of US science funding: what you need to knowThe Trump administration’s proposal aims to improve transparency in federal funding, but critics fear the proposed rules would politicize research 36442
Reposted by R. S. DoielAkshat Rathi @akshatrathi.bsky.social · 03/06/2026I see a lot of charts everyday. Few make me go: THIS IS CRAZY. www.carbonbrief.org/ai-boom-mean... 321336444
