iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

It’s not just one billionaire. It’s a full-blown cult of billionaires who believe dictatorship should replace democracy—and that technology (crypto and AI) will make this inevitable. They say it loud. Some guy just wrote a book about it (That guy is me!) www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...

simonandschuster.com

The Nerd Reich

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This transfixing debut from journalist Durán investigates the antidemocratic ideologies espoused by tech billionaires ...

313144

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Gil Durán @gilduran.com · 43m

This is a very good story. Yet it's amazing to see the New York Times continually miss the forest for the trees.

2866

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Gil Durán @gilduran.com · 44m

“Democracy has been hailed as, like, the holy grail for the last couple hundred years, but democracies are inefficient,” said the crypto billionaire. “If you get a benevolent dictator, it’s actually extremely efficient." Hmm, where have I heard this before? www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/b...

nytimes.com

Inside a Billionaire’s Paradise With Crypto’s Most Powerful Ex-Convict (Gift Article)

Changpeng Zhao, jailed in the United States for a financial crime and pardoned by President Trump, is now living a gilded life in the United Arab Emirates.

2826269

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 13h

Remember if you want to support local WNBA coverage, Valkyries Beat has been on the road most of the season and the entire playoffs and is fully reader-funded and you can contribute! www.valkyriesbeat.com/upgrade

valkyriesbeat.com

Upgrade | Valkyries Beat

Inside the Golden State Valkyries from the perspective of a women's sports journalist.

05115

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 13h

Our good friend Eric is here to go over what went right in Game 1 with the Valkyries

0191

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Peter Hartlaub @peterhartlaub.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

“Stop asking permission.” “Strike up a conversation with anyone.” “Keep moving forward.” This retired teacher made an urban trail go viral. He won’t stop until the whole city is discovering San Francisco. Your feel-good story for the weekend. #RetirementGoals www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

sfchronicle.com

Why are so many people walking across San Francisco? This tireless 86-year-old is the answer

Why are so many people walking across San Francisco? Thank Bob Siegel, a tireless 86-year-old who built the city’s ultimate walk.

4419

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

maya goldberg-safir @roughnotes.bsky.social · 18h

VALKS WIN with 17 offensive rebounds by 7 different gsv players, 25 points, 11 rebounds + 5 assists by gabby can literally do it all williams and ONE CLEAN ASS BLOCK BY KAITLYN CHEN

0368

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Jose Carlos Fajardo @fuzyjoe.bsky.social · 18h

Golden State Valkyries' Aminata Gueye (31) reacts after scoring the basket and getting the foul in the third quarter of Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Las Vegas Aces 71-60. #valkyries #wnba

1485

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Jose Carlos Fajardo @fuzyjoe.bsky.social · 18h

Golden State Valkyries' Aminata Gueye (31) celebrates with teammate Kaitlyn Chen (2) after Gueye made the basket and got the foul in the third quarter of Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. #valkyries #wnba

29615

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 18h

Final: Valkyries 71, Aces 60 Golden State takes a 1-0 series lead. Williams with 25 and 10, Thornton just 2 points shy a double-double, Stokes season-high 14 rebounds. Aces season-low 60 points

1022236

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 18h

fwiw Aces' season-low in scoring is 66. They are 1-6 when scoring under 80 this year

0439

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 18h

on tv was asked earlier 1. what the Valks have to do to have a chance in this series and 2. what difference does Ballhalla make. I said play the game the pace they want and it makes a big difference. I guess that was right

1552

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 18h

I’m really really really impressed by this Valkyries win

917011

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Magnus Lehnsherr @i-magnus.bsky.social · 18h

Rim protector Kaitlyn Chen blocked more shots than A'ja Wilson in Game 1. #WNBA #GSV #Valkyries

69816

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 20h

Gabby just passed on a 3-pointer look because Chen had a MORE open look and made it and that's Valkyries basketball

1745

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 20h

End 1Q: Valkyries 22, Vegas 18 As good a start as you could want, Gabby has 13 points and is 4-for-5

1384

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

WNBA @wnba.com · 04/10/2026

A moment for Janelle ✨ The UNANIMOUS 2026 Sixth Player of the Year. #KiaSixth | #WNBASeason30

123640

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 22h

Nakase also told us not to overwork lol

1263

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 22h

Nakase: “This job for me, I love it. Sometimes I love it too much to a point where I overwork, and so I just want to make sure I'm being smart. So for all you guys too, I know you guys work extremely hard. Just make sure you guys take care of yourself.”

0454

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 22h

Natalie Nakase talking to us now: “When that happened, it definitely was like a wake-up call for me. I got checked through the doctors. You know, obviously everything looks good, but you know what I'm gonna do? Be proactive about it.” Said it was exhaustion and she’ll wear a heart monitor to see

27213

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Jane Kim 金貞妍 @thisisjanekim.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

San Francisco, we’ll see you tonight! Note the updated time and venue. RSVP at janekim.org/rallywithbernie

022

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

My @valkyriesbeat.bsky.social story from Chase Center tonight, where the Valkyries locked up a trip to the WNBA semi-finals. www.valkyriesbeat.com/p/valkyries-...

valkyriesbeat.com

Valkyries Insider: Another instant playoff classic for Valkyries

This game had EVERYTHING.

05213

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Onto Vegas now, if you want to support local coverage of the WNBA, would appreciate subscriptions, it pays for travel and website maintainance to bring you consistent covergae, home and away. www.valkyriesbeat.com/upgrade

valkyriesbeat.com

Upgrade | Valkyries Beat

Inside the Golden State Valkyries from the perspective of a women's sports journalist.

23515

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

omg 20 new subscribers last night alone. thank you guys you make this possible.

0412

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

this has been my favorite season on any beat ever because of getting to do this with my friends every game

0362

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Viet Thanh Nguyen @vietthanhnguyen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I talked about what I consider complex joy — and why I believe that is more useful for our times than simple joy — with Chapter House Journal. Full interview link: chjournal.com/chapter-hous... Full interview link also in bio.

1247

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You can read Jamal’s work here. It was the honor of my life to have been his editor at the Washington Post. Rest in peace, Jamal. And I’m sorry the Washington Post opinions page ended up betraying what we both stood for. www.washingtonpost.com/news/global-...

washingtonpost.com

Opinion | Read Jamal Khashoggi’s columns for The Washington Post

Jamal Khashoggi, a veteran Saudi journalist who Turkish officials say was killed in Istanbul after walking into the consulate of Saudi Arabia, had been writing a column for The Post since last year.

151139245

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today, 8 years ago, my friend, Saudi Journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered.

237101703237

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

The Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The #2026IgnyteAwards Critics Award recognizes contributions to reviews and analysis of the field of speculative literature Congratulations again, @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social

2026 Ignyte Critics Award winner: Alex Brown

714028

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

The Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Outstanding Novella category recognizes for speculative works ranging from 17,500-39,999 words Congratulations to THE RIVER HAS ROOTS by @amalelmohtar.com #2026IgnyteAwards

2026 Ignyte Award Winner in Outstanding Novella: The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar

618342

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

The Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Ignytes were created in 2020 as an award series that centers BIPOC perspectives and contributions to speculative fiction. The works nominated on our ballots are the creations of people from these lived experiences, or are works/entities/individuals they hold in high regard. #2026IgnyteAwards

17113

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Green Apple Books on the Park @booksonthepark.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

NEXT WEEK! Free to attend, RSVP here: thethirdplace.is/event/annale...

1115

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Annalee Newitz @annaleen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

An alien civilization from beyond the galaxy meets ancient Pompeii. Do you want to know MOAR about how I did the bonkers worldbuilding in A WALL IS ALSO A ROAD? Here's my tale. You can pre-order the book and get it nice and fresh on Tuesday! us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

212337

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Annalee Newitz @annaleen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

WE WILL RISE AGAIN won the Ignyte!! I'm so grateful for the little community that made this anthology real: the authors, our agents, & our amazing editor Sareena Kamath. And of course my magnificent co-editors @drkarenlord.bsky.social and @older.bsky.social 💕🚀🥹

1714829

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Doctora Malka Older @older.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Many thanks to everyone who voted for us, this is overwhelming! thank you to all our amazing contributors, & the activists who shared with us, and for @annaleen.bsky.social @drkarenlord.bsky.social 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

4221

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Doctora Malka Older @older.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

lol both my co-editors were so so so much more articulate and responsible than I was in their responses. so...

2161

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Doctora Malka Older @older.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

2423723

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Christina Kahrl @christinakahrl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Truly an amazing game. For more on the outcome, more to come from @shaynarubin.bsky.social & @annkillion.bsky.social

081

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Alexa Philippou @alexaphilippou.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Sunday, 10/4, Game 1: NY-ATL, 2pm ET (ABC) LV-GS, 4pm ET (NBC/Peacock) Wednesday, 10/7, Game 2: NY-ATL, 7:30pm (ESPN) LV-GS, 9:30pm (Peacock/NBCSN) Friday, 10/9, Game 3 ATL-NY, 7:30pm (ESPN2) GS-LV, 9:30pm (Peacock/NBCSN)

43914

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Game 1 of the WNBA semi finals between the Valkyries and Aces will be at 1pm on Sunday

7888

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Golden State 77, Dallas 73 Valkyries will open Game 1 of the semis vs Las Vegas on Sunday. See y'all there.

312616

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Valkyries won their first playoff series in their second season ever

1147776

Reposted by Steve Rhodes

maya goldberg-safir @roughnotes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

oh hello biggest shot of kaila charles life

061