So if we’re ignoring the time period and sticking with grandparents, hi, I’m either a chemical engineer, a math professor, or work in public relations—so not too far off what I actually do. If great-grandparents, I’m a civil engineer, garment worker, or some kind of farmer.

Revan@revan.eurosky.social · 7d ago

Enough “what would you do on the commune questions” If you got sent back 100 years and were given your grandparent’s job, what are you doing?

On Saturday, August 15 at noon EDT, join authors @oliviawaite.com, @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social, @roselerner.bsky.social, @alexandravasti.bsky.social, @ericaridley.bsky.social, & #EEOttoman for #HistoryIsQueer. Tickets (free) at the link. www.eventbrite.com/e/1995208331...

History Is Queer

With authors TJ Alexander, Olivia Waite, EE Ottoman, Alexandra Vasti, Rose Lerner, Erica Ridley, & Courtney Milan.

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Lotta people saying Ultima (fair!) which gives me an excuse to bring up this fun fact: my dad was in a inter-tech-company bowling league with Richard Garriott. … anyway my answer is probably Sid Meier’s Pirates!

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what's everyone else's fab examples of once massively popular and influential landmark titles in especially western games from back in the day that have just been forgotten and abandoned completely now. mine is black and white

At libraries around the country, "Avoiding AI" workshops have elicited unprecedented demand.

Librarians are hosting viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech | TechCrunch

At libraries around the country, "Avoiding AI" workshops have elicited unprecedented demand.

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For @sciam.bsky.social I got to nerd out with Tom Hiddleston about ancient history, specifically Pompeii 🌋 check out out full conversation here www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhNx...

Tom Hiddleston wants you to see Pompeii differently

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As someone who grew up going to Corning, the fall of American-made Pyrex (and Steuben County craftsman glass factories in general, although the museum is trying to restore some of this—it makes the Pyrex borosilicate scientific glass) is something my family is STILL incensed about.

@laperry2.bsky.social · 2w ago

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Aha! This is live now so I can share it around publicly. So hi, I'm one of the two curators for MITS. If you're an independent tabletop game developer (card, board, RPG, w/e), a solo or indie publisher, or are a game student with a project to show off, we'd really like you to apply.

MAGFest - The Music and Gaming Festival@magfest.org · 3w ago

Super MAGFest 2027 Indie Tabletop Showcase Application is now LIVE! Application: forms.gle/si8FNN3x3jAP... Application Close: August 15th Team Invites Sent: September 1st- 15th If you have any questions for MITS please send them to mits@MAGFest.org.

At THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, a little kid loudly went “Don’t worry, mommy, he’s gonna be okay!” about Ray. When it became clear Ray was not in fact okay, the kid went, ”OHHH NOOO I LIED.”

Boner Vivant@dougtilley.bsky.social · last yr.

Got me thinking.. What's the strongest reaction you've seen an audience member have to a scene in a cinema? During the birthday party scene in SIGNS I saw a whole row of young women literally throw their popcorn in the air like a cartoon.

"After boarding a handful of boats — stuffed to the brim with people and pets — community members drove across the lake as their entire First Nation burned to the ground behind them. " www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'It's a miracle': First Nation members escape northwestern Ontario wildfire as community burns to the ground | CBC News

Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First Nation, has been destroyed by a wildfire that spans over 350,000 hectares in northwestern Ontario. Community leaders spoke to CBC News about...

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Johnnie Jae@johnniejae.bsky.social · 3w ago

I want people to understand the full impact of the devastation that First Nations in Canada are facing. It's NOT just that people and wildlife are losing their homes...it's the history that is being lost for generations to come.

Does anyone else default to re-reads in the summer because it’s too hot to process new information? … just my low-heat-tolerance self? Totally unrelated, I’m on my annual Austen reread marathon nonsense.

Bri 💝@breezybrik.bsky.social · 3w ago

Read anything good lately? Use hashtags #SciAmBookBingo and #SciAmSummerReading to tell us how you're participating in our Summer Reading Challenge 📚🧪🏆 www.scientificamerican.com/article/join...

(1/3) The Anishinabek Nation stands in solidarity with Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, which has experienced devastation from the recent wildfires. We are accepting donations on their behalf to help them navigate this crisis. If you can, please donate via e-transfer to: an7gc@anishinabek.ca

If you were super into Model UN in high school, how’s your TTRPG campaign going?

Are you an editor? Want to commission a piece for the 25th anniversary of the LOTR films? Maybe about watching them when U.S. Christian authoritarians are waging a pointless oil war in the Middle East because time is a flat circle? This guy just finished his Tolkien PhD and would love the work!

I hope Mexico beats England today as revenge for Mexico week on the Great British Bake-off

Lauren is truly one of the greatest people I know, both personally and professionally. She is a smart, insightful, thorough, passionate reporter and editor and an incredible person to work with. She will make your writing better, every time, and writes words that are always worth reading.

Lauren J. Young@laurenjyoung.bsky.social · last mo.

Last week, my time as associate health editor at Scientific American came to an end when the publication was sold to a new owner. I will miss my brilliant colleagues more than words can say. I’m open to freelance work and full-time opportunities in newsrooms, classrooms and beyond. 🧵

Atlas V is an incredible rocket, and one I will miss dearly. Last night the final Atlas V 551 put on a show that can only be described as breathtaking. I have had one shot in mind for this variant for years, and not only did I finally get it on my last chance, it might be my best work yet.

If you didn’t know, former @sciam.bsky.social owner Springer Nature sold us just three days ahead of the tally of the vote to unionize. It resulted in layoffs, including 60% of the union’s organizing committee. We’re out here to fight, to keep doing vital science journalism.

Meghan is one of the far-too-many incredible people that made SciAm what it is affected by the layoffs. In true Meghan fashion, she's using her own thread to highlight others, too--because she's the kind of person who sees everyone's strengths and works to highlight them.

Meghan Bartels@meghanbartels.bsky.social · last mo.

I’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 (🧵)

LRP: Everyone sleeps on the Cloisters, but they run some fantastic special exhibitions, have GORGEOUS herb and medieval gardens, and the area around the museum itself is a beautiful park with views of the Hudson and the Palisades. Also, yeah, the Unicorn tapestries are a must see at least once.

it cannot be overstated that the Cloisters is basically running a "weird Medieval guys" exhibit right now. You can see the tapestries AND these knives and it's barely even crowded.

Kathryn VanArendonk@kvanaren.bsky.social · last mo.

we went to the cloisters today and they have a special exhibit on unusual representations of creatures in the medieval period and I *cannot* stop laughing at these central american ritual knives

We may have all disagreed with @emmalgometz.bsky.social‘s dogearring stance but they did break out the poetry that is “they’re the beautiful memories of my reading” so maybe we all were wrong to judge.

Scientific American@sciam.bsky.social · 2mo ago

See who at Scientific American shares your hot takes about books and reading, then join the #SciAmSummerReading challenge for a chance at some excellent prizes: www.scientificamerican.com/article/join...

Gee, which square of @sciam.bsky.social’s Summer Reading Challenge am I checking off tonight? You still have plenty of time to join in! And you can buddy read with me for 22–I’m currently reading The Boundless Deep and Love and Other Brain Experiments. #SciAmSummerReading #SciAmBookBingo

Having an archivist spouse is fun because not only do they let you rant about how every Broadway show is filmed but the recording is only available to view in person at one NYPL branch where you can only watch a recording once unless given special permission, they have academic insights on it!

Meet our inaugural class of Young American Scientists: 28 researchers who are redefining the future of science. sciam.com/youngscientists

My neighborhood just erupted in screams and has not stopped screaming for like ten seconds so I'm gonna guess that's... good?

I knew it’d be What I Did For Love, but a tribute to A Chorus Line that’s just a “stand and sing” performance feels… wrong? It was beautiful but A Chorus Line is one of THE dancing (and character acting) shows!

Seeing Tom Stoppard in the In Memoriam reminds me: give me another Arcadia revival, I missed it the last time it was staged and it’s my favorite play because it is a brilliant example of science and math informing and inspiring art and introspection.

Cats: The Jellicle Ball is gonna be fine without winning best revival, but it WAS the best revival because it truly reimagined and *revived* its show. That said, Ragtime is also an incredible show. They just didn’t change a thing about its original staging, really.

Who wants to buddy read something with me? 👀 (Also please appreciate the hashtag, I felt very clever riffing on that, ok.)

Scientific American@sciam.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Join us by completing our summer reading bingo card and checking off challenge prompts from June 1 through August 31. Plus, select participants will win exclusive prizes. (2/2) ➡️ Terms & Conditions apply. See official rules for entry: spklr.io/6005EMSsc #SciAmReading #SciAmSummerReading

The first-ever Scientific American Summer Reading Challenge is here! 📚☀️ All summer long, we’re reading nonfiction deep dives, page-turning thrillers, and fiction that sparks scientific curiosity. (1/2) #SciAmReading #SciAmSummerReading

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