Miles Babbage
@milesbabbage.bsky.social
Neurobiology, genetics, molecular biology, biophysics, general mad science, and a reasonable amount of terror.
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Excellent advice from a most excellent person. What a legacy she left!
August 25, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Excellent advice from a most excellent person. What a legacy she left!
Go read the thread below this post. It includes the term "Internet Kessler Syndrome," which, holy shit, is the best descriptor I've seen for what is happening to our communications and epistemology.
August 21, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Go read the thread below this post. It includes the term "Internet Kessler Syndrome," which, holy shit, is the best descriptor I've seen for what is happening to our communications and epistemology.
ActBlue is absolutely convinced that my phone number belongs to an elderly woman from AZ named Cathy. Every election year I receive HUNDREDS of fundraising texts from dozens of shady PACs, most carefully worded to confuse and frighten the elderly.
It really should be prosecuted as elder abuse.
It really should be prosecuted as elder abuse.
The fundraising texts you delete are working on someone. It’s infuriating and heartbreaking.
An 85yo in Ohio gave more than double the value of his home. A 91yo in an Indianapolis senior facility gave 25K times.
The DCCC/DSCC don’t just tolerate the spammers who exploit seniors. They take part.
An 85yo in Ohio gave more than double the value of his home. A 91yo in an Indianapolis senior facility gave 25K times.
The DCCC/DSCC don’t just tolerate the spammers who exploit seniors. They take part.
Hook and Squeeze
How Democratic consultants, committees, and party leaders built a fundraising spam pipeline that funnels money from a captive pool of elderly donors into their own operations.
data4democracy.substack.com
August 17, 2026 at 12:11 AM
ActBlue is absolutely convinced that my phone number belongs to an elderly woman from AZ named Cathy. Every election year I receive HUNDREDS of fundraising texts from dozens of shady PACs, most carefully worded to confuse and frighten the elderly.
It really should be prosecuted as elder abuse.
It really should be prosecuted as elder abuse.
"Sin is when you treat people as things."
Pluralistic: Eternal Sloptember (06 Aug 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
August 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
"Sin is when you treat people as things."
Share with female friends in red states.
We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions.
We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
www.propublica.org
August 5, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Share with female friends in red states.
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Scientific research in the United States might not collapse with a bang, or with a whimper, but with a rule change.
And it's not just Science. This rule change hits DOE, DOT, VA, HUD. ALL federal grants are at risk. www.theverge.com/science/9576...
And it's not just Science. This rule change hits DOE, DOT, VA, HUD. ALL federal grants are at risk. www.theverge.com/science/9576...
The war against ‘woke’ could end US science as we know it
‘Everyone will be affected, not just scientists. Every community in the country.’
www.theverge.com
June 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Scientific research in the United States might not collapse with a bang, or with a whimper, but with a rule change.
And it's not just Science. This rule change hits DOE, DOT, VA, HUD. ALL federal grants are at risk. www.theverge.com/science/9576...
And it's not just Science. This rule change hits DOE, DOT, VA, HUD. ALL federal grants are at risk. www.theverge.com/science/9576...
In 1970s, a group of politicians (led by Sen William Proxmire) ridiculed scientists working on various issues they deemed a waste of taxpayer money. Among big targets were the studies of "sex life of worms" - studies that led to eradication of screwworm in the US.
June 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
In 1970s, a group of politicians (led by Sen William Proxmire) ridiculed scientists working on various issues they deemed a waste of taxpayer money. Among big targets were the studies of "sex life of worms" - studies that led to eradication of screwworm in the US.
Well, most of us knew that the SpaceX IPO is nonsense. But the numbers (from SpaceXs own filings) are... psychotic, in the exact meaning of that word.
Hi! I'm Bret Rhett Chet, here to tell you why you should buy and hodl SpaceX stonk. For a mere $135/share, you get pro forma tangible book value of $7.85/share, an immediate 94% dilution. New investors are putting up 48% of all capital ever invested in SpaceX in exchange for 4.2% of the shares.
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June 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Well, most of us knew that the SpaceX IPO is nonsense. But the numbers (from SpaceXs own filings) are... psychotic, in the exact meaning of that word.
I don't want to say smart watches are not quite accurate with their fitness metrics, but I was just awarded my daily step goal for the hand motions I made while eating potato chips.
June 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM
The new America is all about defending the beaches of Normandy. You know, against those evil foreigners from across the sea who are storming them.
Hegseth at Normandy:
"Sadly, today, different European beaches are stormed by different dangerous ideologies. Beaches in Spain and Italy and Greece and Bulgaria. Boats and men arrive. When will European capitals do something about that invasion? Or is it too late? I pray not, and I believe not."
"Sadly, today, different European beaches are stormed by different dangerous ideologies. Beaches in Spain and Italy and Greece and Bulgaria. Boats and men arrive. When will European capitals do something about that invasion? Or is it too late? I pray not, and I believe not."
June 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
The new America is all about defending the beaches of Normandy. You know, against those evil foreigners from across the sea who are storming them.
If you think that Bill Pulte (our acting Director of National Intelligence) is just a feckless nepo baby - you know only a small part of the total incompetence and utter cringeworthiness he embodies.
Bill Pulte Was a “Degenerate” Buffoon. Now He’s Head of U.S. Intelligence.
Bulletproof vests, helicopters, and, yes, dildos.
www.thebulwark.com
June 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
If you think that Bill Pulte (our acting Director of National Intelligence) is just a feckless nepo baby - you know only a small part of the total incompetence and utter cringeworthiness he embodies.
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Honestly, one of the funniest tweets I've ever seen.
May 25, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Honestly, one of the funniest tweets I've ever seen.
One of the seemingly smaller moves in the continued erosion or the last century's progress - but a foundational one.
Banks aren’t equipped to interpret women’s biographies
Marriage, divorce and name changes after divorce are common life events for millions of women and will trigger documentation requirements that most men will not face.
thehill.com
May 24, 2026 at 10:40 PM
One of the seemingly smaller moves in the continued erosion or the last century's progress - but a foundational one.
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Joe: I am a 73 year-old retired mechanic in Forsberg, Nebraska. My 3 biggest problems are Iran's uranium enrichment capability, the casting of Helen in Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey," and the ability of Tennesseeans to check out "Roots" from a library
1000 media outlets: can we please talk at length
1000 media outlets: can we please talk at length
May 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Joe: I am a 73 year-old retired mechanic in Forsberg, Nebraska. My 3 biggest problems are Iran's uranium enrichment capability, the casting of Helen in Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey," and the ability of Tennesseeans to check out "Roots" from a library
1000 media outlets: can we please talk at length
1000 media outlets: can we please talk at length
And here we are.
A reminder for those who are not aware: "remigration" is the process of deporting all non-white people from a country. It includes citizens and is, by definition, ethnic cleansing.
And to be clear: this is not fake. I just screenshot it myself.
And to be clear: this is not fake. I just screenshot it myself.
November 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
And here we are.
I just saw an AI video featuring Robin Williams, and I think we need to have a talk about necromancy. You know, the part of magic that deals with creation of the undead and such. 🧵
October 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I just saw an AI video featuring Robin Williams, and I think we need to have a talk about necromancy. You know, the part of magic that deals with creation of the undead and such. 🧵
If you need any more proof that vaccines work: health insurance companies, with their long history of putting profit ahead of any moral qualms (or basic decency) are still going to pay for vaccinations, despite RFK giving them an easy out.
Vaccines prevent costly hospitalizations.
Vaccines prevent costly hospitalizations.
September 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
If you need any more proof that vaccines work: health insurance companies, with their long history of putting profit ahead of any moral qualms (or basic decency) are still going to pay for vaccinations, despite RFK giving them an easy out.
Vaccines prevent costly hospitalizations.
Vaccines prevent costly hospitalizations.
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Update: Civil War cancelled due to shooter being demographically uncooperative
September 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Update: Civil War cancelled due to shooter being demographically uncooperative
The only appropriate response today is to appreciate Kirk's commitment to the gun rights of the sniper who shot him.
September 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The only appropriate response today is to appreciate Kirk's commitment to the gun rights of the sniper who shot him.
This is a reminder that apps like Zelle and Venmo exist so that banks can avoid regulations and consumer protections. If anyone gets into your app and takes your money, you have pretty much no recourse.
New York sues Zelle, says security lapses led to $1 billion consumer fraud losses
Zelle was sued on Wednesday by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment platform's refusal to adopt critical safety features enabled fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion from consumers.
www.reuters.com
August 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This is a reminder that apps like Zelle and Venmo exist so that banks can avoid regulations and consumer protections. If anyone gets into your app and takes your money, you have pretty much no recourse.
A thing to note: "the manosphere" is a scam that is run by "influencers" who profit from keeping their customers (single men) lonely, angry, and engaged with their "content."
i wanna try something. quote this post if you’re a man who hates the manosphere
August 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
A thing to note: "the manosphere" is a scam that is run by "influencers" who profit from keeping their customers (single men) lonely, angry, and engaged with their "content."
Credit: TikTok user Andr3w.
July 23, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Credit: TikTok user Andr3w.
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As some Democrats spent the week trying to destroy Mamdani, Republicans are uniting to pass the big beautiful billionaire bill and destroy our Medicaid and add $4.5 trillion in debt to give billionaires the biggest wealth transfer in US history.
Priorities.
Priorities.
June 29, 2025 at 5:17 AM
As some Democrats spent the week trying to destroy Mamdani, Republicans are uniting to pass the big beautiful billionaire bill and destroy our Medicaid and add $4.5 trillion in debt to give billionaires the biggest wealth transfer in US history.
Priorities.
Priorities.
I know everyone is looking at Iran right now, but... Firing generals and other military staff, and then putting ultra-rich corporate executives in charge? From Meta and Palantir?
Call me alarmist, but it seems like something we should be concerned about...
Call me alarmist, but it seems like something we should be concerned about...
US Army appoints Palantir, Meta, OpenAI execs as Lt. Colonels - The Grayzone
Four senior executives at Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI have been formally appointed lieutenant colonels in the US Army following the creation of a “special” unit created for rich Big Tech mavens seeking...
thegrayzone.com
June 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I know everyone is looking at Iran right now, but... Firing generals and other military staff, and then putting ultra-rich corporate executives in charge? From Meta and Palantir?
Call me alarmist, but it seems like something we should be concerned about...
Call me alarmist, but it seems like something we should be concerned about...