Nerdvana
@nerdvana2.bsky.social
Sailor; early-stage investor; software engineer
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This week brought some of the clearest statements we've heard from both Anthropic & OpenAI that some form of recursive self-improvement has been achieved, though it still sounds early
RSI would cause a rapid gain in AI ability & the first firms to RSI may get an unsurmountable lead
RSI would cause a rapid gain in AI ability & the first firms to RSI may get an unsurmountable lead
September 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
This week brought some of the clearest statements we've heard from both Anthropic & OpenAI that some form of recursive self-improvement has been achieved, though it still sounds early
RSI would cause a rapid gain in AI ability & the first firms to RSI may get an unsurmountable lead
RSI would cause a rapid gain in AI ability & the first firms to RSI may get an unsurmountable lead
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just got arrested for going up to a police officer while wearing meta glasses and saying "computer, transfer $100,000 from this officer's bank account into my account" and then waving my hands like a magician
September 6, 2026 at 3:25 AM
just got arrested for going up to a police officer while wearing meta glasses and saying "computer, transfer $100,000 from this officer's bank account into my account" and then waving my hands like a magician
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Full marks for the typo. Chef’s kiss for the reply.
August 18, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Full marks for the typo. Chef’s kiss for the reply.
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I cannot overstate how much the revolution needs kind, reliable, people who show up when you need them and does not need drug-addled cut-rate Hunter S. Thompson impersonators.
August 17, 2026 at 2:50 AM
I cannot overstate how much the revolution needs kind, reliable, people who show up when you need them and does not need drug-addled cut-rate Hunter S. Thompson impersonators.
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An American interviewer asked Count Binface where he stands on the political spectrum.
August 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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August 13, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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When they introduced ship combat in AC3, the tutorial character says that as a novice navigator, you should start off in shallow waters.
That just about gave me a stroke.
That just about gave me a stroke.
August 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM
When they introduced ship combat in AC3, the tutorial character says that as a novice navigator, you should start off in shallow waters.
That just about gave me a stroke.
That just about gave me a stroke.
The Boy in the Dress Rehearsal?
Ruin a book by adding a word:
The Da Vinci Codebook
The Da Vinci Codebook
Ruin a book by adding a word:
Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret Thatcher
Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret Thatcher
July 25, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The Boy in the Dress Rehearsal?
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So, there is a precedent for vetoing an MP's resignation
Viscount Chelsea (Henry Cadogan) applied for the Chiltern Hundreds in 1842
The Chancellor (Goulburn) refused because, get this, Cadogan wanted to resign to obstruct an investigation for bribery
h/t @fascinatorfun.bsky.social and @gazhay.com
Viscount Chelsea (Henry Cadogan) applied for the Chiltern Hundreds in 1842
The Chancellor (Goulburn) refused because, get this, Cadogan wanted to resign to obstruct an investigation for bribery
h/t @fascinatorfun.bsky.social and @gazhay.com
July 8, 2026 at 6:27 AM
So, there is a precedent for vetoing an MP's resignation
Viscount Chelsea (Henry Cadogan) applied for the Chiltern Hundreds in 1842
The Chancellor (Goulburn) refused because, get this, Cadogan wanted to resign to obstruct an investigation for bribery
h/t @fascinatorfun.bsky.social and @gazhay.com
Viscount Chelsea (Henry Cadogan) applied for the Chiltern Hundreds in 1842
The Chancellor (Goulburn) refused because, get this, Cadogan wanted to resign to obstruct an investigation for bribery
h/t @fascinatorfun.bsky.social and @gazhay.com
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It will be difficult for Farage to play the anti-establishment card against a bin.
July 7, 2026 at 10:22 PM
It will be difficult for Farage to play the anti-establishment card against a bin.
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Do men who fall down a lot naturally gravitate toward professional careers in soccer
July 3, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Do men who fall down a lot naturally gravitate toward professional careers in soccer
Absolutely !! 10º or 20º would be prudent; 2º is indistinguishable from a small windshift.
Now, I'm in no way saying I approve of the use of small arms fire to enforce the ColRegs, but trying to claim a 2° course alteration is acceptable to indicate you've seen another vessel and are taking action is Peak WAFI behaviour.
Protip: it's okay to be a yachtie, but never a WAFI
Protip: it's okay to be a yachtie, but never a WAFI
June 17, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Absolutely !! 10º or 20º would be prudent; 2º is indistinguishable from a small windshift.
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I've been laughing at this for two minutes.😆
BREAKING: Greenland and 86 other countries have announced they are two weeks away from a nuclear weapon. Willing to negotiate settlements with Trump.
June 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
I've been laughing at this for two minutes.😆
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OCEANIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY CLOSE TO A DEAL WITH EURASIA
June 12, 2026 at 1:07 AM
OCEANIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY CLOSE TO A DEAL WITH EURASIA
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CANADA COMES TO THE RESCUE OF SOMALIAN REFEREE OMAR ARTAN! 🇨🇦🇸🇴
David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, has announced that his province would welcome Omar Artan. He stated that Artan should be allowed to referee World Cup matches within his jurisdiction, specifically in the host city of Vancouver.
David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, has announced that his province would welcome Omar Artan. He stated that Artan should be allowed to referee World Cup matches within his jurisdiction, specifically in the host city of Vancouver.
June 11, 2026 at 7:18 AM
CANADA COMES TO THE RESCUE OF SOMALIAN REFEREE OMAR ARTAN! 🇨🇦🇸🇴
David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, has announced that his province would welcome Omar Artan. He stated that Artan should be allowed to referee World Cup matches within his jurisdiction, specifically in the host city of Vancouver.
David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, has announced that his province would welcome Omar Artan. He stated that Artan should be allowed to referee World Cup matches within his jurisdiction, specifically in the host city of Vancouver.
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"Apple, Google, and Meta are very excited to announce the release of new AI-driven products. We guarantee that they will respect your privacy. Unfortunately, these products are not available in Europe, as they have laws to protect your privacy."
June 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
"Apple, Google, and Meta are very excited to announce the release of new AI-driven products. We guarantee that they will respect your privacy. Unfortunately, these products are not available in Europe, as they have laws to protect your privacy."
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If the Nobel committee won’t give Trump the Peace Prize for ending the most number of wars… maybe they’ll give it to him for ending one war the most number of times.
BREAKING: Trump says Iran close to deal, but talks could take a few more weeks.Link
June 4, 2026 at 10:56 PM
If the Nobel committee won’t give Trump the Peace Prize for ending the most number of wars… maybe they’ll give it to him for ending one war the most number of times.
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An American leader who believes in science.
May 20, 2026 at 2:23 PM
An American leader who believes in science.
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The oldest known image of Keith Richards, published around 1140 AD ...
April 20, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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If you’re leaving the Catholic Church because Pope Leo is calling for peace, then you probably weren’t much of a Catholic to begin with.
Looking at you, Sean Hannity.
Looking at you, Sean Hannity.
April 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
If you’re leaving the Catholic Church because Pope Leo is calling for peace, then you probably weren’t much of a Catholic to begin with.
Looking at you, Sean Hannity.
Looking at you, Sean Hannity.
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Pete Hegseth Nailed It. No Really. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/pete-...
Pete Hegseth Nailed It. No Really.
You’ve probably seen the story about how, at a DOD presentation, Secretary...
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April 18, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Pete Hegseth Nailed It. No Really. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/pete-...