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clairewillett.bsky.social
YES and he was so incredibly kind and great to work with even though I was literally no one then. in a workshop like this the playwright is the leader of the room, and he came in on day 1 and set that tone for the whole cast. I will never forget being treated with such respect by one of my TV faves
September 13, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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rmcelreath.bsky.social
oh and the researchers told participants they could take some candy. There was no stealing!
September 4, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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rmcelreath.bsky.social
After decades of underpowered framing studies on college students, our priors should be more skeptical.
September 4, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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rmcelreath.bsky.social
It's a systemic problem in science reporting that these summaries exaggerate the evidence. In the actual candy study, the participants were all students, status was manipulated in the lab by telling some students they were better than others, and "nearly twice" means 1 piece vs 2 pieces.
Piff and his colleagues found that upper-class drivers were more likely to cut other cars off at junctions and ignore pedestrians at crossings. Wealthier people also appeared more willing to lie at work. In one experiment, volunteers were left alone with a jar of sweets ostensibly meant for children. When the researchers returned, upper-class people had snaffled nearly twice as many candies as lower-class people.
September 4, 2026 at 7:10 AM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
"I am Quark, son of Keldar, and I have come to answer the challenge of D'Ghor, son of... whatever."
cheetah.bsky.social Joe Perticone @cheetah.bsky.social · 12d
It was an honor to work with him/ her
September 3, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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anitaanne.bsky.social
August 25, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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rosemarymosco.com
Hummingbirds.
A four panel comic. In panel 1, a rufous hummingbird flies down toward a large hummingbird feeder with as many as 6 holes on top. He thinks "The humans put up a new feeder!" In panel 2, he lands on the feeder and gazes down at it. He thinks "It's huge. Many of us could feed here at once." In panel 3, we see a close up view of the hummingbird, and he's thinking "This could end the ancient rivalries. Usher in an era of peace. Interesting." In panel 4, an Anna's hummingbird hovers over the feeder and says "Hey, can I have some necta-" and the rufous hummingbird says "No."
August 24, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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jjinandtonic.bsky.social
Discovering a new type of guy
asideoftrashplease I was once talking to my 75 year old Chinese dad in passing about a trans friend of mine not getting along with her family and he asked why and I said err, because she's trans, dad. He asked: "Oh, was she the only son or something before *waves hand*?" and I was like, warily, no she has two brothers. And he responded with a great deal of confusion: "Then what's their problem?!?!" Later on: "Anyway, even if she WAS the only son, that's not her problem, that's THEIR problem. They should have had more sons if they were going to be bothered about it."
August 22, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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zhugeex.com
China manufacturing TikTok really has me wanting to buy precision CNC machining.
August 21, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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classicshowbiz.bsky.social
Here are six parts of an ongoing interview I conducted with my late neighbor, Peggy Webber. I have several hours more I've yet to transcribe: kliph.substack.com
August 18, 2026 at 5:22 AM
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stevemullis.net
Travel writer Rick Steves on Washington's newly signed "Millionaires Tax"
Text from a Rick Steves post on Facebook: "A Millionaires Tax? Let’s Try Shared Prosperity! A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it. In 2029, Washington state will start collecting a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million. The 8,000,000 Washingtonians whose households make less than a million dollars a year will pay zero under this new tax and enjoy all the benefits of a better-funded state. And for the wealthy (like me and an estimated 30,000 others), every million dollars in taxable income that our households earn after the first million will cost us about $100,000. It takes a lot of money to run a state that’s as livable as ours. Yet Washington is one of only nine states that don’t currently levy a traditional income tax. Our state is still funded by consumption taxes, such as sales and excise taxes, giving us the second-most regressive tax code in the country. (Only Florida has us beat.) And it’s time for Washington millionaires to pay our fair share. Right about now, Republicans reading this are queuing up in the comments to holler their well-worn excuses: A state income tax will penalize, and therefore demoralize, Washington state’s job creators! Letting the rich get richer results in more wealth trickling down! Wealthy people will flee your state for those with more regressive taxation! (Since California and Oregon already have a comparable tax, that would be distant lands like Texas, Tennessee, and Nevada.) As a wealthy person myself, I see this tax as essentially free money for all Washingtonians. Everybody in my state gains. And speaking from personal experience, I know that anyone who earns enough to be subject to this tax is beyond the point where consuming more adds to their security, their well-being, or even, arguably, their happiness — meaning there will be basically zero human cost." Text from Rick Steves Facebook post: "If you disagree, consider the minuscule impact this tax will have on my state’s millionaires. Now, contrast that with the value of close to $4 billion a year in tax revenue once it’s smartly invested in programs that will help the roughly one-third of Washington households living paycheck to paycheck. For those who still aren’t convinced, here’s a lesson I’ve learned in my travels: Even if you’re motivated only by greed, if you know what’s good for you, you don’t want to be filthy rich in a society with a huge gap between rich and poor. It’s just not a nice place to raise your kids. And remember: Shrouds have no pockets…especially if you’re a multimillionaire with no heart for your neighbors. Plus, helping build a better community for you and your neighbors just…feels good. I learned this firsthand back in 2011, when — after years of receiving a Bush-era tax break for the wealthy that I didn’t need — I noticed that to pay for that tax cut, public funding for community programs and institutions was being decimated. Recognizing the practical value of investing my tax savings in my community, I’ve donated $100,000 a year to our local arts center and symphony ever since, covering concert hall rental costs for our volunteer orchestra and much more. Paying a “self-imposed wealth tax” and knowing I’m helping my entire community has brought me great joy for 15 years and counting. It’s far from heroic…but it is a little lonely." Text from Rick Steves Facebook post: "The “millionaires tax” that Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law today will make our state better than ever — not just for the working class and poor, but for everyone who values a healthy and sustainable future. And for us millionaires who are enlightened enough to realize that we’ve reached a point where consuming more won’t make us genuinely happier, it just feels right to pay a little extra. For me, it’s biblical (“To whom much is given, much will be required”)… It’s European (after all, societies that are equitably funded are much more “content” than ours)… And — for those of us with a heart for the public good — it’s simply common sense. Sign me up!"
March 31, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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restingdinoface.bsky.social
Whenever I see Protostega plastron bones, I want them to move like clock gears. As if you could wind up the turtle and watch it go.
A reconstruction of the fossil sea turtle Protostega, with the gear-like stomach bones visible under the top shell openings
January 3, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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cheryllynneaton.bsky.social
Imagine being a billionaire, on Christmas, and you're spending time on BlueSky telling poor people what they don't deserve.

Ain't enough coal in the world.
December 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
the hat on shein vs the hat they deliver
Obama in a suit and black cowboy hat. The hat appears to be of good quality. Trump in a suit and white cowboy hat. The hat appears to be of lower quality.
December 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
"That's the 2nd biggest Goa'uld I've ever seen!" - from the little-known "Get Smart/Stargate" crossover episode.

Seriously, that is an amazing fossil.
arminreindl.bsky.social Armin Reindl @arminreindl.bsky.social · Oct 28
Day 28 of #Croctober, we're racing towards the finish line
This is one of my favourite images of Dakosaurus for two reasons
Reason 1: it nicely shows just how enormous this animal got
Reason 2: it also shows how stupidly tiny its arms were
Photo by Sven Sachs ft. Joschua Knüppe
October 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
"Darmok, on Air Asia before takeoff."
scalzi.com John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Sep 21
Also this airplane is AGGRESSIVELY cold, I strongly feel that we should all be issued cardigans
September 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
My first thought was a samovar, but then no; it's Pete's Dragon running hurdles.
scalzi.com John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Jul 14
It's flared at the base
This cloud looks like a white fluffy anal plug.
July 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
Sounds like a proposed scene in a 3rd season of Pushing Daisies.
rmoore31415926.bsky.social Oldrunner @rmoore31415926.bsky.social · Jul 13
I'm trying to picture a fight between angry clowns and firefighters.., at a brothel.
July 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
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Old Jewish guy: "I had a car like that once."
nameshiv.bsky.social Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · Jun 15
how the fuck is it possible to be this bad at drinking coffee
joestieb.bsky.social Joe Stieb @joestieb.bsky.social · Jun 15
These people are the enemy.
June 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
"Don't stop until you see smoke."
May 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
She out-Orbisons Roy.
April 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
More of a phrase: "President Nixon's Wage and Price Control".
justinwolfers.bsky.social Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · Apr 19
There used to be a word for folks who would break the price mechanism and then appoint a committee to coordinate economic activity, instead.
carlquintanilla.bsky.social Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · Apr 18
(CBS News) - Trump administration officials, anticipating supply chain strains due to steep tariffs on Chinese goods, have discussed forming a working group to deal with the problems with urgency if there's no breakthrough with Beijing, multiple sources told CBS News

www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...
April 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
Now THAT'S some amazing topiary!
oregonthedm.bsky.social Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · Apr 16
Someone learned a lesson
Cat covered in brush
April 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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owillis.bsky.social
democrats have been "building bridges" for 60 years and the right burns them down but sure lets keep doing shit that doesnt work what could go wrong
adamjentleson.bsky.social Adam Jentleson @adamjentleson.bsky.social · Jan 2
I don’t think his confirmation is inevitable but it’s not just about RFK because he represents a lot of people - MAHA isn’t going away if he’s rejected. If maximizing vaccine uptake is the ultimate goal (as it should be), is the best strategy to browbeat or build bridges? bsky.app/profile/dave...
davealbertson.bsky.social Dave Albertson @davealbertson.bsky.social · Jan 1
And why are we starting with the assumption of his confirmation being inevitable?
January 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
anthrosciguy.bsky.social
It's Christmastime on Earth and the aliens from Farscape are visiting.
December 25, 2024 at 8:26 PM