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Matthew Wilcoxson

@akademy.bsky.social

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Struggling Writer. Unstruggling Software Engineer. Love hiking, space, nature, Open Source, Mars, exploration, dark skies, Star Trek, Firefly. Will defend always Climate Change, Unbiased journalism, BBC, Human Rights. (An occasional swearword. Sorry.)

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Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · Sep 22

How have so many people been manipulated against the #BBC?

It's one of the most trusted broadcasters on the planet.

And yet, I see smart people, even people I respect, retreating the worst conspiracy theories.

IT IS THE BEST THERE IS.
And we're destroying it

Would you prefer #Fox, #Sky #GBNews ?

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Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 2h

I assume you already know why they have, because you've obviously done your research and asked them (you know, like the BBC would have done)

Or maybe this is just another completely biased and unevidenced BBC bashing.

#DefendTheBBC

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 2d

oh, right, lol.

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 3d

Ice *CAUSING* disturbings.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3d

This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 3d

That sounds awesome!

(And that doesn't mean "alcholics anonomols", right?)

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 3d

I can't vote, and I'm not even American, but fighting fascism is borderless!

Vote for the correct NYC's mayor, if you're able!

Good Chaos @goodchaos.bsky.social · 3d

If you live in NY, you have an opportunity to fight Fascism!
By your vote!

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 4d

Server farms haven't even been around for ONE generation.

So, yes, it's the same.

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 5d

And somehow, humanity has survived for 1000s of years without them...

Julie Bykowicz @bykowicz.bsky.social · 6d

It's starting to occur to state lawmakers that utility customers aren't super keen on paying for all these data centers that are straining the grid, via @briaovers.bsky.social @thebaltimorebanner.com
www.thebanner.com/economy/pjm-...

Maryland officials sound alarm on data centers’ $100B power grid suck

The rapid rise of data centers is hitting the region’s power grid. Maryland lawmakers are concerned that utility ratepayers will pay the $100 billion price for them.

www.thebanner.com

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 9d

High voltage electric shocks App.

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 10d

Trump will listen to this...

...once the Golf Course Turf Management team strike.

(or should that be "TeeOff"?

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 10d

You're talking as if rules can't change, even though they constantly do.

If you join, you join for a minimum of 30 years.

Sign me up.

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Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 10d

Is there any precedent where referedums are rerun?

How long does it take to fire one up?

Can the EU offer a backdoor for the British individual to join?!

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Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 10d

The Naked Gun is actualny really good.

If you love the originals you'll love this one too!

#FilmSky

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The Mars Society @themarssociety.bsky.social · 10d

Europe’s Mars advocates are gathering in Paris November 28–29 for #EMC2025 — join us for bold talks, big ideas & a shared passion for the Red Planet! 🔴 More info: bit.ly/4ndagme. #europe #paris #spaceadvocacy #marsexploration #themarssociety 🇪🇺 🇫🇷

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11d

See the difference? 👀

#NoKings

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Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 10d

Cloudflare will randomly block annyone...

I'd avoid like the plague.

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 10d

Politicians - if we can refer to Farage as one - ALREADY HAVE A JOB.

Another sleazy guy in it for money.

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Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 11d

The World doesn't need the USA.

Top marks Canada and Mexico!

(Certainly not in its current form...)

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Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 11d

Hi to everyone on the #NoTyrant protests.

The World doesn't need Trump.

#NoKings (in the US...) (I'd rather have King Charles)

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 13d

Trump is one of those people the future will argue: should we go back in time and kill a baby Trump.

Well I say "argue"...

realKyleKeegan @realkylekeegan.bsky.social · 13d

Trump foreign policy:

“Why give Ukraine tens of billions to resist a fascist dictator when we can just give it to Argentina to prop up a fascist dictator?”

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 13d

God, I fear this is true.

(But it's not even in the same league)

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Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 13d

ChatGPT seems to be replacing accurate information...

...trusted websites and PEOPLE...

...with ANYTHING that will hook you in.

You/we don't need it.

And yet it sits there consuming oogles of energy.

TURING IS NOT RESTING.

#TechBros.

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 14d

I told you I was still working on it!

#SoftwareDevelopment #GitHub

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 14d

Well done, Journalists!

Dictatorships will always fear the truth. Keep printing it!

Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 15d

No king has the power he wields.

If there's a problem, it's the US voting system.

Is the goal here to force the government limit his power?

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Matthew Wilcoxson @akademy.bsky.social · 16d

Is there a group on Bluesky that actively look for SIMILARITIES between people?

Rather than forced to choose "a side"?

Can I support connections, communities, humanity, good journalism, positive future????