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Ethan Parker

@beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social

13 followers 8 following 19 posts

I’m Ethan, a programmer by profession, a writer by passion, and an empath by nature. "A logical mind may solve a problem, but the empathetic heart heals a soul."

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Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Dec 7

Darragh's winds have redistributed the bird feeders with a generosity Thatcher could never. On the bright side, no trampolines have breached the perimeter. Yet. #darragh

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 23

‘From the bump’ Christmas cards are proof we’re only one step away from wedding invitations sent by your goldfish.

From the Bump, From the Dog, From the Goldfish: Capitalism Gone Wild

We’ve officially reached peak commercial absurdity. If you need evidence, look no further than the Christmas card "from the bump." Yes, apparently, unborn children are now penning heartfelt missives t...

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Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 21

Devs: at what point do we just start responding to vague bug reports with ‘Did you try turning it off and on again?’ in Comic Sans?

Dear Users, It’s Not Broken—You’re Just Holding It Wrong

Picture this: you’re a mechanic. A customer strolls in, tosses you their car keys, and grumbles, “It’s not working.” No elaboration, no context, just a pair of expectant eyes staring you down, daring ...

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Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 19

The best kind of welcome committee: fluffy, adorable, and always happy to see you. 😻

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 19

Nothing like a beautiful cat pic to start the day! 😻

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 17

To anyone feeling like a burden: you’re not. To anyone battling invisible scars: they’re valid. To anyone surviving another day: I see you. #MentalHealth

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 15

So far on Bluesky, I’ve seen 14 cats, 9 dogs, and 0 arguments about pineapple on pizza. This is the future we deserve.

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 15

Nice name ❤️ This is my boy, Rafferty 😉

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Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 15

Published my first website on GeoCities back in 1995, the time when the Internet was overrun with the <blink> tag.

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 15

Nerd here too. Also loves numbers. Loving these numbers 🤩

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 15

Great news! We need a few more like him to join.

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 15

Media logic:
‘Mother of Two Wins Bake-Off’ = relatable and inspiring.
‘Single Woman Wins Bake-Off’ = somehow less worthy of cake-based glory. 🍰 #StopParentWashing

Parent-washing

There’s a peculiar phenomenon in modern media that never fails to make me snort-laugh into my tea: the gratuitous insertion of someone’s parental status into headlines, no matter how irrelevant. “Gran...

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Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 15

Imagine paying £1,200 for a phone that dies after three years and then mocking Android users because your text bubble is blue. Apple really is a cult. #TechHumour

Why I Won’t Drink the Apple Kool-Aid

Ah, Apple. The darling of tech enthusiasts who wear their devices like fashion statements. The brand that turned "Think Different" into "Think Expensive" and somehow convinced an entire generation tha...

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Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 14

BlueSky is shockingly Flat-Earth-free, which either means 1. they value science, or 2. the flat-Earthers got lost on the way here. #FlatEarthFreeZone

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 14

Elon bought Twitter, and now it’s turning into a full-time PR machine for right-wing agendas. Think that’s a coincidence? Imagine this power under direct government control. Democracy depends on transparency, not billionaires with an agenda.

Elon Musk and the New Republican Order

In a timeline that seems more like speculative fiction than reality, Elon Musk has gone from tech titan to social media overlord to potential government official under a Trump-led administration. Yes,...

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Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 14

I hope so!

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 14

Narcissists don’t do logic; they do emotional dodgeball. #narcissism

Narcissism: When logic takes a backseat

If you’ve ever stepped into a conversation with a narcissist, you’ll know it’s a bit like falling into a surreal, upside-down world where logic seems to evaporate. The words are English, sure. But the...

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Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 14

Last few weeks on X felt like a never-ending family reunion... if your family was entirely trolls.

Ethan Parker @beyondthealgorithm.bsky.social · Nov 14

Officially jumped ship from the site formerly known as Twitter, which has now achieved the vibe of a 24/7 public argument in a dingy pub. The last few weeks were like watching a dumpster fire but somehow less charming.