Biological Riley
@biologicalriley.bsky.social
I talk about movies, video games, heavy metal, fantasy lit, mental health (OCD, Bipolar 2, ADHD, PTSD, and Depression), lgbtq, and transgender topics. Sometimes on my YouTube channel. Blue Ajah and Lightweaver
Long suffering Chicago sports fan
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A Skyrim Follow-Up Hasn't Happened Yet... So Avowed Stepped In
YouTube video by Biological Riley
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New video!
It’s a review on Avowed and how it compares (or doesn’t compare) to Skyrim
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A Skyrim Follow-Up Hasn't Happened Yet... So Avowed Stepped In
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It’s a review on Avowed and how it compares (or doesn’t compare) to Skyrim
Like, subscribe, comment, and share 💜
A Skyrim Follow-Up Hasn't Happened Yet... So Avowed Stepped In
youtu.be/J0JriN52HVQ
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George Lakoff and I pushed this simple and reasonable idea years ago. When I returned to journalism, I realized the problem. Editors care more about SEO and controversy (=clicks) than about whether the headline is destroying truth. Incentive is to bait engagement at all cost.
November 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
George Lakoff and I pushed this simple and reasonable idea years ago. When I returned to journalism, I realized the problem. Editors care more about SEO and controversy (=clicks) than about whether the headline is destroying truth. Incentive is to bait engagement at all cost.
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"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
News media has to do better with headlines that present false and unverified public health claims.
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
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Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.
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What in the actual fuck?
Can we just be done with this guy? What the eff is this? (Will Blackmon handled this perfectly)
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
What in the actual fuck?
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Here's how silly US racism is.
Black people in California vote consistently for us to to be taxed more, because we are a rich state. We also vote to send that money to West Virginia to help them.
But white people in WV vote consistently to cancel the very programs and assistance they depend on.🤦🏿♂️
Black people in California vote consistently for us to to be taxed more, because we are a rich state. We also vote to send that money to West Virginia to help them.
But white people in WV vote consistently to cancel the very programs and assistance they depend on.🤦🏿♂️
‘Deeply demoralizing’: how Trump derailed coal country’s clean-energy revival
Biden earmarked billions for former coal communities in Appalachia – and his successor came and took it away
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Here's how silly US racism is.
Black people in California vote consistently for us to to be taxed more, because we are a rich state. We also vote to send that money to West Virginia to help them.
But white people in WV vote consistently to cancel the very programs and assistance they depend on.🤦🏿♂️
Black people in California vote consistently for us to to be taxed more, because we are a rich state. We also vote to send that money to West Virginia to help them.
But white people in WV vote consistently to cancel the very programs and assistance they depend on.🤦🏿♂️
My Adderall finally got refilled after a 16 day lapse in meds. I can actually focus on things again
November 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
My Adderall finally got refilled after a 16 day lapse in meds. I can actually focus on things again
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you know, i've tried to go back and watch it... and never make it far.
I have yet to actually see any of the sequels either.
I have yet to actually see any of the sequels either.
November 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
you know, i've tried to go back and watch it... and never make it far.
I have yet to actually see any of the sequels either.
I have yet to actually see any of the sequels either.
Avatar is one of those film series where I remember having a good time at the theater but forget everything else actually in the movie
November 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Avatar is one of those film series where I remember having a good time at the theater but forget everything else actually in the movie
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I saw Thunderbolts the day I was discharged from the hospital after in a mental health crisis. This movie will always be special for me
November 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I saw Thunderbolts the day I was discharged from the hospital after in a mental health crisis. This movie will always be special for me
So many great options
Andor S2 because of relevance and quality
Last of Us S2 because I’m a fangirl
Peacemaker S2 because James Gunn is in his element
Twisted Metal S2 is a riot
And so many others
Andor S2 because of relevance and quality
Last of Us S2 because I’m a fangirl
Peacemaker S2 because James Gunn is in his element
Twisted Metal S2 is a riot
And so many others
Name your tv show of the year.
November 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
So many great options
Andor S2 because of relevance and quality
Last of Us S2 because I’m a fangirl
Peacemaker S2 because James Gunn is in his element
Twisted Metal S2 is a riot
And so many others
Andor S2 because of relevance and quality
Last of Us S2 because I’m a fangirl
Peacemaker S2 because James Gunn is in his element
Twisted Metal S2 is a riot
And so many others
Ok but Chicago has stellar public transit systems and is built on a grid 🤷♀️
Some urbanists believe the Lie that grids are good; in fact they represent only the mechanization of human life and the rationalization of nature. They facilitate the car more than any other arrangement. Give me a humane medieval scramble. Parisian boulevards are the maximal level of “order” needed
November 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Ok but Chicago has stellar public transit systems and is built on a grid 🤷♀️
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counterpoint: the grid is a shape blessed by god
November 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
counterpoint: the grid is a shape blessed by god
He referred to Iowa State as the Hawkeyes. That is a cardinal sin as far as we are concerned
Yeah I’m gonna need this PxP announcer off the air.
November 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
He referred to Iowa State as the Hawkeyes. That is a cardinal sin as far as we are concerned
This lady should sue for defamation
Imagine posing for a photographer friend who sells your image to iStock and a year later, you see this is what The Washington Post has done with the image of you walking on a beautiful fall day
November 29, 2025 at 6:33 AM
This lady should sue for defamation
oof. My recent video is getting hammered by The Gamers ™️ but honestly I’m not really bothered too much. I mostly find these people sad
November 29, 2025 at 6:21 AM
oof. My recent video is getting hammered by The Gamers ™️ but honestly I’m not really bothered too much. I mostly find these people sad
It’s terrible but I wasn’t bored
I’m watching Red One. It’s a disaster but an oddly amusing one?
November 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
It’s terrible but I wasn’t bored
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Leave little Saruman alone.
Some of those dogs at the dog show are just obscene abominations unto the lord.
November 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Leave little Saruman alone.
I’m watching Red One. It’s a disaster but an oddly amusing one?
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I’m watching Red One. It’s a disaster but an oddly amusing one?
🤘😈🤘
November 29, 2025 at 12:53 AM
🤘😈🤘
But the metaverse. It changed the world
“AI is here to stay” from the visionaries who brought you “NFTs are the future.”
November 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
But the metaverse. It changed the world
It feels good to being Chicago Bears fan again
November 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
It feels good to being Chicago Bears fan again
Please be true
Mp1st Report: New Dead Rising Game in Development, Now Set In Hollywood
-In dev since at least 2023 under codename "Rec"
-Frank West returns
-May be a direct sequel to the first game (not confirmed)
-Setting in massive enclosed movie studio lot
-Time limit mechanic returns + Frank's camera/photos
-In dev since at least 2023 under codename "Rec"
-Frank West returns
-May be a direct sequel to the first game (not confirmed)
-Setting in massive enclosed movie studio lot
-Time limit mechanic returns + Frank's camera/photos
November 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Please be true
The Pope’s prayer to god about the Bears was just answered
November 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The Pope’s prayer to god about the Bears was just answered
Seeing a teams get more false start penalties than the Bears has been extremely satisfying. Haven’t seen that shit in years
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Seeing a teams get more false start penalties than the Bears has been extremely satisfying. Haven’t seen that shit in years