Chad Schultz
@chadschultz.bsky.social
- Senior Android Engineer
- Three cats
- Liberal (raised conservative)
- Atheist (raised Baptist)
- Vaccines save lives
- I value science and empathy, and strive to be open to changing my mind based on the evidence.
- Three cats
- Liberal (raised conservative)
- Atheist (raised Baptist)
- Vaccines save lives
- I value science and empathy, and strive to be open to changing my mind based on the evidence.
#BookReview for "Einstein: His Life and Universe" by Walter Isaacson
Recommended
Interesting to learn about Einstein as a whole. His struggles to get a job. His many personal failings. His kind moments. His flings. His changing perspectives on pacifism, religion, etc.
Recommended
Interesting to learn about Einstein as a whole. His struggles to get a job. His many personal failings. His kind moments. His flings. His changing perspectives on pacifism, religion, etc.
December 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#BookReview for "Einstein: His Life and Universe" by Walter Isaacson
Recommended
Interesting to learn about Einstein as a whole. His struggles to get a job. His many personal failings. His kind moments. His flings. His changing perspectives on pacifism, religion, etc.
Recommended
Interesting to learn about Einstein as a whole. His struggles to get a job. His many personal failings. His kind moments. His flings. His changing perspectives on pacifism, religion, etc.
They did everything right. They worked hard for years to earn citizenship and were moments away from being proud, loyal Americans - when they were pulled out of line at their naturalization ceremony, because Republicans don't like where they're from.
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People Are Being Turned Away From Their Citizenship Ceremonies
Naturalization ceremonies across the country are being canceled at the last moment as part of Trump’s crackdown.
time.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
They did everything right. They worked hard for years to earn citizenship and were moments away from being proud, loyal Americans - when they were pulled out of line at their naturalization ceremony, because Republicans don't like where they're from.
time.com/7339923/immi...
time.com/7339923/immi...
Tyrant #Trump gold-plates everything and has massively enriched himself through the presidency - and he's mocking you for being worried about affordability.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Trump Says Americans Are Doing Great, Even as Views on the Economy Sour
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Tyrant #Trump gold-plates everything and has massively enriched himself through the presidency - and he's mocking you for being worried about affordability.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
#BookReview for "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" by Walter Isaacson
Enjoyable. Pointless subtitle. Should have delved more into the relationship between slavery and the founding of the United States. In general, an interesting overview to a complex and interesting character.
Enjoyable. Pointless subtitle. Should have delved more into the relationship between slavery and the founding of the United States. In general, an interesting overview to a complex and interesting character.
December 10, 2025 at 3:23 AM
#BookReview for "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" by Walter Isaacson
Enjoyable. Pointless subtitle. Should have delved more into the relationship between slavery and the founding of the United States. In general, an interesting overview to a complex and interesting character.
Enjoyable. Pointless subtitle. Should have delved more into the relationship between slavery and the founding of the United States. In general, an interesting overview to a complex and interesting character.
#TIL that people should probably not eat more than one Brazil nut a day or risk serious health issues.
A few nuts could easily put an adult over the upper limit for selenium.
I'm surprised they don't come with warning labels.
ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/S...
www.verywellhealth.com/brazil-nuts-...
A few nuts could easily put an adult over the upper limit for selenium.
I'm surprised they don't come with warning labels.
ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/S...
www.verywellhealth.com/brazil-nuts-...
Office of Dietary Supplements - Selenium
Selenium is needed for reproduction and thyroid function. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.
ods.od.nih.gov
December 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
#TIL that people should probably not eat more than one Brazil nut a day or risk serious health issues.
A few nuts could easily put an adult over the upper limit for selenium.
I'm surprised they don't come with warning labels.
ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/S...
www.verywellhealth.com/brazil-nuts-...
A few nuts could easily put an adult over the upper limit for selenium.
I'm surprised they don't come with warning labels.
ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/S...
www.verywellhealth.com/brazil-nuts-...
#BookReview for "Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America" by Elie Mystal
Not bad
Very ranty, but the author works hard to be entertaining - including character voices. Definitely go for the audiobook over text!
Would like a bit more evidence and a bit less conjecture.
Not bad
Very ranty, but the author works hard to be entertaining - including character voices. Definitely go for the audiobook over text!
Would like a bit more evidence and a bit less conjecture.
December 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#BookReview for "Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America" by Elie Mystal
Not bad
Very ranty, but the author works hard to be entertaining - including character voices. Definitely go for the audiobook over text!
Would like a bit more evidence and a bit less conjecture.
Not bad
Very ranty, but the author works hard to be entertaining - including character voices. Definitely go for the audiobook over text!
Would like a bit more evidence and a bit less conjecture.
Republicans get ever more blatant in their racism.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Republicans get ever more blatant in their racism.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
Tyrant #Trump "moved to escalate a military campaign against drug trafficking while ordering the release of a man prosecutors said had taken ‘cocaine-fueled bribes’ from cartels and ‘protected their drugs with the full power and strength of the state.’"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/b...
#USPolitics
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/b...
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Who Gets a Presidential Pardon?
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Tyrant #Trump "moved to escalate a military campaign against drug trafficking while ordering the release of a man prosecutors said had taken ‘cocaine-fueled bribes’ from cartels and ‘protected their drugs with the full power and strength of the state.’"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/b...
#USPolitics
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/b...
#USPolitics
Tyrant #Trump having random boaters in the Caribbean executed has gotten so brutal that even some Republicans are balking. There are allegations of war crimes after helpless survivors of an attack, floating in the water, were murdered with a second salvo.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
Lawmakers Suggest Follow-Up Boat Strike Could Be a War Crime
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Tyrant #Trump having random boaters in the Caribbean executed has gotten so brutal that even some Republicans are balking. There are allegations of war crimes after helpless survivors of an attack, floating in the water, were murdered with a second salvo.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
#BookReview for "Leonardo da Vinci" by Walter Isaacson
Not bad
Audiobook may not be ideal, given how much of the content refers to seeing examples of da Vinci's works. A little dull at time, but overall it's interesting to learn about da Vinci's genius and foibles - like how bad he was at finishing
Not bad
Audiobook may not be ideal, given how much of the content refers to seeing examples of da Vinci's works. A little dull at time, but overall it's interesting to learn about da Vinci's genius and foibles - like how bad he was at finishing
November 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
#BookReview for "Leonardo da Vinci" by Walter Isaacson
Not bad
Audiobook may not be ideal, given how much of the content refers to seeing examples of da Vinci's works. A little dull at time, but overall it's interesting to learn about da Vinci's genius and foibles - like how bad he was at finishing
Not bad
Audiobook may not be ideal, given how much of the content refers to seeing examples of da Vinci's works. A little dull at time, but overall it's interesting to learn about da Vinci's genius and foibles - like how bad he was at finishing
#BookReview for "The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You" by Julie Zhuo
It's ok
I appreciate that the author tried to give practical advice. Odd that there was no mention of criticism or controversy of Meta, Zuckerberg, or Sandberg. Also disagree with most the hiring content.
It's ok
I appreciate that the author tried to give practical advice. Odd that there was no mention of criticism or controversy of Meta, Zuckerberg, or Sandberg. Also disagree with most the hiring content.
November 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
#BookReview for "The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You" by Julie Zhuo
It's ok
I appreciate that the author tried to give practical advice. Odd that there was no mention of criticism or controversy of Meta, Zuckerberg, or Sandberg. Also disagree with most the hiring content.
It's ok
I appreciate that the author tried to give practical advice. Odd that there was no mention of criticism or controversy of Meta, Zuckerberg, or Sandberg. Also disagree with most the hiring content.
#BookReview for "That's Not What I Meant: The Sociolinguistics of Everyday Conversation - The Modern Scholar" by Deborah Tannen
Meh
Oddly, the author has two "That's Not What I meant" on Audible, of different lengths.
Recording of college lectures. Recycles material from her other books.
Meh
Oddly, the author has two "That's Not What I meant" on Audible, of different lengths.
Recording of college lectures. Recycles material from her other books.
November 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
#BookReview for "That's Not What I Meant: The Sociolinguistics of Everyday Conversation - The Modern Scholar" by Deborah Tannen
Meh
Oddly, the author has two "That's Not What I meant" on Audible, of different lengths.
Recording of college lectures. Recycles material from her other books.
Meh
Oddly, the author has two "That's Not What I meant" on Audible, of different lengths.
Recording of college lectures. Recycles material from her other books.
#BookReview for "Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control" by Ryan Holiday
Meh
Get up earlier. Eat less. Work more hours. Rest. Get help. Don't be a wimp.
A rapid-fire burst of self-improvement goals, each supported by a historical anecdote.
Not bad, but didn't really resonate with me.
Meh
Get up earlier. Eat less. Work more hours. Rest. Get help. Don't be a wimp.
A rapid-fire burst of self-improvement goals, each supported by a historical anecdote.
Not bad, but didn't really resonate with me.
November 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM
#BookReview for "Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control" by Ryan Holiday
Meh
Get up earlier. Eat less. Work more hours. Rest. Get help. Don't be a wimp.
A rapid-fire burst of self-improvement goals, each supported by a historical anecdote.
Not bad, but didn't really resonate with me.
Meh
Get up earlier. Eat less. Work more hours. Rest. Get help. Don't be a wimp.
A rapid-fire burst of self-improvement goals, each supported by a historical anecdote.
Not bad, but didn't really resonate with me.
Bypassing normal scientific processes, RFK Jr is directly ordering the CDC to go against all the evidence in order to support his unscientific view that vaccines cause autism. This is a travesty, and is another blow against CDC credibility.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Kennedy Says He Told C.D.C. to Change Website’s Language on Autism and Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Bypassing normal scientific processes, RFK Jr is directly ordering the CDC to go against all the evidence in order to support his unscientific view that vaccines cause autism. This is a travesty, and is another blow against CDC credibility.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
In an unhinged series of Truth Social posts, Tyrant #Trump calls for 6 congressional Democrats to be executed by hanging.
Why? Because they reminded the armed services of their duty to disobey ILLEGAL orders.
Just more evidence that Trump is fascist.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#USPolitics
Why? Because they reminded the armed services of their duty to disobey ILLEGAL orders.
Just more evidence that Trump is fascist.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#USPolitics
Analysis: Why Democrats are warning about Trump giving illegal orders | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has yet again suggested that his political opponents deserve to be executed. And yet again, he’s basing this argument on a rather novel legal theory and a dubious interpretation...
www.cnn.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
In an unhinged series of Truth Social posts, Tyrant #Trump calls for 6 congressional Democrats to be executed by hanging.
Why? Because they reminded the armed services of their duty to disobey ILLEGAL orders.
Just more evidence that Trump is fascist.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#USPolitics
Why? Because they reminded the armed services of their duty to disobey ILLEGAL orders.
Just more evidence that Trump is fascist.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#USPolitics
#BookReview for "The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race" by Walter Isaacson
Not bad. Ethical considerations of gene editing most interesting part and deserved more perspective. Amount of people's names and technical details a little overwhelming.
Not bad. Ethical considerations of gene editing most interesting part and deserved more perspective. Amount of people's names and technical details a little overwhelming.
November 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#BookReview for "The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race" by Walter Isaacson
Not bad. Ethical considerations of gene editing most interesting part and deserved more perspective. Amount of people's names and technical details a little overwhelming.
Not bad. Ethical considerations of gene editing most interesting part and deserved more perspective. Amount of people's names and technical details a little overwhelming.
US intelligence determined the Saudi prince had a Washington Post journalist executed in 2018.
Trump said "things happen" and that some people didn't like the journalist.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump said "things happen" and that some people didn't like the journalist.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Live Updates: Trump Praises Saudi Prince and Dismisses Question About Killing of Journalist
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
US intelligence determined the Saudi prince had a Washington Post journalist executed in 2018.
Trump said "things happen" and that some people didn't like the journalist.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump said "things happen" and that some people didn't like the journalist.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
"Flexicurity" seems like a great idea - make life easier for the unemployed and help them train for in-demand jobs. The US has a lot to learn from Nordic countries.
www.npr.org/2025/11/18/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/18/n...
How to make switching jobs not terrifying : The Indicator from Planet Money
The U.S. labor market is stagnant right now, with little hiring and lots of people holding onto their jobs for dear life. In Denmark, there’s a different kind of labor system where it’s easy for emplo...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"Flexicurity" seems like a great idea - make life easier for the unemployed and help them train for in-demand jobs. The US has a lot to learn from Nordic countries.
www.npr.org/2025/11/18/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/18/n...
A recounting of the mismanagement and corruption Tyrant #Trump brought to the DOJ. Mass firings, favoring Trump's friends, abandoning ethics.
"‘Our job was to find the facts that would fit the narrative that the administration already had.’"
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
"‘Our job was to find the facts that would fit the narrative that the administration already had.’"
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
Chaos at the Justice Department
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A recounting of the mismanagement and corruption Tyrant #Trump brought to the DOJ. Mass firings, favoring Trump's friends, abandoning ethics.
"‘Our job was to find the facts that would fit the narrative that the administration already had.’"
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
"‘Our job was to find the facts that would fit the narrative that the administration already had.’"
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b...
#BookReview for "The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible" by A. J. Jacobs
Recommended
Entertaining. Author not afraid to share his flaws. My interpretation: goes to show how ridiculous the Bible is.
Recommended
Entertaining. Author not afraid to share his flaws. My interpretation: goes to show how ridiculous the Bible is.
November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
#BookReview for "The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible" by A. J. Jacobs
Recommended
Entertaining. Author not afraid to share his flaws. My interpretation: goes to show how ridiculous the Bible is.
Recommended
Entertaining. Author not afraid to share his flaws. My interpretation: goes to show how ridiculous the Bible is.
Incompetent and corrupt: Kash Patel frequently uses FBI jet for personal trips, has fired dozens of staff without cause, and screws up investigations due to his inexperience and lack of attention to detail.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Inside Patel’s chaotic reign at FBI: Private flights, hunting and suspect tip-offs
Kash Patel has only been head of the FBI for nine months, but his tenure has already been a turbulent one, according to a new report.
www.the-independent.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Incompetent and corrupt: Kash Patel frequently uses FBI jet for personal trips, has fired dozens of staff without cause, and screws up investigations due to his inexperience and lack of attention to detail.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...