Lynn Roth
@lynnroth.com
Mennonite, Photographer, Maker, Software Architect from Northwest Ohio.
Caught the Aurora Borealis in northwest Ohio during a break in the clouds.
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Caught the Aurora Borealis in northwest Ohio during a break in the clouds.
Maybe kings aren't so bad. Could we get one to kick our Epstein guy out of his house?
October 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Maybe kings aren't so bad. Could we get one to kick our Epstein guy out of his house?
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📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not Signal, not anyone–can access your comms).
It’s also concerning. 1/
It’s also concerning. 1/
PSA: we're aware that Signal is down for some people. This appears to be related to a major AWS outage. Stand by.
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not Signal, not anyone–can access your comms).
It’s also concerning. 1/
It’s also concerning. 1/
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White people who have spent decades thinking “Born in the USA” is patriotic and “Every Breath You Take” is a great wedding song are suddenly very concerned about not being able to understand lyrics to some songs at the Super Bowl halftime show.
October 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
White people who have spent decades thinking “Born in the USA” is patriotic and “Every Breath You Take” is a great wedding song are suddenly very concerned about not being able to understand lyrics to some songs at the Super Bowl halftime show.
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
Seems a little crazy that all of these AI chip and datacenter deals are being sized by the power they consume. While the transparency is interesting, it feels like "I'm going to use 6 billion watts to allow people to create fake videos" is a little too direct for people to get behind these things.
October 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Seems a little crazy that all of these AI chip and datacenter deals are being sized by the power they consume. While the transparency is interesting, it feels like "I'm going to use 6 billion watts to allow people to create fake videos" is a little too direct for people to get behind these things.
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If you'd asked me which celebrity would posthumously unveil a list of people she wanted fired into the sun, I would not have guessed Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
If you'd asked me which celebrity would posthumously unveil a list of people she wanted fired into the sun, I would not have guessed Jane Goodall
Good overview from 1945 on how to recognize fascism.
In March of 1945, the US Army issued this "fact sheet" to guide conversations with soldiers on the topic of fascism, paying particular attention to the ongoing threat that domestic fascist movements posed to the US. Their analysis of what a homegrown US fascism would look like is interesting.
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ORIENTATION
FACT SHEET
64
WAR DEPARTMENT-WASHINGTON 25, D. C. • 24 March 1945 FASCISM!
Note For This Week's Discussion:
Fascism is not the easiest thing to identify and analyze; nor, once in power, is it easy to destroy. It is important for our future and that of the world that as many of us as possible understand the causes and practices of fascism, in order to combat it. Points to stress are: (1) Fascism is more apt to come to power at a time of economic crisis;
(2) fascism inevitably leads to war; (3) it can come to any country; (4) we can best combat it by making our democracy work.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:miczfsfixolk42l7343z3bpd/bafkreigaks7wgy4rvmszhobeed7hlaqap4mynkhqketipzolmesislssci@jpeg)
October 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Good overview from 1945 on how to recognize fascism.
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I think Pope Leo contributes necessary nuance to the conversation.
However, I keep seeing (well meaning) people defend (bad faith) rebuttals to his comments by saying that “Jesus stopped a death penalty” in John 8 and… that is not what happened.
Walk with me real quick. 1/13
However, I keep seeing (well meaning) people defend (bad faith) rebuttals to his comments by saying that “Jesus stopped a death penalty” in John 8 and… that is not what happened.
Walk with me real quick. 1/13
Pope Leo XIV: “Someone who says I'm against abortion but I'm in favor of the death penalty is not really pro-life”
October 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I think Pope Leo contributes necessary nuance to the conversation.
However, I keep seeing (well meaning) people defend (bad faith) rebuttals to his comments by saying that “Jesus stopped a death penalty” in John 8 and… that is not what happened.
Walk with me real quick. 1/13
However, I keep seeing (well meaning) people defend (bad faith) rebuttals to his comments by saying that “Jesus stopped a death penalty” in John 8 and… that is not what happened.
Walk with me real quick. 1/13
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It seems like for a lot of people who call themselves Christians online, the things that they pejoratively label as “progressive” or “woke” are simply anything that looks like the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, & self-control of Jesus.
October 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It seems like for a lot of people who call themselves Christians online, the things that they pejoratively label as “progressive” or “woke” are simply anything that looks like the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, & self-control of Jesus.
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When you try to predict about the impact of AI tools on software engineering - a great analogy I heard from @simonwillison.net is to look at the impact of smartphones (+ the amazing cameras they have) on filmmaking.
Noticed that those able to shoot pro films using a smartphone are... pros?
Noticed that those able to shoot pro films using a smartphone are... pros?
October 2, 2025 at 8:26 AM
When you try to predict about the impact of AI tools on software engineering - a great analogy I heard from @simonwillison.net is to look at the impact of smartphones (+ the amazing cameras they have) on filmmaking.
Noticed that those able to shoot pro films using a smartphone are... pros?
Noticed that those able to shoot pro films using a smartphone are... pros?
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During the shutdown would be a fantastic time to establish a shadow government and tell people what you can offer.
Accountability
Environmental Urgency
Breaking up monopolies to reduce prices
Free Healthcare
UBI
A broader social safety net
Rebuilding the commerce Trump destroyed
Repealing tariffs
Accountability
Environmental Urgency
Breaking up monopolies to reduce prices
Free Healthcare
UBI
A broader social safety net
Rebuilding the commerce Trump destroyed
Repealing tariffs
October 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
During the shutdown would be a fantastic time to establish a shadow government and tell people what you can offer.
Accountability
Environmental Urgency
Breaking up monopolies to reduce prices
Free Healthcare
UBI
A broader social safety net
Rebuilding the commerce Trump destroyed
Repealing tariffs
Accountability
Environmental Urgency
Breaking up monopolies to reduce prices
Free Healthcare
UBI
A broader social safety net
Rebuilding the commerce Trump destroyed
Repealing tariffs
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Scanning through my social media, it sure looks like there were two very different people named Charlie Kirk who were both murdered yesterday.
September 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Scanning through my social media, it sure looks like there were two very different people named Charlie Kirk who were both murdered yesterday.
Florida Man at it again.
I guess we should start staying away from Florida.
And if you are antivax, I suggest you just move there and stop taking advantage of the herd immunity that the rest of us provide.
The rest of us would like to live without preventable disease.
I guess we should start staying away from Florida.
And if you are antivax, I suggest you just move there and stop taking advantage of the herd immunity that the rest of us provide.
The rest of us would like to live without preventable disease.
BREAKING: Florida will work to eliminate all child vaccine mandates in the state, officials say.
Florida will work to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, officials say
Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, building on the effort by Republican Gov.
bit.ly
September 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Florida Man at it again.
I guess we should start staying away from Florida.
And if you are antivax, I suggest you just move there and stop taking advantage of the herd immunity that the rest of us provide.
The rest of us would like to live without preventable disease.
I guess we should start staying away from Florida.
And if you are antivax, I suggest you just move there and stop taking advantage of the herd immunity that the rest of us provide.
The rest of us would like to live without preventable disease.
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"Any book worth banning is a book worth reading."
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov
August 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"Any book worth banning is a book worth reading."
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov
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Documents with sensitive details about the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin were left behind on a public hotel printer.
Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit
Documents with sensitive details about the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin were left behind on a public hotel printer.
n.pr
August 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Documents with sensitive details about the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin were left behind on a public hotel printer.
Nice pepper harvest this year. Plenty still on the plant for fresh eating.
Peppers - Images by Lynn
Photo album: Peppers
photos.lynnroth.com
August 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Nice pepper harvest this year. Plenty still on the plant for fresh eating.
This is a good explanation of AI coding. And it starts to define one reason why people may like or dislike it.
Coding with AI feels like teaching. You still need to learn before you can teach. Deep understanding of the domain and software quality still matters. But not everyone who enjoys coding will enjoy instructing a machine. It’s a different kind of creativity.
#AIProgramming #CodingWithAI #DevThoughts
#AIProgramming #CodingWithAI #DevThoughts
August 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This is a good explanation of AI coding. And it starts to define one reason why people may like or dislike it.
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Commentary: Ohio’s potential for annual offshore wind power production is higher than the state’s current annual electricity consumption ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/31/g...
Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio's potential annual offshore wind power production is higher than the state's current annual power consumption.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Commentary: Ohio’s potential for annual offshore wind power production is higher than the state’s current annual electricity consumption ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/31/g...
Definition of a small town: I just walked past and waved at a girl who is probably 5 years old trying to catch a cat in an Amazon box at the local grain mill. And just smiled and thought how funny it would be if she caught a cat.
July 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Definition of a small town: I just walked past and waved at a girl who is probably 5 years old trying to catch a cat in an Amazon box at the local grain mill. And just smiled and thought how funny it would be if she caught a cat.
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Mennonite Church Hires Coldplay to Help Spot the Sinners www.ungerreview.com/mennonite-ch...
Mennonite Church Hires Coldplay to Help Spot the Sinners
LA CRETE, AB Attendees at a local Mennonite church will be on their best behaviour from now on as the church has blown their entire budget to hire English rock band Coldplay to help identify [...]
www.ungerreview.com
July 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Mennonite Church Hires Coldplay to Help Spot the Sinners www.ungerreview.com/mennonite-ch...
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This whole thing
Critic’s Notebook: The Awful Optics of CBS Canceling ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Does the end of Colbert's show in May 2026 relate to the Paramount-Skydance merger? To Colbert's criticism of Donald Trump? To the demise of late night television? Who's to say?
www.hollywoodreporter.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
This whole thing
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Yes, I did sound the alarm on agentic AI's privacy threat, and rightly so.
observer.com/2025/07/sign...
observer.com/2025/07/sign...
Signal Chief Meredith Whittaker Sounds Alarm On Agentic A.I.’s Privacy Threat
Signal Foundation President Meredith Whittaker warns that agentic A.I. could breach app-level security, threatening privacy for millions of users.
observer.com
July 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Yes, I did sound the alarm on agentic AI's privacy threat, and rightly so.
observer.com/2025/07/sign...
observer.com/2025/07/sign...
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It’s so frustrating that there is this illusion that we are all 49%/49% right now. Us versus them, good versus bad, and it’s all because of the BS that is the electoral system. It’s very likely 70% versus 30% and we’re just not seeing representative government.There’s just no common sense right now
July 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It’s so frustrating that there is this illusion that we are all 49%/49% right now. Us versus them, good versus bad, and it’s all because of the BS that is the electoral system. It’s very likely 70% versus 30% and we’re just not seeing representative government.There’s just no common sense right now