Mickey McManus
@mickeymcmanus.bsky.social
Maker/teacher/student/stumbler, author of Trillions, thriving in the information ecology. http://trillions.civium.net
TED talks, films, podcasts? https://t-1ventures.com/tedtalks-podcasts-films/
TED talks, films, podcasts? https://t-1ventures.com/tedtalks-podcasts-films/
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
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Chicago Transit Authority's pension is only 50% funded? Gonna have to keep putting out those self-titled albums for a while longer huh
November 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Chicago Transit Authority's pension is only 50% funded? Gonna have to keep putting out those self-titled albums for a while longer huh
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Sixty years ago this week, Ralph Nader, then age 31, changed corporate and civic culture with his book 'Unsafe at Any Speed.'
What he is doing at age 91:
www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/unsafe-at-...
What he is doing at age 91:
www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/unsafe-at-...
Unsafe At Any Speed - Sixtieth Anniversary (1965-2025)
On the 60th anniversary of Unsafe at Any Speed we are asking those who want a stronger democracy to solve current crises to join with us in launching a new and enduring era of activism.
www.ralphnaderradiohour.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Sixty years ago this week, Ralph Nader, then age 31, changed corporate and civic culture with his book 'Unsafe at Any Speed.'
What he is doing at age 91:
www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/unsafe-at-...
What he is doing at age 91:
www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/unsafe-at-...
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So I was invited to accept an award for "imagination in service to society." This forced me to think a bit about what "imagination," "service" and "society" mean to me.
Here's the speech I delivered last night:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
Here's the speech I delivered last night:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
"The Enemy of Imagination": Here's the Speech I Gave Last Night
I had such an incredible day yesterday, y’all. First I was at the Trans Day of Literature at George Mason University, talking with incredible authors...
buttondown.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
So I was invited to accept an award for "imagination in service to society." This forced me to think a bit about what "imagination," "service" and "society" mean to me.
Here's the speech I delivered last night:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
Here's the speech I delivered last night:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
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Patent trolls couldn’t kill patent challenges in Congress. They couldn’t kill them in court. Now the Patent Office is trying to do it for them. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
The Patent Office Is About To Make Bad Patents Untouchable
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed new rules that would effectively end the public’s ability to challenge improperly granted patents at the Patent Office itself. We need EFF
www.eff.org
November 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Patent trolls couldn’t kill patent challenges in Congress. They couldn’t kill them in court. Now the Patent Office is trying to do it for them. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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When I was in 7th grade my science teacher had everybody write up the instructions for how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Then, he brought in the ingredients and followed the instructions very literally to hilarious effect.
It was an intro to describing methodology, and a good bit
Then, he brought in the ingredients and followed the instructions very literally to hilarious effect.
It was an intro to describing methodology, and a good bit
November 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
When I was in 7th grade my science teacher had everybody write up the instructions for how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Then, he brought in the ingredients and followed the instructions very literally to hilarious effect.
It was an intro to describing methodology, and a good bit
Then, he brought in the ingredients and followed the instructions very literally to hilarious effect.
It was an intro to describing methodology, and a good bit
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My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
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A promising experiment in closing the loop between legislations and real-world outcomes:
www.eatingpolicy.com/p/outcomes-r...
www.eatingpolicy.com/p/outcomes-r...
Outcomes Reviews: Realigning Legislative Incentives
How might a state legislature shift from outputs to outcomes?
www.eatingpolicy.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A promising experiment in closing the loop between legislations and real-world outcomes:
www.eatingpolicy.com/p/outcomes-r...
www.eatingpolicy.com/p/outcomes-r...
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Sometimes I glance at YouTube and there's a video about Doctor Who, Star Trek, etc., that's like "breaking news! a thing happened!"
And then instead of watching a 30 minute video I go and look for text-based sites that can tell me in three sentences what the thing that happened was.
And then instead of watching a 30 minute video I go and look for text-based sites that can tell me in three sentences what the thing that happened was.
November 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Sometimes I glance at YouTube and there's a video about Doctor Who, Star Trek, etc., that's like "breaking news! a thing happened!"
And then instead of watching a 30 minute video I go and look for text-based sites that can tell me in three sentences what the thing that happened was.
And then instead of watching a 30 minute video I go and look for text-based sites that can tell me in three sentences what the thing that happened was.
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Tim Cook, of Apple, is at this dinner.
The likes of Musk and Schwarzman—sure, that's who they are.
But Cook has been groveling more than strictly necessary.
The likes of Musk and Schwarzman—sure, that's who they are.
But Cook has been groveling more than strictly necessary.
everlasting shame on all these people
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Tim Cook, of Apple, is at this dinner.
The likes of Musk and Schwarzman—sure, that's who they are.
But Cook has been groveling more than strictly necessary.
The likes of Musk and Schwarzman—sure, that's who they are.
But Cook has been groveling more than strictly necessary.
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This is how you know that it's not about the money. Because if it were, then libraries would not keep being defunded.
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
This is how you know that it's not about the money. Because if it were, then libraries would not keep being defunded.
We saw David Byrne’s new tour tonight in San Francisco, uplifting and joyous. A masterwork from he and his entire crew of musicians and dancers!
go see it—->
whoistheskytour.com
go see it—->
whoistheskytour.com
Who Is the Sky Tour 2025-2026: David Byrne
Experience David Byrne's Who Is the Sky Tour 2025-2026 across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Get tour dates and tickets now.
whoistheskytour.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:49 AM
We saw David Byrne’s new tour tonight in San Francisco, uplifting and joyous. A masterwork from he and his entire crew of musicians and dancers!
go see it—->
whoistheskytour.com
go see it—->
whoistheskytour.com
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"...the fade-out effect has been viewed as a devastating critique of early childhood programs, our results highlight that fade-out is a key rationale for providing early education to all... largest benefits at scale when everyone receives such programs"
#EconSky #PolicySky
www.nber.org/papers/w33027
#EconSky #PolicySky
www.nber.org/papers/w33027
November 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
"...the fade-out effect has been viewed as a devastating critique of early childhood programs, our results highlight that fade-out is a key rationale for providing early education to all... largest benefits at scale when everyone receives such programs"
#EconSky #PolicySky
www.nber.org/papers/w33027
#EconSky #PolicySky
www.nber.org/papers/w33027
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This is wrong. We should not trap the souls of dead people in computers. Souls should be trapped in amulets
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This is wrong. We should not trap the souls of dead people in computers. Souls should be trapped in amulets
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Every day, more people join the #GeorgiaProtests — and the streets only get louder. This is despite mass arrests, draconian fines, and repressive laws meant to silence them.
Day 352 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
Day 352 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
November 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Every day, more people join the #GeorgiaProtests — and the streets only get louder. This is despite mass arrests, draconian fines, and repressive laws meant to silence them.
Day 352 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
Day 352 of uninterrupted protests in Georgia.
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They’re calling her Megyn. R Kelly now.
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
They’re calling her Megyn. R Kelly now.
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Today is world kindness day, and a perfect day to celebrate Fred Rogers and his impact on many of our lives.
He shared innumerable wise words with us, many which have stuck with me and guide me even today, and I'd like to share a few of them this morning.
He shared innumerable wise words with us, many which have stuck with me and guide me even today, and I'd like to share a few of them this morning.
a man in a red sweater and tie is sitting on a bench and says hi neighbor
ALT: a man in a red sweater and tie is sitting on a bench and says hi neighbor
media.tenor.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today is world kindness day, and a perfect day to celebrate Fred Rogers and his impact on many of our lives.
He shared innumerable wise words with us, many which have stuck with me and guide me even today, and I'd like to share a few of them this morning.
He shared innumerable wise words with us, many which have stuck with me and guide me even today, and I'd like to share a few of them this morning.
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I saw this circulatory system bookmark on Daniel Martin Diaz’s IG page and HAD to get one. I also got myself one of his bandannas to either wear or else use as a decorative cloth in my studio. 🐡
January 20, 2024 at 10:54 PM
I saw this circulatory system bookmark on Daniel Martin Diaz’s IG page and HAD to get one. I also got myself one of his bandannas to either wear or else use as a decorative cloth in my studio. 🐡
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Imagine shareholders willing to give a trillion dollars to a guy who says there are 20 million dead people getting Social Security, but is too incompetent to find any of them.
With Tesla stock at a price-to-earnings ratio of almost 300 it doesn't look like anyone is buying what Elon Musk is selling, other than Tesla shareholders finance.yahoo.com/quote/TSLA/
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
Find the latest Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) stock quote, history, news and other vital information to help you with your stock trading and investing.
finance.yahoo.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Imagine shareholders willing to give a trillion dollars to a guy who says there are 20 million dead people getting Social Security, but is too incompetent to find any of them.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Ice cream. I scream. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ice-cr...
Ice Cream, I scream.
November 2027 - excerpt from interview of the man now known only as “chocolate sprinkles.” “We bought five facilities over the last four months.
www.linkedin.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Ice cream. I scream. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ice-cr...
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New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
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Trump Cybersecurity Policy Is Indistinguishable From A Foreign Attack
Last year almost a dozen major U.S. ISPs were the victim of a massive, historic intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders…
Last year almost a dozen major U.S. ISPs were the victim of a massive, historic intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders…
Trump Cybersecurity Policy Is Indistinguishable From A Foreign Attack
Last year almost a dozen major U.S. ISPs were the victim of a massive, historic intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders spent much of the last year rooting around the ISP networks even after discovery. AT&T and Verizon, two of the compromised companies, apparently…
www.techdirt.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Trump Cybersecurity Policy Is Indistinguishable From A Foreign Attack
Last year almost a dozen major U.S. ISPs were the victim of a massive, historic intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders…
Last year almost a dozen major U.S. ISPs were the victim of a massive, historic intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders…