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@nerdthattalksgood.com

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Author, Speaker, Message Therapist (not a typo), That Guy With the Glasses.  I help founders and other smart people tell their stories even better. It pays to be a NERD that TALKS good. NerdThatTalksGood.com

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Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 14h

Season Two of Nerds That Talk Good is back with Lidia Axe.

As a coach to coaches and anti-algorithm advocate, she spills the tea on the deep, dark villain of coaching.

Catch the full episode on YouTube or in your favorite podcasting app.

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David Ambaras @borderlander62.bsky.social · 2d

This is profoundly beautiful

Karl Jacoby @karl-jacoby.bsky.social · 2d

Proud papa moment: my son J published a letter in the @nytimes.com today (in print tomorrow) on the need to think our definitions of autism.

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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 2d

[Exit King.]

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Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 3d

Grain and produce silos are no joke!

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Risharde Funches @ultimatelando.bsky.social · 3d

Just need ONE reporter to say 'As Speaker of the House, don't you think that you should be more aware of things going on in the country?'

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Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 6d

“Do I have ‘stupid’ written on my forehead?”

a cartoon of a man from king of the hill holding a can

Alt: a cartoon of a man from king of the hill holding a can

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Alastair Somerville @acuity.design · 7d

Usability is part of Accessibility.

Accessibility is the water we all swim in.

Child holding a goldfish bowl with expression of curiosity

Text - designer realising that accessibility is the water we all swim in

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 7d

It's time again as a notable Italian-American to note Christopher Columbus was an absolute piece of shit human who didn't land anywhere near this actual country so why the fuck should he stop the mail for the whole day

Anyway, Happy Indigenous People's Day, y'all

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 9d

I know Trump and his minions all have sneering contempt for kids with special needs, but trust me when I say that their parents will absolutely fucking destroy anyone who messes with the special education supports to which they are entitled by law.

Sara Partridge, PhD @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 9d

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Wil Wheaton @wilwheaton.net · 10d

A gentle reminder for whoever needs it: you don't have to make yourself small for anyone. You are perfect, exactly the way you are.

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Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 10d

Also, hey, Alice, eat this cookie.

Alice (from Wonderland) opening a box of cookies that say “eat me.”

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highly scatological @raisingonebrow.bsky.social · 10d

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 10d

And the lawsuits will follow promptly. Government shutdowns give presidents no additional authority to dismiss federal workers. We’ll fight these outrageous assaults on civil servants and public services.

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Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 12d

Leading with your "secret sauce" in your pitch is a trap.

1. Nobody understands it like you do.
2. It adds complexity and confusion.
3. Everyone has one.

Instead, pitch emotionally to make a strong first impression. Engage your audience first; they'll be more interested in the details later.

Meme of the Little Mermaid looking up at her father and saying, "But,w e have AI!"

Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 13d

For real. I almost threw up all over my monitor.

Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 13d

Marcomm Companies: With our AI-generated ads, we can target any geographic location with custom content that is virtually indistinguishable from real content. The locals won't know the difference.

Maryland: a'ight, bet.

Screenshot of an AI-generated YouTube ad with a "Maryland flag" in the background. At least, the AI tried to make a Maryland flag.

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Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 13d

Among all the things I see when I look around, the erosion of expertise and misplaced trust is highly concerning to me.

We need more nerds to continue to talk good and fight for the facts.

Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 13d

My head nods so much every time I re-read Orwell. But this quote jumped out at me this morning.

"In philosophy, or religion, or ethics, or politics, two and two might make five, but when one was designing a gun or an aeroplane they had to make four."

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Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 20d

ALTtext goes HARD!

Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 20d

🎙️ It’s #InternationalPodcastDay!

Nerds That Talk Good is back soon with Season 2.
More heart. More brains. More guts.
And way more nerds who talk good.

Follow so you don’t miss the drop 👉 https://messagespecs.com/the-podcast

#PodcastSeason2 #TalkGood

Nerds That Talk Good ... the Podcast

Experience the journey of technical communicators and their transformation from the keyboard to the keynote. Tune in to Nerds That Talk Good podcast!

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Duncan Yellowlees @dyellowlees.bsky.social · 21d

Have little nervous habits when you present?

We all do. Some of us fiddle with keys & jewellery, maybe we hop or sway, & we say “err” & “um”. It’s not a problem unless it’s distracting the audience.

You can undo these habits, but focussing on other skills is usually more valuable.

#Academia

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Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 21d

3:30 AM alarm
5:25 AM flight boarding
8:35 AM touchdown (-1 time zone)
1:00 PM workshop

LFG!

Houston, I’ll see you soon.

photo of Joel's feet next to his carryon suitcase.

Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 22d

I didn’t know Portland was known for its tacos. But here we are. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Spider. @vaspider.gay · 23d

Nick (derogatory) ✨ @slothropsmap.bsky.social · 24d

Now this is Content

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Nerd That Talks Good @nerdthattalksgood.com · 23d

This is a HORRIBLE assault! Baiting them with donuts? Just think of those ICE agents’ blood sugar levels.