ptom
@ptom.net
Happy technologist, physicist, and family man, with a penchant for VR and neuropsychology.
Author of https://workingfrom.space
Author of https://workingfrom.space
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LOOKING FOR WORK!! i’m merlin and i’ve worked in animation, games and comics as a visual developer and illustrator 🫶🎨 past clients: netflix, d&d, magic the gathering, volta
🎨 www.artstation.com/merlin-gg
📧 [email protected]
🎨 www.artstation.com/merlin-gg
📧 [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
LOOKING FOR WORK!! i’m merlin and i’ve worked in animation, games and comics as a visual developer and illustrator 🫶🎨 past clients: netflix, d&d, magic the gathering, volta
🎨 www.artstation.com/merlin-gg
📧 [email protected]
🎨 www.artstation.com/merlin-gg
📧 [email protected]
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The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
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Sorry to say, but *really* important: DON'T DO THIS.
Call animal control instead—a fox with quills is much more likely to be rabid, which would have led to the altercation that got it injured in the first place.
Do not take the risk, and do not interact. Let it be trapped, tested, and treated.
Call animal control instead—a fox with quills is much more likely to be rabid, which would have led to the altercation that got it injured in the first place.
Do not take the risk, and do not interact. Let it be trapped, tested, and treated.
November 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Sorry to say, but *really* important: DON'T DO THIS.
Call animal control instead—a fox with quills is much more likely to be rabid, which would have led to the altercation that got it injured in the first place.
Do not take the risk, and do not interact. Let it be trapped, tested, and treated.
Call animal control instead—a fox with quills is much more likely to be rabid, which would have led to the altercation that got it injured in the first place.
Do not take the risk, and do not interact. Let it be trapped, tested, and treated.
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I'm on the hunt for artists/illustrators that specialise in landscapes and scenery, or who love drawing nature! 🌷🏞️🌳
I'd especially love to hear from BIPOC artists, but this is an open call! Self promo welcome, please comment with examples/portfolio links if possible ☺️
#art #illustration
I'd especially love to hear from BIPOC artists, but this is an open call! Self promo welcome, please comment with examples/portfolio links if possible ☺️
#art #illustration
November 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I'm on the hunt for artists/illustrators that specialise in landscapes and scenery, or who love drawing nature! 🌷🏞️🌳
I'd especially love to hear from BIPOC artists, but this is an open call! Self promo welcome, please comment with examples/portfolio links if possible ☺️
#art #illustration
I'd especially love to hear from BIPOC artists, but this is an open call! Self promo welcome, please comment with examples/portfolio links if possible ☺️
#art #illustration
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AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social : A swastika is one of the clearest symbols of hatred in all of humanity… to remove that designation… indicates a possible collaboration with those very elements, which I think is genuinely frightening to any American.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
AOC to @pabloreports.bsky.social : A swastika is one of the clearest symbols of hatred in all of humanity… to remove that designation… indicates a possible collaboration with those very elements, which I think is genuinely frightening to any American.
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When Trump was asked about the release of the Epstein files, he called one reporter "piggy" and said another was "being insubordinate."
When Trump saw a video calling on the military to follow the constitution, he called for the death of the Democrats who made the video.
He's a tyrant.
When Trump saw a video calling on the military to follow the constitution, he called for the death of the Democrats who made the video.
He's a tyrant.
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
When Trump was asked about the release of the Epstein files, he called one reporter "piggy" and said another was "being insubordinate."
When Trump saw a video calling on the military to follow the constitution, he called for the death of the Democrats who made the video.
He's a tyrant.
When Trump saw a video calling on the military to follow the constitution, he called for the death of the Democrats who made the video.
He's a tyrant.
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The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
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For those interested in the ritualistic and monumental places of ancestral peoples, I cannot recommend Dr. Kelly's "The Memory Code" highly enough. Its narrative approach to the anthropology of pre-literate memory is filled with a deep respect and affection for humanity and its grand endeavors.
The Memory Code
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November 20, 2025 at 4:13 AM
For those interested in the ritualistic and monumental places of ancestral peoples, I cannot recommend Dr. Kelly's "The Memory Code" highly enough. Its narrative approach to the anthropology of pre-literate memory is filled with a deep respect and affection for humanity and its grand endeavors.
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I could never get into it. I dipped a toe briefly when I saw it was a vehicle generating a lot of traffic for something I made, but I could never stay for long without experiencing a toxic deluge that was too much to ignore.
This place has been pretty awesome by comparison.
This place has been pretty awesome by comparison.
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I could never get into it. I dipped a toe briefly when I saw it was a vehicle generating a lot of traffic for something I made, but I could never stay for long without experiencing a toxic deluge that was too much to ignore.
This place has been pretty awesome by comparison.
This place has been pretty awesome by comparison.
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I have Glycogen Storage Disease Type IIIa, also known as: Forbes-Cori disease, partially in her honor.
Finding critical medical insights for us corner cases is exceptionally challenging, time consuming, and unrewarding, and I am SO grateful for her work!
Finding critical medical insights for us corner cases is exceptionally challenging, time consuming, and unrewarding, and I am SO grateful for her work!
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I have Glycogen Storage Disease Type IIIa, also known as: Forbes-Cori disease, partially in her honor.
Finding critical medical insights for us corner cases is exceptionally challenging, time consuming, and unrewarding, and I am SO grateful for her work!
Finding critical medical insights for us corner cases is exceptionally challenging, time consuming, and unrewarding, and I am SO grateful for her work!
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Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.
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Accountability
November 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Accountability
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Tradwife? More like RADwife!
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tradwife? More like RADwife!
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From the Guardian.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
November 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
From the Guardian.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
Cartoonist Ella Baron.
A really good look at basic human affordances for XR product design, where the bar is currently set (very low) and how often Galaxy XR still fails to clear it.
Plus some good stuff, but this is well informed and neither a hatchet job nor gushing with unearned praise.
Plus some good stuff, but this is well informed and neither a hatchet job nor gushing with unearned praise.
Alright, Galaxy XR review megathread, been drafting this for about a week now. tl;dr, a great upgrade option for QPro users, but has a lot of signs of engineers not being familiar with XR and/or rushing to release.
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A really good look at basic human affordances for XR product design, where the bar is currently set (very low) and how often Galaxy XR still fails to clear it.
Plus some good stuff, but this is well informed and neither a hatchet job nor gushing with unearned praise.
Plus some good stuff, but this is well informed and neither a hatchet job nor gushing with unearned praise.
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Reverse dust jacket done for the lovely author Emma Hamm for her upcoming book A Light So Blinding 💛
The book will be available for preorder on November 21st!
#art #illustration
The book will be available for preorder on November 21st!
#art #illustration
November 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Reverse dust jacket done for the lovely author Emma Hamm for her upcoming book A Light So Blinding 💛
The book will be available for preorder on November 21st!
#art #illustration
The book will be available for preorder on November 21st!
#art #illustration
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November 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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The Trump administration’s lawlessness cannot be ignored.
Period.
Period.
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The Trump administration’s lawlessness cannot be ignored.
Period.
Period.
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Travel sketchbook progress so far
October 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Travel sketchbook progress so far
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” Geore Orwell, 1984.
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” Geore Orwell, 1984.
I've been a registered bone marrow donor for years, but unfortunately never tapped for service. It's a simple and easy registration process, and can make an enormous difference to those in need.
Give blood even if you're not a widely compatible type; they can still use it!
Also: nice party theme!
Give blood even if you're not a widely compatible type; they can still use it!
Also: nice party theme!
Our campaign Halloween bash is tomorrow!!
Join us in the back lot of 7016 N Clark Street for candy, Chicago dogs, and bone marrow donor registration!! www.mobilize.us/katforillino...
Join us in the back lot of 7016 N Clark Street for candy, Chicago dogs, and bone marrow donor registration!! www.mobilize.us/katforillino...
October 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I've been a registered bone marrow donor for years, but unfortunately never tapped for service. It's a simple and easy registration process, and can make an enormous difference to those in need.
Give blood even if you're not a widely compatible type; they can still use it!
Also: nice party theme!
Give blood even if you're not a widely compatible type; they can still use it!
Also: nice party theme!