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Wintermute @wintermutegb.bsky.social · 9h

What, no scarf? 😱

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11h

AI models may be developing their own ‘survival drive’, researchers say

Like 2001: A Space Odyssey’s HAL 9000, some AIs seem to resist being turned off and will even sabotage shutdown When HAL 9000, the artificial intelligence supercomputer in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, works out that the astronauts onboard a mission to Jupiter are planning to shut it down, it plots to kill them in an attempt to survive. Now, in a somewhat less deadly case (so far) of life imitating art, an AI safety research company has said that AI models may be developing their own “survival drive”. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Wintermute @wintermutegb.bsky.social · 5d

It isn't as through it is the first time this either:

apnews.com/article/isra...

Israeli soccer league game abandoned at halftime after fireworks thrown onto the field

A game in the Israeli soccer league was abandoned at halftime for security reasons after fans threw flares at players.

apnews.com

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Wintermute @wintermutegb.bsky.social · 7d

a video game character says " can it wait for a bit ? "

ALT: a video game character says " can it wait for a bit ? "

media.tenor.com

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Wintermute @wintermutegb.bsky.social · 7d

Armed only with a toothbrush for self defence 😉

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Theo Priestley @tprstly.com · 8d

LMFAO

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Strangebloke @strangebloke.bsky.social · 8d

Years after the Enterprise returned from her 5 year mission. Anniversary parties were arranged.
Not all were a success...
#StarTrek

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Jesse Dollemore @dollemore.com · 10d

Currently on a flight to Japan watching a Pentagon Assistant Press Secretary (Riley Podleski) work on a document in the open on her laptop. She spent the last hour copy and pasting headlines from articles critical of the Administration’s hostility toward the 1st amendment.

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SF Encyclopedia @sfencyclopedia.bsky.social · 12d

Barrington J. Bayley sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/bayley... died on this day, so here are some book covers and an interior illustration from New Worlds Quarterly (Artist: John Harris, John Schoenherr, Chris Foss and Brian Vickers):

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Wintermute @wintermutegb.bsky.social · 12d

🏳️‍⚧️ 💜

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Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 13d

Never seen this before. That’s fantastic.

Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 13d

Diversity is our strength, no matter what racist, bigoted Republicans say.

Real Americans embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.

Real Americans reject Trump and his white nationalist cronies.

Trump is bad, project 2025 is bad and the people who love America, the real patriots reject both.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 14d

Well said.

Creator Of 'Jurassic World' Animated Series Speaks Out After Same-Sex Kiss Sparks MAGA Outrage

www.comicsands.com

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Ashfromenfield @ashfromenfield.bsky.social · 15d

Today is World Mental Health Day..Reach out, especially us Fellas. It’s ok to cry, so don’t give it the Big Man Ting. Fuck the Social Media ‘Friends’, as the Real Friends are the ones who Shine bright in the darkness. Even strangers can be your friend or call 116123. One thing,you are not alone❤️

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 18d

Do watch this. It’s very good. Sound absolutely on.

Dave Bagpuss Forsey 🍺 @bagpuss.org · 18d

Robert Jenrick and his wiggy puppet

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Wintermute @wintermutegb.bsky.social · 17d

It also needs contributions from Leftfield, who we're on the original soundtrack.

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 21d

Hideaki Anno's Neon Genesis Evangelion started 30 years ago today on Tokyo TV!!

🎵Zankoku na tenshi no you ni
Shounen yo shinwa ni nare!🎵

Without a doubt one of the works of fiction that has had the greatest impact on my life, for all the questions and interpretations it raised for me.👌

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 26d

A new Mass Effect (Bioware is owned by EA) without diversity would be rather bland.

Change the formula and it won't be Mass Effect anymore.

Trick Weekes @trickweekes.bsky.social · 29d

Buyers: So your games... guns and football, yes?

EA: Mmhmm, mmhmm, mostly guns and football, yep.

Buyers: No gay stuff? No politics we're not going to like?

EA: Haha, definitely not! Hey, could you give me one sec? I just need to shut down a studio real quick.

kotaku.com/report-saudi...

Saudi Arabia & Other Investors Nearing $50 Billion Deal To Buy EA

The massive deal might be announced officially as soon as next week according to sources with knowledge of the situation

kotaku.com

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Wintermute @wintermutegb.bsky.social · 24d

a man in a suit is making a funny face and saying oh no !

ALT: a man in a suit is making a funny face and saying oh no !

media.tenor.com

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Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 24d

“I’m so sorry… You have MAGA.”

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Wintermute @wintermutegb.bsky.social · 25d

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Ten Acre Books @tenacrebooks.bsky.social · Jul 19

We’re pleased to announce that we will be publishing the first full-length biography of prolific Doctor Who writer and script editor Terrance Dicks, written by Simon Guerrier with the cooperation of Terrance’s family. Written by Terrance Dicks is provisionally scheduled for publication in 2026.

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Ten Acre Books @tenacrebooks.bsky.social · Jul 19

We’re pleased to announce that we will be publishing the first full-length biography of prolific Doctor Who writer and script editor Terrance Dicks, written by Simon Guerrier with the cooperation of Terrance’s family. Written by Terrance Dicks is provisionally scheduled for publication in 2026.

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 27d

26 years ago today, people discovered this awesome opening scene.

It was Homeworld.

Homeworld Intro Cutscene + Mothership Launch

YouTube video by CrimsonInquisitor

www.youtube.com

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · Sep 23

From Rasmus Jarlov, chair of Denmark’s Defence Committee:

Map showing Cambodia v Armenia battleground

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Zhu Industries @zhuindustries.bsky.social · Sep 23

I am Tylenol son of Panadol, and am called Anadin the Acetaminophen, The Nurofen. The heir of Calpol, son of Paracetamol. Here is the sword that was broken, and if by life or death I can save you, I will.

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Wintermute @wintermutegb.bsky.social · Sep 22

The Specials, Selector and Madness.

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