Brett A McCall
@brettamccall.bsky.social
creativity, pattern noticing, play, wisdom, and technology
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ChatGPT - YESYESNO
Decode the internet! YESYESNO explains confusing tweets, memes, and viral posts... like the legendary Reply All podcast with PJ Vogt & Alex Goldman explain to Alex Blumberg. To get started, please dro...
chatgpt.com
last year i all fired up to create a GPT in the spirit of #YesYesNo from the replyall podcast. super curious how it lands for you
@pjvogt.bsky.social and @agoldman.bsky.social and Alex Blumberg. how close does it hit the mark?
chatgpt.com/g/g-68853015...
@pjvogt.bsky.social and @agoldman.bsky.social and Alex Blumberg. how close does it hit the mark?
chatgpt.com/g/g-68853015...
projects get complex....
learning how to make a mess
better than before!
learning how to make a mess
better than before!
February 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
projects get complex....
learning how to make a mess
better than before!
learning how to make a mess
better than before!
Reposted by Brett A McCall
#Justice demands truth, fairness, and accountability. Bryan Stevenson of @eji.org calls us to confront systemic wrongs and restore balance: "We Need to Talk About an Injustice" (TED 2012) tarottalks.app/cards/justice #TED #tarot
Justice - TarotTALKS
Justice represents the law of cause and effect, demanding truth, fairness, and accountability. It signifies a time of decision-making where actions are weighed and consequences are delivered.
tarottalks.app
February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
#Justice demands truth, fairness, and accountability. Bryan Stevenson of @eji.org calls us to confront systemic wrongs and restore balance: "We Need to Talk About an Injustice" (TED 2012) tarottalks.app/cards/justice #TED #tarot
This talk by #LeraBoroditsky is the #WheelofFortune because it reveals the system that’s always turning: the language you inherit rotates your default perspective, and that rotation changes what you notice, how you remember, and which interpretations feel “obvious.” Same world, different spin!
This talk by #LeraBoroditsky is the #WheelofFortune because it reveals a giant, mostly-invisible system that’s always turning beneath us: the language you inherit rotates your default perspective.. "How Language Shapes the Way We Think" TEDWomen 2018 tarottalks.app/cards/wheel-... #Tarot #TED
Wheel of Fortune - TarotTALKS
The Wheel of Fortune represents the cyclical nature of life, karma, and the inevitability of change. It reminds us that nothing is permanent and that we must adapt to the turning of the wheel.
tarottalks.app
February 4, 2026 at 4:54 PM
This talk by #LeraBoroditsky is the #WheelofFortune because it reveals the system that’s always turning: the language you inherit rotates your default perspective, and that rotation changes what you notice, how you remember, and which interpretations feel “obvious.” Same world, different spin!
This talk spoke to me bigtime during my last season of The Hermit so it is natural for this talk to map to this talk....
#TheHermit finds wisdom in solitude and introspection.
#PicoIyer reveals how stillness and contemplation illuminate inner guidance "The Art of Stillness" (TED 2014) tarottalks.app/cards/the-he... #TED #Tarot
#PicoIyer reveals how stillness and contemplation illuminate inner guidance "The Art of Stillness" (TED 2014) tarottalks.app/cards/the-he... #TED #Tarot
The Hermit - TarotTALKS
The Hermit signifies a time of withdrawal from the world to seek inner wisdom and truth. It represents the solitary search for meaning and the guidance that comes from looking within.
tarottalks.app
February 4, 2026 at 4:37 PM
This talk spoke to me bigtime during my last season of The Hermit so it is natural for this talk to map to this talk....
#Strength comes from courage and inner confidence. @amycuddy.bsky.social demonstrates how embodying strength shapes who we become: "Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are" (TEDGlobal 2012) tarottalks.app/cards/strength
#TED #tarot
#TED #tarot
Strength - TarotTALKS
Strength represents the power of gentle persuasion and inner fortitude over brute force. It signifies the ability to tame the wilder aspects of oneself with compassion and patience.
tarottalks.app
February 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
@angeladuckworth.bsky.social packin'a punch right here with this one.... its perfect for #TheChariot
#sendmetoTED2026
#sendmetoTED2026
#TheChariot drives forward with willpower and determination. @angeladuckworth.bsky.social reveals how grit and perseverance lead to success: "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" (TED Talks Education 2013) tarottalks.app/cards/the-ch...
#TED
#TED
The Chariot - TarotTALKS
The Chariot signifies victory through willpower and self-discipline, harnessing opposing forces to move forward. It represents the triumph of the ego and the ability to steer your life in the directio...
tarottalks.app
February 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
@angeladuckworth.bsky.social packin'a punch right here with this one.... its perfect for #TheChariot
#sendmetoTED2026
#sendmetoTED2026
super powerful talk... love this mapping ;-)
#sendmetoTED2026
#sendmetoTED2026
#TheLovers represent harmony and deep connection. Helen Fisher explores the science and mystery behind love and partnership. "The Brain in Love" (2008) by Dr. Helen Fisher!
tarottalks.app/cards/the-lovers
tarottalks.app/cards/the-lovers
The Lovers - TarotTALKS
The Lovers card represents the power of choice and the union of opposites, whether in a relationship or within oneself. It signifies a major decision that requires aligning with your true values and t...
tarottalks.app
February 2, 2026 at 10:08 PM
super powerful talk... love this mapping ;-)
#sendmetoTED2026
#sendmetoTED2026
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#TheLovers represent harmony and deep connection. Helen Fisher explores the science and mystery behind love and partnership. "The Brain in Love" (2008) by Dr. Helen Fisher!
tarottalks.app/cards/the-lovers
tarottalks.app/cards/the-lovers
The Lovers - TarotTALKS
The Lovers card represents the power of choice and the union of opposites, whether in a relationship or within oneself. It signifies a major decision that requires aligning with your true values and t...
tarottalks.app
February 2, 2026 at 9:49 PM
#TheLovers represent harmony and deep connection. Helen Fisher explores the science and mystery behind love and partnership. "The Brain in Love" (2008) by Dr. Helen Fisher!
tarottalks.app/cards/the-lovers
tarottalks.app/cards/the-lovers
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#TheHierophant teaches traditional wisdom and moral “sacred order” underneath politics... @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social examines how spiritual and ethical systems shape our understanding in this talk:
"The Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives" (TED 2008) tarottalks.app/cards/the-hi... #TED
"The Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives" (TED 2008) tarottalks.app/cards/the-hi... #TED
The Hierophant - TarotTALKS
The Hierophant acts as a bridge between the divine and the human, representing established traditions, spiritual teachings, and the structures of belief. He signifies the importance of learning from h...
tarottalks.app
February 1, 2026 at 12:59 AM
#TheHierophant teaches traditional wisdom and moral “sacred order” underneath politics... @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social examines how spiritual and ethical systems shape our understanding in this talk:
"The Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives" (TED 2008) tarottalks.app/cards/the-hi... #TED
"The Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives" (TED 2008) tarottalks.app/cards/the-hi... #TED
ummm... i may or may not have broken #antigravity #itsavibe
February 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM
ummm... i may or may not have broken #antigravity #itsavibe
always love the way #SimonSinek brings structure to the elusive nature of #leadership!!
💡 The Emperor provides structure and protective leadership. Simon Sinek explores how true authority creates safety and inspires trust in his talk: "Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe" (TED 2014)
#TheEmperor: tarottalks.app/cards/the-em...
#TEDtalks #TED #tarot
#TheEmperor: tarottalks.app/cards/the-em...
#TEDtalks #TED #tarot
The Emperor - TarotTALKS
The Emperor represents structure, authority, and the masculine principle of ordering the world through rules and logic. He signifies the power of leadership and the necessity of boundaries for stabili...
tarottalks.app
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
always love the way #SimonSinek brings structure to the elusive nature of #leadership!!
i freakin' love this talk by @inspiredtowrite.bsky.social totally and completely inspiring!!!
#sendmetoTED2026
#sendmetoTED2026
#TheEmpress: a symbol of abundant creation, nurturing expression, and generative life force. Mirrors @inspiredtowrite.bsky.social's central message: making art is a life-giving act of human expression.
"The case for making art when the world is on fire" tarottalks.app/cards/the-em...
#TED #tarot
"The case for making art when the world is on fire" tarottalks.app/cards/the-em...
#TED #tarot
The Empress - TarotTALKS
The Empress is the archetype of the Great Mother, representing the abundance of nature and the creative force that births new life. She encourages you to connect with your senses and nurture your crea...
tarottalks.app
January 30, 2026 at 5:04 PM
i freakin' love this talk by @inspiredtowrite.bsky.social totally and completely inspiring!!!
#sendmetoTED2026
#sendmetoTED2026
this was the first #TEDtalk i ever saw... way way back in 2008!!! and The High Priestess continues to be my most supportive archetype in the entire #tarot pantheon!!
#TheHighPriestess: tarottalks.app/cards/the-hi...
Mapped to Jill Bolte Taylor's profound journey reveals the power of inner knowing: "My Stroke of Insight" (TED 2012).
💡 The High Priestess guides us to trust intuition and access subconscious wisdom. #DrJBT #TED #tarot
Mapped to Jill Bolte Taylor's profound journey reveals the power of inner knowing: "My Stroke of Insight" (TED 2012).
💡 The High Priestess guides us to trust intuition and access subconscious wisdom. #DrJBT #TED #tarot
The High Priestess - TarotTALKS
The High Priestess sits at the threshold of the subconscious, guarding the secrets of the inner world and inviting you to trust your intuition. She represents the wisdom found in silence and the power...
tarottalks.app
January 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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"How I Held My Breath for 17 Minutes" (TED 2010)
Mapped to #TheMagician: tarottalks.app/cards/the-ma...
...manifests the impossible through will, resourcefulness, and mastery. #davidblaine demonstrates how focused action transforms intention into reality. #TED #tarot #Magician #Mage
Mapped to #TheMagician: tarottalks.app/cards/the-ma...
...manifests the impossible through will, resourcefulness, and mastery. #davidblaine demonstrates how focused action transforms intention into reality. #TED #tarot #Magician #Mage
The Magician - TarotTALKS
The Magician embodies the power of focused will and the ability to channel divine energy into material reality using the tools at hand. It signifies a time of action where you have all the resources n...
tarottalks.app
January 30, 2026 at 12:45 PM
"How I Held My Breath for 17 Minutes" (TED 2010)
Mapped to #TheMagician: tarottalks.app/cards/the-ma...
...manifests the impossible through will, resourcefulness, and mastery. #davidblaine demonstrates how focused action transforms intention into reality. #TED #tarot #Magician #Mage
Mapped to #TheMagician: tarottalks.app/cards/the-ma...
...manifests the impossible through will, resourcefulness, and mastery. #davidblaine demonstrates how focused action transforms intention into reality. #TED #tarot #Magician #Mage
an all time favorite talk from Charlie! perfect for any fool!!
The Fool leaps without needing to be perfect. Charlie Mackesy invites us to abandon the need to be good & simply embrace the journey with courage and wonder in his talk "Abandon The Idea Of Being Good And Just Try" at TEDxFrensham 2018 Mapped to The Fool card: tarottalks.app/cards/the-fool
The Fool - TarotTALKS
The Fool represents the soul's initial entry into the world, embodying pure potential and the courage to leap into the unknown without fear. It marks the start of a journey where instinct and spirit g...
tarottalks.app
January 30, 2026 at 12:50 AM
an all time favorite talk from Charlie! perfect for any fool!!
tarottalks.app/cards/ace-of... improved social share image... donnno why the brand is still on different baselines. strange.
Ace of Wands - TarotTALKS
A hand extends from a cloud offering a flowering wand, symbolizing a burst of creative potential and the raw energy to begin a new venture.
tarottalks.app
January 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
tarottalks.app/cards/ace-of... improved social share image... donnno why the brand is still on different baselines. strange.
how does this resolve ....whoa beautiful new card layout for bsky social shares tarottalks.app/cards/the-ma...
The Magician - TarotTALKS
The Magician embodies the power of focused will and the ability to channel divine energy into material reality using the tools at hand. It signifies a time of action where you have all the resources n...
tarottalks.app
January 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM
how does this resolve ....whoa beautiful new card layout for bsky social shares tarottalks.app/cards/the-ma...
built this over the holidays: tarottalks.app thought you all might like to see how I mapped the Tarot deck to @TEDTalks!
and honestly, if you dig it and want to help me get to TED in Vancouver, buy me a coffee or help me find a sponsor!!
and honestly, if you dig it and want to help me get to TED in Vancouver, buy me a coffee or help me find a sponsor!!
TarotTALKS - Tarot Cards Mapped to TED Talks
Discover TED talks through the wisdom of Tarot. Explore the intersection of ancient archetypes and modern insights.
tarottalks.app
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
built this over the holidays: tarottalks.app thought you all might like to see how I mapped the Tarot deck to @TEDTalks!
and honestly, if you dig it and want to help me get to TED in Vancouver, buy me a coffee or help me find a sponsor!!
and honestly, if you dig it and want to help me get to TED in Vancouver, buy me a coffee or help me find a sponsor!!
January 29, 2026 at 12:27 PM
last year i all fired up to create a GPT in the spirit of #YesYesNo from the replyall podcast. super curious how it lands for you
@pjvogt.bsky.social and @agoldman.bsky.social and Alex Blumberg. how close does it hit the mark?
chatgpt.com/g/g-68853015...
@pjvogt.bsky.social and @agoldman.bsky.social and Alex Blumberg. how close does it hit the mark?
chatgpt.com/g/g-68853015...
ChatGPT - YESYESNO
Decode the internet! YESYESNO explains confusing tweets, memes, and viral posts... like the legendary Reply All podcast with PJ Vogt & Alex Goldman explain to Alex Blumberg. To get started, please dro...
chatgpt.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
last year i all fired up to create a GPT in the spirit of #YesYesNo from the replyall podcast. super curious how it lands for you
@pjvogt.bsky.social and @agoldman.bsky.social and Alex Blumberg. how close does it hit the mark?
chatgpt.com/g/g-68853015...
@pjvogt.bsky.social and @agoldman.bsky.social and Alex Blumberg. how close does it hit the mark?
chatgpt.com/g/g-68853015...
“My energy is a rare engine. Don’t strap it to something that no longer fits.” #Overheard
January 5, 2026 at 7:52 PM
“My energy is a rare engine. Don’t strap it to something that no longer fits.” #Overheard