Kristina Šekrst
@epiphenomenal.bsky.social
🥸 Philosopher of AI, mind, and science. Principal software engineer. Crazy cat lady.
🤓 Knows both Python and Ancient Egyptian.
🧙 Author of "The Illusion Engine: The Quest for Machine Consciousness": illusionengine.xyz
🤓 Knows both Python and Ancient Egyptian.
🧙 Author of "The Illusion Engine: The Quest for Machine Consciousness": illusionengine.xyz
I, as a philosopher, realized that early and faked my way in through logic. Later I realized I didn't fake it. 😁
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I, as a philosopher, realized that early and faked my way in through logic. Later I realized I didn't fake it. 😁
My Sight&Sound 2032:
Synecdoche, New York (Kaufman)
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (Leone)
Tokyo Story (Ozu)
Ikiru (Kurosawa)
The Passion of Jean d’Arc (Dreyer)
Some Like It Hot (Wilder)
12 Angry Men (Lumet)
Twin Peaks 3 (18 h film :D Lynch)
Fitzcarraldo (Herzog)
Umberto D (De Sica)
Synecdoche, New York (Kaufman)
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (Leone)
Tokyo Story (Ozu)
Ikiru (Kurosawa)
The Passion of Jean d’Arc (Dreyer)
Some Like It Hot (Wilder)
12 Angry Men (Lumet)
Twin Peaks 3 (18 h film :D Lynch)
Fitzcarraldo (Herzog)
Umberto D (De Sica)
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
My Sight&Sound 2032:
Synecdoche, New York (Kaufman)
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (Leone)
Tokyo Story (Ozu)
Ikiru (Kurosawa)
The Passion of Jean d’Arc (Dreyer)
Some Like It Hot (Wilder)
12 Angry Men (Lumet)
Twin Peaks 3 (18 h film :D Lynch)
Fitzcarraldo (Herzog)
Umberto D (De Sica)
Synecdoche, New York (Kaufman)
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (Leone)
Tokyo Story (Ozu)
Ikiru (Kurosawa)
The Passion of Jean d’Arc (Dreyer)
Some Like It Hot (Wilder)
12 Angry Men (Lumet)
Twin Peaks 3 (18 h film :D Lynch)
Fitzcarraldo (Herzog)
Umberto D (De Sica)
Yes! But they're so fucking expensive, and then I go back to the work I have to do. Doing it for Sterne! And my cats!
Btw, writing a revision of a paper is physically impossible if your cat requires cuddling, so this is me now. I TRIED
Btw, writing a revision of a paper is physically impossible if your cat requires cuddling, so this is me now. I TRIED
November 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Yes! But they're so fucking expensive, and then I go back to the work I have to do. Doing it for Sterne! And my cats!
Btw, writing a revision of a paper is physically impossible if your cat requires cuddling, so this is me now. I TRIED
Btw, writing a revision of a paper is physically impossible if your cat requires cuddling, so this is me now. I TRIED
Btw, TS is my favorite novel.
I have this quality test for editions - the character opens the door, and you have to turn the page (so cool), and often, editions print it on the wrong side. Punishable by death, tellin ya!
I have this quality test for editions - the character opens the door, and you have to turn the page (so cool), and often, editions print it on the wrong side. Punishable by death, tellin ya!
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Btw, TS is my favorite novel.
I have this quality test for editions - the character opens the door, and you have to turn the page (so cool), and often, editions print it on the wrong side. Punishable by death, tellin ya!
I have this quality test for editions - the character opens the door, and you have to turn the page (so cool), and often, editions print it on the wrong side. Punishable by death, tellin ya!
Omfg 🤣 I reply with 'I'll respond soon' and by soon, that might be tomorrow or 10 months...
My husband was telling me I should give up on some things but top-prio stuff brings food to the table, and all of the other stuff I leave behind I really want to do! Even though I suck at time management.
My husband was telling me I should give up on some things but top-prio stuff brings food to the table, and all of the other stuff I leave behind I really want to do! Even though I suck at time management.
November 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Omfg 🤣 I reply with 'I'll respond soon' and by soon, that might be tomorrow or 10 months...
My husband was telling me I should give up on some things but top-prio stuff brings food to the table, and all of the other stuff I leave behind I really want to do! Even though I suck at time management.
My husband was telling me I should give up on some things but top-prio stuff brings food to the table, and all of the other stuff I leave behind I really want to do! Even though I suck at time management.
I have unanswered emails from 2024.
November 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I have unanswered emails from 2024.
This is so nice 🥰
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
This is so nice 🥰
The worst thing is when I'm asked those.
November 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The worst thing is when I'm asked those.
It's even worse than blockchain.
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It's even worse than blockchain.
way better than reading academic papers. flash fiction could be your thing.
November 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
way better than reading academic papers. flash fiction could be your thing.
that's just a preview :) [email protected]!
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
that's just a preview :) [email protected]!
It is :) Drop me an email and I'll send you my last version!
November 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It is :) Drop me an email and I'll send you my last version!
Reposted by Kristina Šekrst
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November 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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