Reid Dickson
@reiddickson.bsky.social
Landscape photography, mostly
That photo's a beaut. Still painful for me to distinctly remember deciding against making the hike up to it when I was in the area, lol. Each photo of it is a strong reminder to visit it the next time I'm there.
October 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
That photo's a beaut. Still painful for me to distinctly remember deciding against making the hike up to it when I was in the area, lol. Each photo of it is a strong reminder to visit it the next time I'm there.
A heads up (though probably one instance of many): the work by you, @hausfath.bsky.social , and others was mentioned in a recent BBC interview with Chris Wright: www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...
BBC Audio | The Interview | Chris Wright, US Energy Secretary : the problem with climate alarmism
Justin Rowlatt speaks to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright about his climate change views
www.bbc.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A heads up (though probably one instance of many): the work by you, @hausfath.bsky.social , and others was mentioned in a recent BBC interview with Chris Wright: www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...
Any thoughts on text vs. audio for this? Are there lots of diagrams and whatnot that wouldn't come across well in the audiobook?
September 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Any thoughts on text vs. audio for this? Are there lots of diagrams and whatnot that wouldn't come across well in the audiobook?
Thanks. I was surprised that Kast got so many votes in 2021. Is there a general explanation for why Pinochet isn't politically radioactive, or is it very complex? Do people separate the policies they liked from the authoritarianism? Even Matthei seems hesitant to distance herself from Pinochet.
August 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Thanks. I was surprised that Kast got so many votes in 2021. Is there a general explanation for why Pinochet isn't politically radioactive, or is it very complex? Do people separate the policies they liked from the authoritarianism? Even Matthei seems hesitant to distance herself from Pinochet.
This is entirely off topic, but I saw this piece by Eduardo Engel and I'm curious what your opinion of it is if you feel like sharing it (and if not, I understand): espaciopublico.cl/el-futuro-de...
El futuro de la democracia en Chile – Espacio Público
espaciopublico.cl
August 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This is entirely off topic, but I saw this piece by Eduardo Engel and I'm curious what your opinion of it is if you feel like sharing it (and if not, I understand): espaciopublico.cl/el-futuro-de...
If there's a term that best describes suburban sprawl with legally-mandated residential-only low density, that'd be the one to use. Combination of exclusionary zoning, Euclidean zoning, suburban sprawl, and heavy car-centric development might be "Exclusionary Suburbs", which seems to have some use.
August 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
If there's a term that best describes suburban sprawl with legally-mandated residential-only low density, that'd be the one to use. Combination of exclusionary zoning, Euclidean zoning, suburban sprawl, and heavy car-centric development might be "Exclusionary Suburbs", which seems to have some use.
They seem so fun & interesting to be around. Not sure if there's a single animal that doesn't reveal a unique character after observing them long enough. Maybe ants and certain other invertebrates — I don't know — but a robotic mammal, bird, spider, fish, or amphibian feels as elusive as Bigfoot.
August 19, 2025 at 4:09 AM
They seem so fun & interesting to be around. Not sure if there's a single animal that doesn't reveal a unique character after observing them long enough. Maybe ants and certain other invertebrates — I don't know — but a robotic mammal, bird, spider, fish, or amphibian feels as elusive as Bigfoot.
I went hiking behind that lab last year and witnessed a rock climber with a fluffy white cat balancing on top of his backpack. "Huh... Don't see that every day."
June 23, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I went hiking behind that lab last year and witnessed a rock climber with a fluffy white cat balancing on top of his backpack. "Huh... Don't see that every day."
Huh, that's a cool behavior. Figurative or literal, as in under trees or out in the open? The night skies in the region were some of the most incredible I've seen. Wonder how many other species emotionally enjoy it to whatever extent, whether contemplating the night sky or simply being calmed by it.
June 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Huh, that's a cool behavior. Figurative or literal, as in under trees or out in the open? The night skies in the region were some of the most incredible I've seen. Wonder how many other species emotionally enjoy it to whatever extent, whether contemplating the night sky or simply being calmed by it.
I've gotten the impression your farm begs to be interpreted as a dramatization from the animals' perspectives. Maybe magic realism with local mythology or something. Children's book? I don't know. Has repeatedly felt like I get glimpses of some subtle, magical story through your posts here, though.
June 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I've gotten the impression your farm begs to be interpreted as a dramatization from the animals' perspectives. Maybe magic realism with local mythology or something. Children's book? I don't know. Has repeatedly felt like I get glimpses of some subtle, magical story through your posts here, though.
What a beaut. Reminds me of several harbor views I enjoyed in Puerto Montt, a city I read some not-so-great things about before visiting (clueless if it actually has a rough reputation in Chile, though). Maybe it's the Rust Belt in me, but I loved its ruggedness. I'll have to visit Valpo next time.
May 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
What a beaut. Reminds me of several harbor views I enjoyed in Puerto Montt, a city I read some not-so-great things about before visiting (clueless if it actually has a rough reputation in Chile, though). Maybe it's the Rust Belt in me, but I loved its ruggedness. I'll have to visit Valpo next time.
6-12 flights daily is more than I would've guessed. Any idea what sorts of use the Futa airstrip gets? It seemed pretty elaborate to my uninformed eyes.
May 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
6-12 flights daily is more than I would've guessed. Any idea what sorts of use the Futa airstrip gets? It seemed pretty elaborate to my uninformed eyes.
Oh I had no idea about flights from Chaiten; short flight but my hunch is amazing views during it if the weather's remotely clear.
May 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Oh I had no idea about flights from Chaiten; short flight but my hunch is amazing views during it if the weather's remotely clear.
That sounds fun, looking forward to Valpo pics. How do you & others in Futa typically get to Santiago? Chiloe, Coyhaique, Bariloche, or Puerto Montt and then fly? Drive the entire way?
May 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
That sounds fun, looking forward to Valpo pics. How do you & others in Futa typically get to Santiago? Chiloe, Coyhaique, Bariloche, or Puerto Montt and then fly? Drive the entire way?
The "natural cycles" argument is so lazy, yet it never dies. Presumably people who preach it don't practice it anywhere else — it'd be like a heavy smoker dismissing a lung cancer diagnosis and arguing that it's just their body naturally changing. Nobody does this, so why is it common with climate?
May 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The "natural cycles" argument is so lazy, yet it never dies. Presumably people who preach it don't practice it anywhere else — it'd be like a heavy smoker dismissing a lung cancer diagnosis and arguing that it's just their body naturally changing. Nobody does this, so why is it common with climate?
And... this is where I wish BlueSky had edit. Whoops. Typos galore.
May 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
And... this is where I wish BlueSky had edit. Whoops. Typos galore.
Can they do this same thing but also for legislation referenced in articles? Simply the name would help. "Legislature passes bill doing something" Okay, what's the bill? Pet peeve of my for years.
May 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Can they do this same thing but also for legislation referenced in articles? Simply the name would help. "Legislature passes bill doing something" Okay, what's the bill? Pet peeve of my for years.
The border xing cemented the region as a place I want to return to, hopefully for a long time. Spent hours there (paperwork problem) and it was oddly relaxing; kids running around, a friendly dog laying near a fire, kind Carabineros... Last place I expected to leave such a strong impression on me.
May 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The border xing cemented the region as a place I want to return to, hopefully for a long time. Spent hours there (paperwork problem) and it was oddly relaxing; kids running around, a friendly dog laying near a fire, kind Carabineros... Last place I expected to leave such a strong impression on me.
I really like that photo. Are most of the trees along the river green all winter, or will some that are green now eventually change colors and whatnot?
May 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I really like that photo. Are most of the trees along the river green all winter, or will some that are green now eventually change colors and whatnot?
I didn't take the ferry, but I did make it to Chile Chico. Really hope I get back there in the future for photography & hiking. If there's a favorite place of yours around the lake, I'm all ears (or eyes, I suppose?).
May 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
I didn't take the ferry, but I did make it to Chile Chico. Really hope I get back there in the future for photography & hiking. If there's a favorite place of yours around the lake, I'm all ears (or eyes, I suppose?).