Ian

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9 Followers
31 Following
50 Posts
Mixed media art, spinning, knitting, embroidery. Unrepentant dabbler. Easily distracted by shiny things. Socially awkward. Obsessed with hockey. Cat person, also dog person.
pronounshe/him, they/them
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IanJun 20, 2024
Just a note - my name IRL has changed, and my old name was in my handle on this account. I finally made a new account recently, and I'm going to do a move to the new one. If I'm understanding the instructions correctly, this is supposed to move everyone following me to the new account? which seems improbable enough that I keep thinking I'm misunderstanding the process. Either way, I wanted to make a post here as well to let folks know. My new handle is: @ianfw
IanJun 10, 2024
I have had four hours of sleep and I have "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" stuck in my head. I am not okay with either of these things.
IanAug 3, 2023
Jennifer OuelletteAug 3, 2023
Behold a Digitization of “The Most Beautiful of All Printed Books,” The Kelmscott Chaucer https://www.openculture.com/2023/08/behold-a-digitization-of-the-most-beautiful-of-all-printed-books-the-kelmscott-chaucer.html
Behold a Digitization of “The Most Beautiful of All Printed Books,” The Kelmscott Chaucer

The history of the printed book stretches back well over a millennium, the title of the oldest known book currently being held by a Tang Dynasty work of the Diamond Sutra. But what about the most beautiful book?

Open Culture
IanAug 3, 2023
Ars TechnicaAug 3, 2023

This bioelectronic device lets scientists map electrical signals of the Venus flytrap

The signals spread radially outward with no clear preferred direction.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/08/this-bioelectronic-device-lets-scientists-map-electrical-signals-of-the-venus-flytrap/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

This bioelectronic device lets scientists map electrical signals of the Venus flytrap

The signals spread radially outward with no clear preferred direction.

Ars Technica
IanMay 2, 2023
Annalee Newitz 🍜May 2, 2023
Support the WGA strike! This is one of the first strikes (that I know of) to focus on preventing companies from replacing writers with algorithms. Seems like something that newspaper guilds will grapple with soon too. https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
Strike Hub

Writers are facing the most comprehensive assault on compensation and working conditions that they have seen in a generation. Find out why writers are calling the WGA an existential fight for the future of the profession and get links to all things strike-related here.

IanFeb 26, 2023
TANIA • MELNYCZUK • ARTFeb 18, 2023
I'll put my #Caturday drawing on pause now (or on paws, hehe!) before I mess it up with too much fiddling.
IanFeb 26, 2023
Jennifer OuelletteFeb 21, 2023
Scratching the surface: Using new imaging tools, the Bodleian uncovers hidden inscriptions by mysterious medieval woman scribe. Meet Selene, a new photometric stereo recording prototype. Think of it as 2.5D imaging. https://arstechnica.com/?post_type=post&p=1915258
New imaging tool confirms female scribe etched her name in medieval manuscript

Meet Selene, a new photometric stereo recording prototype. Think of it as 2.5D imaging.

Ars Technica
IanFeb 20, 2023
GlenG🌻 - Support UkraineJan 17, 2023

Without algorithms it takes boosting to make the Mastodon machine move - so boost often, boost freely and boost abundantly.

Nobody is trying to sell you anything.

Nobody puts their ugly mug at the top of your feed.

Nobody buries your post and (sorry) nobody promotes it.

Posts may settle more quickly here as they fall thru timelines without artificial support.

Mastodon’s rhythm therefore has a different feel which may feel unusual to birders.

Mostly, have fun. Be kind. Learn and share.

IanFeb 17, 2023
RememberUsAlwaysFeb 16, 2023

#ohio
#train
#republicans

https://fortune.com/2018/09/24/train-explosion-prevention-rule-reversed-by-trump-officials/

Trump Rolls Back Train-Braking Rule Meant to Keep Oil Tankers from Exploding Near Communities

An Obama rule to require new brakes to reduce the risk of oil train derailments, causing explosions and spilling gas, was reversed by Trump

Fortune
IanFeb 16, 2023
Annalee Newitz 🍜Feb 13, 2023
Hello #Boston humans! This Friday 2/17, I'll be at Harvard Bookstore! I'll be reading from The Terraformers and in conversation with the amazing Charles C. Mann (author of 1491). The fun starts at 7pm. Come join us for a journey into the deep future and the deep past. https://www.harvard.com/event/annalee_newitz3/ #books #bookstodon #TheTerraformers