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@castarco@hachyderm.io
2025-11-16 12:05:17
Content warning: "long" rant about american sci-fi tv series and "neuro-archy"

I have the distinct impression that we could use most American "sci-fi" TV series (which seem to have a kink for post-apocalyptical scenographies) as a diagnostic tool for the autism spectrum.
For a moment, let's leave aside the tons of right-wing propaganda "hidden" in plain sight, and their excessive reliance on boring & worn out tropes (religious & cultish bullshit, irrational lack of communication & excess of anti-social behaviour, all vs all, ultra-low-iq characters*, psychotic & irrationally treacherous characters*, ultra-inconsistent character development used to justify "unexpected" plot twists, rampant anti-intellectualism...).
What could be used as a diagnosis tool is the incredible amount of strong inconsistencies that we can find in them**. It throws me out of the story every single time; and I suspect that it takes a certain kind of "uncommon personality" to feel that way about it, because otherwise these series wouldn't be so popular without real widespread criticism beyond cliches like "too slow", "it loses steam towards the end of the season", etc.
Many of those plots start in a gold mine of potentially powerful ideas... yet they consistently provide us with dirt & clay instead, while side-lining the "good stuff" as if it was too complicated for the populace.
Do you feel strongly about it? Do you feel like you can't verbalize it without being criticised as "too negative", or "too picky", or an "unbearable snob"? Do you wonder why it seems like nobody around shares your discomfort with these stories?
* : I feel this is a bit like the chicken & egg problem. Has the media conditioned part of American society to behave like dumb psychopaths as if it was something "natural", or is the media reflecting what was already there? Also, could we use other societies as models for these stories... just for a change? Please?
** : Just a tiny example: a "brilliant" engineer who builds a bridge out of fence parts and who doesn't bother to perform the most basic tests before trying it in a real setting and suffer the consequences: the bridge failing and her falling into the void. Bonus points for anyone who knows what I'm talking about.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-17 00:30:00

Gloom & Bloom IV ☁️🌺
黑暗绽放 IV ☁️ 🌺
📷 Zeiss IKON Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Lucky SHD 400
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English: This black-and-white photograph captures an urban scene under a clear sky. In the foreground, there are trees with dense foliage, and a pedestrian staircase leading up to an elevated walkway or bridge. The staircase is flanked by a tall streetlight. The bridge extends horizontally across the image, supported by pillars. The overall atmosphere is calm, with a focus on the architectural elements and the contrast between the sky and the structures. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English: This black-and-white photograph captures a daytime scene at a sports field or park. A row of empty bleacher seats is visible in the foreground, aligned along a chain-link fence. The fence is illuminated by day light, casting dramatic shadows and highlights. The background is dark, with silhouettes of trees and foliage, creating a stark contrast between the lit area and the shadows. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片拍摄于日间的运动场或公园。前景是一排空荡的看台座椅，沿着铁丝网围栏排列。围栏被明亮的日光照亮，投射出戏剧性的阴影和高光…
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English: This black-and-white image features a close-up of a white fire hydrant sign, which is shaped like a hydrant with an arch above it. The sign is positioned in front of a row of trees, creating a sense of depth. The trees are tall and slender, with their trunks and branches forming a rhythmic pattern. The background includes a paved path and neatly trimmed bushes, adding to the orderly and serene atmosphere of the scene. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片特写了一块白色消防栓标志，标志形状像消防栓，上方有拱形…
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English: This black-and-white image depicts a serene park or forest path. Tall, slender trees line both sides of the path, their trunks and branches creating a natural corridor. Two people are walking along the path in the distance, adding a sense of scale and life to the scene. The sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled light and shadow on the ground, enhancing the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片展示了宁静的公园或森林小径。两侧是高大苗条的树木，树干和枝条形成天然走廊。远处有两个…
@drbruced@aus.social
2025-12-17 03:35:43

My plans to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing were derailed by two days of rain and high winds, so we made a plan B: the Tama lakes track, which has somewhat less exposure but still gets up over 1400m. We’re lucky we didn’t try Tongariro given how tough the conditions were at Tama lakes – driving snow and winds on the ridge. But we were rewarded with good views and improving weather on the return trip. #hiking

A volcanic lake shrouded in mist, surrounded by mountains. Light snow is falling and snow capped peaks can be seen in the distance.
A volcanic lake under low clouds with light snow falling
A woman dressed head to toe in waterproof gear hikes down a rocky slope and balances with hiking poles.
A large and rugged mountain with patches of snow under partly cloudy skies with cloud touching the top of the peak. Treeless scrub covers the slopes in the foreground.
@mlawton@mstdn.social
2026-01-17 15:55:30

Special shout out to Kerkez, whose only wrong step was the yellow card (which i thought pretty harsh). He’s been really good, patient instead of flinging crosses to nobody. But when he has made the cross, it’s been dangerous.
Ekitike is a star. What an absolute gem he is. Even in the play where his diagonal run was covered, his continuing possession pulls two players out of position. ❤️
Wirtz, goal a beauty, but his passing has been superb. Sees angles before they happen.
S…

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-11-16 00:30:54

Urban Adventure 🏞️
城市探险 🏞️
📷Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️Ilford HP5, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black-and-white landscape photograph shows a group of canoes arranged in a radial pattern on a calm lake. The pointed ends of the canoes face outward, forming a circular shape. The water is still, reflecting the boats faintly. In the background, a pedestrian bridge crosses the lake, with a few people walking across. Trees and greenery line the far shore. The image has a vintage feel and emphasizes symmetry and tranquility in a recreational setting.…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black-and-white landscape photograph shows a peaceful riverside scene. A large tree with thick foliage extends over the water, casting shade. Beneath it, several inflatable boats are docked along a concrete embankment with steps leading to the river. Two people are swimming in the lower left corner. On the right, a small group gathers near the boats, possibly preparing for a ride. The image conveys leisure and nature, with soft light and calm water…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black-and-white landscape photograph captures a calm river or canal flanked by tall grasses and dense trees. A bridge spans the water in the middle distance. In the background, several tall buildings rise above the treetops, including one with a grid-like window pattern. The scene blends natural and urban elements, showing how greenery coexists with city structures. The image is serene, with no visible people, and the water reflects the surrounding…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photograph in portrait format shows a quiet urban walkway. On the left, a person walks alone along a paved path bordered by short wooden posts. Tall grasses grow densely on the right side of the path. A leaning tree with sparse branches adds a natural touch to the foreground. In the background, several tall buildings rise above the treetops, suggesting a city skyline. The sky is overcast, with a grainy texture that adds moodiness to…
@aral@mastodon.ar.al
2025-12-14 09:08:56

I’ve spoken with my boss (he’s a bit of a dickhead but his heart’s in the right place) and confirmed that I won’t be getting fired for opposing Israel’s ongoing genocide and supporting the human rights of the Palestinian people to live with freedom and dignity like the rest of us but not everyone is as lucky.

Pro-Palestinian influencer Dr. Nahla Al-Sarraj fired following Zionist smear campaign
Dr. Nahla Al-Sarraj gained hundreds of thousands of social media followers by discussing the Gaza genocide. She was fired after a pressure campaign from Israel lobby groups that she believes aimed to silence her. Despite this, she remains unbowed.

@PaulWermer@sfba.social
2025-11-14 17:17:38

Saddened that they will lose what must be a treasured piece of religious art; please to see that they will have good use for the money.
(And wouldn't it be nice if the wealthy buyer maintained it in the current location?)

Almshouse in Dorset discovers its 15th-century Flemish triptych is worth £3.5m
Artwork that hung for centuries at St John’s Almshouse in Sherborne will be sold to raise funds for social housing

@paulwermer@sfba.social
2025-11-14 17:17:38

Saddened that they will lose what must be a treasured piece of religious art; please to see that they will have good use for the money.
(And wouldn't it be nice if the wealthy buyer maintained it in the current location?)

Almshouse in Dorset discovers its 15th-century Flemish triptych is worth £3.5m
Artwork that hung for centuries at St John’s Almshouse in Sherborne will be sold to raise funds for social housing

@davidaugust@mastodon.online
2026-01-14 04:45:21

I’m pretty sure that if someone is rude enough to wrap their body around ice bullets, they deserve to die.
I mean, can you imagine, you’re a bullet and suddenly this activist scum stops you from flying through the air without a care in the world, and you’re suddenly wrapped up in their tissue and bouncing off their skeleton trying to find your way back to the outside?
Where do these activists get off having bullet absorbing bodies in the first place, what do they expect?

@shriramk@mastodon.social
2025-12-13 23:09:00

We're all at home and doing fine, thanks for asking. (If you don't know what this is in reference to, don't worry.)
theonion.com/no-way-to-prevent

‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens
WINDER, GA—In the hours following a violent rampage in Georgia in which a lone attacker killed at least four individuals and injured nine others, citizens living in the only country where this kind of mass killing routinely occurs reportedly concluded Wednesday that there was no way to prevent the massacre from taking place. “This was […]