There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." - Isaac Asimov (1980)
Tyler K. Nothing

All the nothing Tyler knows in one place!

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    politics

    capitalism

    RFK Jr. looking like the lunatic he is and pointing whilst being interrogated about his fringe theories on human health prior to his appointment as HHS Secretary.

    RE: RFK Jr. being sworn in as #HHS Secretary; Every last one of #TFG’s appointments have been people who either owe #DearLeader for their acceptance into #MAGA, have been licking his boots clean for years, or gave him money… oh, and are white and “camera ready”. #uspol #fascism #capitalism

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    Apple

    technology

    It could be the #iPhone SE4, but I’d like to note that Mr. Cook asks us to “Get ready to meet the newest member of the family.” I think it could be the return of the AirPort. Look at the graphic for the announcement and the AirPort A1034 attached. Just sayin'. #tech #Apple 9to5mac.com/2025/02/1…

    Auto-generated description: A white, oval-shaped Apple AirPort Extreme wireless router with the Apple logo on top is placed against a blue background.Auto-generated description: A metallic Apple logo with reflective, swirling colors and a soft gradient background.

    politics

    If you want to keep track of what the #Trump administration is doing, but don’t want to filter out the useless junk from dozens of sources, bsky.app/profile/r… collects it all in one daily post. #uspol #resistfascism Here is today’s: rimaregasblog42.substack.com/p/things-…

    capitalism

    One of life’s purest examples of #FAFO. #cyberdumptruck #tesla #elonmusk #nazi #oligarchy jalopnik.com/gold-cybe…

    politics

    I call bullshit. If the #Democrats won’t do anything because they don’t hold any power, which makes no sense because the #Republicans got up to all manner of shady bullshit when they were in the minority, what fucking good are they? #uspol www.axios.com/2025/02/1…

    politics

    capitalism

    technology

    No wonder the #oligarchy is hell bent on protecting #AI. After slowly murdering #education, they can then use #AI to replace it with #agitprop and #revisionistHistory to save their precious #Capitalism from the clutches of meaningful #regulation. #tech #uspol gizmodo.com/chatgpts-…

    video games

    technology

    Laptop maker #Framework is announcing a new product on 2/25 at 10:30AM PST using some pictograms to suggest words. My translation: “Oh [hi]! We’ve been working on something [colorfully][flexible], something [powerful], and something worthy of [gamers]. #tech www.theverge.com/news/6103…

    Apple

    technology

    It seems that #Apple has completed its acquisition of #Pixelmator, the makers of Pixelmator Pro which competes with #Adobe’s #Photoshop and #Photomator Pro which competes with Adobe’s #Lightroom. #iPadOS, #iOS, and #macOS are getting updates now or soon. #tech 9to5mac.com/2025/02/1…

    Apple

    technology

    A story from #9to5Mac reporting on a report from #Samsung confirms earlier rumors that #Apple likely won’t be shipping #OLED #MacBookPro machines this year, but in 2026. And the #MacBookAir might not see the upgrade until 2029. #tech #news #supplychain 9to5mac.com/2025/02/1…

    Blogroll.com finds: Today’s random #openweb site talks about lighting spaces well during long periods of darkness which can exacerbate depression. Looks like a really neat project, as well. #sharingiscaring #mentalhealth ntietz.com/blog/brig…

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    Nice! TKN has been added to blogscroll.com, an open web directory of more than 300 websites that run from personal blogs (like mine) to design and UX, photo and video production, and technology. Check it out to find more sites! #internet #openweb #sharingiscaring blogscroll.com

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Michael Landau Group - Organic Instrumentals (2012). Landau is one of those legendary session guitarists you’ve never heard of. Check Wikipedia. This album is a quiet bomb and is amazing. A must listen. #music #jazz #jazzfusion www.youtube.com/watch

    capitalism

    technology

    I find this infuriating, and for one simple reason: #Microsoft won’t stop forcing #AI down the throats of its customers for any reason, much less some study they commissioned. #tech #CarnegieMellon #education #criticalthinking #capitalism #fascism gizmodo.com/microsoft…

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Oslender, Steve Gadd & Will Lee - All That Matters (Bonus Edition)(2025). Featuring Bruno Müller, Jakob Manz & Nils Landgren. At near 80 years old, Steve Gadd is still a titan on the drums. #music #jazz #jazzfusion www.youtube.com/watch

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    The double album you never knew existed! #music #humor #MJ #inxs

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: King’s X - Faith Hope Love (1990). I had this album on repeat for some time. Doug, Jerry, and Ty are true musician’s musicians, have been cited as the originators of grunge by Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament, and rock. #music #progrock #altrock www.youtube.com/watch

    politics

    rights

    capitalism

    Move fast and break shit shouldn’t be a thing one can do to a society… I’m just sayin'. #elonmusk #TFG #uspol #fascism #toxiccapitalism #americanoligarchy www.theverge.com/elon-musk…

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jazz Pistols - Special Treatment (2001). This underrated German #JazzFusion trio that plays what they call “Energy Jazz” is a showcase of three extraordinary musicians who regularly surprise and delight. #music #jazz www.youtube.com/watch

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Faith No More - Angel Dust (1993). Some FNM for the hard core bangers, this album doesn’t stray too far from their funky metal sound, but a solid release for long time fans. Also, be aggressive and a sultry cover of “Easy”. #music www.youtube.com/watch

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    Ever wanted a #mustache? I already have facial hair, but a friend wanted me to try some new styles, so I did. I’ve included an example. Share with us and send yours, and they don’t have to be of you (wink). #fun #decompression #stopfascism www.facetache.com

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Faith No More - King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime (1995). Amazing album with wild shifts in genre and tone, and a read of the #Wikipedia entry is… amazing. #music #punk #deathmetal #jazz #soul are just a few. www.youtube.com/watch

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - I’m OK, You’re OK (2007). The US release didn’t actually drop until 2010 and with a new version of the opening track ‘This Time’, and different mix on ‘The Knew’, and a 4.5dB bump in gain. #PowerPop #music www.youtube.com/watch

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - Can You Still Feel (1999). He played with the Three O’Clock, Jellyfish, and was part of The Grays for their legendary single album, Ro Sham Bo, then went solo. This is his 2nd solo effort. #PowerPop #music www.youtube.com/watch

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - Bliss Descending EP (2004). Jason is a #PowerPop deity of the highest order. As a multi-instrumentalist, he plays everything on his albums except the strings. There needs to be more Falkner! #music www.youtube.com/watch

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Level 42 - Running in the Family (Super Deluxe Edition)(2012). Combining #jazz, #pop, #rock, and #funk into infectious grooves is a staple of Level 42, and Mark King is a beast of a bassist. #music www.youtube.com/watch