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

Tyler Knows Nothing

All the nothing Tyler knows in one place!

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Stranger in a Strange Land

Robert A. Heinlein

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    journalism

    politics

    capitalism

    editorial

    A Word to the Weiss | An Unauthorized Reprint

    David Ellison has quietly courted Bari Weiss for a possible role at CBS News—a move that hints at how he may steer the network if his merger goes through.

    by Oliver Darcy - June 24th, 2025 [Source]

    David Ellison left and Bari Weiss right

    David Ellison and Bari Weiss. Bari Weiss (Status Illustration/Leigh Vogel/Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

    Late last year, during a trip to New York City, David Ellison quietly made time for a meeting that said as much about his worldview as it did about his interest in media. According to people …

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    writing

    Auto-generated description: A kaleidoscope-style pattern features multiple faces of a bearded man wearing glasses, all arranged in a symmetrical layout.

    I’ve been having a lot of bad days of late dealing with a wide range of pains, brain fog, an accursed tinnitus that averages an 8 out of 10 on the loudness scale, unending exhaustion, and other issues. As a writer by trade, these are all crushing, but I keep trying to post.

    What I need is to write something substantial, but for the past year or so I’ve been unable to do much. I haven’t blogged in weeks and filling my days with playing video games, watching YouTube, and …

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    television

    animation

    Hottest Trash Anime Master List - Spring 2025

    Anime characters are featured on a dramatic background with the words Hottest Trash from the YouTube channel Mothers Basement by Geoff Thew.

    It’s that time again! Every three months, or “cour” as seems to be the preferred terminology, Geoff Thew puts out his guides for Best and Worst #anime of said season. This round is for the freshest trash for Spring 2025. Make sure to watch along… youtu.be/PCNT1xSW3…

    Trashpettizers

    • Rock is a Lady’s Modesty
    • From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
    • The Shiunji Family Children
    • Can a Boy/Girl Friendship Survive
    • Classic Star Stars
    • Please Put Them On, Takamine-san
    • Yandere …
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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Cure - The Head on the Door (1985). Fantastic album. Early Cure is often lumped in with electronica and new wave, but I think they’re really a proto alternative rock band using the tools that had become available. #music #KROQ #80s www.youtube.com/watch

    politics

    science

    What could possibly go wrong? #TFG’s just joking? #DOGE did it? Nuculer [sic] stuff is woke? Or maybe just get people out of the way of ramping up nuclear weapons programs. #uspol #NRC #science arstechnica.com/tech-poli…

    politics

    capitalism

    I’ve decided I’m going to start a mobile carrier. TKN-Mobile has already started installing billions worth of 10G towers and our AI robots are crafting phones in America with magic. $5 a month for unlimited! Pre-orders open next week! #TFG #capitalism #scams #uspol appleinsider.com/articles/…

    politics

    rights

    Judge Young of the US District Court asks, “Have we fallen so low? Have we no shame?” Yes, they have, and no they do not. The judge appointed by #GOP hero Ronald Reagan ruled against the #TFG administration in the #NIH case citing blatant discrimination. Doi. #uspol #law www.salon.com/2025/06/1…

    music

    When I heard the first bars of #WeatherReport’s “Birdland” I laughed, knowing that it’s essentially a drumless track, but was excited to hear what Brann Dailor (Mastodon) would do with it. The result is driving and energetic! #jazz #drums #video www.youtube.com/watch

    movies

    technology

    I don’t think much of #AI or expect our #capitalist overlords to do good with it, but it sure as hell can make some really funny shit 🤣 Check out what would make an amazing, if confusing, action flick. #movies #AIMovieTrailers #funny

    animation

    scifi

    Two legendary #scifi icons, each with their own legendary maneuver, face off against the other in an epic showdown. Who will prevail? We may never know. The top keeps spinning… #sttng #startrek #animation www.youtube.com/watch

    rights

    activism

    Officials from #Florida have announced that they will kill protestors who throw things at their cops. I’m NOT kidding. Watch them say it themselves! #fascism #NoKings #StateSanctionedMurder #protests #activism #humanrights #civilrights #MAGA #FuckTrump www.youtube.com/shorts/lH…

    music

    I’ve started fiddling with the closed beta of Surf from Flipboard, what they term a “social browser” that works with the open web including Mastodon and Bluesky as well as RSS feeds and more. I’ve created a #ProgRock feed. Check it out! #music #socialmedia surf.social/feed/surf…

    politics

    rights

    activism

    This is AmeriKKKa’s new #Fascist #MAGA #Right. This is lawlessness in action while they scream that they’re “protecting” justice and the law. This is our road to hell. Go out and march peacefully. Violence is not the answer. #uspol #DHS #AlexPadilla #KristiNoem #racism #civilrights #humanrights

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    politics

    rights

    security

    activism

    Welcome to the new McCarthy “Red Scare” era. I guess we call this the “Not White Scare” era, then? This was posted on Twitter by the #DHS. I am disgusted on so many levels. #civilrights #humanrights #StopTFG #StopICE #EndFascism #EjectTrumpNow thehill.com/homenews/…

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    technology

    howto

    PROTIPS FOR #YOUTUBE: Whenever you see a thumbnail that is obviously #AI generated, click the menu and select Don’t Recommend Channel. Do the same for videos you’re tricked into watching. And make sure to support creators by subscribing to them. #internet #howto

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome (1984). Trevor Horn’s presence, often replacing the band’s studio performances, is unmistakeable. Also, the only debut studio double-album I’m aware of. #music #newwave #pop #synthrock youtube.com/playlist

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966). In honor of the passing of #BrianWilson, I’m throwing on one of the greatest albums of all time. Give a listen and take it in. Everyone should listen at least once in their lifetime. #music #progpop #artrock youtube.com/playlist

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Poe - Haunted (Bonus Track Version)(2006). Blending #triphop, #hardrock, #poprock, dance, sampling, and her dead father’s audio letters to his children, Haunted creates an #altrock concept album that is very listenable. #music youtube.com/playlist

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - Albatross (Anniversary Edition)(2025). A reissue of 2012’s triumphant return after a decade since they disbanded, this new edition includes previously unreleased versions and material. #music #rock #canrock www.youtube.com/watch

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    To determine if your #Apple devices are compatible with the upcoming Fall release of System 26, please refer to the attached images. NOTE: VisionOS is also being included in this update but there’s only one model. #tech #WWDC2025 #iPhone #macOS #iPadOS #watchOS www.youtube.com/watch

    video games

    Um… WOW!? I hope to see this on #PC and not just #XBOX. It’s called Clockwork Revolution and has some rather biting British wit. Looks like a real hoot! #videogames #gametrailers www.youtube.com/watch

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    music

    #NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: GHS3 (2002) Frank Gambale (guitars), Stuart Hamm (bass), and Steve Smith (drums) duke it out with some blazing #JazzFusion from three titans of #JazzRock. Wear headphones for this one. #music www.youtube.com/watch

    politics

    rights

    security

    activism

    There is one brain sickness that can’t be fixed by mere herd immunity: stupidity. It’s not that stupid people take over, but that smart people are suspending their critical thinking skills in response to a social climate that rewards doing so. #uspol #TFG #fascism www.youtube.com/watch

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    technology

    freeware

    The Home Screen of my newly minted Surf account showing favorites for various feed collections and two custom feeds I've created for my social media accounts (Home Timeline) and a selection of some of my RSS feeds (TKNN).

    Checking out the closed #Surf app beta from #Flipboard, a new “social browser” that supports #ActivityPub, #ATProto, and #RSS. It needs more work, like dark mode and desktop font sizing, but I like what I see so far. Sign up, but I don’t know how long it’ll take. #socialmedia surf.social

    writing

    Apple

    technology

    You know, I might just go back to #Apple #Notes if this rumor is true. Fortunately we’ll find out soon. I’d love to be able to write up notes and short stories on a whim, then export them as #markdown to drop straight into #Microblog. #apps #writing #WWDC2025 daringfireball.net/linked/20…