Erik Przekop @IAmErik@qoto.org
Parent, programmer, amateur astronomer and terrible guitar player.
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Here is my introduction post:
Instead of defining myself by saying “I am a…”, here’s a collection of hashtags that interest me (in no particular order). #meditation (specifically #twim right now) #cigars #bicycling #photography #computerscience #physics #guitar #music .
I live in #Michigan (in #LakeOrion, which is 35+ miles north of #Detroit), and spend a lot of time around #RogersCity (I’ll bet that’s the first time that hashtag has been used on Mastodon). My kids are really bright and sometimes struggle with #ADHD, so I’ll probably talk about that at times as well. I have spent more than 3 decades of my life as a #programmer, and now I get to be the old man who leads really smart people in solving big problems with small amounts of #software.
Joined Nov 2022
Erik Przekop
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A number of people have asked me if I think that governments should run Mastodon instances for citizens. There may be exceptions, but I don't think governments should be in this business, for a variety of reasons.
However, I do think that *Libraries* would be *amazing* hosts for public federated social media communities. Just sayin'.
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A couple more taken this fall with my canine pals at Bald Mountain North. #LakeOrion #AutumnPorn #PureMichigan
Erik Przekop
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Artemis I launch, as seen from ALL the cameras https://images.nasa.gov/details-KSC-20221116-MH-AJN01-0001-Artemis_I_Isolated_Launch_Views-3314595
Just some #autumporn I shot a few weeks ago while walking in the Ortonville Recreation Area. #puremichigan
Erik Przekop
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I’m boldly going where I haven’t gone before, which is right here at this site. Apparently this is a “toot.” I would appreciate a follow!
I found this to be a fascinating perspective on ... perspective. The speaker does a great job of extending the analogy of physical dimensions to how we might think about social problems. I think it also applies well to considering the political beliefs of other people.
Perhaps they are seeing a circle and you are seeing a rectangle, while the reality is that you're both interacting with a cylinder.
https://youtu.be/ZNcyc_sEtpU
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Thoughtful article about #BBC impartiality and how to go about improving the quality of information using a mathematical and #science based approach: https://www.thenational.scot/politics/23116565.time-bbc-shelve-concept-impartial-reporting/
Parent, programmer, amateur astronomer and terrible guitar player.
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Here is my introduction post:
Instead of defining myself by saying “I am a…”, here’s a collection of hashtags that interest me (in no particular order). #meditation (specifically #twim right now) #cigars #bicycling #photography #computerscience #physics #guitar #music .
I live in #Michigan (in #LakeOrion, which is 35+ miles north of #Detroit), and spend a lot of time around #RogersCity (I’ll bet that’s the first time that hashtag has been used on Mastodon). My kids are really bright and sometimes struggle with #ADHD, so I’ll probably talk about that at times as well. I have spent more than 3 decades of my life as a #programmer, and now I get to be the old man who leads really smart people in solving big problems with small amounts of #software.
Joined Nov 2022
