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Posts by Miles Davitt

a complex biosphere in vivid color in an illustrative style inside a circle and outside all white with shadow, with suggestion of complex ferns and other vegetation; art by rogan brown

a complex biosphere in vivid color in an illustrative style inside a circle and outside all white with shadow, with suggestion of complex ferns and other vegetation; art by rogan brown

Thrilled that my first new short story in several years, "Constellations," about astronauts crashlanding on a distant planet, has been published by the @technologyreview.com. Acquiring editor Rachel Cortland. Art by Rogan Brown. Free link to avoid the paywall: ter.li/r3tbrsgr

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Happy birthday!

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a comic I did about two duellists who kill each other

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On it!

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A team of well dressed men firing guns into a pool

A team of well dressed men firing guns into a pool

Don't miss your chance to read what critics are hailing as "the most recent Swan Boy arc" swanboy.com/comic/philly...

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Aha, you found my big Kāpiti enemy! Thank you for your service in the war against banana passionfruit.

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I can't wait until I don't have to see or hear about this anti-human bullshit anymore.

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Generative AI hater for life, me.

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Despite years of hype, the ability of generative A.I. to dramatically increase economic productivity remains theoretical. (Earlier this year, Goldman Sachs released a report titled “Gen AI: Too Much Spend, Too Little Benefit?”) The task that generative A.I. has been most successful at is lowering our expectations, both of the things we read and of ourselves when we write anything for others to read. It is a fundamentally dehumanizing technology because it treats us as less than what we are: creators and apprehenders of meaning. It reduces the amount of intention in the world.

Despite years of hype, the ability of generative A.I. to dramatically increase economic productivity remains theoretical. (Earlier this year, Goldman Sachs released a report titled “Gen AI: Too Much Spend, Too Little Benefit?”) The task that generative A.I. has been most successful at is lowering our expectations, both of the things we read and of ourselves when we write anything for others to read. It is a fundamentally dehumanizing technology because it treats us as less than what we are: creators and apprehenders of meaning. It reduces the amount of intention in the world.

Ted Chiang for the New Yorker in 2024. Missed this until it started making rounds again this week. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

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Legends!

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I know there's a lot going on and everyone's probably not doing too well financially either, but I'm seriously kind of fucked if I don't get some work soon, I have so much student debt building up and it's just getting worse and I can't find any work etc, shares are appreciated

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Hell yeah! I feel like it's good for the soul to get freak shit into the real world.

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So good Josh!

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Photo of three men standing on top of rocky terrain. One is wearing a blue zip-up jacket with a blue chambray shirt and tan chinos. One is wearing a green-black checkered jacket with red chamois shirt, white pants, and cowboy hat. The other is wearing a blue parka with with blue jeans.

Photo of three men standing on top of rocky terrain. One is wearing a blue zip-up jacket with a blue chambray shirt and tan chinos. One is wearing a green-black checkered jacket with red chamois shirt, white pants, and cowboy hat. The other is wearing a blue parka with with blue jeans.

Two photos. In the first, three men are wearing bomber jackets with blue or white jeans. In the second image, one man is wearing an off white (possibly chamois?) shirt with blue jeans. Another is wearing a blue denim trucker with blue jeans. A third is wearing a blue quilted parka.

Two photos. In the first, three men are wearing bomber jackets with blue or white jeans. In the second image, one man is wearing an off white (possibly chamois?) shirt with blue jeans. Another is wearing a blue denim trucker with blue jeans. A third is wearing a blue quilted parka.

Two photos of groups of men. They are wearing Nordic sweaters, olive bomber jackets, flight suits, black-green checkered jackets, cowboy hats, beanies, and jeans.

Two photos of groups of men. They are wearing Nordic sweaters, olive bomber jackets, flight suits, black-green checkered jackets, cowboy hats, beanies, and jeans.

Two photos. In one, there's a man wearing a brown tweed with a checked shirt. In the other photo, men are wearing bomber jackets and high-waisted cotton pants.

Two photos. In one, there's a man wearing a brown tweed with a checked shirt. In the other photo, men are wearing bomber jackets and high-waisted cotton pants.

The Artemis II mission reminds me of these 1960s photos of NASA astronauts training in Iceland because they felt the terrain would be similar to what they'd encounter on the moon. The outfits are so great, even some 60 years later.

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A few more pics from my trip to Tasmania:

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250: The Sickos Do a Mailbag Episode | Anime Sickos - Podcast for Geniuses The Sickos celebrate 250 big ones by doing a mailbag episode, a classic type of episode for podcasters who want to kick up their feet and let someone else come...

OUT NOW: The Sickos celebrate 250 big ones by doing a mailbag episode, a classic type of episode for podcasters who want to kick back and let someone else come up with all the topics. Turns out: it's really fun! This one turned out great. We have loved doing 250 episodes & look forward to many more!

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I've got my webshop open again, only till the 30th of April. Got heaps of zines and prints for sale, but stock is limited for some of these things. This is likely the only time I'll have my shop open till the end of the year, so grab what you want now.

milesdavitt.bigcartel.com

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I've only had the chance to see that second one in person, but it's just fantastic.

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I've got my webshop open again, only till the 30th of April. Got heaps of zines and prints for sale, but stock is limited for some of these things. This is likely the only time I'll have my shop open till the end of the year, so grab what you want now.

milesdavitt.bigcartel.com

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Cunt-a-vision 2.0: Fix Your Hearts or Die Trailer
Cunt-a-vision 2.0: Fix Your Hearts or Die Trailer YouTube video by Hellavision Television Network

Cunt-a-vision 2.0: Fix Your Hearts or Die is the 25th episode Hellavision has made and will be screened in Minneapolis, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, London, and Hamilton Ontario within the next month. Keep an eye on hellavisiontelevision.com for updates.

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I really could do with It happening, sooner rather than later.

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Happy to assist!

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Nice one! I hope this is the beginning of a long zine fest career for you.

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Not saying the moon isn’t interesting. It’s just kind of disgusting & evil. Fortunately animal life has evolved, over billions of years, the ability to endure its constant presence & pretend that it has some sort of purpose or value beyond just looking like trash & making everyone uncomfortable

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Happy birthday! Hope it's a good one.

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I'm glad to see it made it there safely!

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A painting of the grand canyon depicting Shoshone Point, a white limestone ledge dotted with trees and sagebrush.

A painting of the grand canyon depicting Shoshone Point, a white limestone ledge dotted with trees and sagebrush.

And one from the rim

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A painting on wood panel of the Little Colorado River, a vibrantly blue river with white mineral deposits on the bed flowing through the grand canyon.

A painting on wood panel of the Little Colorado River, a vibrantly blue river with white mineral deposits on the bed flowing through the grand canyon.

A photograph of a vibrant blue river flowing through a desert landscape.

A photograph of a vibrant blue river flowing through a desert landscape.

Little colorado river- had to include a reference photo to prove yes the water really looks like that

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