Mike McHargue

I work at Quantum Spin Studios building worlds and writing stories. I'm a bestselling author, and science advisor and worldbuilder for stuff you may have seen (like Marvel films).

I'm here to meet new people and talk about nerdy stuff like #science #videogames #ttrpg #screenwriting #writing #scifi #fantasy #worldbuilding.

#Autistic and #bipolar.

Also into advocacy around #climate #ableism #antiracism #lgbtqia #feminism

Reclaiming being a person after being a brand.

#fedi22

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-08-03

@roberthurdman 😂

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-07-31

@aurynn I read this as "screams," honestly, relatable.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-07-31

I've been doing this thing where I read what other people write, have a random, uninformed opinion form in response, and then I don't leave a comment relaying said random, uninformed opinion.

I do this in conversations as well. I'm trying to get it catch on.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-07-31

As they announce another round of layoffs, Bungie may be the best example of passionate, capable devs being sabotaged by incompetent executive leadership in the gaming industry.

I'm so sorry to all of you who lost your jobs today.

I'm so disappointed that Pete Parsons still has a job.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-07-30

@paco I think it's a YouTube stream of a Zoom call--it's just that only the speakers are on the "call."

I agree that it set strange expectations. I wasn't sure if I was "in" until after it started.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-07-29

We dropped the first episode of The Liturgists Podcast 10 years ago today. I could have never guessed how much that would change my life.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-07-25

I look forward to weekends, but don't dread Mondays. I think that's as good a measure of success as any.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-07-22

I'm actually excited about the US elections this November. I haven't been able to say that in a couple of years.

Mike McHargue boosted:
Tom Walkertomw
2024-07-21

Mastodon is the world's biggest community of people who deeply love computers and also think that the world would probably be better off without computers

Mike McHargue boosted:
2024-07-14
Breaking News Consumer's Handbook
1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong. 
2. Don't trust anonymous sources. 
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information. 
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media use. "We are getting reports" could mean anything. "We are seeking confirmation" means they don't have it. "[News outlet] has learned" means it has a scoop or is going out on a limb. 
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident. 
7. Compare multiple sources. 
8. Big news brings out fakers and photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive boosting. Some of this is on you. 
From On the Media, OnTheMedia.org.
Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-06-10

If you know, you know. #destiny

Meme depicting two screen shots from Team Fortress 2. The first is captioned, "Root of Nightmares Day 1," and depicts cartoon babies playing in front of a rainbow. The second is labeled, "Salvation's Edge Day 1," and depicts a horrific scene of battle and fire.
Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-06-03

@Rainer Indeed. Scary stuff.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-05-15

Generative AI hasn't hit the Trough of Disillusionment yet. Right now the cost of delivering these service is heavily subsidized by investor excitement. That likely will not last.

AI will then be declared "dead" or a "bubble," before it comes back in the form that will persist.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-05-02

Tech question:

I've been trying out #Arc Browser and Mac and Windows and quite like it. I installed the iOS app today, but can't find where to create a new profile (as opposed to a new space).

Does this exist on Arc Mobile?

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-02-15

@camerondotca We lead North America in per capita cyclist deaths a year.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-02-15

@camerondotca electric bikes are indeed amazing, and a good way to get killed in Los Angeles.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-02-15

Cheap EVs are amazing! The Model 3 and Bolt EV were so popular. China is moving affordable EVs in incredible quantities.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-02-15

It's wild how, "Car manufacturers elected to electrify the premium and luxury segments of their product lineup and interest rates are sky high," gets turned into, "people don't want electric cars," in the media.

Mike McHarguemike@robot.rodeo
2024-02-14

I'm so glad I used to tour for a living so that I can now appreciate how good it is to not tour for a living.

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