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Senior Writer/Editor at CBC News, Production Designer at #BlackwaterDnD, academic, TTRPG enthusiast, primate. Unceded territory of Vancouver, BC. https://linktr.ee/EricMichaelJohnson

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Will you be staying up/waking early for the lunar eclipse?

03.03.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
This map shows widely dispersed dots representing the guesses of US survey respondents about the location of Iran on a world map. 23% placed a dot in the correct area.

This map shows widely dispersed dots representing the guesses of US survey respondents about the location of Iran on a world map. 23% placed a dot in the correct area.

Where is Iran?
Each dot represents an American's guess.
pro.morningconsult.com/articles/can... 🌐

08.10.2023 20:00 πŸ‘ 635 πŸ” 270 πŸ’¬ 106 πŸ“Œ 182

At a light jog you can cover four miles an hour. So after a leisurely three-hour run, you tuck into a Lord of the Rings Extended Edition marathon with beer and tacos. If you need to stretch things out, start on The Hobbit trilogy. After 15-20 beers, it will be a lot better than you remember.

27.02.2026 08:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Bidding, Paramount Set to Win It's a stunning twist.

Looks like the Ellisons will pick up another news agency.

26.02.2026 23:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Does Diversity Matter in Science? Greater diversity and feminist critique has helped uncover overlooked biology and shift evolutionary theory in important ways.

For decades, biology treated males as the default β€” shaping what scientists studied and what they overlooked. Evolutionary biologist Malin Ah-King asks: if who does science affects what we see, what blind spots remain?

πŸ”—www.prosocial.world/posts/why-does-diversity-matter-in-science

24.02.2026 15:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dangerously Underreported - Nieman Reports Sudan’s journalists risk their lives to tell the story of their homeland as the world turns away, writes Isma'il Kushkush.

β€œI don’t think I’ve ever seen as big of a disconnect between the scale of a crisis and the scale of media coverage in my life. ... The scale of the suffering in Sudan is so high and because the [media] coverage is abominably low.”

niemanreports.org/sudan-civil-...

21.02.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œHow were we supposed to know that this clown car in Washington was going to basically use the same book that we used? So I don’t think it’s prescience so much as the sad familiarity of fascism.”

21.02.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looksmaxxing.com confidently rates Elordi a Chad, so you’re probably onto something

21.02.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Emerald Fennell’s 'Wuthering Heights' sacrifices story for spectacle | CBC News Emerald Fennell liberally reinterprets Emily BrontΓ«'s 1847 novel in her new film but seems uninterested β€” to the point of negligence β€” in what the beloved British author was trying to say.

@jacksonweaver.bsky.social was less than enthused. As much as I enjoyed Saltburn, I’m inclined to agree with his take www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

21.02.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! It took about 15-20 hours total. The bone-lined fortress and corpse piles were 3D printed and painted by me. I buried some LED lights under green resin for the floor effects. The bottomless pit is from the WizKids Yawning Portal set and the minis are from the D&D and Pathfinder lines.

18.02.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A D&D terrain diorama depicting a dark fortress with gold ornaments and bone-lined stairs. Tentacles emerge from the roof and a bottomless pit sits beneath a lich hovering above wrapped in chains. Piles of corpses surround the pit and green smoke emanates from them. A huge creature made from corpses, a bone snake, two flying wraiths bearing scythes, and a ghoul wielding a bloody cleaver are scattered across the scene. 1/4

A D&D terrain diorama depicting a dark fortress with gold ornaments and bone-lined stairs. Tentacles emerge from the roof and a bottomless pit sits beneath a lich hovering above wrapped in chains. Piles of corpses surround the pit and green smoke emanates from them. A huge creature made from corpses, a bone snake, two flying wraiths bearing scythes, and a ghoul wielding a bloody cleaver are scattered across the scene. 1/4

A D&D terrain diorama depicting a dark fortress with gold ornaments and bone-lined stairs. Tentacles emerge from the roof and a bottomless pit sits beneath a lich hovering above wrapped in chains. Piles of corpses surround the pit and green smoke emanates from them. A huge creature made from corpses, a bone snake, two flying wraiths bearing scythes, and a ghoul wielding a bloody cleaver are scattered across the scene. 2/4

A D&D terrain diorama depicting a dark fortress with gold ornaments and bone-lined stairs. Tentacles emerge from the roof and a bottomless pit sits beneath a lich hovering above wrapped in chains. Piles of corpses surround the pit and green smoke emanates from them. A huge creature made from corpses, a bone snake, two flying wraiths bearing scythes, and a ghoul wielding a bloody cleaver are scattered across the scene. 2/4

A D&D terrain diorama depicting a dark fortress with gold ornaments and bone-lined stairs. Tentacles emerge from the roof and a bottomless pit sits beneath a lich hovering above wrapped in chains. Piles of corpses surround the pit and green smoke emanates from them. A huge creature made from corpses, a bone snake, two flying wraiths bearing scythes, and a ghoul wielding a bloody cleaver are scattered across the scene. 3/4

A D&D terrain diorama depicting a dark fortress with gold ornaments and bone-lined stairs. Tentacles emerge from the roof and a bottomless pit sits beneath a lich hovering above wrapped in chains. Piles of corpses surround the pit and green smoke emanates from them. A huge creature made from corpses, a bone snake, two flying wraiths bearing scythes, and a ghoul wielding a bloody cleaver are scattered across the scene. 3/4

A D&D terrain diorama depicting a dark fortress with gold ornaments and bone-lined stairs. Tentacles emerge from the roof and a bottomless pit sits beneath a lich hovering above wrapped in chains. Piles of corpses surround the pit and green smoke emanates from them. A huge creature made from corpses, a bone snake, two flying wraiths bearing scythes, and a ghoul wielding a bloody cleaver are scattered across the scene. 4/4

A D&D terrain diorama depicting a dark fortress with gold ornaments and bone-lined stairs. Tentacles emerge from the roof and a bottomless pit sits beneath a lich hovering above wrapped in chains. Piles of corpses surround the pit and green smoke emanates from them. A huge creature made from corpses, a bone snake, two flying wraiths bearing scythes, and a ghoul wielding a bloody cleaver are scattered across the scene. 4/4

My latest miniature terrain creation for @blackwaterdnd.bsky.social Our heroes travelled into the sinister Castle Voraz to rescue a lich and escape the Famished Lands. Watch it in action here: youtu.be/xXSmILAyyhc?... #BlackwaterDnD #miniatures #terrain #dungeonsanddragons #wargaming #DnD5e #TTRPG

17.02.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Darwin Day!

12.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Apocalypse no: how almost everything we thought we knew about the Maya is wrong For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

Archaeologist Francisco Estrada-Belli estimates the population of the classic-era Maya lowlands to have been 16 million people β€” higher than on the Italian peninsula during the peak of the Roman Empire.

12.02.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's the Black #TTRPG Talent starter pack by @ssambrose.bsky.social! Check it out!

02.02.2026 09:13 πŸ‘ 93 πŸ” 83 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You may not get much work done once you start, so that’s probably smart.

06.02.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yup. This is also why I get annoyed when people start suggesting "golden age" science fiction titles to people who are new the genre and are asking for suggestions. You want to turn a modern 15-year-old off science fiction forever, recommend stories that were old when her grandparents were her age.

05.02.2026 23:19 πŸ‘ 3114 πŸ” 294 πŸ’¬ 211 πŸ“Œ 74

I trust you heard about this @jonore.bsky.social?

06.02.2026 04:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Baldur’s Gate’ TV Series Continuing Game’s Story In Works At HBO From β€˜The Last Of Us’ Co-Creator Craig Mazin & Hasbro Entertainment A β€˜Baldur’s Gate’ TV series in development at HBO will Game 3's story. It comes from 'The Last of Us' co-creator Craig Mazin and Hasbro Entertainment

Well now, this is exciting news. But who will they get to play Astarion? @neilnewbon.bsky.social would be perfect for the role. πŸ˜‰

06.02.2026 00:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
How Indigenous stories can be preserved for future generations | APTN News
How Indigenous stories can be preserved for future generations | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

February is Saskatchewan Indigenous Storytelling Month. In Indigenous culture stories are told in many different ways and our video journalist Rachel May talks with storytellers about how these stories can continue to be preserved for future generations.

05.02.2026 01:20 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Reporter/Editor (English Services) (On-Site) Position Title: Reporter/Editor Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: English Language Skills: Work at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, en...

A couple CBC News job openings for full time, permanent staff reporters are up for our new Richmond, B.C., bureau:

cbcrc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/CBC_Radio-Ca...

If you or someone you know might be a into something like that, take a look!

03.02.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An elderly white man in a white Team Canada flannel is standing with an attractive young man wearing suit pants and a leather jacket. The young man is raising one leg, which is being held by the elderly gentleman.

An elderly white man in a white Team Canada flannel is standing with an attractive young man wearing suit pants and a leather jacket. The young man is raising one leg, which is being held by the elderly gentleman.

This makes me happy.

30.01.2026 03:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Quote with 5 jobs you’ve had:

1. Janitor
2. Exterminator
3. Stage Manager
4. 7-11 Cashier
5. University Professor

29.01.2026 07:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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From Objective Science to Situated Perspectives: The Impact of Haraway’s 'Primate Visions' on Understanding Gender and Sexuality in Primatology Primatology must adopt queer and decolonial perspectives to fully understand how culture and power shape science, gender, and sexuality.

News essay out @tvolmag.bsky.social co-authored with @alyssemolds.bsky.social and Kirsty Graham, revisiting the impact of Donna Haraway's 'Primate Visions' on primatology, and applying lessons from feminist primatology toward queer and decolonial primatology πŸ§ͺ🏺

www.prosocial.world/posts/harawa...

28.01.2026 21:26 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A man with glasses, beard, and a suit stands in front of CBC Headquarters in Vancouver.

A man with glasses, beard, and a suit stands in front of CBC Headquarters in Vancouver.

New job! I’m thrilled to be starting as a Senior Writer and Editor at CBC News. Today’s my first day in the Vancouver office.

28.01.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is great news! Congratulations! WotC will be better for it.

27.01.2026 08:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This looks awesome! Really nice shading and highlights, and that translucent blue effect is a great touch.

25.01.2026 02:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is not surprising. Nearly everyone I met while I was there had a VPN and downloaded pirated material. Most Russians openly mocked attempts at government censorship.

25.01.2026 02:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TincherSealedWitnessDec012426.PDF

JUST IN: Lawyers file declaration in federal court from first-hand witness to immigration agents' shooting of a US citizen onlookers today. Minneapolis Mayor Frey said details would be used to bolster case for ousting ICE from city. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

25.01.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 5631 πŸ” 1807 πŸ’¬ 124 πŸ“Œ 162
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Live: Man shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis this morning, police chief says A video appears to shows federal agents wrestling a man to the ground then shooting him. The Department of Homeland Security said the man was armed with a gun.

Essential reporting here from @startribune.com journalists who are posting live updates from the scene of the shooting. Law enforcement are trying to subdue protesters with tear gas (no paywall!)
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...

24.01.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Unless it’s the mining rights he wanted all along, as advocated by multiple billionaire backers (Bezos, Altman, Thiel, Andreessen). Trump doesn’t seem like someone opposed to destabilizing the international order as a front if it garnered him something on the backend. The details will be key.

23.01.2026 06:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0