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Denis J. Bender

@denisjb

Former Helldivers II producer πŸ’™πŸ’›gamedev, bodybuilding, mecha, design, photography, ecomodernism, aviation, multirotors, capsicum, scotch, baking

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Oh I think we're gonna slam the wrong particles together and the Higgs Field is going to slip into its vacuum state.

If you don't know what I'm talking about don't look it up until you're ready to spend a few weeks with existential insomnia.

22.02.2026 08:23 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

THEY'RE THRIVING

20.02.2026 19:59 πŸ‘ 1432 πŸ” 100 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 0
Something is Going on with Colorectal Cancer An interactive data journalism piece exploring the rise of young-onset colorectal cancer, with population simulations, risk factors, and prevention information.

You've heard that something is going on with colon cancer. I'm working on a thing...let me know what you think!! Is it helpful? What would you do different?

hankgreen.com/crc

19.02.2026 22:13 πŸ‘ 1007 πŸ” 114 πŸ’¬ 96 πŸ“Œ 15
"He talked about electric cars. I don't know anything about cars, so when people said he was a genius I figured he must be a genius.

Then he talked about rockets. I don't know anything about rockets, so when people said he was a genius I figured he must be a genius.

Now he talks about software. I happen to know a lot about software & Elon Musk is saying the stupidest shit I've ever heard anyone say, so when people say he's a genius I figure I should stay the hell away from his cars and rockets."

"He talked about electric cars. I don't know anything about cars, so when people said he was a genius I figured he must be a genius. Then he talked about rockets. I don't know anything about rockets, so when people said he was a genius I figured he must be a genius. Now he talks about software. I happen to know a lot about software & Elon Musk is saying the stupidest shit I've ever heard anyone say, so when people say he's a genius I figure I should stay the hell away from his cars and rockets."

Every time he says something like this, I'm reminded of both "He's the stupid person's idea of a smart person" and this post:

13.02.2026 08:36 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

if someone can come up with working adversarial garment that fucks with smart glasses, to almost any extent, I will not only buy it myself but promote it religiously

ideally something that does lasting damage, but even compromising certain functions is better than nothing

who is working on this??

13.02.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 652 πŸ” 129 πŸ’¬ 50 πŸ“Œ 16

AI concept art is a bad idea.
The concept phase of a project isn't just about farting out images and pointing to what looks pretty; it informs direction and avenues of further research. It is where the overarching style of a project is hammered out. Where MEANING is defined.

04.02.2026 22:36 πŸ‘ 318 πŸ” 84 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 0

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

As of January 1st 2026, John and I are **no longer** the owners of Complexly (the educational media company we started 15 years ago that makes Crash Course, Eons, SciShow, Study Hall, and a bunch of other shows.)

We have been the sole owners for all that time...

04.02.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 2897 πŸ” 240 πŸ’¬ 59 πŸ“Œ 42
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It’s Caturday. Haven’t posted my familiar in a long time 😸

31.01.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sleepy little fuzzy bee. Soft but a bit grumpy.

Sleepy little fuzzy bee. Soft but a bit grumpy.

have a little rest, little bee. 🐝 πŸ’€

| #Art #Illustration #bee #cute |

29.01.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 664 πŸ” 132 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1

In retrospect, I am rather glad I went out of the industry when I did. My mental health was suffering. Nothing short of a whole market reboot can fix this…

23.01.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Imagine how it’s like for devs (if you aren’t one)…

23.01.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œDon’t talk to me or my son ever again”

17.01.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Art of Intimacy: Inside the Sejic Studio
The Art of Intimacy: Inside the Sejic Studio YouTube video by Interview Drake

In preparation for my upcoming deep dive video into their shared comic universe, I sat down with @stjepansejic.bsky.social and @lindasejic.bsky.social to discuss their work. youtu.be/7kpnU6yGNPM

08.01.2026 20:59 πŸ‘ 141 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

There's hardly a meaningful distinction between ICE and the Gestapo at this point and we might as well confront that.

No reforming an institution which became the gestapo. It must be destroyed.

13.01.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 1665 πŸ” 197 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 12
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Cozy evening.

18.10.2025 23:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'd rather that money go to you folks than shipping/customs. >_>

17.10.2025 10:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stjepan, is there an option of trying to get a publisher that can readily ship bulk from EU rather than across the Big Pond for the coming KS? Shipping and costs from the most recent project are just bonkers. Shipping alone is 90 bucks, and that's without import duties/fees. ;_;

17.10.2025 10:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Infrasound: What You Can't Hear CAN Hurt You
Infrasound: What You Can't Hear CAN Hurt You YouTube video by Benn Jordan

Come hear unheard sounds and find out how they can make you feel sick and even see ghosts.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTvr...

12.10.2025 14:26 πŸ‘ 141 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 6
Dacia Hipster, a boxy, minimalist two-door, four-seat EV concept

Dacia Hipster, a boxy, minimalist two-door, four-seat EV concept

Dacia Hipster, a boxy, minimalist two-door, four-seat EV concept

Dacia Hipster, a boxy, minimalist two-door, four-seat EV concept

Dacia Hipster, a boxy, minimalist two-door, four-seat EV concept

Dacia Hipster, a boxy, minimalist two-door, four-seat EV concept

Dacia made a boxy, low-cost EV that weighs less than 2,000 lbs, and just in case that wasn't enough to win me over they called it the "Hipster"

www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new...

06.10.2025 16:58 πŸ‘ 559 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 55 πŸ“Œ 32
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Slovenian Alps are truly special. I feel like a dwarf.

26.09.2025 09:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I dunno, I just want right and wrong to matter again.

09.09.2025 13:11 πŸ‘ 3116 πŸ” 379 πŸ’¬ 48 πŸ“Œ 14

Ugh, even this place is getting covered in clanker slop. :/

…text, images, you name it. Not only do I just miss the internet of old - I am being on it less and less.

22.08.2025 11:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Myrkur & Heilung tonight, in an unbelievable venue that’s an old limestone quarry - Dalhalla. Surreal experience!

18.08.2025 00:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another Caturday. It’s too damn hot.

27.07.2025 15:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chrome vibes, metal beats, and 3dfx Glide like it's 1999 all over again.

25.07.2025 12:33 πŸ‘ 2740 πŸ” 346 πŸ’¬ 155 πŸ“Œ 40

β€œPro-disease” is a really good term I have been using for years.

25.07.2025 21:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft is thought to have lost upwards of $20 billion on Copilot by the end of 2024, and committed to spending $80 billion on AI in 2025.

Take a wild guess what is recommended as an emotional support mechanism to the 9,100 employees they can no longer afford to keep.

05.07.2025 16:34 πŸ‘ 145 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 5
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Company: Do you want AI?
Users: No thanks.

Company: You do want AI. You'll see.
Users: No thanks.

Company: Here you go, we made you some AI.
Users: No thanks.

09.06.2025 20:51 πŸ‘ 169 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 2

I was just putting Orin to bed and he said, β€œI don’t know how to use my life,” so now there’s three of us in the house like this.

09.06.2025 04:34 πŸ‘ 7839 πŸ” 334 πŸ’¬ 107 πŸ“Œ 16

This is extremely dire.

08.06.2025 22:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0