ATProto explained for a slightly "technical" audience https://foxes.kyefox.com/3ly4qwtlagc2w
Curious as to what the thoughts are on this write up. open.substack.com/pub/maxread/...
#askbluesky #bluesky #blogging
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I analyze social networks for a living, so the last thing I want to do in my free time is engage in discourse. Not judging people who do, but I structure the media I enjoy around hobby and nerdy content. That’s another reason why I’m on #Mastodon—there are more sweet nerds here. #Bluesky is nothing but toxic fans.
Is it wrong of me to put #Bluesky accounts that still use #Substack into a list called Nazi Supporters?
Me looking for the #Bluesky propaganda
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I see a lot of toots from bluesky accounts that are commenting on a post over there. The original post is linked at the bottom of the toot, e.g.:
re: <link to bluesky>
This is awkward UI. Is it just how Mastodon processes quote tweets from bluesky, or something that can be made to work more smoothly?
As it is it loads bluesky in a new tab, which is slower than just showing the post in question as if it were another Mastodon post.
Chaos Magick Has Infected Our Ontological Networks
Who would have ever thought that studying the psychological model of chaos magick for the last 20 years would come in handy? Cultural and technological exaptation is a very funny and ironic thing. It’s surreal how esoteric concepts such as semiotics, memetics, and post-structuralism have become stochastically embedded into systems of surveillance and manipulation.
I was reading some peer-reviewed papers and found an interesting one from 2012 that dives into memeplexes in the context of stochastic search algorithms.
A Conceptual Modeling of Meme Complexes in Stochastic Search
https://sci-hub.st/10.1109/tsmcc.2012.2188832
It presents a conceptual model where memeplexes represent groups of memes that work together in a cooperative, neural-like network during the lifetime learning phase of a memetic algorithm.
These memeplexes guide local search behaviors, adaptively selecting and coordinating search operators to improve problem-solving. Memeplexes are not just single memes acting in isolation; they form interconnected networks of search strategies that coadapt, dynamically adjusting based on feedback during the search. This allows the algorithm to be self-configuring and robust, adapting its search strategy as it goes rather than relying on a fixed approach.
Embedding these adaptive memeplexes in algorithms tackling complex problems like capacitated vehicle routing leads to highly scalable, efficient, and competitive solutions, often outperforming human-designed or static search methods.
Memetics has become a core component in technological systems where memeplexes are not just cultural units but computational building blocks guiding intelligent search and optimization.
The digital world is essentially the postmodern expression of chaos magick; it’s an emanation into the noosphere. Social media platforms and algorithms shape your beliefs by feeding you rage bait, tribal politics, and memes.
Memes function like digital sigils—they bypass rational thinking and target emotional or unconscious triggers. They’re used to manifest outcomes ranging from social movements to elections.
The systems don’t care what you believe; they care that you engage. Your attention is the currency, and belief becomes a manipulable variable.
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So, now back to why decentralization matters. Bluesky CEO Jay Graber expressed it well in her "No Caesars" charm offensive. If #Bluesky were to become evil, you can fork off. That is, go to another node in the network. Well, you can't because there is no place to go. But, more importantly, as a Bluesky user you are ensconced in a sophisticated influence engine. You are along for the ride, and have no perspective on your experience versus that of other users of the network on other nodes.
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Decentralization, Bluesky, Blah Blah Blah...
So plenty of pieces this week pushing back on Fedi criticism of #Bluesky's centralization. 'Who cares? People on Bluesky like it. Booooring. Typical Mastodon scold culture. Why does it matter?'
So, why does it matter? Let's get into it.
Last night Computer Scientist Kirus @BlueCircuitDragon posted a fascinating thread:
https://mas.to/@BlueCircuitDragon/115149460056182216
"They are essentially setting up a massive cognitohazard zone to push propaganda."
Huh? 🤔
Random thoughts while I wait for the canner to vent: I'm not really opposed to BlueSky and Mastodon bridging together, but I am confused about one thing: why invent some sort of bridging protocol to begin with? Why not just use ActivityPub? It's like, right there.
Discoverability is a big reason I see people sticking with #Bluesky. I actually run my own instance on the #fediverse subscribed to a relay. I think many on #Mastodon aren't aware of relays. Honestly, virality is problematic.
Here's a list.
https://fedidb.com/software/activity-relay