Linked List: November 2025

Synth-assisted takeoff from Radicoida Unica site at HIP 87621

From Episode 43 of my Elite Dangerous stream series, where I’m currently participating in the exobiology initiative community goal.

Solar-powered coffee brewing

The latest lovely project from Low-tech magazine.

Experimenting with sound in the 19th century

Lucas Thompson, writing at The Public Domain Review:

While, in our own time, scientific understanding is usually thought of in terms of detachment and objectivity, here beauty and knowledge were often intertwined. Finally, and perhaps most unexpectedly, these books prompted readers to reflect on questions of spirituality and transcendence, since they positioned the science of acoustics as a fresh avenue for moving beyond the material plane.

Reminds me of Jane English’s Fingers Pointing to the Moon, that I had the pleasure of reading this year.

Steam Machine

Yes, Steam Machine is optimized for gaming, but it’s still your PC. Install your own apps, or even another operating system. Who are we to tell you how to use your computer?

Here’s RPS’ first look. I like the wood panel in front.

New calligraphic logotype

The new HyperTextHero logotype that mysteriously appeared below the sun here is now available for purchase on a variety of merchandise including hats, t-shirts, and hoodies. Get it now, in the beginning of a musical journey.

Better living through Beowulf

A blog by an English teacher about how great literature can change your life, or save a society from tearing itself apart.