Phil Riley

@rileypb.com

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Computer Science guy. I like coding, text adventures, cats, and coding. I wrote Galaxy Jones and Bureau of Strange Happenings.

A screenshot of the interactive fiction mapping software fweep.
Cover art for Phobos: A Galaxy Jones Story. Shows the planet Mars and its moon Phobos.
The beginning of the game Zork I.
"The flashlight is practically out."
X poster Ryan Peterson posts a map showing a plane going from San Francisco to Houston. It is following a curved flight path. Ryan says “why is this plane not flying in a straight line?” Elon Musk answers, “It should be.”
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: 'Today was crazy': Federal workers confused by Musk's email MSNBC: Opinion | The Democratic Party has a big problem with its own voters New York Times: How Can Europe Talk to Trump? Macron Tries Flattery, and Gentle Resistance. Fox News: Judge accused of ‘hurting Americans’ by blocking Trump’s promises may face a reckoning
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: What if federal employees don't reply to email about their work? Depends who you ask MSNBC: Opinion | Jane Fonda just showed us how to respond to Donald Trump New York Times: Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk’s DOGE Operation Fox News: French president tells FOX News how Trump has impacted efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: More confusion over Musk email demand as deadline looms MSNBC: Opinion | The many reasons egg prices are skyrocketing under Trump. New York Times: Trump, Meeting With Macron, Says He Might Visit Russia Fox News: Dem senator in hot water after watchdog flags millions he helped wife rake in for nonprofit
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: More confusion over Musk email demand as deadline looms MSNBC: Opinion | The enormous obstacles to Trump’s dream of a third term New York Times: U.S. Votes Against U.N. Resolution Demanding Russian Withdrawal from Ukraine Fox News: Zelenskyy names his terms for giving up power as US, Ukraine lock in on mineral deal
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: Trump to meet with Macron as Europe navigates his shift on Ukraine MSNBC: Opinion | The law Republicans are using to repeal Biden-era regulations is fatally flawed New York Times: 3 Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, Trump Ushers in New World for Putin Fox News: Employees funded by taxpayers face consequences after skipping in-person work today
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: Trump's government cuts risk exposing CIA's secrets MSNBC: Opinion | The law Republicans are using to repeal Biden-era regulations is fatally flawed New York Times: 3 Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, Trump Ushers in New World for Putin Fox News: Trump tunes out waste-cutting critics with meme mocking complaints
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: Federal worker email appears to open rift in Trump administration MSNBC: Opinion | Trump’s USAID cuts should anger the white evangelicals who voted for him New York Times: Some Agencies Urge Staff Not to Comply With Elon Musk’s Performance Email Fox News: Trump names former Secret Service agent, conservative firebrand as next deputy FBI director
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: New poll shows where Trump stands with Americans MSNBC: Opinion | Trump’s USAID cuts should anger the white evangelicals who voted for him New York Times: Friedrich Merz German elections Fox News: Woman accused of looting from home in Palisades Fire area while wearing 'Palisades Strong' shirt
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: Political conference in DC interrupted by death threats against speakers critical of Trump MSNBC: Opinion | Trump’s USAID cuts should anger the white evangelicals who voted for him New York Times: SAG Awards 2025 Red Carpet: See All the Looks Fox News: Lindsay Lohan's father Michael Lohan arrested on felony assault charge in Texas
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: Russian opposition politician sends message to people who say Ukraine-Russia war doesn’t involve the US MSNBC: Opinion | Trump’s USAID cuts should anger the white evangelicals who voted for him New York Times: SAG Awards 2025 Red Carpet: See All the Looks Fox News: ‘White Lotus’ star Patrick Schwarzenegger wished he 'didn’t have my last name' while auditioning
A comparison of headlines from CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, and Fox News. CNN: Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result MSNBC: Opinion | Trump’s USAID cuts should anger the white evangelicals who voted for him New York Times: Opinion | I Teach at Harvard. Store Managers See Me as a Threat. Fox News: Hilaria Baldwin speaks out on accent controversy
A comparison of 4 news sources' top stories: CNN: "Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result" MSNBC: "Opinion | Trump's USAID cuts should anger the white evangelicals who voted for him" New York Times: "Trump's Frustration With Generals Resulted in an Unconventional Pick" Fox News: "Hilaria Baldwin Opens Up on Accent Controversy"
The cover of the Infocom game Suspect.
River Song from Doctor Who, saying "spoilers".
Bill Gates is smiling and looking forward. He is wearing a green sweater and glasses. A headline reads: "Bill Gates Looks Back — And Considers Where Billionaires Now Fit In." Photo by Alex Welsh for The New York Times
Cover of the Electronic Arts game "One-on-one: Doctor J vs Larry Bird" from 1983.
The cover of the Electronic Arts game "Worms?" from 1983.
New York Times headline: Meta Moves to End Fact-Checking Program. Meta said it would stop using fact checkers and instead rely on Facebook and Instagram users to add notes or corrections to posts. The move is likely to please the Trump administration.
The image is a six-panel cartoon illustrating the progression of understanding and its misapplication: 1. Data: A collection of scattered, unconnected dots. 2. Information: Some dots are colored green, hinting at organization or relevance but still unconnected. 3. Knowledge: Green dots are connected by lines, forming a coherent structure. 4. Insight: Certain key points (nodes) are highlighted in yellow, suggesting important discoveries or realizations. 5. Wisdom: The highlighted points are connected in a meaningful way, showing a simplified, essential pattern. 6. Conspiracy Theory: A chaotic, exaggerated drawing of a unicorn overlays the connected dots, representing an imagined pattern or narrative where none exists.
Tweet by Rand Paul @RandPaul The Speaker of the House need not be a member of Congress... Nothing would disrupt the swamp more than electing Elon Musk... think about it. .. nothing's impossible. (not to mention the joy at seeing the collective establishment, aka 'uniparty,' lose their ever-lovin' minds) 7:36 AM • 12/19/24
John Travolta walking down the street in the opening scene of the movie "Saturday Night Fever"