Colin Matthews

When will this madness end?

As someone who went on the Internet for the first time in the early 90’s, I fucking loved the Internet. It has given so many things in life, and afforded me so many incredible experiences.

And to see it, and technology in general where they are today is kinda soul crushing.

Me too! Not a term I had heard before (or want to hear again)

Logline: Desperate to outrun his own mortality and lead a healthier life, an anxious middle-aged man has an AI-powered health tracker implanted. However, when the device predicts the exact time of his death, his quest for control spirals into paranoia, obsession, and a desperate fight against fate.

Microsoft’s Copilot Health can connect to your medical records and wearables Analyze wearable data with Copilot.

This is dangerously close to the predictions I made in my Master & Servant script. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t end well.

www.theverge.com/tech/893594/...

Me watching Formula One as a kid: “These drivers are so cool!”
Me watching Formula One now: “These drivers are children!”

#F1

Logline: Desperate to outrun his own mortality and lead a healthier life, an anxious middle-aged man has an AI-powered health tracker implanted. However, when the device predicts the exact time of his death, his quest for control spirals into paranoia, obsession, and a desperate fight against fate.

Microsoft’s Copilot Health can connect to your medical records and wearables Analyze wearable data with Copilot.

This is dangerously close to the predictions I made in my Master & Servant script. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t end well.

www.theverge.com/tech/893594/...

You’d think people would learn…

Apparently, his supporters are still figuring it out.

Stay safe!

The Grey List has always been about creating a launchpad for talented screenwriters.

Tomorrow, we’ll be announcing a new partnership that will open the door to a truly special opportunity for writers (of any age) in our community.

We can’t share the details yet...so stay tuned!
#scriptsky #filmsky

You rotten swine, you! Sorry about your grandfather being “deaded”

Explore this year's Grey List or download the PDF here: www.bradmjohnson.com/the-grey-lis...

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Other than the literal meaning, to be scared.

a man is sitting on a boat holding a bunch of money in his hand . ALT: a man is sitting on a boat holding a bunch of money in his hand .

Nespresso machines are the inkjet printers of the kitchen.

Consumed: a horror anthology - John Ward Looking for a spine-chilling read this Halloween? Check out Consumed: a horror & dark fiction anthology. 28 tales, one terrifying book.

If you love indie horror, then I hope you’ll check out this awesome anthology arbutusfilms.com/consumed/

Thanks to everyone who had picked up a copy of Consumed this week. I really appreciate the messages and emails!

Making indie books often feels like you’re working in a void, so it’s great to hear from people who picked it up.

It's always interesting to me that when the price of oil jumps, gas stations immediately raise gas prices despite the fact that there is a six-week lag between buying oil/refining and delivery of the gas to the station. However, when oil prices go down, it takes a long, long time to drop gas prices…

They used to be a lot more regular.

Will he also commit to taking OpenAI completely offline until such time that they can ensure that incidents like this can never happen again?

Don’t let the bastards grind you down.

I was briefly in the Guinness Book of Records for creating the world’s largest mocktail.

I thought the future would be cooler…

Today is the day!
Consumed is finally available at all good retailers (see below). If you love indie horror, I hope you'll check out the book, as there are some killer stories inside including my short story "Single Cask." It’s an honour to be published alongside such a powerhouse lineup of authors

How I arrived on Bluesky.

John Ward Comic Store Shop for back issues of Acausal, Scratcher, Offbeats, and Ultrabot Go Go Go!, and other floppies and trade paperbacks.

Alternatively, if you really want to support the book, then don't buy from retailers, but get it direct from @johnward.bsky.social here - arbutusfilms.com/shop/

Today is the day!
Consumed is finally available at all good retailers (see below). If you love indie horror, I hope you'll check out the book, as there are some killer stories inside including my short story "Single Cask." It’s an honour to be published alongside such a powerhouse lineup of authors

A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator YouTube video by Forbrukerrådet - Norwegian Consumer Council

It’s not your imagination. Digital devices – the whole internet, in fact – is getting worse. It’s the enshittification of everything. This video from the Norwegian Ad Council explains everything. You'll laugh, you'll cry...
youtu.be/T4Upf_B9RLQ?...