I'm Alex Kearney, I'm Science at the University of Alberta. I focus on Artificial Intelligence and Epistemology.





Found two old pentax SLRs from the 1950s-60s abandoned in the garage by previous owners. Decided to open them up and get them going again. It's a marvel looking inside them. These cameras are operated by entirely mechanical systems: with a little bit of love and care, even their timing systems still work.

Debugging mechanical issues by looking through manuals and watching gears and levers whirl is a nice break from spelunking through code.


I made my own hot sauce.


Me during quarantine: I should make sourdough bread.

Everyone else on twitter: I should make sourdough bread.


My mum brought me a ration box that contained (amongst other things) ``duck fat, lemon pie, and eggs. This weekend will taste good.

Her local bistro is obviously closed, but they've converted themselves to a small grocery for the mountain folks. They deliver staples and ready-made meals.

lemons to lemon pie.


For the first time in my life, I've been fooled. Dylan slowly carved the centre of a block of butter out, waiting for me to notice. I just happened to find out on April Fool's day.


Attempted making sourdough for the first time today.


Animal crossing launched recently, and I've been making little surprise amiibos for my friends.


Looking for a quarantine activity? Try selling tarantulas to the raccoons that live down the street.


Running low on eggs due to grocery shortages. Stretching protein to last a few more days by having blueberry pancakes.


For the first time in my life I used duct tape for its intended purpose.