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Brandon Ferdig

@fedoraonmyhead

human-interest writer-videographer/searcher of aha moments/currently filming documentary on homelessness in America

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Brandon Ferdig
@fedoraonmyhead Jan 18, 2026, 8:44 PM UTC

NEW VIDEO: Ice and Fraud, the two angers in Minnesota

Watching the demonstrators in Minneapolis last Saturday, I thought about the other anger in our nation sparked recently and nearby: conservatives' uproar about social services fraud. Then, I realized…

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Brandon Ferdig
@fedoraonmyhead Dec 29, 2025, 11:04 PM UTC

NEW VIDEO: A Minnesotan Responds - The Daycare Fraud Outcry

🤔 I had several thoughts in response to the weekend's viral video about daycare center fraud here in Minnesota. 🔷Why didn't the local news stories about this from earlier this year get as much atte…

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Brandon Ferdig
@fedoraonmyhead Dec 14, 2025, 7:43 PM UTC

NEW VIDEO: Researching Corruption (but loving humanity anyway)

A super interesting conversation with Amber Yang! 🤔 You know how some people are often suspicious of what the government tells us? 🙏 And how some people ignore all that to be more spiritual and tea…

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Brandon Ferdig
@fedoraonmyhead Dec 2, 2025, 2:31 AM UTC

A Chance to Give Directly to a Family in Need

‘Tis the season—our 6th to be exact. This is for those interested in donating to a cause with an immediate impact you’ll get to witness. This year’s annual holiday family giving goes to an older gent…

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Brandon Ferdig
@fedoraonmyhead Nov 25, 2025, 2:58 AM UTC

My State's Rampant Fraud Inspired this Philosophical Essay

Minnesota's latest return to national news (social services fraud) saw post after post on social media devoted to the problems of my state. This reaction demonstrated clearly the constant internal co…

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Brandon Ferdig
@fedoraonmyhead Nov 19, 2025, 1:20 AM UTC

Zen and the Excitement of Deer Hunting

Note: I am now publishing my updates and articles (such as the one below) on Substack. This will better accommodate those on my email list already receiving my posts in their inbox, AND it makes it e…

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Brandon Ferdig
@fedoraonmyhead Oct 19, 2025, 11:01 PM UTC

NEW PODCAST - I Speak to a Researcher Who Wants to Live Forever

There are so many new potentials humanity is on the cusp of realizing. The rise of integrated A.I. (particularly artificial general intelligence) will itself see unknown, unlimited advancements in fi…

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Brandon Ferdig
@fedoraonmyhead Sep 27, 2025, 3:13 PM UTC

NEW VIDEO - How Tech Is Upending the Music Industry

NEW EPISODE - A conversation on what's happened (and what's happening) to the music industry. - Remember buying albums? - Remember Rock 'n Roll? - What happened to the Minneapolis music scene? The in…

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Brandon Ferdig
@fedoraonmyhead Sep 25, 2025, 2:05 AM UTC

NEW PODCAST GUEST - Seeking Your Questions

There is a growing community of scientists and enthusiasts who believe we can reverse aging. 🧐 Is immortality in humanity's future? 🤔 - What are your thoughts when you hear this? - What would you l…

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Brandon Ferdig
@fedoraonmyhead Sep 19, 2025, 1:18 AM UTC

The Gun Control Debate Today

Today I had coffee with a local leader of a gun violence prevention group. Gun rights folks: I know what you’re thinking, “Oh boy. What did that gun-grabber activist have to say?” She reached out to…

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