David Bates

Note: This review ofYou Can See Everythingincludes spoilers, which are crucial to how the film works, about halfway through this essay. I couldn't have cared less about a documentary re-litigating the Theranos case and Elizabeth Holmes' 2021 fraud trial. ... See more

Not more than two months ago, I couldn't even have even told you who Elizabeth Holmes was. I didn't follow the Theranos case when it was in the news and I never saw the Hulu series about it—nor could I have told you one existed. I probably would have surm... See more

Jason Lepojärvi, director of the C.S. Lewis Initiative at George Fox University, greets guests on the first day of 'The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference' held in late September. Planning for the next one in 2028, he said, is already under way. Photo by:... See more

The actor RJ Mitte has died. I saw it last night on BlueSky. It hit me harder than celebrity deaths usually do. He killed himself. Reading Bryan Cranston's stunned reaction to the death of hisBreaking Badco-star and friend really floored me. My own depres... See more

July 23, 2026 Challenging Midjourney Prompts and Artists on Facebook This Facebook Group offers many interesting challenges. See the Great Prompts and Images from these Midjourney Artists. By David Bates 6 min read I have found social media to be a great ... See more