😶 stuart reeves 😶
@5tuartreeves.bsky.social
ACADEMIC PERSON
@UoNComputerSci, @UniOfNottingham, @TheOfficialMRL +
@HorizonDER
❑ RESEARCH COMBINES HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION (#HCI) + ETHNOMETHODOLOGY (#EMCA)
@UoNComputerSci, @UniOfNottingham, @TheOfficialMRL +
@HorizonDER
❑ RESEARCH COMBINES HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION (#HCI) + ETHNOMETHODOLOGY (#EMCA)
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I watched a bunch of AI sessions at the WEF so you wouldn’t have to.
But you should read this.
But you should read this.
"You have to use it. You have to trust it.": Forced Adoption of AI is The Subtext of Davos
Authoritarianism is the AI Bailout; But If AI Doesn't Need a Bailout, Does it Need Authoritarianism?
theamericanvandal.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM
I watched a bunch of AI sessions at the WEF so you wouldn’t have to.
But you should read this.
But you should read this.
it would be a real shame if the people involved in the original decisions around purchase were held to account by the media @resprofnews.bsky.social ...
February 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
it would be a real shame if the people involved in the original decisions around purchase were held to account by the media @resprofnews.bsky.social ...
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Now I'm not an economist, but I feel like this is not great economic news.
February 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Now I'm not an economist, but I feel like this is not great economic news.
the idea that AI criticism is / has had much concrete effect beyond perhaps some minor chin stroking from those in power about 'regulation' is absurd when you consider the enormous power differentials between AI's promoters and everyone else
February 2, 2026 at 12:49 PM
the idea that AI criticism is / has had much concrete effect beyond perhaps some minor chin stroking from those in power about 'regulation' is absurd when you consider the enormous power differentials between AI's promoters and everyone else
what exactly is going on at UKRI?
The leaders of four major physics infrastructure projects due to receive over £280m from UKRI were told in December they have “not been prioritised” for funding
The projects include an upgrade to the LHC at Cern and a new US particle accelerator
...
The projects include an upgrade to the LHC at Cern and a new US particle accelerator
...
February 2, 2026 at 8:25 AM
what exactly is going on at UKRI?
none of this says anything about how previous cross-disciplinary calls worked out in practice - the pros, and the unintended side effects and inequities
if UKRI is to make an argument about more UK research being "bucketised" like this it had better be clear about those practical features
if UKRI is to make an argument about more UK research being "bucketised" like this it had better be clear about those practical features
Hot off the press - a letter from the Exec Chair of @ukri.org explaining his plans and in particular the financial position of STFC. It notes curiosity driven research is protected and will make up around half of UKRI spend over the coming period
www.ukri.org/news/open-le...
www.ukri.org/news/open-le...
Open letter from Ian Chapman to research and innovation community
UKRI Chief Executive outlines changes to UKRI investment approach, addressing concerns about research funding and the financial position of STFC.
www.ukri.org
February 1, 2026 at 7:44 PM
none of this says anything about how previous cross-disciplinary calls worked out in practice - the pros, and the unintended side effects and inequities
if UKRI is to make an argument about more UK research being "bucketised" like this it had better be clear about those practical features
if UKRI is to make an argument about more UK research being "bucketised" like this it had better be clear about those practical features
exactly the same process is happening with uni managers
January 29, 2026 at 11:42 AM
exactly the same process is happening with uni managers
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I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
AI Skills Boost - AI Skills Hub
aiskillshub.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
Phillipson is framing the shoveling of money into AI edutech binfire companies as 'progressive'
We want to make sure tutoring isn't the preserve of a lucky few, but accessible to every child who needs it.
AI can help us do that.
Safe, personalised, one-to-one learning support to help every child achieve and thrive.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
AI can help us do that.
Safe, personalised, one-to-one learning support to help every child achieve and thrive.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
Poorest pupils to be given AI tutors
Bridget Phillipson says tuition would no longer be the preserve of ‘the lucky few’
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Phillipson is framing the shoveling of money into AI edutech binfire companies as 'progressive'
this is just the present iteration of "everyone should learn to code"
BREAKING: Free AI training will be offered to every adult in the UK, with short courses to teach people how to use simple AI tools effectively in the workplace.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
January 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM
this is just the present iteration of "everyone should learn to code"
basically all of LinkedIn
January 26, 2026 at 11:55 AM
basically all of LinkedIn
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I use the phrase "self-soothing" language a lot to describe how organisations embed self-praise / self-affirmation (with no real reflection on whether it is appropriate or relevant) into (even the most banal) communications with external audiences...once you see it, you can't unsee it.
January 26, 2026 at 11:53 AM
I use the phrase "self-soothing" language a lot to describe how organisations embed self-praise / self-affirmation (with no real reflection on whether it is appropriate or relevant) into (even the most banal) communications with external audiences...once you see it, you can't unsee it.
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Work, Interaction & Technology Advanced Summer Institute | Video in qualitative research: materiality, embodiment and social interaction #emca #sociology
The Work Interaction and Technology Group is holding an Advanced Summer Institute providing practical guidance for researchers interested in the…
The Work Interaction and Technology Group is holding an Advanced Summer Institute providing practical guidance for researchers interested in the…
Work, Interaction & Technology Advanced Summer Institute | Video in qualitative research: materiality, embodiment and social interaction #emca #sociology
The Work Interaction and Technology Group is holding an Advanced Summer Institute providing practical guidance for researchers interested in the use of video to analyse social interaction in any domain (incl. health, technology, public places, organisations, etc.). It is designed for doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty. For more information, click HERE
dirkvl.info
January 23, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Work, Interaction & Technology Advanced Summer Institute | Video in qualitative research: materiality, embodiment and social interaction #emca #sociology
The Work Interaction and Technology Group is holding an Advanced Summer Institute providing practical guidance for researchers interested in the…
The Work Interaction and Technology Group is holding an Advanced Summer Institute providing practical guidance for researchers interested in the…
I emailed dl-team@hq.acm.org and still haven't got owt back about it
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM
I emailed dl-team@hq.acm.org and still haven't got owt back about it
"to write e-mails, draft course descriptions, structure grant applications, revise publications, prepare lectures, create exams and analyse student responses, and even as an interactive tool as part of my teaching"
almost laughable tbh
almost laughable tbh
January 22, 2026 at 11:24 PM
"to write e-mails, draft course descriptions, structure grant applications, revise publications, prepare lectures, create exams and analyse student responses, and even as an interactive tool as part of my teaching"
almost laughable tbh
almost laughable tbh
definitely lots of "whys" :)
January 22, 2026 at 9:09 AM
definitely lots of "whys" :)
isn't this a fairly apple and pears comparison?
would it make more sense to put stuff like "Word" or "my banking app" and "Microsoft the company" in there?
(obviously surveys are fundamentally broken methodologically but let's not go there...)
would it make more sense to put stuff like "Word" or "my banking app" and "Microsoft the company" in there?
(obviously surveys are fundamentally broken methodologically but let's not go there...)
January 22, 2026 at 8:37 AM
isn't this a fairly apple and pears comparison?
would it make more sense to put stuff like "Word" or "my banking app" and "Microsoft the company" in there?
(obviously surveys are fundamentally broken methodologically but let's not go there...)
would it make more sense to put stuff like "Word" or "my banking app" and "Microsoft the company" in there?
(obviously surveys are fundamentally broken methodologically but let's not go there...)
"please please please start using this technology we have invested lots of money in"
January 21, 2026 at 2:52 PM
"please please please start using this technology we have invested lots of money in"
also a reminder that a key #EMCA resource is emcawiki.net - you can get your papers added to the bibliography
January 20, 2026 at 9:28 PM
also a reminder that a key #EMCA resource is emcawiki.net - you can get your papers added to the bibliography
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Hello #EMCA community!
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There's been another Bluesky influx - to find #ConversationAnalysis #DiscursivePsychology #MCA #Ethnomethodology use these Starter Packs.
Let me know if you'd like to be added (check you're not there first) and repost this!
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January 20, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Hello #EMCA community!
There's been another Bluesky influx - to find #ConversationAnalysis #DiscursivePsychology #MCA #Ethnomethodology use these Starter Packs.
Let me know if you'd like to be added (check you're not there first) and repost this!
1. go.bsky.app/DHMkXcX
2. go.bsky.app/6p8x2UZ
There's been another Bluesky influx - to find #ConversationAnalysis #DiscursivePsychology #MCA #Ethnomethodology use these Starter Packs.
Let me know if you'd like to be added (check you're not there first) and repost this!
1. go.bsky.app/DHMkXcX
2. go.bsky.app/6p8x2UZ
"Ministers are abandoning targets for international student recruitment to the UK and will instead encourage British universities and private schools to open branches overseas."
UK gov will do literally anything except solve the fundamental financial sustainability problems of UK HE sector
UK gov will do literally anything except solve the fundamental financial sustainability problems of UK HE sector
"UK drops target for international student recruitment"
UK drops target for international student recruitment
Government to encourage education providers to open campuses overseas as it focuses on reducing migration
on.ft.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:21 PM
"Ministers are abandoning targets for international student recruitment to the UK and will instead encourage British universities and private schools to open branches overseas."
UK gov will do literally anything except solve the fundamental financial sustainability problems of UK HE sector
UK gov will do literally anything except solve the fundamental financial sustainability problems of UK HE sector
anyone in a research field that is dominated by US researchers gets a clear view of what this hegemony means in practice
it's also extremely instructive, say, for Europeans, to have their own academic hegemony towards other non-Euro participants reflected back at them
it's also extremely instructive, say, for Europeans, to have their own academic hegemony towards other non-Euro participants reflected back at them
January 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM
anyone in a research field that is dominated by US researchers gets a clear view of what this hegemony means in practice
it's also extremely instructive, say, for Europeans, to have their own academic hegemony towards other non-Euro participants reflected back at them
it's also extremely instructive, say, for Europeans, to have their own academic hegemony towards other non-Euro participants reflected back at them
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Phil Agre in 2000, and still relevant today:
"The average AI author is not trying to say crazy stuff; it is more accurate to say that he or she is trying *not* to say crazy stuff, but that the inherited discursive forms of AI won't cooperate.”
wtf.tw/ref/agre.html
"The average AI author is not trying to say crazy stuff; it is more accurate to say that he or she is trying *not* to say crazy stuff, but that the inherited discursive forms of AI won't cooperate.”
wtf.tw/ref/agre.html
January 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Phil Agre in 2000, and still relevant today:
"The average AI author is not trying to say crazy stuff; it is more accurate to say that he or she is trying *not* to say crazy stuff, but that the inherited discursive forms of AI won't cooperate.”
wtf.tw/ref/agre.html
"The average AI author is not trying to say crazy stuff; it is more accurate to say that he or she is trying *not* to say crazy stuff, but that the inherited discursive forms of AI won't cooperate.”
wtf.tw/ref/agre.html