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Altered State’s mission is to foster intelligent debate and stimulating thought through live talks and podcasts ⚖️💡🌱🫂🌍

www.alteredstate.org.uk
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alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
Interesting talk re understanding the Gaza conflict through the experience of medical & mental health care

6pm Tues Nov 18 @ Sparks BS1 3DS

Free entry

Register www.tickettailor.com/events/unive...

#talks #bristoltalks #gaza #palestine #israel #healthcare #mentalhealth
Select tickets – Trauma & identity: an understanding of the Israel-Palestine conflict through the experience of health care – Sparks Bristol
Trauma & identity: an understanding of the Israel-Palestine conflict through the experience of health care – Sparks Bristol, Tue 18 Nov 2025 - Organised by Na'amod Bristol Trauma & ident...
www.tickettailor.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
Nov Book of The Month

'Political Girl, Life & Fate in Russia' by Maria 'Masha' Alyokhina

Pub by Allen Lane @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social

Buy here uk.bookshop.org/p/books/poli...

#mashaalyokhina #pussyriot #russia #putin #russianpolitics #authoritarianism #protest #thepriceofprotest #alteredstate
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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peterjukes.bsky.social
Pokrovsk: Where Putin Shattered His Teeth cepa.org/article/pokr...
Pokrovsk: Where Putin Shattered His Teeth
“Last November, I visited Pokrovsk and called it the farmhouse at Waterloo”, writes the former Ukrainian Marine, Shaun Pinner.
cepa.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
PUSSY RIOT & LED BY DONKEYS appear together for the first time, in Bristol on Dec 1

THE ART OF DIRECT ACTION is our next talk

Press release www.alteredstate.org.uk/press-releases

#pussyriot #ledbydonkeys #protest #activism #alteredstate #talks #bristoltalks #politics #truth #peacefulprotest
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
Michelle Mone update www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

#michellemone #ppe #covid #conservativeparty #uktaxpayer #alteredstate
Company linked to Michelle Mone owes £39m in unpaid taxes
Statement by administrators puts PPE Medpro’s total debts at £188m, including £39m said to be owed to HMRC
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
It appears that this type of language is the new normal in 2025
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/c...

#racism #diversity #prejudice #racialprejudice #conservativeparty #alteredstate
Conservative Councillor Accused of 'Old-Fashioned Racism' After Saying 'Young Black Males' Are 'Flooding' the UK
EXCLUSIVE: Pauline Giles defended her comments to Byline Times, saying that "we cannot sustain the volume of young black males" that "jeopardises the security of our country"
bylinetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
Can't wait for our sold out talk THE ART OF DIRECT ACTION Dec 1 w/ Maria Alyokhina & Olga Borisova of Pussy Riot & Ben Stewart, James Sadri & Oliver Knowles of Led By Donkeys

Host Oliver Bullough

#artofdirectaction #alteredstate #pussyriot #ledbydonkeys #bristoltalks @oliverbullough.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
Can't wait for our Dec 1st talk THE ART OF DIRECT ACTION w/ Maria Alyokhia & Olga Borisova of Pussy Riot & Ben Stewart, James Sadri & Oliver Knowles of Led By Donkeys

Host is Oliver Bullough

#pussyriot #ledbydonkeys #theartofdirectaction #alteredstate #bristol #protest #bristoltalks
November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
The history of anatomy - male, pale & stale

Our blog from last week's BENEATH THE SKIN - A INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES talk

www.alteredstate.org.uk/blog

#alteredstate #alteredstateblog #blogs #bristoltalks #bristolblogs #anatomy #medicine #surgery #genderbias #feminism #talks
November 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
#foreverchemicals #watercompanies #drinkingwater #alteredstate

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water for 6m people
The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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peterjukes.bsky.social
The richest man in the world is an ignorant, demented racist provocateur. Who would have thought
November 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
Thanks to Gabriel Weston, Gene Feder & @elizmizon.com for a brilliant talk last night

Blog, toolbox & podcast from BENEATH THE SKIN - AN INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES to follow from a talk that passionately demanded equality

#talks #bristoltalks #alteredstate #bristolevents #whatsobristol
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
What to bring to tonight's BENEATH THE SKIN - A INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES talk

Here's our *pinch of salt* themed playlist for tonight (Dr & The Medics etc) open.spotify.com/playlist/2Aq...

#talks #bristoltalks #whatsonbristol #bristol #bristolevents #alteredstate #equality #ageism #race #gender
October 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
Elon Musk update, part 135,759: Grokipedia launch www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

#elomusk #grokipedia #tech #techbros #newmedia #legacymedia
What Elon Musk’s Version of Wikipedia Thinks About Hitler, Putin, and Apartheid
The next step in Musk’s propaganda machine
www.theatlantic.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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elizmizon.com
This week! On Thursday, I'll be hosting a panel about bias in medical treatment with:

- Prof Gene Feder, expert on healthcare in marginalised communities and mitigation of domestic violence
- Gabriel Weston: surgeon, TV personality and 3x author

Tickets: www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...
October 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
'Bodies – in health, sickness & every point btwn – are endlessly fascinating, shape-shifting across history, culture & medical systems' - Gene Feder

Gene speaks at our talk tmrw Thurs 30

Deals on a pair of tickets & for students www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...

#bristoltalks #talks
October 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
Gene Feder, Prof of Primary Care at @bristoluni.bsky.social Medical School intros this Thur's talk BENEATH THE SKIN - AN INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES

Tickets incl deals for students & on a pair www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...

#talks #bristoltalks #bristolevents #whatsonbristol #medicine
October 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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peterjukes.bsky.social
Could This Unserious,
Mischievous, Frightening
Man Be Britain’s
Next Prime Minister?

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/o...
Opinion | Could This Unserious, Mischievous, Frightening Man Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
Gene Feder, Prof of Primary Care at @BristolUni Medical School intros this Thur's talk BENEATH THE SKIN - A INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES

Tickets incl deals for students & on a pair www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...

#talks #bristoltalks #bristolevents #whatsonbristol #medicine #surgery
October 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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bristol247.bsky.social
This week's highlights include unique exhibitions, spooky celebrations and rugby
31 things to in Bristol this week, October 27-November 2 2025
Highlights this week include unique exhibitions, spooky celebrations and rugby
www.bristol247.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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ledbydonkeys.org
Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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profstevesimpson.bsky.social
Thanks to ‪@alteredstatetalks.bsky.social‬ for sharing the podcast of our recent event (www.alteredstate.org.uk/podcast), supported by #FUTURES Festival of Science, superbly hosted by #MirandaKrestovnikoff.

The next event THIS THURSDAY looks fascinating:

www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...
Steve Simpson giving an Altered State talk
October 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
Our next talk UNDER THE SKIN - A INTIMATE LOOK AT OUR BODIES is this Thurs 30 w @elizmizon.com

Tickets www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...

#talks #bristoltalks #whatsonbristol #bristolevents #medicine #surgery #health #thebody #healthoutcomes #healthequality #genderequality #racialerquality
October 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
“The truth of body is as much about storytelling as it is about anatomy” - Gabriel Weston

Gabriel will be telling stories about our health on Oct 30 & signing her book afterwards

Tickets incl discounts on a pair & for students www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/hen...

#talks #bristoltalks
October 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
alteredstatetalks.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#PrinceAndrew #UKMonarchy #RoyalFamily #AlteredState
Prince Andrew took money from firm linked to ripped-off pensioners
The King's brother was paid thousands by a businessman linked to a wealth management firm which ripped off pension savers.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM