Christian Balanes-Landricombe
@ceebarnacles.bsky.social
By the sea or by the books. Never ever submit to authority.
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Macron says Europe facing ‘profound geopolitical rapture’ amid changes in world order”
Rapture?! What joy!
Rapture?! What joy!
February 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Macron says Europe facing ‘profound geopolitical rapture’ amid changes in world order”
Rapture?! What joy!
Rapture?! What joy!
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Just as a historical thought experiment, at what point would you have considered it morally defensible for subjects of the Third Reich to attempt to physically dismantle Nazi concentration camps? 1933? 1939? 1944?
ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
ICE to begin detaining immigrants inside Social Circle warehouse in April
Homeland Security plans to build warehouse detention facilities in other cities being met with opposition.
www.ajc.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Just as a historical thought experiment, at what point would you have considered it morally defensible for subjects of the Third Reich to attempt to physically dismantle Nazi concentration camps? 1933? 1939? 1944?
New Labour State Organ. Such a joke ‘newspaper’.
Ignore the smears: I was never a close friend of Peter Mandelson. And I fully understand the lessons we must learn | Wes Streeting
Ignore the smears: I was never a close friend of Peter Mandelson. And I fully understand the lessons we must learn | Wes Streeting
I knew him but not well, and worry now that he thrived in our political culture. There was a failure of moral seriousness, says health secretary Wes Streeting
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
New Labour State Organ. Such a joke ‘newspaper’.
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None of this makes any sense, because either morality is grounded in real life, which an “AI” definitionally can’t experience, or it’s just a set of rules, which you don’t need an “AI” to apply.
“She compares her work to the efforts of a parent raising a child. She’s training Claude to detect the difference between right and wrong while imbuing it with unique personality traits.”
This Philosopher Is Teaching AI to Have Morals
The tech company has entrusted the philosopher to endow its chatbot with a sense of right and wrong.
www.wsj.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:59 PM
None of this makes any sense, because either morality is grounded in real life, which an “AI” definitionally can’t experience, or it’s just a set of rules, which you don’t need an “AI” to apply.
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The Church of England is developing a reparative justice scheme in recognition of its complicity in trans-Atlantic slavery. Project Spire has been attacked in Parliament and the right wing press with claims of flawed historical research. What’s the truth?
alanlester.co.uk/blog/the-arg...
alanlester.co.uk/blog/the-arg...
The Argument About Project Spire and the Real History of the Church of England as an Enslaver
Alan Lester Immediately before and after the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, a number of prominent British organisations assessed their entanglements with slavery and its afterlives. They incl…
alanlester.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 7:28 AM
The Church of England is developing a reparative justice scheme in recognition of its complicity in trans-Atlantic slavery. Project Spire has been attacked in Parliament and the right wing press with claims of flawed historical research. What’s the truth?
alanlester.co.uk/blog/the-arg...
alanlester.co.uk/blog/the-arg...
“No God, no masters, [no Chomsky]”
Pedestals and heroes are never wise or healthy. Beatification is the behaviour of authoritarians.
Pedestals and heroes are never wise or healthy. Beatification is the behaviour of authoritarians.
Epstein was very clever when it came to charming very intelligent people. Salesmanship.
Noam Chomsky's wife, Valeria, responds to Epstein controversy
www.aaronmate.net/p/noam-choms...
Noam Chomsky's wife, Valeria, responds to Epstein controversy
www.aaronmate.net/p/noam-choms...
Noam Chomsky's wife responds to Epstein controversy
"Noam’s overly trusting nature, in this specific case, led to severe poor judgment on both our parts... we express our unrestricted solidarity with the victims."
www.aaronmate.net
February 9, 2026 at 8:19 AM
“No God, no masters, [no Chomsky]”
Pedestals and heroes are never wise or healthy. Beatification is the behaviour of authoritarians.
Pedestals and heroes are never wise or healthy. Beatification is the behaviour of authoritarians.
“… to conclusively show that the party serves the people who keep society running … they also need to be jolted into understanding that social justice, equality, feminism and the party’s other articles of faith need to define every choice it makes.”
Dream on!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dream on!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Politicians ‘don’t live how we live’, voters tell me. Morgan McSweeney's resignation won’t change their minds | John Harris
Whoever succeeds Keir Starmer will still have an almost impossible task: convincing voters that politicians will serve the people, not themselves, says Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
“… to conclusively show that the party serves the people who keep society running … they also need to be jolted into understanding that social justice, equality, feminism and the party’s other articles of faith need to define every choice it makes.”
Dream on!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dream on!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Epstein was very clever when it came to charming very intelligent people. Salesmanship.
Noam Chomsky's wife, Valeria, responds to Epstein controversy
www.aaronmate.net/p/noam-choms...
Noam Chomsky's wife, Valeria, responds to Epstein controversy
www.aaronmate.net/p/noam-choms...
Noam Chomsky's wife responds to Epstein controversy
"Noam’s overly trusting nature, in this specific case, led to severe poor judgment on both our parts... we express our unrestricted solidarity with the victims."
www.aaronmate.net
February 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Epstein was very clever when it came to charming very intelligent people. Salesmanship.
Noam Chomsky's wife, Valeria, responds to Epstein controversy
www.aaronmate.net/p/noam-choms...
Noam Chomsky's wife, Valeria, responds to Epstein controversy
www.aaronmate.net/p/noam-choms...
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University of Edinburgh holds one 👇 of only three extant copies of Foirm na n-Urrnuidheadh, the earliest book printed in Gaelic/Irish. The other two are in the British Library in London and The Morgan Library in New York! #Gàidhlig
6 Feb 1559: Seon Carsuel [John Carswell] translator of the Book of Common Order into #Scots #Gaelic as Foirm na n-Urrnuidheadh, becomes chancellor of the Chapel Royal #Edinburgh #otd (U Edinburgh). He was also 7ft tall.
February 6, 2026 at 12:57 PM
University of Edinburgh holds one 👇 of only three extant copies of Foirm na n-Urrnuidheadh, the earliest book printed in Gaelic/Irish. The other two are in the British Library in London and The Morgan Library in New York! #Gàidhlig
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Cover reveal for Richard Frohock's fab new 🏴☠️ book!
Piracy Mythmaking in the Eighteenth Century
Criminality, Human Nature, & Civil Government from @routledgehistory.bsky.social will be published 21/5/26!
www.routledge.com/Piracy-Mythm...
Piracy Mythmaking in the Eighteenth Century
Criminality, Human Nature, & Civil Government from @routledgehistory.bsky.social will be published 21/5/26!
www.routledge.com/Piracy-Mythm...
February 8, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Cover reveal for Richard Frohock's fab new 🏴☠️ book!
Piracy Mythmaking in the Eighteenth Century
Criminality, Human Nature, & Civil Government from @routledgehistory.bsky.social will be published 21/5/26!
www.routledge.com/Piracy-Mythm...
Piracy Mythmaking in the Eighteenth Century
Criminality, Human Nature, & Civil Government from @routledgehistory.bsky.social will be published 21/5/26!
www.routledge.com/Piracy-Mythm...
Stunning novel. I feel a richer person for reading this. I grieve for the persecuted.
February 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Stunning novel. I feel a richer person for reading this. I grieve for the persecuted.
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A street medic said “I’ve been working in this field for over 8 years now and I’ve seen a lot of shit, but that was truly one of the most terrible things I’ve witnessed and I never thought that I’d have to see actual children getting gassed like that, but here we are I suppose”
Portland Labor Against ICE March Faces Brutal Fed Response
A peaceful rally turned violent when federal agents unleashed tear gas, rubber bullets, and other munitions on Portlanders, including young children, highlighting the deepening militarization of law e...
www.wewillfreeus.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:41 PM
A street medic said “I’ve been working in this field for over 8 years now and I’ve seen a lot of shit, but that was truly one of the most terrible things I’ve witnessed and I never thought that I’d have to see actual children getting gassed like that, but here we are I suppose”
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After the Trump administration unsuccessfully tried to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services last year, they are now accepting applications for grants, but only if the projects align with Trump’s vision for America.
Under Trump, Concerns Grow Over Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums
Some fear that accepting grants from a little-known federal agency would open institutions up to scrutiny and control.
buff.ly
February 6, 2026 at 10:51 PM
After the Trump administration unsuccessfully tried to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services last year, they are now accepting applications for grants, but only if the projects align with Trump’s vision for America.
All workers should join a union - and a union that represents true feeling on the ground. @pcsunion.bsky.social membership has grown immensely at the Library. The strongest it’s been in 20 years. PCS walk the walk and it’s refreshing to have a national union that genuinely backs its members.
Proud to be part of a caring, intelligent and energetic community of Library workers who have driven change in culture and regard at the BL. Grateful for worker’s solidarity, public sympathy and the interest shown by parts of the media - the external scrutiny has been crucial @pcsunion.bsky.social 🖤
British Library staff accept pay offer, ending industrial dispute.
We have followed this story from the very beginning, right through to what appears to be its conclusion.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
We have followed this story from the very beginning, right through to what appears to be its conclusion.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
February 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM
All workers should join a union - and a union that represents true feeling on the ground. @pcsunion.bsky.social membership has grown immensely at the Library. The strongest it’s been in 20 years. PCS walk the walk and it’s refreshing to have a national union that genuinely backs its members.
Proud to be part of a caring, intelligent and energetic community of Library workers who have driven change in culture and regard at the BL. Grateful for worker’s solidarity, public sympathy and the interest shown by parts of the media - the external scrutiny has been crucial @pcsunion.bsky.social 🖤
British Library staff accept pay offer, ending industrial dispute.
We have followed this story from the very beginning, right through to what appears to be its conclusion.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
We have followed this story from the very beginning, right through to what appears to be its conclusion.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
British Library staff accept pay offer, ending industrial dispute - Research Professional News
Union members vote for 4 per cent pay increase following waves of strike action
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Proud to be part of a caring, intelligent and energetic community of Library workers who have driven change in culture and regard at the BL. Grateful for worker’s solidarity, public sympathy and the interest shown by parts of the media - the external scrutiny has been crucial @pcsunion.bsky.social 🖤
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Preventable deaths in the channel.
Increasing refugee homelessness.
All the result of cruel political decisions by the old parties.
The 99% have more in common with someone seeking safety and community than with the billionaires pointing the finger.
Refugees welcome.
Increasing refugee homelessness.
All the result of cruel political decisions by the old parties.
The 99% have more in common with someone seeking safety and community than with the billionaires pointing the finger.
Refugees welcome.
February 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Preventable deaths in the channel.
Increasing refugee homelessness.
All the result of cruel political decisions by the old parties.
The 99% have more in common with someone seeking safety and community than with the billionaires pointing the finger.
Refugees welcome.
Increasing refugee homelessness.
All the result of cruel political decisions by the old parties.
The 99% have more in common with someone seeking safety and community than with the billionaires pointing the finger.
Refugees welcome.
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Why Spain is breaking the mold in Europe -
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!
Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.
🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!
Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.
🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
Opinion | I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Why Spain is breaking the mold in Europe -
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!
Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.
🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!
Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.
🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
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I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
The Government must reveal all details of Peter Mandelson’s links to Palantir - Foxglove
Sign the petition for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm?
www.foxglove.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
I just signed a petition calling for an urgent investigation into Peter Mandelson's dealings with Palantir. Did he use his position as UK Ambassador to benefit the US spy tech firm? Sign now: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/ma...
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Mandelson ‘not guilty by association’ over Epstein birthday book, Streeting says
Wes Streeting has defended Peter Mandelson after the US ambassador appeared to refer to Jeffrey Epstein as his “best pal” according to files released by a US congressional committee. Britain’s ambassa...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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I useta to love her, I useta love her once
A long, long time ago
I useta to love her, I useta love her once
A long long time ago
It's gone, all my lovin' is gone
Whoa, whoa, it's gone
It's gone, all my lovin' is gone
A long, long time ago
I useta to love her, I useta love her once
A long long time ago
It's gone, all my lovin' is gone
Whoa, whoa, it's gone
It's gone, all my lovin' is gone
February 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I useta to love her, I useta love her once
A long, long time ago
I useta to love her, I useta love her once
A long long time ago
It's gone, all my lovin' is gone
Whoa, whoa, it's gone
It's gone, all my lovin' is gone
A long, long time ago
I useta to love her, I useta love her once
A long long time ago
It's gone, all my lovin' is gone
Whoa, whoa, it's gone
It's gone, all my lovin' is gone
Fumata Nera: the British Library has still not elected a new Chief Executive …
February 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Fumata Nera: the British Library has still not elected a new Chief Executive …
Orkestra Obsolete play Blue Monday using 1930s instruments - BBC Arts
YouTube video by BBC
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February 5, 2026 at 7:40 AM