Dik Gregory
@dikgregory.bsky.social
Psychologist, humanist and epistemologist: I like knowing why I know what I think I know.
Wrote some books about it too.
Harley–Davidson rider for 20 years and Past Director of Hogsback Chapter UK.
Chair of Shepperton Village Fair these past 25 years.
Wrote some books about it too.
Harley–Davidson rider for 20 years and Past Director of Hogsback Chapter UK.
Chair of Shepperton Village Fair these past 25 years.
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Hint, hint @govmlg.bsky.social
Illinois Governor signs order prohibiting all J6 rioters from state employment
Illinois Governor signs order prohibiting all J6 rioters from state employment
February 9, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Hint, hint @govmlg.bsky.social
Illinois Governor signs order prohibiting all J6 rioters from state employment
Illinois Governor signs order prohibiting all J6 rioters from state employment
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Left: Zia Yusuf, "We need a total bonfire of all of the red tape that stops the UK from building.. That's what Reform will do"
Right: Grenfell Tower on fire as builders ignored 'red tape' safety regulations to cut costs, make profits #BBCQT
Right: Grenfell Tower on fire as builders ignored 'red tape' safety regulations to cut costs, make profits #BBCQT
January 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Sounds a utopian dream, but unlike utopia might it actually be possible? Great thought to bring about evidence-based responsibility in politics.
‘A Simple Ban on Political Lying Could Radically Transform Our Politics’
Just one small step would trigger a whole series of positive changes to democratic life in the UK, argues Neal Lawson
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/22/a...
Just one small step would trigger a whole series of positive changes to democratic life in the UK, argues Neal Lawson
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/22/a...
'A Simple Ban on Political Lying Could Radically Transform Our Politics'
Just one small step would trigger a whole series of positive changes to democratic life in the UK, argues Neal Lawson
bylinetimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Sounds a utopian dream, but unlike utopia might it actually be possible? Great thought to bring about evidence-based responsibility in politics.
This really got to me too. Sondland’s remark signposts us towards mob rule. Terrifying.
Bonnie Greer, "I can't think of any time where the electorate would actually think of electing a convicted felon as president of the US"
Gordon Sondland, "The real jury, which are the American people decided he was innocent"
Bonnie Greer, "No, the real jury are the people selected to be the jury"
Gordon Sondland, "The real jury, which are the American people decided he was innocent"
Bonnie Greer, "No, the real jury are the people selected to be the jury"
January 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This really got to me too. Sondland’s remark signposts us towards mob rule. Terrifying.
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Now, this is too accurate 👍
December 31, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Now, this is too accurate 👍
Can’t wait!
On Saturday 14th June 2025, Manor Park transforms into a spectacular celebration of community spirit. With over 150 stalls, traditional games, and fairground fun, there's something for everyone - and entry is free!
Manor Park, Church Road, Shepperton. From 11:15am.
shepperton-fair.org
Manor Park, Church Road, Shepperton. From 11:15am.
shepperton-fair.org
Shepperton Village Fair | The biggest event of it's kind in Spelthorne Borough
shepperton-fair.org
December 18, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Can’t wait!
The juxtaposition of those who would be public guardians of morality and the immorality of their actions/inactions is both extraordinary and excruciating.
One by one, those criticised over Church abuse failings are being held accountable. Of the archbishops: first Justin Welby, now George Carey have taken responsibility, Stephen Cottrell under pressure…The Bishops, though, remain unwilling to face the music.
December 17, 2024 at 10:37 PM
The juxtaposition of those who would be public guardians of morality and the immorality of their actions/inactions is both extraordinary and excruciating.
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And THAT is the damn TRUTH!!! #ChuckandJim
December 16, 2024 at 11:45 AM
And THAT is the damn TRUTH!!! #ChuckandJim
Cf. Eric Morecambe “I am playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order”. 😉
Books are a total scam.
Every single word is already in the dictionary—they’re just selling them back to you in a different order.
Every single word is already in the dictionary—they’re just selling them back to you in a different order.
December 17, 2024 at 5:14 AM
Cf. Eric Morecambe “I am playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order”. 😉
Neat, but misses the nature of truth. Ignorance is failing to understand the difference between opinion and testable assertion - or why such a difference is crucial to where we are all going. And truth arises from whatever shareable medium we can agree on to publicly test our assertions.
December 17, 2024 at 5:11 AM
Neat, but misses the nature of truth. Ignorance is failing to understand the difference between opinion and testable assertion - or why such a difference is crucial to where we are all going. And truth arises from whatever shareable medium we can agree on to publicly test our assertions.
Quite so.
£1.8 billion a year gain with CPTPP
£100 billion a year loss by being outside the EU Single Market
Anyone celebrating the gain with CPTPP without mentioning the corresponding cost of Brexit, is not putting country ahead of ideology
£100 billion a year loss by being outside the EU Single Market
Anyone celebrating the gain with CPTPP without mentioning the corresponding cost of Brexit, is not putting country ahead of ideology
December 17, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Quite so.
Love it.
If you get it, thank a teacher. If you just laugh... eewe
December 17, 2024 at 4:39 AM
Love it.
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A mob threw tea into Boston Harbour today in 1773 protesting a corrupt executive determined to impose tarrifs on trade to suit the needs of a powerful corporation.
December 16, 2024 at 7:54 PM
A mob threw tea into Boston Harbour today in 1773 protesting a corrupt executive determined to impose tarrifs on trade to suit the needs of a powerful corporation.
Looks like “woeful” went full circle.
2016: Boris Johnson, "We'll be able to stop the tide of EU regulations.. (Remainers) are woefully underestimating this country and what it can do"
2024: "Marks and Spencer opens warehouse to store Brexit paperwork"
World-beating warehouses for Brexit red tape 🤷♂️
2024: "Marks and Spencer opens warehouse to store Brexit paperwork"
World-beating warehouses for Brexit red tape 🤷♂️
December 17, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Looks like “woeful” went full circle.
Beautifully stated.
"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
-- Arthur C. Clarke, born #OTD 1917
December 17, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Beautifully stated.
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Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake.
Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
Bring back Erasmus+ and youth mobility in Europe
Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake. Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake.
Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
Attractive if you believe people are motivated by greed; rather less so if by socially responsible proportionality.
This would amount to a massive tax cut for the highest paid people in Britain, paid for by higher taxes for low earners and big cuts to public services
December 17, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Attractive if you believe people are motivated by greed; rather less so if by socially responsible proportionality.
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I’m old enough to remember Boris Johnson telling businesses Brexit paperwork could go in a bin. Now they need a warehouse to store it in
December 16, 2024 at 8:31 AM
I’m old enough to remember Boris Johnson telling businesses Brexit paperwork could go in a bin. Now they need a warehouse to store it in
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Caroline Lucas, "Brexit is going to cost us twice the amount of the £22 billion black hole - every year"
"Why is Keir Starmer being so cowardly when it comes to Brexit?"
"Why is Keir Starmer being so cowardly when it comes to Brexit?"
December 3, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Caroline Lucas, "Brexit is going to cost us twice the amount of the £22 billion black hole - every year"
"Why is Keir Starmer being so cowardly when it comes to Brexit?"
"Why is Keir Starmer being so cowardly when it comes to Brexit?"
Hope so. And that they are stepping back to reflect on the irony of their faith vs the appalling circumstances that surround them.
First serving bishop “steps back” from ministry after being criticised by Makin review over failure to do enough to stop the Church’s most prolific serial abuser. Jo Bailey Wells was Archbishop of Canterbury’s former chaplain. Will others now follow?
December 4, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Hope so. And that they are stepping back to reflect on the irony of their faith vs the appalling circumstances that surround them.
Who’d ever have thought?
Left: Keir Starmer says businesses have committed to invest £63 billion of new investment
Right: Bloomberg, "Brexit is costing the UK £100 billion a tear in lost output"
Over five years Brexit is costing us £500 billion, that's 8x what businesses have committed to invest
Right: Bloomberg, "Brexit is costing the UK £100 billion a tear in lost output"
Over five years Brexit is costing us £500 billion, that's 8x what businesses have committed to invest
December 4, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Who’d ever have thought?
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Oxford’s Word of the Year 2024 is 🧠 brain rot 🧠
“supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging”
#SoDepressing
“supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging”
#SoDepressing
December 3, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Oxford’s Word of the Year 2024 is 🧠 brain rot 🧠
“supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging”
#SoDepressing
“supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging”
#SoDepressing
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November 22, 2024 at 9:48 AM
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@sheppertonfair.bsky.social Lovely to be part of BlueSky - feels fresh, invigorating and part of a pleasant and wholesome community - just like Shepperton Village Fair is! Plans are well underway for the next one on Sat 14 Jun 2025 - follow us!
November 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM
@sheppertonfair.bsky.social Lovely to be part of BlueSky - feels fresh, invigorating and part of a pleasant and wholesome community - just like Shepperton Village Fair is! Plans are well underway for the next one on Sat 14 Jun 2025 - follow us!
Mancham died in 2017 but had time to say this:
November 18, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Mancham died in 2017 but had time to say this: