Steve Baty (He/him)
@docbaty.bsky.social
Public prosperity through strategic design, policy and advocacy. Public spaces, public infrastructure, public services, and nature. Co-author: Designing Tomorrow
Wangal country
Interests include: policy, cycling, bonsai, Design
Wangal country
Interests include: policy, cycling, bonsai, Design
At this rate the Sydney Test might as well be changed to a 50 over game
December 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
At this rate the Sydney Test might as well be changed to a 50 over game
December 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
One of my enduring regrets, thanks to the Cold War and neoliberalism, is that we gave up on space exploration to an extent, and are now at the whim of sociopathic billionaires. We could have landed on Mars already…
December 25, 2025 at 6:36 AM
One of my enduring regrets, thanks to the Cold War and neoliberalism, is that we gave up on space exploration to an extent, and are now at the whim of sociopathic billionaires. We could have landed on Mars already…
Merry Xmas folks
December 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Merry Xmas folks
Every now and again it becomes clear that I've been added to a block list here that's astroturfing with the intent of getting progressive accounts blocked. It feels a little weird and sad.
December 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Every now and again it becomes clear that I've been added to a block list here that's astroturfing with the intent of getting progressive accounts blocked. It feels a little weird and sad.
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Delighted to hear that The Invisible Doctrine, the film by @peterhutchison.bsky.social and @lucas-sabean.bsky.social, is being offered free to view on YouTube for the holiday season. It's all yours! youtu.be/gR4eSEetKP0
The secret history of Neoliberalism | The Invisible Doctrine | Full Film
YouTube video by Journeyman Pictures
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Delighted to hear that The Invisible Doctrine, the film by @peterhutchison.bsky.social and @lucas-sabean.bsky.social, is being offered free to view on YouTube for the holiday season. It's all yours! youtu.be/gR4eSEetKP0
Just finished watching @georgemonbiot.bsky.social documentary The Invisible Doctrine: The secret history of Neoliberalism
(www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR4e...)
It makes for compelling viewing, and you might find it both frustrating, infuriating, and optimistic in turn. I highly recommend watching.
(www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR4e...)
It makes for compelling viewing, and you might find it both frustrating, infuriating, and optimistic in turn. I highly recommend watching.
The secret history of Neoliberalism | The Invisible Doctrine | Full Film
YouTube video by Journeyman Pictures
www.youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Just finished watching @georgemonbiot.bsky.social documentary The Invisible Doctrine: The secret history of Neoliberalism
(www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR4e...)
It makes for compelling viewing, and you might find it both frustrating, infuriating, and optimistic in turn. I highly recommend watching.
(www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR4e...)
It makes for compelling viewing, and you might find it both frustrating, infuriating, and optimistic in turn. I highly recommend watching.
I see we've reached the stage of gun reform where we conflate the needs of farmers to eradicate feral and pest animals with recreational hunters, and fail to deal with the 'enthusiast' who owns hundreds of guns to no end other than fetishisation.
December 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I see we've reached the stage of gun reform where we conflate the needs of farmers to eradicate feral and pest animals with recreational hunters, and fail to deal with the 'enthusiast' who owns hundreds of guns to no end other than fetishisation.
Adjusting my attendance plans for the Sydney Ashes Test at the SCG. Get in early, I think.
December 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Adjusting my attendance plans for the Sydney Ashes Test at the SCG. Get in early, I think.
If higher operating costs are eating into your margins, raise your prices. Don't pretend customers are tipping your staff.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
'I didn't agree to it': Rise of automatic tipping sparks backlash
Australia's tipping culture is in the spotlight, following reports more businesses are adding automatic tips to diners' bills in response to rising operating costs.
www.abc.net.au
December 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
If higher operating costs are eating into your margins, raise your prices. Don't pretend customers are tipping your staff.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
"The news" is mostly made up of stories that neither impact you directly; over which you can exert no control; nor respond to in a meaningful way.
December 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
"The news" is mostly made up of stories that neither impact you directly; over which you can exert no control; nor respond to in a meaningful way.
Have they started selling hot cross buns yet?
December 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Have they started selling hot cross buns yet?
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What is the global ocean overturning circulation, and why does it matter for you?
Here’s a great short explainer by the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science.
Did you know a slowing ocean overturning circulation could also affect your life?
antarctic.org.au/new-aceas-ex...
Here’s a great short explainer by the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science.
Did you know a slowing ocean overturning circulation could also affect your life?
antarctic.org.au/new-aceas-ex...
New ACEAS Explainer highlights risks of slowing global ocean overturning circulation - ACEAS
The Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) today published a new Explainer on the Meridional Overturning Circulation (MOC) – a vast system of ocean currents that underpins Earth...
antarctic.org.au
December 21, 2025 at 6:21 AM
What is the global ocean overturning circulation, and why does it matter for you?
Here’s a great short explainer by the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science.
Did you know a slowing ocean overturning circulation could also affect your life?
antarctic.org.au/new-aceas-ex...
Here’s a great short explainer by the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science.
Did you know a slowing ocean overturning circulation could also affect your life?
antarctic.org.au/new-aceas-ex...
I went for a 56km bike ride this morning in 30C heat. I reckon I’m sweating more now just sitting outside listening to the rain.
December 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I went for a 56km bike ride this morning in 30C heat. I reckon I’m sweating more now just sitting outside listening to the rain.
US will send missiles into Venezuela tonight to take attention away from a pedophile President. Or they’ll just defy Congress and not release the files.
December 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
US will send missiles into Venezuela tonight to take attention away from a pedophile President. Or they’ll just defy Congress and not release the files.
Every new piece of public infrastructure should be designed to act as a shelter during severe heat and storms. Not just to survive them, but provide shelter to the general public.
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Every new piece of public infrastructure should be designed to act as a shelter during severe heat and storms. Not just to survive them, but provide shelter to the general public.
Epstein files need to be released tomorrow (Friday, US time)
December 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Epstein files need to be released tomorrow (Friday, US time)
Outside now with fat drops of rain hitting the patio roof. It’s cooler, but not cool - still around 30C.
December 19, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Outside now with fat drops of rain hitting the patio roof. It’s cooler, but not cool - still around 30C.
It was a little hot in the car today
December 19, 2025 at 6:31 AM
It was a little hot in the car today
We’re very close to Trump building a colosseum and pitting asylum seekers against exotic animals for a chance at citizenship
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
Trump announces ‘Patriot Games,’ a youth athletic competition celebrating United States’ 250th birthday | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump announced Thursday the White House will host the “Patriot Games,” a competition with young athletes from across the county, as part of the celebration of the United States’ 250t...
edition.cnn.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:25 AM
We’re very close to Trump building a colosseum and pitting asylum seekers against exotic animals for a chance at citizenship
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
Conservative political parties around the world have shown the danger of a political class that is good at getting elected, but disinterested in governing. It's power for its own sake.
The Coalition in Australia is absolutely guilty of this. US Republicans, too.
The Coalition in Australia is absolutely guilty of this. US Republicans, too.
December 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Conservative political parties around the world have shown the danger of a political class that is good at getting elected, but disinterested in governing. It's power for its own sake.
The Coalition in Australia is absolutely guilty of this. US Republicans, too.
The Coalition in Australia is absolutely guilty of this. US Republicans, too.
Trump’s behaviour would be considered an embarrassment in North Korea
December 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Trump’s behaviour would be considered an embarrassment in North Korea
As 2025 winds down, 2026 already includes writing a new book, some interesting project work, and a new tattoo for my next birthday!
December 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
As 2025 winds down, 2026 already includes writing a new book, some interesting project work, and a new tattoo for my next birthday!
A minute’s silence ahead of the BBL cricket in Melbourne (for the victims in Bondi) and some fuckwit played drums through the whole thing.
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
A minute’s silence ahead of the BBL cricket in Melbourne (for the victims in Bondi) and some fuckwit played drums through the whole thing.
I remember a time when I could watch or listen to a sports broadcast and everything wasn’t brought to me by a sponsor.
December 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I remember a time when I could watch or listen to a sports broadcast and everything wasn’t brought to me by a sponsor.