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The question is, do you feel lucky, human? Well do ya?
No.
Generative AI can be a valuable aid in writing, editing and peer review – if you use it responsibly, says Dritjon Gruda
go.nature.com/4ahSVpq
go.nature.com/4ahSVpq
Three ways ChatGPT helps me in my academic writing
Generative AI can be a valuable aid in writing, editing and peer review – if you use it responsibly, says Dritjon Gruda.
go.nature.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
No.
If I wasn’t the kind of person that I am, I might have accepted the inflated Nestle price… and that would’ve meant taking out a loan (that I can’t afford) to pay for the aftercare.
My advice? Don’t accept a quote from a veterinary referral practice if they don’t have an online price list.
My advice? Don’t accept a quote from a veterinary referral practice if they don’t have an online price list.
I managed to find an excellent veterinary ophthalmologist to operate TODAY at less than half the price I was quoted by the price-gouging, Nestle-owned megavet.
This means the insurance should also cover the aftercare.
I’m exhausted, but trying to do right by Cat.
This means the insurance should also cover the aftercare.
I’m exhausted, but trying to do right by Cat.
December 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
If I wasn’t the kind of person that I am, I might have accepted the inflated Nestle price… and that would’ve meant taking out a loan (that I can’t afford) to pay for the aftercare.
My advice? Don’t accept a quote from a veterinary referral practice if they don’t have an online price list.
My advice? Don’t accept a quote from a veterinary referral practice if they don’t have an online price list.
I managed to find an excellent veterinary ophthalmologist to operate TODAY at less than half the price I was quoted by the price-gouging, Nestle-owned megavet.
This means the insurance should also cover the aftercare.
I’m exhausted, but trying to do right by Cat.
This means the insurance should also cover the aftercare.
I’m exhausted, but trying to do right by Cat.
December 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I managed to find an excellent veterinary ophthalmologist to operate TODAY at less than half the price I was quoted by the price-gouging, Nestle-owned megavet.
This means the insurance should also cover the aftercare.
I’m exhausted, but trying to do right by Cat.
This means the insurance should also cover the aftercare.
I’m exhausted, but trying to do right by Cat.
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how all youtube ads sound to me
December 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
how all youtube ads sound to me
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Suzanne Moore in 2020:
"As a feminist, I would argue that gender is socially constructed, and it can be reconstructed."
And in 2025:
"This must be the year Britain finally kills off trans ideology."
Transphobia is the engine that pulls the train of fascism.
"As a feminist, I would argue that gender is socially constructed, and it can be reconstructed."
And in 2025:
"This must be the year Britain finally kills off trans ideology."
Transphobia is the engine that pulls the train of fascism.
December 30, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Suzanne Moore in 2020:
"As a feminist, I would argue that gender is socially constructed, and it can be reconstructed."
And in 2025:
"This must be the year Britain finally kills off trans ideology."
Transphobia is the engine that pulls the train of fascism.
"As a feminist, I would argue that gender is socially constructed, and it can be reconstructed."
And in 2025:
"This must be the year Britain finally kills off trans ideology."
Transphobia is the engine that pulls the train of fascism.
The plot thickens.
The eye-watering surgery quote was provided by a local veterinary referral service. It has no published price list and is owned, ultimately, by Nestle and VC setups.
The quote is more than £2k above other vets with published price lists.
Can you say “price gouging”?
The eye-watering surgery quote was provided by a local veterinary referral service. It has no published price list and is owned, ultimately, by Nestle and VC setups.
The quote is more than £2k above other vets with published price lists.
Can you say “price gouging”?
“It’s up to you” is a ridiculous copout when my (/Cat’s) options and possible outcomes haven’t been properly explained, and one route involves spending a very considerable four figure sum.
My insurance might not cover all of it, which obviously adds to the stress.
My insurance might not cover all of it, which obviously adds to the stress.
I’ve been spiralling as a result of this.
It doesn’t help that veterinary care in the U.K. is an unregulated mess, mostly owned by a handful of VC outfits. Rapacious bastards.
My questions aren’t being adequately answered and the bill is already eye-watering.
I’m angry and distraught.
It doesn’t help that veterinary care in the U.K. is an unregulated mess, mostly owned by a handful of VC outfits. Rapacious bastards.
My questions aren’t being adequately answered and the bill is already eye-watering.
I’m angry and distraught.
December 30, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The plot thickens.
The eye-watering surgery quote was provided by a local veterinary referral service. It has no published price list and is owned, ultimately, by Nestle and VC setups.
The quote is more than £2k above other vets with published price lists.
Can you say “price gouging”?
The eye-watering surgery quote was provided by a local veterinary referral service. It has no published price list and is owned, ultimately, by Nestle and VC setups.
The quote is more than £2k above other vets with published price lists.
Can you say “price gouging”?
In the early hours it almost seemed reasonable to my sleep-deprived brain that I should ask the vet to put Cat to sleep, and then do the same for me.
I’m so tired. Veterinary care shouldn’t be this stressful. Cat deserves better.
I’m so tired. Veterinary care shouldn’t be this stressful. Cat deserves better.
“It’s up to you” is a ridiculous copout when my (/Cat’s) options and possible outcomes haven’t been properly explained, and one route involves spending a very considerable four figure sum.
My insurance might not cover all of it, which obviously adds to the stress.
My insurance might not cover all of it, which obviously adds to the stress.
I’ve been spiralling as a result of this.
It doesn’t help that veterinary care in the U.K. is an unregulated mess, mostly owned by a handful of VC outfits. Rapacious bastards.
My questions aren’t being adequately answered and the bill is already eye-watering.
I’m angry and distraught.
It doesn’t help that veterinary care in the U.K. is an unregulated mess, mostly owned by a handful of VC outfits. Rapacious bastards.
My questions aren’t being adequately answered and the bill is already eye-watering.
I’m angry and distraught.
December 30, 2025 at 5:21 AM
In the early hours it almost seemed reasonable to my sleep-deprived brain that I should ask the vet to put Cat to sleep, and then do the same for me.
I’m so tired. Veterinary care shouldn’t be this stressful. Cat deserves better.
I’m so tired. Veterinary care shouldn’t be this stressful. Cat deserves better.
“It’s up to you” is a ridiculous copout when my (/Cat’s) options and possible outcomes haven’t been properly explained, and one route involves spending a very considerable four figure sum.
My insurance might not cover all of it, which obviously adds to the stress.
My insurance might not cover all of it, which obviously adds to the stress.
I’ve been spiralling as a result of this.
It doesn’t help that veterinary care in the U.K. is an unregulated mess, mostly owned by a handful of VC outfits. Rapacious bastards.
My questions aren’t being adequately answered and the bill is already eye-watering.
I’m angry and distraught.
It doesn’t help that veterinary care in the U.K. is an unregulated mess, mostly owned by a handful of VC outfits. Rapacious bastards.
My questions aren’t being adequately answered and the bill is already eye-watering.
I’m angry and distraught.
Cat is in cat hospital 😥
He has an eye injury that needs attention. Not sure what the outcome will be at this stage.
House feels so empty...
He has an eye injury that needs attention. Not sure what the outcome will be at this stage.
House feels so empty...
December 30, 2025 at 5:18 AM
“It’s up to you” is a ridiculous copout when my (/Cat’s) options and possible outcomes haven’t been properly explained, and one route involves spending a very considerable four figure sum.
My insurance might not cover all of it, which obviously adds to the stress.
My insurance might not cover all of it, which obviously adds to the stress.
I’ve been spiralling as a result of this.
It doesn’t help that veterinary care in the U.K. is an unregulated mess, mostly owned by a handful of VC outfits. Rapacious bastards.
My questions aren’t being adequately answered and the bill is already eye-watering.
I’m angry and distraught.
It doesn’t help that veterinary care in the U.K. is an unregulated mess, mostly owned by a handful of VC outfits. Rapacious bastards.
My questions aren’t being adequately answered and the bill is already eye-watering.
I’m angry and distraught.
Cat is in cat hospital 😥
He has an eye injury that needs attention. Not sure what the outcome will be at this stage.
House feels so empty...
He has an eye injury that needs attention. Not sure what the outcome will be at this stage.
House feels so empty...
December 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
I’ve been spiralling as a result of this.
It doesn’t help that veterinary care in the U.K. is an unregulated mess, mostly owned by a handful of VC outfits. Rapacious bastards.
My questions aren’t being adequately answered and the bill is already eye-watering.
I’m angry and distraught.
It doesn’t help that veterinary care in the U.K. is an unregulated mess, mostly owned by a handful of VC outfits. Rapacious bastards.
My questions aren’t being adequately answered and the bill is already eye-watering.
I’m angry and distraught.
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we are so far over our skis on llms, we are basically upside down
you can’t buy ram, because the ram (which hasn’t been manufactured yet) has been pre-allocated for servers (which don’t exist yet) in data warehouses (that haven’t been built yet), to run systems that don’t work well and no one wants
you can’t buy ram, because the ram (which hasn’t been manufactured yet) has been pre-allocated for servers (which don’t exist yet) in data warehouses (that haven’t been built yet), to run systems that don’t work well and no one wants
December 30, 2025 at 4:26 AM
we are so far over our skis on llms, we are basically upside down
you can’t buy ram, because the ram (which hasn’t been manufactured yet) has been pre-allocated for servers (which don’t exist yet) in data warehouses (that haven’t been built yet), to run systems that don’t work well and no one wants
you can’t buy ram, because the ram (which hasn’t been manufactured yet) has been pre-allocated for servers (which don’t exist yet) in data warehouses (that haven’t been built yet), to run systems that don’t work well and no one wants
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For those dreaming of longer sunnier days, this new Blackpool print is now available from my shop 🙂
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December 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
For those dreaming of longer sunnier days, this new Blackpool print is now available from my shop 🙂
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Took a while for me to figure out that the FWS fuss about being ejected from 'Spoons relates to something that (allegedly) happened back in *April*.
The current slow news period is a great opportunity for confected GC outrage. See also: Stock, Sullivan et al in the past few days.
They're grasping.
The current slow news period is a great opportunity for confected GC outrage. See also: Stock, Sullivan et al in the past few days.
They're grasping.
December 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Took a while for me to figure out that the FWS fuss about being ejected from 'Spoons relates to something that (allegedly) happened back in *April*.
The current slow news period is a great opportunity for confected GC outrage. See also: Stock, Sullivan et al in the past few days.
They're grasping.
The current slow news period is a great opportunity for confected GC outrage. See also: Stock, Sullivan et al in the past few days.
They're grasping.
Don't think "gender critical" views are vile? Is that a bit strong? Just a difference of opinion?
Try applying the othering, dehumanising and segregationist language used about trans people (and particularly trans women) by GCs to *any other minority* and see how it sounds...
Try applying the othering, dehumanising and segregationist language used about trans people (and particularly trans women) by GCs to *any other minority* and see how it sounds...
She'd probably paid very little attention to it.
That's the insidious thing about the GC movement: it's utterly vile bigotry, but because it's been put about very largely by nice-sounding, middle class, well-educated women, it's had a free pass.
I think their arse is increasingly showing, though.
That's the insidious thing about the GC movement: it's utterly vile bigotry, but because it's been put about very largely by nice-sounding, middle class, well-educated women, it's had a free pass.
I think their arse is increasingly showing, though.
December 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Don't think "gender critical" views are vile? Is that a bit strong? Just a difference of opinion?
Try applying the othering, dehumanising and segregationist language used about trans people (and particularly trans women) by GCs to *any other minority* and see how it sounds...
Try applying the othering, dehumanising and segregationist language used about trans people (and particularly trans women) by GCs to *any other minority* and see how it sounds...
I'm very worried about Cat and I miss him :(
I've compensated by buying two dresses online in the sales, that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to afford.*
I'll keep one of them.
*Tbh I don't think it's a great coping strategy, but it's all I could think of at the time...
I've compensated by buying two dresses online in the sales, that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to afford.*
I'll keep one of them.
*Tbh I don't think it's a great coping strategy, but it's all I could think of at the time...
Cat is in cat hospital 😥
He has an eye injury that needs attention. Not sure what the outcome will be at this stage.
House feels so empty...
He has an eye injury that needs attention. Not sure what the outcome will be at this stage.
House feels so empty...
December 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I'm very worried about Cat and I miss him :(
I've compensated by buying two dresses online in the sales, that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to afford.*
I'll keep one of them.
*Tbh I don't think it's a great coping strategy, but it's all I could think of at the time...
I've compensated by buying two dresses online in the sales, that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to afford.*
I'll keep one of them.
*Tbh I don't think it's a great coping strategy, but it's all I could think of at the time...
I've clearly put on a bit of weight over the last 10 days (who hasn't?).
Thing is, I have zero motivation to go out and do the kind of exercise that would help burn at least a little of it off.
Eating less instead it is, then 🙄
Thing is, I have zero motivation to go out and do the kind of exercise that would help burn at least a little of it off.
Eating less instead it is, then 🙄
December 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I've clearly put on a bit of weight over the last 10 days (who hasn't?).
Thing is, I have zero motivation to go out and do the kind of exercise that would help burn at least a little of it off.
Eating less instead it is, then 🙄
Thing is, I have zero motivation to go out and do the kind of exercise that would help burn at least a little of it off.
Eating less instead it is, then 🙄
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"Gary Lineker has joined the Green Party and says he will encourage his millions of fans to vote for Zack Polanski and make him Prime Minister"
via The Lamented
via The Lamented
December 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
"Gary Lineker has joined the Green Party and says he will encourage his millions of fans to vote for Zack Polanski and make him Prime Minister"
via The Lamented
via The Lamented
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It’s the Gail Sale!
50% OFF Christmas cards & wrap
20% OFF unframed prints
Use code GAILSALE
Ends 18 January 2026
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50% OFF Christmas cards & wrap
20% OFF unframed prints
Use code GAILSALE
Ends 18 January 2026
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
December 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It’s the Gail Sale!
50% OFF Christmas cards & wrap
20% OFF unframed prints
Use code GAILSALE
Ends 18 January 2026
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
50% OFF Christmas cards & wrap
20% OFF unframed prints
Use code GAILSALE
Ends 18 January 2026
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
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"And I never say no"
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
December 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"And I never say no"
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
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Written by the father of a trans girl…
“When society tries to police and exclude trans girls, it ends up policing all girls.
Because transmisogyny does not just say, “Trans girls aren’t real girls.” It also says, “There is only one correct way to be a girl.””
“When society tries to police and exclude trans girls, it ends up policing all girls.
Because transmisogyny does not just say, “Trans girls aren’t real girls.” It also says, “There is only one correct way to be a girl.””
Why the War on Trans Girls Is a War on Girlhood
Excluding trans girls is controlling who can be girls, and who can't, further dividing children and causing harm
medium.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Written by the father of a trans girl…
“When society tries to police and exclude trans girls, it ends up policing all girls.
Because transmisogyny does not just say, “Trans girls aren’t real girls.” It also says, “There is only one correct way to be a girl.””
“When society tries to police and exclude trans girls, it ends up policing all girls.
Because transmisogyny does not just say, “Trans girls aren’t real girls.” It also says, “There is only one correct way to be a girl.””
Cat is in cat hospital 😥
He has an eye injury that needs attention. Not sure what the outcome will be at this stage.
House feels so empty...
He has an eye injury that needs attention. Not sure what the outcome will be at this stage.
House feels so empty...
December 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Cat is in cat hospital 😥
He has an eye injury that needs attention. Not sure what the outcome will be at this stage.
House feels so empty...
He has an eye injury that needs attention. Not sure what the outcome will be at this stage.
House feels so empty...
Saw the details yesterday of a part time remote Masters course that sounds amazing and now I wish I had a spare £12k 😳
December 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Saw the details yesterday of a part time remote Masters course that sounds amazing and now I wish I had a spare £12k 😳
What’s interesting about this is that the media is (very) slowly waking up to the fact that the government has recognised the potential unlawfulness of the EHRC Code.
They’re *weeks* behind.
They’re *weeks* behind.
They were allowed to continue drinking in the pub after the owner of Wetherspoons personally intervened.
December 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
What’s interesting about this is that the media is (very) slowly waking up to the fact that the government has recognised the potential unlawfulness of the EHRC Code.
They’re *weeks* behind.
They’re *weeks* behind.
It only just occurred to me this morning that the oddly quiet bit between Christmas and New Year is allowing my brain and body to decompress after a rather full-on year.
Might explain why I’m sleeping so much? I don’t have much enthusiasm for *doing*…
Might explain why I’m sleeping so much? I don’t have much enthusiasm for *doing*…
December 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
It only just occurred to me this morning that the oddly quiet bit between Christmas and New Year is allowing my brain and body to decompress after a rather full-on year.
Might explain why I’m sleeping so much? I don’t have much enthusiasm for *doing*…
Might explain why I’m sleeping so much? I don’t have much enthusiasm for *doing*…
Some allyship is too shallow to be worth having.
Some is even actively toxic.
That was this month’s hard-earned lesson, and I have the scars to prove it.
Some is even actively toxic.
That was this month’s hard-earned lesson, and I have the scars to prove it.
December 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Some allyship is too shallow to be worth having.
Some is even actively toxic.
That was this month’s hard-earned lesson, and I have the scars to prove it.
Some is even actively toxic.
That was this month’s hard-earned lesson, and I have the scars to prove it.
Alice Sullivan (butthurt that her Bristol uni talk was both protested and not particularly well attended), persuades someone (👀) to cough up the £1000s it would cost for a 42 (count ‘em) page pre-action letter.
The absurdity of the GC movement, encapsulated in 1000s of words of legalese.
The absurdity of the GC movement, encapsulated in 1000s of words of legalese.
TERF extremist Alice Sullivan getting heat from her own side for her comically over-long PPA letter (a deliberate tactic to wear opponents down).
Says ‘IANAL’ (I am not a lawyer) but evangelical wingnut solicitor Paul Conrathe wrote it.
She can’t stop lying. Ever.
Says ‘IANAL’ (I am not a lawyer) but evangelical wingnut solicitor Paul Conrathe wrote it.
She can’t stop lying. Ever.
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Alice Sullivan (butthurt that her Bristol uni talk was both protested and not particularly well attended), persuades someone (👀) to cough up the £1000s it would cost for a 42 (count ‘em) page pre-action letter.
The absurdity of the GC movement, encapsulated in 1000s of words of legalese.
The absurdity of the GC movement, encapsulated in 1000s of words of legalese.