George Wright
@georgew.bsky.social
R&D Worker/ Manager. Tall. Blue eyes, Guinness.
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Anth/social science prof James C Scott's books getting passed around Silicon Valley is a slight surprise.
Anth/social science prof James C Scott's books getting passed around Silicon Valley is a slight surprise.
The Books Shaping Silicon Valley’s Worldview
Silicon Valley’s reading list, Japan’s plan to export its ‘cool,’ and the early but encouraging recovery of Syria’s food scene.
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February 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Anth/social science prof James C Scott's books getting passed around Silicon Valley is a slight surprise.
Anth/social science prof James C Scott's books getting passed around Silicon Valley is a slight surprise.
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y’all told me i was crazy when i downloaded all of tiktok and put it on blu-rays but who’s laughing now
January 19, 2025 at 5:11 AM
y’all told me i was crazy when i downloaded all of tiktok and put it on blu-rays but who’s laughing now
Lovely @hamishhawk.bsky.social show at Paradiso. Beautiful sound too.
January 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Lovely @hamishhawk.bsky.social show at Paradiso. Beautiful sound too.
Next to SOAS. Never seen a sign express gritted teeth/"lawyers at work" emoji so obviously.
December 23, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Next to SOAS. Never seen a sign express gritted teeth/"lawyers at work" emoji so obviously.
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4yo: *pretending to be satnav* "I cannot talk language. Sat nav can only talk Sat nav."
Even my 4 yo is a better philosopher of technology than AI hype bros.
Even my 4 yo is a better philosopher of technology than AI hype bros.
November 29, 2024 at 11:22 PM
4yo: *pretending to be satnav* "I cannot talk language. Sat nav can only talk Sat nav."
Even my 4 yo is a better philosopher of technology than AI hype bros.
Even my 4 yo is a better philosopher of technology than AI hype bros.
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My phone reminded me it's almost 12 years since we popped in to the local shopping centre while on holiday and stumbled on Jaki Liebezeit playing a free, pretty nutty gig.
https://www.last.fm/event/3349585+Jaki+Liebezeit+at+Caixa+F%C3%B2rum+on+01+August+2012
https://www.last.fm/event/3349585+Jaki+Liebezeit+at+Caixa+F%C3%B2rum+on+01+August+2012
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
My phone reminded me it's almost 12 years since we popped in to the local shopping centre while on holiday and stumbled on Jaki Liebezeit playing a free, pretty nutty gig.
https://www.last.fm/event/3349585+Jaki+Liebezeit+at+Caixa+F%C3%B2rum+on+01+August+2012
https://www.last.fm/event/3349585+Jaki+Liebezeit+at+Caixa+F%C3%B2rum+on+01+August+2012
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My six favourite European Mr Men character names...
6. Mr Muddle in Spain = Don Confuso
5. Mr Topsy-Turvy in Germany = Herr Kuddelmuddel
4. Mr Bounce in France = Monsieur Bing
3. Mr Dizzy in Portugal = Senhor Bobo
2. Mr Greedy in Sweden = Gubben Glufs Glufs
1. Mr Bump in Norway = Herr Dumpidump
6. Mr Muddle in Spain = Don Confuso
5. Mr Topsy-Turvy in Germany = Herr Kuddelmuddel
4. Mr Bounce in France = Monsieur Bing
3. Mr Dizzy in Portugal = Senhor Bobo
2. Mr Greedy in Sweden = Gubben Glufs Glufs
1. Mr Bump in Norway = Herr Dumpidump
November 18, 2024 at 12:04 PM
My six favourite European Mr Men character names...
6. Mr Muddle in Spain = Don Confuso
5. Mr Topsy-Turvy in Germany = Herr Kuddelmuddel
4. Mr Bounce in France = Monsieur Bing
3. Mr Dizzy in Portugal = Senhor Bobo
2. Mr Greedy in Sweden = Gubben Glufs Glufs
1. Mr Bump in Norway = Herr Dumpidump
6. Mr Muddle in Spain = Don Confuso
5. Mr Topsy-Turvy in Germany = Herr Kuddelmuddel
4. Mr Bounce in France = Monsieur Bing
3. Mr Dizzy in Portugal = Senhor Bobo
2. Mr Greedy in Sweden = Gubben Glufs Glufs
1. Mr Bump in Norway = Herr Dumpidump
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Shot By Both Lips 👄
youtu.be/TqUdXjQ3IuY?...
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Buzzcocks - Lipstick (Official Video)
YouTube video by Domino Recording Co.
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November 17, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Shot By Both Lips 👄
youtu.be/TqUdXjQ3IuY?...
youtu.be/TqUdXjQ3IuY?...
November 13, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Beautiful show by @cindytheband
the other night at paradiso. Never afraid to play one note when lesser groups would play three. Still my fave debut LP since 1989. Encore q: "would you like a slow song or a slower song?"
the other night at paradiso. Never afraid to play one note when lesser groups would play three. Still my fave debut LP since 1989. Encore q: "would you like a slow song or a slower song?"
November 13, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Beautiful show by @cindytheband
the other night at paradiso. Never afraid to play one note when lesser groups would play three. Still my fave debut LP since 1989. Encore q: "would you like a slow song or a slower song?"
the other night at paradiso. Never afraid to play one note when lesser groups would play three. Still my fave debut LP since 1989. Encore q: "would you like a slow song or a slower song?"
Beautiful show by @cindytheband tonight at paradiso. Never afraid to play one note when lesser groups would play three. Still my fave debut LP since 1989. Encore q: "would you like a slow song or a slower song?"
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Beautiful show by @cindytheband tonight at paradiso. Never afraid to play one note when lesser groups would play three. Still my fave debut LP since 1989. Encore q: "would you like a slow song or a slower song?"
Unreadable, crypto drivel in the @NewStatesman
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Unreadable, crypto drivel in the @NewStatesman
Whoever this friend of Biden is on "Today" is doing themselves, and him, no favours.
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Whoever this friend of Biden is on "Today" is doing themselves, and him, no favours.
Wired discovers writing.
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Wired discovers writing.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/13/clive-palmer-titanic-ii-relaunch-plans-sydney-opera-house Because the two choices in life are either sit at home and count your money, or try to launch Titanic 2
All tip and no iceberg? Clive Palmer refloats Titanic II ...
Billionaire says ‘it’s a lot more fun to do the Titanic t...
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November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/13/clive-palmer-titanic-ii-relaunch-plans-sydney-opera-house Because the two choices in life are either sit at home and count your money, or try to launch Titanic 2
Still confused by @EurostarUK departure from Amsterdam to London St P last night. No passport checks (neither UK nor NL), no security scanning. No info about why this was until we got on train. Then changed in Brussels to do passport(s) and security. @SimonCalder 1/2
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Still confused by @EurostarUK departure from Amsterdam to London St P last night. No passport checks (neither UK nor NL), no security scanning. No info about why this was until we got on train. Then changed in Brussels to do passport(s) and security. @SimonCalder 1/2
Food VAT klaxon
"Nominative determinism is not a characteristic of snack foods: calling a snack food ‘Hula Hoops’ does not mean that one could twirl that product around one’s midriff, nor is ‘Monster Munch’ generally reserved as a food for monsters."
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"Nominative determinism is not a characteristic of snack foods: calling a snack food ‘Hula Hoops’ does not mean that one could twirl that product around one’s midriff, nor is ‘Monster Munch’ generally reserved as a food for monsters."
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November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Food VAT klaxon
"Nominative determinism is not a characteristic of snack foods: calling a snack food ‘Hula Hoops’ does not mean that one could twirl that product around one’s midriff, nor is ‘Monster Munch’ generally reserved as a food for monsters."
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"Nominative determinism is not a characteristic of snack foods: calling a snack food ‘Hula Hoops’ does not mean that one could twirl that product around one’s midriff, nor is ‘Monster Munch’ generally reserved as a food for monsters."
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Former minister on #today claiming @WhatsApp doesn't store messages "in the cloud" and it's "hard to keep backups" - can someone help him RTFM?
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Former minister on #today claiming @WhatsApp doesn't store messages "in the cloud" and it's "hard to keep backups" - can someone help him RTFM?
New sentencing rules just dropped
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
New sentencing rules just dropped
Wonder when this won't seem weird #thalys #eurostar
August 30, 2023 at 11:05 AM
Wonder when this won't seem weird #thalys #eurostar
Can't believe how *bad* the actual *writing* is in @NadineDorries's letter of resignation.
Did no-one else read it?
@NadineDorries you've had months to draft this. You can't be happy reading it back, can you?
Did no-one else read it?
@NadineDorries you've had months to draft this. You can't be happy reading it back, can you?
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Can't believe how *bad* the actual *writing* is in @NadineDorries's letter of resignation.
Did no-one else read it?
@NadineDorries you've had months to draft this. You can't be happy reading it back, can you?
Did no-one else read it?
@NadineDorries you've had months to draft this. You can't be happy reading it back, can you?