Ingrid Koehler
@ingridkoehler.bsky.social
Democracy enthusiast, technology dabbler. Excursive Gen Xer. Ex-geologist. Expat. Ex-prop forward. Ex-wife. Ex-communicant. Future focused.
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Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
nyti.ms
October 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE
Can we use AI as a tool to address the crisis of loneliness? Should we? What does it say about the state of connection when we turn to machines to feel heard? medium.com/@ingrid.koeh...
When the machine listens: AI, loneliness and the search for human repair.
If people turn to machines for connection, what does that say about us?
medium.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Can we use AI as a tool to address the crisis of loneliness? Should we? What does it say about the state of connection when we turn to machines to feel heard? medium.com/@ingrid.koeh...
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Fun shark facts: They do get cancer. Their livers provide buoyancy through a high fat content. They don't have swim bladders. Only some of them need to keep moving to breathe. Bonnetheads and whale sharks are the only omnivores among them, actually able to break down plant matter and make shark.
May 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Fun shark facts: They do get cancer. Their livers provide buoyancy through a high fat content. They don't have swim bladders. Only some of them need to keep moving to breathe. Bonnetheads and whale sharks are the only omnivores among them, actually able to break down plant matter and make shark.
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Cato has published my comprehensive review of the ~240 Venezuelans the US government renditioned 2 months ago to Salvador’s notorious prison. We identified FIFTY who came legally, never violated any immigration law, but are imprisoned at the US government’s request and at US taxpayer expense.
May 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Cato has published my comprehensive review of the ~240 Venezuelans the US government renditioned 2 months ago to Salvador’s notorious prison. We identified FIFTY who came legally, never violated any immigration law, but are imprisoned at the US government’s request and at US taxpayer expense.
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💡New think-piece from LGIU's @ingridkoehler.bsky.social spotlights differing attitudes to AI governance in the public sector from overly cautious to secretive - is there a happy medium? #localgov lgiu.org/blog-article/a-tale...
A tale of more than two cities: risk, reward and AI governance - LGiU
This think piece explores the risks and rewards of AI adoption in local government, highlighting varying approaches from overly cautious to secretive. It advocates for a 'middle way' of managing AI risk through transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning and emphasises that, above all, AI should be viewed as a powerful tool requiring careful handling.
lgiu.org
May 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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AI and the artist. How I used AI to help me depict an extinct marine critter: creativechesed.com/2025/05/18/a...
AI and the artist – Cascolus edition – Creative Chesed
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May 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
AI and the artist. How I used AI to help me depict an extinct marine critter: creativechesed.com/2025/05/18/a...
Predictions are a mug's game, clearly. But I did better than my partner. The "Swedish" entry was robbed. Estonia's ranking, WTF? But the real shocker was how poorly the Netherlands did. Israel's song was just OK to me. Perhaps making up for how shabbily Eden Golan was treated.
My predicted top 5: Sweden, Netherlands, Armenia, Luxembourg. Austria
Predicted bottom 5: Israel, UK, Spain, Portugal, France.
Predictions, not preferences. Competing with my partner.
Predicted bottom 5: Israel, UK, Spain, Portugal, France.
Predictions, not preferences. Competing with my partner.
May 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Predictions are a mug's game, clearly. But I did better than my partner. The "Swedish" entry was robbed. Estonia's ranking, WTF? But the real shocker was how poorly the Netherlands did. Israel's song was just OK to me. Perhaps making up for how shabbily Eden Golan was treated.
Our fat cat just walked across my partner's laptop keyboard which we hooked up to monitor to watch Eurovision (yes, we're the no tv kind of people - hate us more plebs) and somehow mucked it up. Picture restored... could have waited a little longer. #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Our fat cat just walked across my partner's laptop keyboard which we hooked up to monitor to watch Eurovision (yes, we're the no tv kind of people - hate us more plebs) and somehow mucked it up. Picture restored... could have waited a little longer. #Eurovision
My predicted top 5: Sweden, Netherlands, Armenia, Luxembourg. Austria
Predicted bottom 5: Israel, UK, Spain, Portugal, France.
Predictions, not preferences. Competing with my partner.
Predicted bottom 5: Israel, UK, Spain, Portugal, France.
Predictions, not preferences. Competing with my partner.
May 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
My predicted top 5: Sweden, Netherlands, Armenia, Luxembourg. Austria
Predicted bottom 5: Israel, UK, Spain, Portugal, France.
Predictions, not preferences. Competing with my partner.
Predicted bottom 5: Israel, UK, Spain, Portugal, France.
Predictions, not preferences. Competing with my partner.
Oh, Armenian lad does still need wiping down in the 'green room'. I think I have a damp cloth somewhere.
May 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Oh, Armenian lad does still need wiping down in the 'green room'. I think I have a damp cloth somewhere.
Albania's NUMBER ONE (only?) rapper and kitchen cabinet salesman. I think they're called Zjerm? Not bad from a country with a King Zog! (Really, you can look it up.) Singer as fierce as you'd expect. #Eurovision.
May 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Albania's NUMBER ONE (only?) rapper and kitchen cabinet salesman. I think they're called Zjerm? Not bad from a country with a King Zog! (Really, you can look it up.) Singer as fierce as you'd expect. #Eurovision.
It's San Marino's NUMBER ONE (only?) DJ!!! I like the Michelangelo's David in the back making the face I'm making now. Glad to see the DJ cliche "Let me some hands up!" is so international. #Eurovision. Kinda catchy. I'm guessing big call in vote from Italy.
May 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
It's San Marino's NUMBER ONE (only?) DJ!!! I like the Michelangelo's David in the back making the face I'm making now. Glad to see the DJ cliche "Let me some hands up!" is so international. #Eurovision. Kinda catchy. I'm guessing big call in vote from Italy.
I always wear a cocktail dress to play in a sandbox. Low rent Adele. And WTF is spraying out of her arse? Now I know why she's calling for her maman. #France #Eurovision.
May 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I always wear a cocktail dress to play in a sandbox. Low rent Adele. And WTF is spraying out of her arse? Now I know why she's calling for her maman. #France #Eurovision.
This is the Eurovision commentary I'm here for. And wasn't it by someone called Tim - that classic Swiss name?
Ugh. The Web was invented in Switzerland not the Internet #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This is the Eurovision commentary I'm here for. And wasn't it by someone called Tim - that classic Swiss name?
A song about saunas from a Finnish band under the banner of #Sweden. SAUNA!!! My Finnish granny would love this if she weren't dead. And I have just enough Finnish to think they're saying 1, 2, 3 SAUNA. So proud of the Finns for sneaking in an extra entry. #Eurovision. Love it!
May 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A song about saunas from a Finnish band under the banner of #Sweden. SAUNA!!! My Finnish granny would love this if she weren't dead. And I have just enough Finnish to think they're saying 1, 2, 3 SAUNA. So proud of the Finns for sneaking in an extra entry. #Eurovision. Love it!
Hosts keep reminding us they 'invented' #Eurovision - sure, whatever - stick with the cuckoo clocks.
May 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Hosts keep reminding us they 'invented' #Eurovision - sure, whatever - stick with the cuckoo clocks.
Is that enough ruffles? No. Now? No still no. I want to look like bubble wrap. Oh, the fragile goods packaging comes off, and I''m thinking that maybe the ruffles were better. Banging club anthem sung by your middle aged mum. #Denmark #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Is that enough ruffles? No. Now? No still no. I want to look like bubble wrap. Oh, the fragile goods packaging comes off, and I''m thinking that maybe the ruffles were better. Banging club anthem sung by your middle aged mum. #Denmark #Eurovision
I don't think I've ever seen a memorable #Portugal #Eurovision entry - and they've stayed on form. BLAND BAND.
May 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I don't think I've ever seen a memorable #Portugal #Eurovision entry - and they've stayed on form. BLAND BAND.
Fifth time lucky? #Malta. I like it, but better pack your bags for #Eurovision attempt six Marina. I guess she's got the yoga ball to build stamina.
May 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Fifth time lucky? #Malta. I like it, but better pack your bags for #Eurovision attempt six Marina. I guess she's got the yoga ball to build stamina.
Host country #Switzerland with a genuinely lovely and a soulful, restrained performance. There really ought to be a law against that sort of thing. I hope this genuine artistry is rewarded with low score it deserves. #Eurovision.
May 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Host country #Switzerland with a genuinely lovely and a soulful, restrained performance. There really ought to be a law against that sort of thing. I hope this genuine artistry is rewarded with low score it deserves. #Eurovision.
I LOVE a dirty boy. Is he singing "I'm a saliva"? The song's a bit shite, but since he should appeal to the gay male and the women's vote - and that IS the #Eurovision audience...should do well. Please no bathrobe for the greenroom interview. #Armenia. I volunteer to wipe off that mud.
May 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I LOVE a dirty boy. Is he singing "I'm a saliva"? The song's a bit shite, but since he should appeal to the gay male and the women's vote - and that IS the #Eurovision audience...should do well. Please no bathrobe for the greenroom interview. #Armenia. I volunteer to wipe off that mud.
The singer from #Greece looks like the 'before' picture when the nerdy girl takes her glasses off, shakes her hair loose and the popular boy says "I never noticed how pretty you were." Great voice. I like me some faux Geological stage props. Not a fan of the big ballads tho... #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The singer from #Greece looks like the 'before' picture when the nerdy girl takes her glasses off, shakes her hair loose and the popular boy says "I never noticed how pretty you were." Great voice. I like me some faux Geological stage props. Not a fan of the big ballads tho... #Eurovision
It's certainly very #Germany. The gal is really pretty in a wholesome sort of way. I'd be really happy if my son or stepsons brought home a girl like her. (But not if she were wearing that hoochie outfit.) #Eurovision.
May 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
It's certainly very #Germany. The gal is really pretty in a wholesome sort of way. I'd be really happy if my son or stepsons brought home a girl like her. (But not if she were wearing that hoochie outfit.) #Eurovision.
There's always at least one act which makes my face contort into an expression of bafflement and disgust. #Poland, tonight it's you. WTF was that? #Eurovision. (Though I love me some fit fellers in faux gladiator outfits.)
May 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
There's always at least one act which makes my face contort into an expression of bafflement and disgust. #Poland, tonight it's you. WTF was that? #Eurovision. (Though I love me some fit fellers in faux gladiator outfits.)
Put those things on your shoulder back on the antique sofa. #Italy So many visual and musical mixed metaphors. Awful. I like the subtitles, should be required for all. #Eurovision.
May 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Put those things on your shoulder back on the antique sofa. #Italy So many visual and musical mixed metaphors. Awful. I like the subtitles, should be required for all. #Eurovision.