James Thom
@jamesthom.bsky.social
Retired computer science academic. Lives in Australia. Interested in action on climate change, asylum seekers and first nations.
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How are we still making discoveries about the 5000-year-old ancestor to English, Latin, Czech, Hindi and many other languages?
In our latest episode we get enthusiastic about figuring out Proto-Indo-European with @dannybate.bsky.social!
In our latest episode we get enthusiastic about figuring out Proto-Indo-European with @dannybate.bsky.social!
110: The history of the history of Indo-European - Interview with Danny Bate
Before there was English, or Latin, or Czech, or Hindi, there was a language that they all have in common, which we call Proto-Indo-European. Linguists have long been fascinated by the quest to get a
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November 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
How are we still making discoveries about the 5000-year-old ancestor to English, Latin, Czech, Hindi and many other languages?
In our latest episode we get enthusiastic about figuring out Proto-Indo-European with @dannybate.bsky.social!
In our latest episode we get enthusiastic about figuring out Proto-Indo-European with @dannybate.bsky.social!
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This is great. Listen to 374 bagpipes playing AC/DC's It's A Long Way To The Top, breaking the bagpipe world record in Melbourne a few hours before AC/DC's first show in Australia in 10 years.
Watch the full video here: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Watch the full video here: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This is great. Listen to 374 bagpipes playing AC/DC's It's A Long Way To The Top, breaking the bagpipe world record in Melbourne a few hours before AC/DC's first show in Australia in 10 years.
Watch the full video here: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Watch the full video here: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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The Canadien Government has made an ad about the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG terminal & PRGT Pipeline, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.
Honest Government Ad | Ksi Lisims & PRGT Pipeline
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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November 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Canadien Government has made an ad about the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG terminal & PRGT Pipeline, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.
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Pollies so bought by the gambling industry that they kicked out of their sports club the guy who was a top professional athlete
It's funny, in a "laughing at" sort of way
It's funny, in a "laughing at" sort of way
October 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Pollies so bought by the gambling industry that they kicked out of their sports club the guy who was a top professional athlete
It's funny, in a "laughing at" sort of way
It's funny, in a "laughing at" sort of way
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The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!
Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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October 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!
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A century of deceit: Towards a new understanding of the colonisation of Palestine. Political & media commentary on the Hamas killings of October 2023 have been preoccupied with claims that these were not only the worst terrorists but their actions were unprecedented.
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A century of deceit: Towards a new understanding of the colonisation of Palestine
Political and media commentary on the Hamas killings of October 2023 have been preoccupied with claims that these were not only the worst terrorists but that their actions were without precedent.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A century of deceit: Towards a new understanding of the colonisation of Palestine. Political & media commentary on the Hamas killings of October 2023 have been preoccupied with claims that these were not only the worst terrorists but their actions were unprecedented.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
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AI Is Moving Into Physical Products, And Out of Regulatory Reach
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AI Is Moving Into Physical Products, And Out of Regulatory Reach | TechPolicy.Press
Matt Steinberg discusses how AI wearables and toys blur the line between products and speech—raising urgent regulatory gaps in privacy and child safety.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
AI Is Moving Into Physical Products, And Out of Regulatory Reach
www.techpolicy.press/ai-is-moving...
www.techpolicy.press/ai-is-moving...
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The Purnim Bears were supposed to be the feel-good story of country football — a team uniting black and white communities. But their 1987 grand final was so violent it ended with their expulsion.
Blood on the grass: Forgotten final that exposed football's racial fault lines
The Purnim Bears were supposed to be the feel-good story of country football — a team uniting black and white communities. But their 1987 grand final was so violent it ended with their expulsion.
www.abc.net.au
September 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Purnim Bears were supposed to be the feel-good story of country football — a team uniting black and white communities. But their 1987 grand final was so violent it ended with their expulsion.
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Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, has called for greater moral courage from the government in response to its 2035 climate target announced today and said "An even bigger test will be what the government does about phasing out coal and gas exports."
Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, has called for greater moral courage from the government in response to its 2035 climate target announced today and said "An even bigger test will be what the government does about phasing out coal and gas exports."
2035 climate target: Archbishop calls for greater moral courage from government
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September 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, has called for greater moral courage from the government in response to its 2035 climate target announced today and said "An even bigger test will be what the government does about phasing out coal and gas exports."
Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, has called for greater moral courage from the government in response to its 2035 climate target announced today and said "An even bigger test will be what the government does about phasing out coal and gas exports."
"assumes drivers of EVs don’t ‘pay their way' based on economic misconception: that fuel taxes pay for the construction/maintenance of roads.Incorrect.In a properly functioning economic system, fuel taxes should be considered a charge on motorists for the harmful pollution their vehicles generate."
August 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
"assumes drivers of EVs don’t ‘pay their way' based on economic misconception: that fuel taxes pay for the construction/maintenance of roads.Incorrect.In a properly functioning economic system, fuel taxes should be considered a charge on motorists for the harmful pollution their vehicles generate."
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#StopGazaGenocide
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"Never again” is ringing hollow as Israel continues to forcibly starve thousands of trapped Palestinians in Gaza with impunity. AJ+ Editorial Lead Tony Karon breaks down the West's racist double standards.
- With @TonyKaron
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"Never again” is ringing hollow as Israel continues to forcibly starve thousands of trapped Palestinians in Gaza with impunity. AJ+ Editorial Lead Tony Karon breaks down the West's racist double standards.
- With @TonyKaron
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x.com/ajplus/statu...
July 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
#StopGazaGenocide
from AJ+ （@ajplus X/Twitter）
"Never again” is ringing hollow as Israel continues to forcibly starve thousands of trapped Palestinians in Gaza with impunity. AJ+ Editorial Lead Tony Karon breaks down the West's racist double standards.
- With @TonyKaron
↑
x.com/ajplus/statu...
from AJ+ （@ajplus X/Twitter）
"Never again” is ringing hollow as Israel continues to forcibly starve thousands of trapped Palestinians in Gaza with impunity. AJ+ Editorial Lead Tony Karon breaks down the West's racist double standards.
- With @TonyKaron
↑
x.com/ajplus/statu...
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@senatorwong.bsky.social The Australian people want our government to stop any supplying/selling the government of Israel ... anything. No devices, components, parts, products, bits or bobs to a country that is perpetrating a genocide & torturing children. We're asking you to do the right thing.
July 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
@senatorwong.bsky.social The Australian people want our government to stop any supplying/selling the government of Israel ... anything. No devices, components, parts, products, bits or bobs to a country that is perpetrating a genocide & torturing children. We're asking you to do the right thing.
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At this point, the PM has taken more concrete action against Senator Payman and Senator Faruqi than he has against the State of Israel.
July 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
At this point, the PM has taken more concrete action against Senator Payman and Senator Faruqi than he has against the State of Israel.
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Is it unreasonable to protest genocide? Arrest that watermelon! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Antisemitism happens – it’s bad! But there are already a gazillion anti-protest laws. Do we need more? | First Dog on the Moon
It’s not unreasonable or racist to protest against genocide
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July 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Is it unreasonable to protest genocide? Arrest that watermelon! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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‘Humanitarian city’ would be concentration camp for Palestinians, says former Israeli PM
‘Humanitarian city’ would be concentration camp for Palestinians, says former Israeli PM
Ehud Olmert says forcing people into camp would be ethnic cleansing, and anger at Israel is not all down to antisemitism
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July 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
‘Humanitarian city’ would be concentration camp for Palestinians, says former Israeli PM
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Extraordinary investigation by @lisacox.bsky.social of how a consulting firm contracted by a Beetaloo fracking company worked behind the scenes to influence high stakes negotiations with Traditional Owners.
There’s even a mysterious letter with a signature literally on the back of an envelope!
There’s even a mysterious letter with a signature literally on the back of an envelope!
The consulting firm allegedly offering private deals and collecting signatures to smooth way for Empire Energy gas sales
Exclusive: Leaked documents claim Good Advice promised private deals, gathered signatures and hired land council members to smooth way for Northern Territory gas sales
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June 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Extraordinary investigation by @lisacox.bsky.social of how a consulting firm contracted by a Beetaloo fracking company worked behind the scenes to influence high stakes negotiations with Traditional Owners.
There’s even a mysterious letter with a signature literally on the back of an envelope!
There’s even a mysterious letter with a signature literally on the back of an envelope!
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Joining the dots is always important : check out the Henroth Fund ( aka John Roth married to the Envoy to foster antisemitism) which donates to Advance Australia. What on earth was the Labor government thinking when it agreed to work with that lot ? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Liberal party investment vehicle donated $500,000 to rightwing group Advance
Cormack Foundation is a multimillion-dollar investment group for the Liberal party and one of its biggest single donors
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July 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Joining the dots is always important : check out the Henroth Fund ( aka John Roth married to the Envoy to foster antisemitism) which donates to Advance Australia. What on earth was the Labor government thinking when it agreed to work with that lot ? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Let’s hope that the current government does not yield to this massive over reach . Even if you are so blinkered as to be only concerned with Jewish issues, exceptionalising Jews will foster antisemitism rather than defeat it . www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The special envoy’s plan is the latest push to weaponise antisemitism, as a relentless campaign pays off | Louise Adler
The omissions are as important as the inclusions in Jillian Segal’s plan, which is guilty of overreach
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July 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Let’s hope that the current government does not yield to this massive over reach . Even if you are so blinkered as to be only concerned with Jewish issues, exceptionalising Jews will foster antisemitism rather than defeat it . www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Government’s Safeguard Mechanism is supposed to limit emissions.
Instead, it just lets companies cheat.
The massive carbon bomb North West Shelf project met 100% of its Safeguard target using dodgy carbon offsets that won't cancel out its huge emissions.
@ketanjoshi.co #auspol
Instead, it just lets companies cheat.
The massive carbon bomb North West Shelf project met 100% of its Safeguard target using dodgy carbon offsets that won't cancel out its huge emissions.
@ketanjoshi.co #auspol
July 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The Government’s Safeguard Mechanism is supposed to limit emissions.
Instead, it just lets companies cheat.
The massive carbon bomb North West Shelf project met 100% of its Safeguard target using dodgy carbon offsets that won't cancel out its huge emissions.
@ketanjoshi.co #auspol
Instead, it just lets companies cheat.
The massive carbon bomb North West Shelf project met 100% of its Safeguard target using dodgy carbon offsets that won't cancel out its huge emissions.
@ketanjoshi.co #auspol
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@albomp.bsky.social how do you sleep?
In the aftermath of the ceasefire, eyes are on Gaza again, and governments look less in touch with reality as they return to their unacceptable positions:
My latest:
'Fragile ceasefire and cowardly politicians return us to the reality of genocide'
#auspol www.boganintel.com/p/fragile-ce...
My latest:
'Fragile ceasefire and cowardly politicians return us to the reality of genocide'
#auspol www.boganintel.com/p/fragile-ce...
Fragile ceasefire and cowardly politicians return us to the reality of genocide
In the aftermath of the ceasefire, all eyes are on Gaza again, and the governments around the world look less in touch with reality as they return to their unacceptable positions.
www.boganintel.com
June 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
@albomp.bsky.social how do you sleep?
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Having so far failed to condemn nor denounce a single Israeli war crime or Benjamin Netanyahu, I've also not seen one word from @albomp.bsky.social or @senatorwong.bsky.social condemning the IDF's new version of Squid Game—shooting to kill starving people as they wait for aid.
#auspol #GazaGenocide
#auspol #GazaGenocide
June 28, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Having so far failed to condemn nor denounce a single Israeli war crime or Benjamin Netanyahu, I've also not seen one word from @albomp.bsky.social or @senatorwong.bsky.social condemning the IDF's new version of Squid Game—shooting to kill starving people as they wait for aid.
#auspol #GazaGenocide
#auspol #GazaGenocide
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If the Israeli media can report the facts about IDF massacres, why can't Australian mainstream media?
Albanese, Wong and Marles must be getting briefings about this obvious genocide.
How can they continue to turn a blind eye? #StopIsrael #auspol
Albanese, Wong and Marles must be getting briefings about this obvious genocide.
How can they continue to turn a blind eye? #StopIsrael #auspol
This is how Haaretz, a major Israeli newspaper, is reporting on the daily mass murder of starving civilians in #Gaza, while @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, Germany, Italy, the UK and other cowards in Europe cheer on this abominable US-armed slaughter.
June 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
If the Israeli media can report the facts about IDF massacres, why can't Australian mainstream media?
Albanese, Wong and Marles must be getting briefings about this obvious genocide.
How can they continue to turn a blind eye? #StopIsrael #auspol
Albanese, Wong and Marles must be getting briefings about this obvious genocide.
How can they continue to turn a blind eye? #StopIsrael #auspol
The walk, led by Yoorrook's Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett, started on Sunday 25 May in Portland and finished at Parliament House on Wednesday 18 June. Thousands joined in the #WalkForTruth and the call for Treaty.
June 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The walk, led by Yoorrook's Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett, started on Sunday 25 May in Portland and finished at Parliament House on Wednesday 18 June. Thousands joined in the #WalkForTruth and the call for Treaty.