Karl-on-Sea
@karlonsea.bsky.social
Audax, underbiking & velomobiles. Occasional tallbiking. Genius who brought you SPD Crocs, inventor of the Meths Martini & no longer allowed unsupervised lab access. Upsetting in an oddly lingering kind of way.
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2C by 2050 means 2 billion deaths.
We’re heading for 2C in the next decade.
Blows my mind that this doesn’t dominate global conversations.
And I’m losing hope that it ever will.
Frogs in a pan.
We’re heading for 2C in the next decade.
Blows my mind that this doesn’t dominate global conversations.
And I’m losing hope that it ever will.
Frogs in a pan.
February 16, 2026 at 9:47 AM
2C by 2050 means 2 billion deaths.
We’re heading for 2C in the next decade.
Blows my mind that this doesn’t dominate global conversations.
And I’m losing hope that it ever will.
Frogs in a pan.
We’re heading for 2C in the next decade.
Blows my mind that this doesn’t dominate global conversations.
And I’m losing hope that it ever will.
Frogs in a pan.
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But let's do what you want and do away with paid parking in hospitals.
So no security staff. No lighting and no cctv. Which js what the hospital car parks I worked at in the 90s were like.
Is THAT safer for nurses on nights.
Also not all nurses are female these days. Its not like Carry On Matron.
So no security staff. No lighting and no cctv. Which js what the hospital car parks I worked at in the 90s were like.
Is THAT safer for nurses on nights.
Also not all nurses are female these days. Its not like Carry On Matron.
February 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
But let's do what you want and do away with paid parking in hospitals.
So no security staff. No lighting and no cctv. Which js what the hospital car parks I worked at in the 90s were like.
Is THAT safer for nurses on nights.
Also not all nurses are female these days. Its not like Carry On Matron.
So no security staff. No lighting and no cctv. Which js what the hospital car parks I worked at in the 90s were like.
Is THAT safer for nurses on nights.
Also not all nurses are female these days. Its not like Carry On Matron.
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Oh and to pay for all the cctv, security and maintenance, which core service do you want to divert money for parking from?
The cardiac wars perhaps?
Or cancer care?
Or maybe the children's ward.
Yea let's treat fewer sick kids so you can have free parking.
What a win eh?
The cardiac wars perhaps?
Or cancer care?
Or maybe the children's ward.
Yea let's treat fewer sick kids so you can have free parking.
What a win eh?
February 16, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Oh and to pay for all the cctv, security and maintenance, which core service do you want to divert money for parking from?
The cardiac wars perhaps?
Or cancer care?
Or maybe the children's ward.
Yea let's treat fewer sick kids so you can have free parking.
What a win eh?
The cardiac wars perhaps?
Or cancer care?
Or maybe the children's ward.
Yea let's treat fewer sick kids so you can have free parking.
What a win eh?
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Drivers when they have to pay to park at the hospital (usually with exemptions for long admissions, disabled parking, etc.)
vs
Drivers when people who don't or can't drive have to pay as much or more for a bus that goes near but not to the hospital or have to pay several times more for a taxi
vs
Drivers when people who don't or can't drive have to pay as much or more for a bus that goes near but not to the hospital or have to pay several times more for a taxi
June 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Drivers when they have to pay to park at the hospital (usually with exemptions for long admissions, disabled parking, etc.)
vs
Drivers when people who don't or can't drive have to pay as much or more for a bus that goes near but not to the hospital or have to pay several times more for a taxi
vs
Drivers when people who don't or can't drive have to pay as much or more for a bus that goes near but not to the hospital or have to pay several times more for a taxi
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"What you don't get is points on your licence."
This is surprisingly comprehensive and good.
At Overtaking Cyclists?
YouTube video by Driving Instructor UK
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
"What you don't get is points on your licence."
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Over my dead body.
There is speculation that the introduction of driverless cars could lead to jaywalking laws in the UK
65% of Britons would oppose making jaywalking a minor offence, including 41% "strongly opposed"
Only 24% are would support such rules
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
65% of Britons would oppose making jaywalking a minor offence, including 41% "strongly opposed"
Only 24% are would support such rules
yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
February 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Over my dead body.
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The UK was declared measles free in 2017.
Vaccine programs completely eliminated it.
Since then, pro sickness conspiracy theorists and anti science idiots have enabled its return.
Vaccine programs completely eliminated it.
Since then, pro sickness conspiracy theorists and anti science idiots have enabled its return.
“Seven schools and a nursery have reported more than 60 suspected cases of measles in an area of north London, and labs have confirmed 34 cases since January 12. Some children have been treated in hospital.”
archive.md/2026.02.1...
archive.md/2026.02.1...
February 15, 2026 at 10:19 PM
The UK was declared measles free in 2017.
Vaccine programs completely eliminated it.
Since then, pro sickness conspiracy theorists and anti science idiots have enabled its return.
Vaccine programs completely eliminated it.
Since then, pro sickness conspiracy theorists and anti science idiots have enabled its return.
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HOT FUZZ was released 19 years ago today. The second entry in Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy and one of the most beloved British comedies this century, the tale of how it was made is like firing two guns whilst jumping through the air…
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February 16, 2026 at 11:10 AM
HOT FUZZ was released 19 years ago today. The second entry in Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy and one of the most beloved British comedies this century, the tale of how it was made is like firing two guns whilst jumping through the air…
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I hate to disrespect the Slow Horses but Reform UK is basically becoming Slough House for failed Tories.
February 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM
I hate to disrespect the Slow Horses but Reform UK is basically becoming Slough House for failed Tories.
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Money in the NHS is so unbelievably tight currently. It's actually worse then before Labour won the election.
And people like Peter who can't see past a steering wheel want to make car parking free.
I'd like him to explain where the money would come from?
And people like Peter who can't see past a steering wheel want to make car parking free.
I'd like him to explain where the money would come from?
February 16, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Money in the NHS is so unbelievably tight currently. It's actually worse then before Labour won the election.
And people like Peter who can't see past a steering wheel want to make car parking free.
I'd like him to explain where the money would come from?
And people like Peter who can't see past a steering wheel want to make car parking free.
I'd like him to explain where the money would come from?
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The bicycle exists
Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.
'E-bike for your feet': How bionic sneakers could change human mobility
Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.
n.pr
February 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The bicycle exists
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LONDON FFS
..damn it, this thing was almost wiped out. IT WAS ALMOST WIPED OUT.
(growling) Now all this work is to do again. And it's going to take years. *And thousands of kids will die.* 😡
..damn it, this thing was almost wiped out. IT WAS ALMOST WIPED OUT.
(growling) Now all this work is to do again. And it's going to take years. *And thousands of kids will die.* 😡
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
London measles outbreak: more than 60 children infected
Cases are spreading between children in Enfield as the virus exploits low MMR vaccination rates, medical experts say
www.thetimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:31 PM
LONDON FFS
..damn it, this thing was almost wiped out. IT WAS ALMOST WIPED OUT.
(growling) Now all this work is to do again. And it's going to take years. *And thousands of kids will die.* 😡
..damn it, this thing was almost wiped out. IT WAS ALMOST WIPED OUT.
(growling) Now all this work is to do again. And it's going to take years. *And thousands of kids will die.* 😡
Looking for new things to do this year. There's this from @carltonreid.com's boy* Josh that just caught my eye:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4om0...
🤔 A Tyneside Dawn Patrol taking in the city centre and the Tyne Tunnel would be pretty awesome!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4om0...
🤔 A Tyneside Dawn Patrol taking in the city centre and the Tyne Tunnel would be pretty awesome!
Edinburgh Dawn Patrol
YouTube video by Josh Reid
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Looking for new things to do this year. There's this from @carltonreid.com's boy* Josh that just caught my eye:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4om0...
🤔 A Tyneside Dawn Patrol taking in the city centre and the Tyne Tunnel would be pretty awesome!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4om0...
🤔 A Tyneside Dawn Patrol taking in the city centre and the Tyne Tunnel would be pretty awesome!
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429.02 parts per million (ppm) CO2 in air 14-Feb-2026
keelingcurve.ucsd.edu
keelingcurve.ucsd.edu
The Keeling Curve
The Keeling Curve is a daily record of global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration maintained by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.
keelingcurve.ucsd.edu
February 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM
429.02 parts per million (ppm) CO2 in air 14-Feb-2026
keelingcurve.ucsd.edu
keelingcurve.ucsd.edu
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Locals are calling a wind farm industrialision of an upland moor.
It currently used for game bird shooting so is already industrialised and burnt back every year or so.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It currently used for game bird shooting so is already industrialised and burnt back every year or so.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It makes no sense’: the battle over plans for a windfarm by the Yorkshire Dales
The fight for Hope Moor is set to be repeated across the UK as the government aims to hit its renewable energy targets
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Locals are calling a wind farm industrialision of an upland moor.
It currently used for game bird shooting so is already industrialised and burnt back every year or so.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It currently used for game bird shooting so is already industrialised and burnt back every year or so.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Politics London discussing driverless taxis casually referring to “jaywalking pedestrians”.
Jaywalking is not a thing in UK law.
Transport for London and Government had better not be asleep at the wheel on this.
Jaywalking is not a thing in UK law.
Transport for London and Government had better not be asleep at the wheel on this.
February 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Politics London discussing driverless taxis casually referring to “jaywalking pedestrians”.
Jaywalking is not a thing in UK law.
Transport for London and Government had better not be asleep at the wheel on this.
Jaywalking is not a thing in UK law.
Transport for London and Government had better not be asleep at the wheel on this.
Drop an album that was important to you when you were nineteen
February 15, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Drop an album that was important to you when you were nineteen
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Stop acting like a sociopath: Holding a phone when driving -- even when stopped -- is illegal, and it's just not for fun irishcycle.com/2026/02/14/s...
Stop acting like a sociopath: Holding a phone when driving — even when stopped — is illegal, and it’s just not for fun
Comment & Analysis: Unless you’re actually a sociopath, most people don’t want to run over a child or cyclist or an old lady, yet if you walk past cars in traffic, you’ll like…
irishcycle.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Stop acting like a sociopath: Holding a phone when driving -- even when stopped -- is illegal, and it's just not for fun irishcycle.com/2026/02/14/s...
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@cultureshipnames.bsky.social
Bayesian Surprise
probably a sister ship of
GSV Who Told You We Were Deterministic?
Bayesian Surprise
probably a sister ship of
GSV Who Told You We Were Deterministic?
AUTODISCOVERY leverages Bayesian surprise for hypothesis generation, achieving 5-29% more unexpected findings than previous methods, promising to accelerate scientific exploration and transform AI-driven research. https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.00310
AutoDiscovery: Open-ended Scientific Discovery via Bayesian Surprise
ArXiv link for AutoDiscovery: Open-ended Scientific Discovery via Bayesian Surprise
arxiv.org
February 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
@cultureshipnames.bsky.social
Bayesian Surprise
probably a sister ship of
GSV Who Told You We Were Deterministic?
Bayesian Surprise
probably a sister ship of
GSV Who Told You We Were Deterministic?
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Started re-reading Hutchinson's Fractured Europe books for probably the 5th time. Definitely one of my favourite book series, they're so delightfully weird, and often fairly funny too
February 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Started re-reading Hutchinson's Fractured Europe books for probably the 5th time. Definitely one of my favourite book series, they're so delightfully weird, and often fairly funny too
Barack Obama publicly states support for anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Barack Obama publicly states support for anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis
Speaking with progressive YouTuber, former US president stressed ‘unprecedented nature’ of agency’s actions
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Barack Obama publicly states support for anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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The main argument against rejoining the EU is that it would "embolden Farage".
Bullshit. It would expose Farage.
It would force him to oppose the majority of voters, remind them that his last "Great Crusader" left us poor and powerless, and force him to admit he wants us to remain that way.
Bullshit. It would expose Farage.
It would force him to oppose the majority of voters, remind them that his last "Great Crusader" left us poor and powerless, and force him to admit he wants us to remain that way.
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 PM
The main argument against rejoining the EU is that it would "embolden Farage".
Bullshit. It would expose Farage.
It would force him to oppose the majority of voters, remind them that his last "Great Crusader" left us poor and powerless, and force him to admit he wants us to remain that way.
Bullshit. It would expose Farage.
It would force him to oppose the majority of voters, remind them that his last "Great Crusader" left us poor and powerless, and force him to admit he wants us to remain that way.
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London has the lowest rates of MMR immunisation in the country. Map via @houseofcommons.parliament.uk library.
February 14, 2026 at 7:51 PM
London has the lowest rates of MMR immunisation in the country. Map via @houseofcommons.parliament.uk library.
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Fuxxake Brighton and Hove parents. This is not good.
London has the lowest rates of MMR immunisation in the country. Map via @houseofcommons.parliament.uk library.
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Fuxxake Brighton and Hove parents. This is not good.