Natasha Saunders
@negsaunders.bsky.social
Lecturer in IR and Political Theory at University of St Andrews. Interested in: Migration | Rights | Borders | Digital Tech | Activism
When not working, I’m travelling, eating nice food, and being a mum to Chocolate Labrador Bonnie.
When not working, I’m travelling, eating nice food, and being a mum to Chocolate Labrador Bonnie.
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The tech billionaires want: AI to manage their relationships, robot slaves to serve their every whim, & their minds uploaded into cyborg bodies. Their pet projects are eugenics & leaving the earth. They are terrified of being human. The same people think they should be the leaders of humanity
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The tech billionaires want: AI to manage their relationships, robot slaves to serve their every whim, & their minds uploaded into cyborg bodies. Their pet projects are eugenics & leaving the earth. They are terrified of being human. The same people think they should be the leaders of humanity
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Rather than global cooperation on preventing people seeking asylum, there needs to be global cooperation on ensuring they can do so safely if we are to avoid further tragic loss of life. There's no question Rohinga Muslims need asylum. It's a question of how they get it.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks near Malaysia-Thailand border
Malaysian authorities are looking for more survivors after the vessel capsized near the resort of Langkawi.
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Rather than global cooperation on preventing people seeking asylum, there needs to be global cooperation on ensuring they can do so safely if we are to avoid further tragic loss of life. There's no question Rohinga Muslims need asylum. It's a question of how they get it.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
So I think the 5th December might be the day I die………of laughter.
I don’t think I’ll be able to withstand the scale of the laughing fit I will have when Infantino gives Trump the “FIFA Peace Prize” and Trump extols the prize as the greatest honour ever bestowed on a human being.
I don’t think I’ll be able to withstand the scale of the laughing fit I will have when Infantino gives Trump the “FIFA Peace Prize” and Trump extols the prize as the greatest honour ever bestowed on a human being.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
So I think the 5th December might be the day I die………of laughter.
I don’t think I’ll be able to withstand the scale of the laughing fit I will have when Infantino gives Trump the “FIFA Peace Prize” and Trump extols the prize as the greatest honour ever bestowed on a human being.
I don’t think I’ll be able to withstand the scale of the laughing fit I will have when Infantino gives Trump the “FIFA Peace Prize” and Trump extols the prize as the greatest honour ever bestowed on a human being.
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not to brag but i can generate slop with natural intelligence
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
not to brag but i can generate slop with natural intelligence
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Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?
October 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?
I can find lots of surveys about general public attitudes to AI, but I can’t find anything on whether the public actually want AI generated communication from public bodies (UK). Does anyone know of anything along these lines? Curious given some dynamics developing in comms in various depts.
October 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I can find lots of surveys about general public attitudes to AI, but I can’t find anything on whether the public actually want AI generated communication from public bodies (UK). Does anyone know of anything along these lines? Curious given some dynamics developing in comms in various depts.
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Guess if you're not an ethicist, biologist, environmental/climate scientist, creative, cog scientist, housed near data centers, privacy expert, software dev who fucking knows better, comp scientist ditto, worker w/o work bc of deluded execs, or just abt anyone else, maybe it's just, like, 2 things
There are basically only two positions in the debate about AI.
1. I’ve barely invested any time in learning how to use it effectively. AI sucks.
2. I’ve invested in learning how to use this tool. Holy cow, it’s transformational.
Position #1 has lower barriers to entry.
1. I’ve barely invested any time in learning how to use it effectively. AI sucks.
2. I’ve invested in learning how to use this tool. Holy cow, it’s transformational.
Position #1 has lower barriers to entry.
October 17, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Guess if you're not an ethicist, biologist, environmental/climate scientist, creative, cog scientist, housed near data centers, privacy expert, software dev who fucking knows better, comp scientist ditto, worker w/o work bc of deluded execs, or just abt anyone else, maybe it's just, like, 2 things
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you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
October 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
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No Microsoft, I do not want Copilot to summarise my emails. Ever. I will read them myself. Because I care about what they say. Reading is a useful skill & literacy is good for humanity, stop trying to undermine it you pricks.
October 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
No Microsoft, I do not want Copilot to summarise my emails. Ever. I will read them myself. Because I care about what they say. Reading is a useful skill & literacy is good for humanity, stop trying to undermine it you pricks.
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On the centenary of Thatcher's birth, there have been predictable calls for a memorial to her memory. But Britain's 2300 food banks serve that purpose already.
October 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
On the centenary of Thatcher's birth, there have been predictable calls for a memorial to her memory. But Britain's 2300 food banks serve that purpose already.
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This is the inevitable outcome of relentless anti-immigration political rhetoric and a media environment which disproportionately amplifies the voices of racists, giving the indication that they are the "voice of the public" rather than the minority they are.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers
Staff are being advised to travel in mixed groups and carry panic alarms as incidents of intimidation spread
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:18 AM
This is the inevitable outcome of relentless anti-immigration political rhetoric and a media environment which disproportionately amplifies the voices of racists, giving the indication that they are the "voice of the public" rather than the minority they are.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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In a woodcut released today the Guild of Thieves and Cutpurses declared that enforcement of regulations against Thieving and Pursecutting would ‘devastate a growth industry’ and damage the economy.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In a woodcut released today the Guild of Thieves and Cutpurses declared that enforcement of regulations against Thieving and Pursecutting would ‘devastate a growth industry’ and damage the economy.
Bonnie says “Good morning hoomans!”
October 8, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Bonnie says “Good morning hoomans!”
My beautiful mother would have been 68 today. Happy Birthday, mummy. I miss you everyday xxxx
October 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
My beautiful mother would have been 68 today. Happy Birthday, mummy. I miss you everyday xxxx
Bonnie celebrating our win over Liverpool 🤣❤️
October 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Bonnie celebrating our win over Liverpool 🤣❤️
If I’m Oscar Piastri I’d race with gloves off from now on. Constructors is done, no need to help my teammate anymore, especially if my teammate is going to collide with me during the race.
October 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
If I’m Oscar Piastri I’d race with gloves off from now on. Constructors is done, no need to help my teammate anymore, especially if my teammate is going to collide with me during the race.
Refugee protection is the definition of a collective action problem. Can the UK on its own solve that problem? No. The system has been collectively broken and it can only be collectively fixed. But, what the UK can do on its own is NOT MAKE THE PROBLEM WORSE. #KeirStarmer
October 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Refugee protection is the definition of a collective action problem. Can the UK on its own solve that problem? No. The system has been collectively broken and it can only be collectively fixed. But, what the UK can do on its own is NOT MAKE THE PROBLEM WORSE. #KeirStarmer
If you want to stop smugglers putting people in small boats STOP GIVING THEM BUSINESS!!!
Jesus wept, I can’t bear this F-ing stupidity and cruelty.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Jesus wept, I can’t bear this F-ing stupidity and cruelty.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights
People granted asylum will have to earn right to invite family in plan charities call ‘straight from populist playbook’
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:53 AM
If you want to stop smugglers putting people in small boats STOP GIVING THEM BUSINESS!!!
Jesus wept, I can’t bear this F-ing stupidity and cruelty.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Jesus wept, I can’t bear this F-ing stupidity and cruelty.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
So the Starmer of the conference speech didn’t even last 24 hours…
It isn't international law which is the issue. It is politicians like Starmer demonising migrants and stripping them off rights.
When you start talking about reducing access to rights for one group you open the door for someone else to end them for others.
#r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
When you start talking about reducing access to rights for one group you open the door for someone else to end them for others.
#r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Starmer wants rethink on international law to tackle migration
The PM gives the clearest sign yet the government wants to reform how human rights laws are applied in immigration cases.
www.bbc.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
So the Starmer of the conference speech didn’t even last 24 hours…
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A meme for the modern university...
September 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A meme for the modern university...
And it’s going to take a hell of a lot more than one speech given his appalling rhetoric for months on end, dancing to Farage’s tune, and this obscene ‘settled status in exchange for indentured servitude’ plan they’re cooking up.
hardly anyone will watch Starmer's appearance at Labour conference today but it was probably the best speech he's ever given
he clearly signposted what he stands for - a diverse, tolerant, decent Britain - and how be believes progressives are in an existential fight with the populist right
he clearly signposted what he stands for - a diverse, tolerant, decent Britain - and how be believes progressives are in an existential fight with the populist right
September 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
And it’s going to take a hell of a lot more than one speech given his appalling rhetoric for months on end, dancing to Farage’s tune, and this obscene ‘settled status in exchange for indentured servitude’ plan they’re cooking up.
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It really is just relentless the constant dehumanisation in this country. Prove you deserve to be here. Prove you deserve to be cared for. Prove your gender. Prove you deserve to have human rights. Prove you deserve to stay after a whole decade. It just chisels away at your humanity
Just fuck off with this. How about start the conversation by highlighting how much immigrants contribute to the UK - not least by propping up the NHS and social care system!
Also - forced volunteering is not volunteering, it's unpaid labour.
Also - forced volunteering is not volunteering, it's unpaid labour.
September 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
It really is just relentless the constant dehumanisation in this country. Prove you deserve to be here. Prove you deserve to be cared for. Prove your gender. Prove you deserve to have human rights. Prove you deserve to stay after a whole decade. It just chisels away at your humanity
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Dear Immigrant. When you’ve finished your night shift at A&E, please spend a couple of hours picking litter in the park or we’ll kick you out. Yours, the Labour Party
September 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Dear Immigrant. When you’ve finished your night shift at A&E, please spend a couple of hours picking litter in the park or we’ll kick you out. Yours, the Labour Party
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“Let’s call it for what it is: bullshit. The truth is, politicians have talked about little else but immigration for decades and in the most dehumanising ways.
Polanski added: “Stop the boats’ is all we hear. Well, today I'm saying ‘stop the bullshit’.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Polanski added: “Stop the boats’ is all we hear. Well, today I'm saying ‘stop the bullshit’.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
UK faces ‘battle for the soul’ of the country, says Starmer amid Reform threat
In a rallying cry to progressives around the world, the Prime Minister said allies must stop the ‘politics of predatory grievance’.
www.independent.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
“Let’s call it for what it is: bullshit. The truth is, politicians have talked about little else but immigration for decades and in the most dehumanising ways.
Polanski added: “Stop the boats’ is all we hear. Well, today I'm saying ‘stop the bullshit’.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Polanski added: “Stop the boats’ is all we hear. Well, today I'm saying ‘stop the bullshit’.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Migrants already have to demonstrate their immigration status to be able to work, rent etc. Key thing when talking about "undocumented" migrants is they are undocumented, and those employing them know it, so an additional form of ID makes absolutely sod all difference.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
September 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Migrants already have to demonstrate their immigration status to be able to work, rent etc. Key thing when talking about "undocumented" migrants is they are undocumented, and those employing them know it, so an additional form of ID makes absolutely sod all difference.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...