@robclaxton.bsky.social
An engineer at heart | works in data and AI | enjoys spending time under water
When I hear discussions on the anthropomorphisation of AI, I'm reminded of how distraught my other half was when the IT department killed her Mopy fish (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOPy_fish).
MOPy fish - Wikipedia
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September 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
When I hear discussions on the anthropomorphisation of AI, I'm reminded of how distraught my other half was when the IT department killed her Mopy fish (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOPy_fish).
Just realised I've been doing science and engineering all wrong. From now on it's all about my feelings. I'm sure it will it be fine.
September 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Just realised I've been doing science and engineering all wrong. From now on it's all about my feelings. I'm sure it will it be fine.
Our oven door is no longer in a relationship with the hinges. A disappointing end to the day...
July 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Our oven door is no longer in a relationship with the hinges. A disappointing end to the day...
Always fun to have the Red Arrows fly over our house on their way home.
July 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Always fun to have the Red Arrows fly over our house on their way home.
I haven't visited the other place in months and I've just deleted the app from my phone. It felt good.
May 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I haven't visited the other place in months and I've just deleted the app from my phone. It felt good.
The VE Day flypast came close to where we live today. We went and found a nice spot nearby (along with about 150 other people) where the aircraft went diretly overhead!
May 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The VE Day flypast came close to where we live today. We went and found a nice spot nearby (along with about 150 other people) where the aircraft went diretly overhead!
Today I finally retired my trusty desktop PC, an aging Dell Studio XPS. It had a failing power supply, the on/off switch stopped answering to anyone long ago (replaced by 'the big red button') and the fans would go mad at the slighest provocation. But after 16 years, I don't think it owes me much!
May 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Today I finally retired my trusty desktop PC, an aging Dell Studio XPS. It had a failing power supply, the on/off switch stopped answering to anyone long ago (replaced by 'the big red button') and the fans would go mad at the slighest provocation. But after 16 years, I don't think it owes me much!
This is sad news. I was fortunate enough to see Jill perform, at MIT of all places. She was funny, quirky and principled.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/m...
Jill Sobule, I Kissed a Girl singer, dies in Minneapolis house fire aged 66
Musician whose hits also included the satirical anthem Supermodel from the Clueless soundtrack died early on Thursday
www.theguardian.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This is sad news. I was fortunate enough to see Jill perform, at MIT of all places. She was funny, quirky and principled.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/m...
Very peaceful at Shingle Street this morning.
March 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Very peaceful at Shingle Street this morning.
Beautiful down at the sea this morning - a refuge from all the global drama.
March 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Beautiful down at the sea this morning - a refuge from all the global drama.
Beautiful Shingle Street yesterday, on a post-Parkrun walk.
January 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Beautiful Shingle Street yesterday, on a post-Parkrun walk.
The switch on the kettle is refusing to reliably latch on. Funny how quickly a simple technical fault becomes a major issue once it's on the critical path to coffee.
January 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The switch on the kettle is refusing to reliably latch on. Funny how quickly a simple technical fault becomes a major issue once it's on the critical path to coffee.
Just saw a news notification on my phone saying "Erling's here to stay". I misread it as 'Erlang' and briefly wondered why Sky News are suddenly interested in niche programming languages. They're not. It's football. Of course.
January 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Just saw a news notification on my phone saying "Erling's here to stay". I misread it as 'Erlang' and briefly wondered why Sky News are suddenly interested in niche programming languages. They're not. It's football. Of course.
Geoff Hinton has said there's a 10 to 20% chance that AI will lead to human extinction within the next 3 decades. Seriously, where are these numbers coming from?
December 28, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Geoff Hinton has said there's a 10 to 20% chance that AI will lead to human extinction within the next 3 decades. Seriously, where are these numbers coming from?
survived Christmas Day Parkrun
December 25, 2024 at 10:24 AM
survived Christmas Day Parkrun
So called squirrel proof bird feeder no match for actual squirrels...
December 8, 2024 at 10:39 AM
So called squirrel proof bird feeder no match for actual squirrels...
Blustery day at Shingle Street
November 24, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Blustery day at Shingle Street
I think I might create a starter pack of starter packs. Or would that break the servers?
November 18, 2024 at 8:11 AM
I think I might create a starter pack of starter packs. Or would that break the servers?
Beautiful Shingle Street this morning.
November 17, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Beautiful Shingle Street this morning.
I never posted in the old place - I was always in listening mode. But the interesting voices went away and the noise levels went up. This feels like I've transported back to a better time.
November 16, 2024 at 9:28 PM
I never posted in the old place - I was always in listening mode. But the interesting voices went away and the noise levels went up. This feels like I've transported back to a better time.