Dr Mike Ward
@schroedinger99.bsky.social
Retired data-modeller with background in genetics & philosophy of science. grandfather, sceptic, deracinated cosmopolitan, citizen of nowhere, & angry old man.
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Dr Mike Ward
@schroedinger99.bsky.social
· Oct 24
The Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics 1
A tree on the Greek island of Kos
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Part one of a (probably) six part series. (Three parts written thus far.)
Part one of a (probably) six part series. (Three parts written thus far.)
Roses are white....
February 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Roses are white....
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Following a petition signed by 114,659 people, today (16:30-18:50) Parliament held an excellent debate on Russian influence in UK politics. MPs I'll list in this thread know, offered details and remedies.
Full debate starts 4 mins in:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXlk...
+The Citizens live notes ⏬
Following a petition signed by 114,659 people, today (16:30-18:50) Parliament held an excellent debate on Russian influence in UK politics. MPs I'll list in this thread know, offered details and remedies.
Full debate starts 4 mins in:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXlk...
+The Citizens live notes ⏬
February 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Following a petition signed by 114,659 people, today (16:30-18:50) Parliament held an excellent debate on Russian influence in UK politics. MPs I'll list in this thread know, offered details and remedies.
Full debate starts 4 mins in:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXlk...
+The Citizens live notes ⏬
Following a petition signed by 114,659 people, today (16:30-18:50) Parliament held an excellent debate on Russian influence in UK politics. MPs I'll list in this thread know, offered details and remedies.
Full debate starts 4 mins in:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXlk...
+The Citizens live notes ⏬
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"These new rules won’t just affect new immigrants but will also affect over 2 million immigrants already living in the UK."
✍️ Following the govt.’s consultation on its “earned settlement” proposals, @jamesbowes01.bsky.social analyses their potential impact
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/remigration-...
✍️ Following the govt.’s consultation on its “earned settlement” proposals, @jamesbowes01.bsky.social analyses their potential impact
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/remigration-...
Remigration by stealth? The government’s earned settlement proposals - UK in a changing Europe
James Bowes analyses the potential impact of the UK government's proposed changes to its settlement schemes to both new migrants and migrants already in the UK.
ukandeu.ac.uk
February 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
"These new rules won’t just affect new immigrants but will also affect over 2 million immigrants already living in the UK."
✍️ Following the govt.’s consultation on its “earned settlement” proposals, @jamesbowes01.bsky.social analyses their potential impact
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/remigration-...
✍️ Following the govt.’s consultation on its “earned settlement” proposals, @jamesbowes01.bsky.social analyses their potential impact
🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/remigration-...
The more it goes; Tiddly pom
February 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
The more it goes; Tiddly pom
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Fuck sake.
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Fuck sake.
The more it snows, Tiddly pom ...
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM
The more it snows, Tiddly pom ...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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1) Today (23:59) is the deadline for submitting responses to the Home Office "consultation" on their plans to make life a lot more difficult for foreigners living in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c...
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement (accessible)
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
open.substack.com/pub/davidaar...
by @davidsonofaaron.bsky.social
(Interesting because it provides some insight, not just condemnation.)
by @davidsonofaaron.bsky.social
(Interesting because it provides some insight, not just condemnation.)
Oh Mandy
A fatal need to impress
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM
open.substack.com/pub/davidaar...
by @davidsonofaaron.bsky.social
(Interesting because it provides some insight, not just condemnation.)
by @davidsonofaaron.bsky.social
(Interesting because it provides some insight, not just condemnation.)
@sturdyalex.bsky.social I find myself imagining a Home Office witchcraft consultation with questions like:
"Should women convicted of witchcraft be
A) hanged
B) burned
C) drowned"
"Should women convicted of witchcraft be
A) hanged
B) burned
C) drowned"
February 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM
@sturdyalex.bsky.social I find myself imagining a Home Office witchcraft consultation with questions like:
"Should women convicted of witchcraft be
A) hanged
B) burned
C) drowned"
"Should women convicted of witchcraft be
A) hanged
B) burned
C) drowned"
Reposted by Dr Mike Ward
Last day to do this.
For the sake of the country and our friends and neighbours, please respond and oppose this proposal - do it TODAY!
Helpful guides for responding from @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @migrantvoice.bsky.social in comments below.
For the sake of the country and our friends and neighbours, please respond and oppose this proposal - do it TODAY!
Helpful guides for responding from @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @migrantvoice.bsky.social in comments below.
1) Today (23:59) is the deadline for submitting responses to the Home Office "consultation" on their plans to make life a lot more difficult for foreigners living in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c...
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement (accessible)
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Last day to do this.
For the sake of the country and our friends and neighbours, please respond and oppose this proposal - do it TODAY!
Helpful guides for responding from @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @migrantvoice.bsky.social in comments below.
For the sake of the country and our friends and neighbours, please respond and oppose this proposal - do it TODAY!
Helpful guides for responding from @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @migrantvoice.bsky.social in comments below.
Reposted by Dr Mike Ward
A few things to note about this, especially if you're in a hurry:
1/3. There is no 'confirm send', it autosends after the last question (further comments about drpendents)
1/3. There is no 'confirm send', it autosends after the last question (further comments about drpendents)
1) Today (23:59) is the deadline for submitting responses to the Home Office "consultation" on their plans to make life a lot more difficult for foreigners living in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c...
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement (accessible)
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:51 AM
A few things to note about this, especially if you're in a hurry:
1/3. There is no 'confirm send', it autosends after the last question (further comments about drpendents)
1/3. There is no 'confirm send', it autosends after the last question (further comments about drpendents)
1) Today (23:59) is the deadline for submitting responses to the Home Office "consultation" on their plans to make life a lot more difficult for foreigners living in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c...
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement (accessible)
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:25 AM
1) Today (23:59) is the deadline for submitting responses to the Home Office "consultation" on their plans to make life a lot more difficult for foreigners living in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c...
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement (accessible)
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM
1) Today (23:59) is the deadline for submitting responses to the Home Office "consultation" on their plans to make life a lot more difficult for foreigners living in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c...
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement (accessible)
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:16 AM
1) Today (23:59) is the deadline for submitting responses to the Home Office "consultation" on their plans to make life a lot more difficult for foreigners living in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c...
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement (accessible)
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
1) Today (23:59) is the deadline for submitting responses to the Home Office "consultation" on their plans to make life a lot more difficult for foreigners living in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c...
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement (accessible)
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM
1) Today (23:59) is the deadline for submitting responses to the Home Office "consultation" on their plans to make life a lot more difficult for foreigners living in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c...
A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: statement and accompanying consultation on earned settlement (accessible)
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
1) Today (23:59) is the deadline for submitting responses to the Home Office "consultation" on their plans to make life a lot more difficult for foreigners living in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Peter Mandelson's official role in Gordon Brown's government was actually not that far away from his unauthorised dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. This week's column digs up some inconvenient truths and suggests the problem is much deeper than we're told.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories | George Monbiot
Yes, he betrayed the national interest in his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein – but also in his sanctioned role as enabler of corporate power, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Peter Mandelson's official role in Gordon Brown's government was actually not that far away from his unauthorised dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. This week's column digs up some inconvenient truths and suggests the problem is much deeper than we're told.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The more I listen to Alex's splendid podcasts on the Greek myths, the more I am reminded of some ancient lyrics from a Gong song:
"The more you know
The more you know you
Don't know what you know"
"The more you know
The more you know you
Don't know what you know"
🆕 PROMETHEUS: I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
One man; several contradictory myths.
Is he protector or disruptor? Genius or arsonist?
Season 2 of Podyssey kicks off with an absolute belter.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0s0L...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
One man; several contradictory myths.
Is he protector or disruptor? Genius or arsonist?
Season 2 of Podyssey kicks off with an absolute belter.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0s0L...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
PROMETHEUS: I Don't Want to Set The World On Fire
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 08/02/2026 · 1h 28m
podcasts.apple.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM
The more I listen to Alex's splendid podcasts on the Greek myths, the more I am reminded of some ancient lyrics from a Gong song:
"The more you know
The more you know you
Don't know what you know"
"The more you know
The more you know you
Don't know what you know"
Reposted by Dr Mike Ward
Why shutdown of key Atlantic current could provoke dramatic climate reaction
Scientists on the Royal Research Ship Discovery are monitoring a key Atlantic current. Alex Thomson says the analysis sends a shiver down the spine.
📩 Read the newsletter:
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Scientists on the Royal Research Ship Discovery are monitoring a key Atlantic current. Alex Thomson says the analysis sends a shiver down the spine.
📩 Read the newsletter:
channel4news.substack.com/p/why-shutdo...
Why shutdown of key Atlantic current could provoke dramatic climate reaction
Scientists on the Royal Research Ship Discovery are monitoring a key Atlantic current. Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson, who is with them, says the analysis sends a shiver down the spine.
channel4news.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Why shutdown of key Atlantic current could provoke dramatic climate reaction
Scientists on the Royal Research Ship Discovery are monitoring a key Atlantic current. Alex Thomson says the analysis sends a shiver down the spine.
📩 Read the newsletter:
channel4news.substack.com/p/why-shutdo...
Scientists on the Royal Research Ship Discovery are monitoring a key Atlantic current. Alex Thomson says the analysis sends a shiver down the spine.
📩 Read the newsletter:
channel4news.substack.com/p/why-shutdo...
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Grim morning for the Labour Party but it is healthier to live in a country where decisions have consequences than one where an administration steeped in contact with Epstein sails happily on, even as the resignations pile up across Europe
February 9, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Grim morning for the Labour Party but it is healthier to live in a country where decisions have consequences than one where an administration steeped in contact with Epstein sails happily on, even as the resignations pile up across Europe