Manuel Chakravarty
@tacticalgrace.justtesting.org
🔥 Lambda Scientist
💡 Functional programming
💡 Programming languages
💡 Cryptography
👨🏽💻 Swift, Haskell & Agda
💜 Volt 🇪🇺 policy shaper: digital affairs
📍 Utrecht 🇳🇱🇩🇪🇪🇺
💡 Functional programming
💡 Programming languages
💡 Cryptography
👨🏽💻 Swift, Haskell & Agda
💜 Volt 🇪🇺 policy shaper: digital affairs
📍 Utrecht 🇳🇱🇩🇪🇪🇺
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Functional Programming in Swift
When people talk about functional programming in modern multi-paradigm languages, they usually mention Rust, Scala, or Kotlin. You rarely...
media.ccc.de
I think that Swift is an awesome language for functional programming! Many (functional) programmers don’t seem to know this. Hence, I gave talk about “Functional Programming in Swift” at @bobkonf.bsky.social — it is now online: media.ccc.de/v/bob11-2024...
Talk page: bobkonf.de/2024/chakrav...
Talk page: bobkonf.de/2024/chakrav...
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Historic day!🇪🇺🤝🇨🇦
Amidst global shifts, Canada and the EU are strengthening ties when needed most.
Pleasure to sign w Minister McGuinty important agreement under the #SAFE instrument this morning! It will boost our industries & security, strengthen our defence cooperation & economic ties.
Amidst global shifts, Canada and the EU are strengthening ties when needed most.
Pleasure to sign w Minister McGuinty important agreement under the #SAFE instrument this morning! It will boost our industries & security, strengthen our defence cooperation & economic ties.
February 14, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Historic day!🇪🇺🤝🇨🇦
Amidst global shifts, Canada and the EU are strengthening ties when needed most.
Pleasure to sign w Minister McGuinty important agreement under the #SAFE instrument this morning! It will boost our industries & security, strengthen our defence cooperation & economic ties.
Amidst global shifts, Canada and the EU are strengthening ties when needed most.
Pleasure to sign w Minister McGuinty important agreement under the #SAFE instrument this morning! It will boost our industries & security, strengthen our defence cooperation & economic ties.
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Either adapt or die as Ukrainians say. Europe needs to live by that too European Commission chief von der Leyen told the Munich conference.
February 14, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Either adapt or die as Ukrainians say. Europe needs to live by that too European Commission chief von der Leyen told the Munich conference.
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Rubio may have signed up to this extremist rubbish for the sake of his own pathetic career. That doesn't mean that Europe has to.
Now the “new alliance” needs to “rebuke the forces of civilizational erasure that today menace America and Europe alike”. 4/4
February 14, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Rubio may have signed up to this extremist rubbish for the sake of his own pathetic career. That doesn't mean that Europe has to.
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Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
academic.oup.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
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Nice one-two headlines on the FT, summing up the current state of transatlantic security.
February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Nice one-two headlines on the FT, summing up the current state of transatlantic security.
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
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Is EU regulation really holding Europe back?
🇪🇺 @alemanno.bsky.social debunks 5 persistent myths used to justify deregulation.
👉https://thegoodlobby.eu/5-myths-about-eu-regulation-debunked/
🇪🇺 @alemanno.bsky.social debunks 5 persistent myths used to justify deregulation.
👉https://thegoodlobby.eu/5-myths-about-eu-regulation-debunked/
February 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Is EU regulation really holding Europe back?
🇪🇺 @alemanno.bsky.social debunks 5 persistent myths used to justify deregulation.
👉https://thegoodlobby.eu/5-myths-about-eu-regulation-debunked/
🇪🇺 @alemanno.bsky.social debunks 5 persistent myths used to justify deregulation.
👉https://thegoodlobby.eu/5-myths-about-eu-regulation-debunked/
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Palantir now sues a Swiss magazine. But yeah let’s keep the lie alive that Trump’s America is a beacon of free speech ↘️
Der Konzern #Palantir geht gegen das Schweizer Magazin „Republik“ vor. Das hatte in Recherchen nachgezeichnet, warum die Systeme des Unternehmens problematisch für Staaten und deren Souveränität sind. Das Magazin will sich von der Klage nicht einschüchtern lassen.
netzpolitik.org/2026/david-g...
netzpolitik.org/2026/david-g...
David gegen Goliath: Überwachungskonzern Palantir verklagt die „Republik“
Der Großkonzern Palantir geht presserechtlich gegen das Schweizer Magazin
netzpolitik.org
February 13, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Palantir now sues a Swiss magazine. But yeah let’s keep the lie alive that Trump’s America is a beacon of free speech ↘️
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Germ DMs are completely private, so only you and the person you're talking to can read them.
And they're built on atproto, so whether you're friends from Bluesky, Blacksky, Skylight, Flashes, Leaflet, Popfeed or more, you can chat securely in Germ from your handle.
And they're built on atproto, so whether you're friends from Bluesky, Blacksky, Skylight, Flashes, Leaflet, Popfeed or more, you can chat securely in Germ from your handle.
February 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Germ DMs are completely private, so only you and the person you're talking to can read them.
And they're built on atproto, so whether you're friends from Bluesky, Blacksky, Skylight, Flashes, Leaflet, Popfeed or more, you can chat securely in Germ from your handle.
And they're built on atproto, so whether you're friends from Bluesky, Blacksky, Skylight, Flashes, Leaflet, Popfeed or more, you can chat securely in Germ from your handle.
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Forget “standing ovations”, international articles—all with the literally same headline “of unity” as if it came via memo (have you noticed?).. watch Kaja Kallas’ face.
February 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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For the final block of talks at #BOBkonf2026, Hannes Mehnert starts track A off with "Run your own digital infrastructure using MirageOS unikernels" where he introduces MirageOS's capabilities and explains how this project moved from a research experiment to production.
bobkonf.de/2026/mehnert...
bobkonf.de/2026/mehnert...
February 2, 2026 at 9:29 AM
For the final block of talks at #BOBkonf2026, Hannes Mehnert starts track A off with "Run your own digital infrastructure using MirageOS unikernels" where he introduces MirageOS's capabilities and explains how this project moved from a research experiment to production.
bobkonf.de/2026/mehnert...
bobkonf.de/2026/mehnert...
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One month until #BOBkonf2026! If you haven't yet, get your tickets now -- details here: bobkonf.de/2026/registr...
February 13, 2026 at 12:42 PM
One month until #BOBkonf2026! If you haven't yet, get your tickets now -- details here: bobkonf.de/2026/registr...
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We need iconic pictures of our next GA. Can you help us with that? 🤩
If you're a photographer with experience in mass events and would like to capture Volt's biggest event of the year in Bratislava, send your portfolio to socialmedia@volteuropa.org. 📸
If you're a photographer with experience in mass events and would like to capture Volt's biggest event of the year in Bratislava, send your portfolio to socialmedia@volteuropa.org. 📸
February 13, 2026 at 10:59 AM
We need iconic pictures of our next GA. Can you help us with that? 🤩
If you're a photographer with experience in mass events and would like to capture Volt's biggest event of the year in Bratislava, send your portfolio to socialmedia@volteuropa.org. 📸
If you're a photographer with experience in mass events and would like to capture Volt's biggest event of the year in Bratislava, send your portfolio to socialmedia@volteuropa.org. 📸
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✍️ EU law, explained simply
One million signatures can spark change at EU level.
Discover how the European Citizens’ Initiative works and how the Court protects this unique democratic tool.
🎥 Watch Bright here 👉 curia.europa.eu/site/jcms/11...
#Bright #CJEU #EUlaw #CuriaWebTV
One million signatures can spark change at EU level.
Discover how the European Citizens’ Initiative works and how the Court protects this unique democratic tool.
🎥 Watch Bright here 👉 curia.europa.eu/site/jcms/11...
#Bright #CJEU #EUlaw #CuriaWebTV
February 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
✍️ EU law, explained simply
One million signatures can spark change at EU level.
Discover how the European Citizens’ Initiative works and how the Court protects this unique democratic tool.
🎥 Watch Bright here 👉 curia.europa.eu/site/jcms/11...
#Bright #CJEU #EUlaw #CuriaWebTV
One million signatures can spark change at EU level.
Discover how the European Citizens’ Initiative works and how the Court protects this unique democratic tool.
🎥 Watch Bright here 👉 curia.europa.eu/site/jcms/11...
#Bright #CJEU #EUlaw #CuriaWebTV
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Just another day at the office, goed samengevat in de Telegraaf. Huisbaas begon haatcampagne. Kijk vooral naar haar eigen bericht op Instagram.
February 13, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Just another day at the office, goed samengevat in de Telegraaf. Huisbaas begon haatcampagne. Kijk vooral naar haar eigen bericht op Instagram.
Reposted by Manuel Chakravarty
Ariane 64 maakt zijn debuut.
February 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Ariane 64 maakt zijn debuut.
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Odido drama bevestigt weer eens dat we snel richting europese digitale identiteit middelen moeten waarbij niemand meer paspoort of rijbewijs gegevens hoeft op te slaan.
commission.europa.eu/topics/digit...
commission.europa.eu/topics/digit...
Europese digitale identiteit
De EU werkt aan een persoonlijke digitale portefeuille voor elke EU-burger die zowel online als offline kan worden gebruikt voor openbare en particuliere diensten in de hele EU. Lees meer hierover.
commission.europa.eu
February 12, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Odido drama bevestigt weer eens dat we snel richting europese digitale identiteit middelen moeten waarbij niemand meer paspoort of rijbewijs gegevens hoeft op te slaan.
commission.europa.eu/topics/digit...
commission.europa.eu/topics/digit...
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This is Ariane 6’s most powerful version yet 🔥
The four-booster version of Ariane 6 took 32 Amazon Leo satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff occurred at 16:45 GMT/17:45 CET from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, with separation of the last satellites occurring after 114 minutes.
🤝 @cnes.fr
The four-booster version of Ariane 6 took 32 Amazon Leo satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff occurred at 16:45 GMT/17:45 CET from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, with separation of the last satellites occurring after 114 minutes.
🤝 @cnes.fr
February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
This is Ariane 6’s most powerful version yet 🔥
The four-booster version of Ariane 6 took 32 Amazon Leo satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff occurred at 16:45 GMT/17:45 CET from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, with separation of the last satellites occurring after 114 minutes.
🤝 @cnes.fr
The four-booster version of Ariane 6 took 32 Amazon Leo satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff occurred at 16:45 GMT/17:45 CET from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, with separation of the last satellites occurring after 114 minutes.
🤝 @cnes.fr
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One of the hardest parts of learning Spanish (for me) is that I can read fine… but native speech often sounds like noise.
So I built a web app with tiny audio stories + repetition to train listening.
Free for now: blablets.com
So I built a web app with tiny audio stories + repetition to train listening.
Free for now: blablets.com
Blablets - Fluency Starts with Listening
Tiny stories that make language click. Free listening practice with spaced repetition.
blablets.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:44 AM
One of the hardest parts of learning Spanish (for me) is that I can read fine… but native speech often sounds like noise.
So I built a web app with tiny audio stories + repetition to train listening.
Free for now: blablets.com
So I built a web app with tiny audio stories + repetition to train listening.
Free for now: blablets.com
Reposted by Manuel Chakravarty
Yesterday’s Antwerp summit didn’t go as industry lobbyists planned.
They pushed EU leaders to double down on cutting regulations, but it backfired.
Now everyone can see: deregulation won’t fix Europe’s economy.
They pushed EU leaders to double down on cutting regulations, but it backfired.
Now everyone can see: deregulation won’t fix Europe’s economy.
‘Deregulation’ tops leaders’ retreat, but critics point to investment gap and corporate lobbying
EU leaders will discuss simplification and competitiveness and even a 'Buy European' strategy at their informal retreat on Thursday — but others see a simple focus on competitiveness as self-defeating...
euobserver.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Yesterday’s Antwerp summit didn’t go as industry lobbyists planned.
They pushed EU leaders to double down on cutting regulations, but it backfired.
Now everyone can see: deregulation won’t fix Europe’s economy.
They pushed EU leaders to double down on cutting regulations, but it backfired.
Now everyone can see: deregulation won’t fix Europe’s economy.
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I would not normally say this, but even Mussolini’s government, at least in its early phase, before it began (also physically) eliminating MPs, showed more respect for Parliament than what is on display here...
Pam Bondi throws a fit:
"You don't tell me anything, you washed up loser lawyer"
"You don't tell me anything, you washed up loser lawyer"
February 12, 2026 at 7:35 AM
I would not normally say this, but even Mussolini’s government, at least in its early phase, before it began (also physically) eliminating MPs, showed more respect for Parliament than what is on display here...
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The US disappeared as an aid donor to Ukraine in 2025 as Europe filled the gap.
European support rose 67%, ensuring a stable amount of military and humanitarian aid as Ukraine held back the Russian threat.
Actions matter more than words. Thank you, Europe, for your actions.💙💛
European support rose 67%, ensuring a stable amount of military and humanitarian aid as Ukraine held back the Russian threat.
Actions matter more than words. Thank you, Europe, for your actions.💙💛
February 12, 2026 at 7:05 AM
The US disappeared as an aid donor to Ukraine in 2025 as Europe filled the gap.
European support rose 67%, ensuring a stable amount of military and humanitarian aid as Ukraine held back the Russian threat.
Actions matter more than words. Thank you, Europe, for your actions.💙💛
European support rose 67%, ensuring a stable amount of military and humanitarian aid as Ukraine held back the Russian threat.
Actions matter more than words. Thank you, Europe, for your actions.💙💛
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Breakdown of today's vote in the EP on the Ukraine loan facility with a new type of graph by member state.
This shows neatly the huge support in the Nordics and Baltics, the low one in France (due to the RN) and the stark exception of Hungary, where even the opposition Tisza Party voted against.
This shows neatly the huge support in the Nordics and Baltics, the low one in France (due to the RN) and the stark exception of Hungary, where even the opposition Tisza Party voted against.
February 11, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Breakdown of today's vote in the EP on the Ukraine loan facility with a new type of graph by member state.
This shows neatly the huge support in the Nordics and Baltics, the low one in France (due to the RN) and the stark exception of Hungary, where even the opposition Tisza Party voted against.
This shows neatly the huge support in the Nordics and Baltics, the low one in France (due to the RN) and the stark exception of Hungary, where even the opposition Tisza Party voted against.
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Raak stuk van @sophieintveld.bsky.social van Volt België.
D66, CDA en VVD hebben veel Europese woorden maar weinig Europese daden.
We blijven 27 stamhoofden. Geen nieuwe integratie om ons democratischer en daadkrachtiger te maken. Deze tijd vraagt om meer durf.
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
D66, CDA en VVD hebben veel Europese woorden maar weinig Europese daden.
We blijven 27 stamhoofden. Geen nieuwe integratie om ons democratischer en daadkrachtiger te maken. Deze tijd vraagt om meer durf.
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
Opinie: Een sterk Europa ontstaat niet vanzelf
Het nieuwe coalitieakkoord laat een ernstig gebrek aan ambitie en realisme inzake Europa zien. Maar wees gewaarschuwd, zonder verregaande hervormingen wordt de EU snel onbestuurbaar, stelt oud-Europar...
www.volkskrant.nl
February 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Raak stuk van @sophieintveld.bsky.social van Volt België.
D66, CDA en VVD hebben veel Europese woorden maar weinig Europese daden.
We blijven 27 stamhoofden. Geen nieuwe integratie om ons democratischer en daadkrachtiger te maken. Deze tijd vraagt om meer durf.
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
D66, CDA en VVD hebben veel Europese woorden maar weinig Europese daden.
We blijven 27 stamhoofden. Geen nieuwe integratie om ons democratischer en daadkrachtiger te maken. Deze tijd vraagt om meer durf.
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
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We are delighted that Well-Typed LLD are back as Bronze sponsors for #BOBkonf2026! Check them out here: www.well-typed.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
We are delighted that Well-Typed LLD are back as Bronze sponsors for #BOBkonf2026! Check them out here: www.well-typed.com