@talking2someone.bsky.social
Work in economic development, primarily interested in the inclusive and wellbeing space. On board of Centre for Thriving Places, volunteer coordinator for WEAll Scotland and fellow with RSE Young Academy of Scotland. Lover of poetry as communication tool.
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Geoff Bennett: You say that poetry is not useful, and that's exactly why we need it. Why?
David Duchovny: "We want to get educated to be able to work, to have a job of some kind, which is great and it's necessary. But we've lost sight of educating a mind on how to think or a soul how to feel."
David Duchovny: "We want to get educated to be able to work, to have a job of some kind, which is great and it's necessary. But we've lost sight of educating a mind on how to think or a soul how to feel."
September 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Geoff Bennett: You say that poetry is not useful, and that's exactly why we need it. Why?
David Duchovny: "We want to get educated to be able to work, to have a job of some kind, which is great and it's necessary. But we've lost sight of educating a mind on how to think or a soul how to feel."
David Duchovny: "We want to get educated to be able to work, to have a job of some kind, which is great and it's necessary. But we've lost sight of educating a mind on how to think or a soul how to feel."
It was an honour hosting fellows from the John Smith Trust exploring the recovery and rebuild of Ukraine. As geopolitics continue to move quickly, it is important to look at how we support Ukraine.
Innovation and Transformation: Supporting Ukraine's Recovery Journey
www.linkedin.com/pulse/innova...
Innovation and Transformation: Supporting Ukraine's Recovery Journey
www.linkedin.com/pulse/innova...
Innovation and Transformation: Supporting Ukraine's Recovery Journey
In February 2025, Scottish Enterprise had the honour of hosting a remarkable cohort of Ukrainian leaders as part of the John Smith Trust Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Leadership Programme. This ...
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March 1, 2025 at 8:52 AM
It was an honour hosting fellows from the John Smith Trust exploring the recovery and rebuild of Ukraine. As geopolitics continue to move quickly, it is important to look at how we support Ukraine.
Innovation and Transformation: Supporting Ukraine's Recovery Journey
www.linkedin.com/pulse/innova...
Innovation and Transformation: Supporting Ukraine's Recovery Journey
www.linkedin.com/pulse/innova...
It's time for my Christmas to begin. The annual watch of Rare Exports...
December 19, 2024 at 6:07 PM
It's time for my Christmas to begin. The annual watch of Rare Exports...
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"What is needed is not simply more finance, but better finance."
More coverage of our open letter to Rachel Reeves on the dangers of deregulation 👇
More coverage of our open letter to Rachel Reeves on the dangers of deregulation 👇
50 economists and experts skewer the HUGE flaw in Reeves' financial deregulation push
Reeves is pushing for more risk taking in the financial sector and further deregulation. But experts warn of the flaws of finance growth
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December 18, 2024 at 9:58 AM
"What is needed is not simply more finance, but better finance."
More coverage of our open letter to Rachel Reeves on the dangers of deregulation 👇
More coverage of our open letter to Rachel Reeves on the dangers of deregulation 👇
Adjusting to life with the littlest addition to the Connolly household. A wee Romanian adoption we have called Clara.
December 11, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Adjusting to life with the littlest addition to the Connolly household. A wee Romanian adoption we have called Clara.
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NEW: my very long election take is here. The key is to understand how beneficial the pandemic era programs were and how painful their expiration was
www.crisesnotes.com/one-election...
www.crisesnotes.com/one-election...
One Election Takeaway: Voters Hate Temporary Safety Nets
Announcement: I'm putting on an end of year sale. For just 55 dollars a year you can subscribe and receive premium pieces of Notes on the Crises. This also helps support the FOIA efforts I've been eng...
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November 22, 2024 at 4:46 PM
NEW: my very long election take is here. The key is to understand how beneficial the pandemic era programs were and how painful their expiration was
www.crisesnotes.com/one-election...
www.crisesnotes.com/one-election...
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What was it that Johnson used to say? "World beating?"...
December 7, 2024 at 9:11 AM
What was it that Johnson used to say? "World beating?"...
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"from the epidemic in loneliness to the crumbling of communities, the erosion of social capital goes a long way to explaining some of our greatest scourges....If the UK could achieve Scandinavian levels of trust, this could add £100bn per year to our growth"
on.ft.com/3OHuDJx via @FT
on.ft.com/3OHuDJx via @FT
Counting the cost of bowling alone
Malign neglect of social capital sowed the seeds of many of our largest problems
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December 7, 2024 at 1:05 PM
"from the epidemic in loneliness to the crumbling of communities, the erosion of social capital goes a long way to explaining some of our greatest scourges....If the UK could achieve Scandinavian levels of trust, this could add £100bn per year to our growth"
on.ft.com/3OHuDJx via @FT
on.ft.com/3OHuDJx via @FT
Hope the internet can do it's thing. Spotted this on Helensburgh train (left Glasgow Queen Street at 6:47 last night) and no conductor to hand it to. I will hand this in to Dumbarton Central train station but if anyone knows Scott Grant could they reach out?
December 3, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Hope the internet can do it's thing. Spotted this on Helensburgh train (left Glasgow Queen Street at 6:47 last night) and no conductor to hand it to. I will hand this in to Dumbarton Central train station but if anyone knows Scott Grant could they reach out?
An early start today as I head towards Dundee as part of my Young Academy of Scotland project Cross Pollinating Perspectives. Looking forward to engaging in a field of delivery completely new to me as I learn about Mediation.
December 2, 2024 at 7:03 AM
An early start today as I head towards Dundee as part of my Young Academy of Scotland project Cross Pollinating Perspectives. Looking forward to engaging in a field of delivery completely new to me as I learn about Mediation.
Some words for #standrewsday:
I wander this dear green place, looking for the space to think. To contemplate. The fate of those to come. I was never much one to think to myself, parking those thoughts on the shelve. The weight of history sits heavy here, yet light as Highland mist on my shoulders.
I wander this dear green place, looking for the space to think. To contemplate. The fate of those to come. I was never much one to think to myself, parking those thoughts on the shelve. The weight of history sits heavy here, yet light as Highland mist on my shoulders.
November 30, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Some words for #standrewsday:
I wander this dear green place, looking for the space to think. To contemplate. The fate of those to come. I was never much one to think to myself, parking those thoughts on the shelve. The weight of history sits heavy here, yet light as Highland mist on my shoulders.
I wander this dear green place, looking for the space to think. To contemplate. The fate of those to come. I was never much one to think to myself, parking those thoughts on the shelve. The weight of history sits heavy here, yet light as Highland mist on my shoulders.
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The economics of the common good offers a framework for setting shared goals, sharing knowledge & distributing rewards fairly. I'll discuss how this can transform policy & practice at the IDS Annual Lecture.
Hybrid | 3 Dec | 16:00 UK | Register for online ➡️ www.ids.ac.uk/events/ids-a...
Hybrid | 3 Dec | 16:00 UK | Register for online ➡️ www.ids.ac.uk/events/ids-a...
November 28, 2024 at 3:35 PM
The economics of the common good offers a framework for setting shared goals, sharing knowledge & distributing rewards fairly. I'll discuss how this can transform policy & practice at the IDS Annual Lecture.
Hybrid | 3 Dec | 16:00 UK | Register for online ➡️ www.ids.ac.uk/events/ids-a...
Hybrid | 3 Dec | 16:00 UK | Register for online ➡️ www.ids.ac.uk/events/ids-a...
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This govt announced what is called the biggest employment reforms in a generation. Struggling to get your head around it? Read on.🧵
1. We've been making the benefits system harsher for years, and it hasn't succeeded in forcing people back to work - @pollardtom.bsky.social on TalkTV.
1. We've been making the benefits system harsher for years, and it hasn't succeeded in forcing people back to work - @pollardtom.bsky.social on TalkTV.
November 27, 2024 at 4:14 PM
This govt announced what is called the biggest employment reforms in a generation. Struggling to get your head around it? Read on.🧵
1. We've been making the benefits system harsher for years, and it hasn't succeeded in forcing people back to work - @pollardtom.bsky.social on TalkTV.
1. We've been making the benefits system harsher for years, and it hasn't succeeded in forcing people back to work - @pollardtom.bsky.social on TalkTV.
Worth taking some time to review this report from @tom-clark.bsky.social around the concept of wealth. There are major repercussions around political outcomes as we continue to see individuals with a declining physical stake in society.
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Wealth has raced ahead of earnings, creating a new caste society
Tax is only part of the answer: we also need a new political economy that differentiates good & bad wealth
My major new @ippr.bsky.social report: Earning Vs Owning
ippr-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/D...
Wealth has raced ahead of earnings, creating a new caste society
Tax is only part of the answer: we also need a new political economy that differentiates good & bad wealth
My major new @ippr.bsky.social report: Earning Vs Owning
ippr-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/D...
November 27, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Worth taking some time to review this report from @tom-clark.bsky.social around the concept of wealth. There are major repercussions around political outcomes as we continue to see individuals with a declining physical stake in society.
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An interesting way to help people visualize what a ruin used to be.
November 26, 2024 at 11:54 AM
An interesting way to help people visualize what a ruin used to be.
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Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month. A year later, nearly half of participants said they had housing.
Participants in Denver's basic-income program reported having more-secure housing, though results were similar in the trial and control groups.
www.businessinsider.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
@publicenterprise.bsky.social only stumbled across your work through Bluesky and really interesting output. Look forward to following you and seeing where can learn more.
November 25, 2024 at 11:05 AM
@publicenterprise.bsky.social only stumbled across your work through Bluesky and really interesting output. Look forward to following you and seeing where can learn more.
In the spirit of trying to "like" less and share more, I came across this post and it reminded me of a poem I had written a few years back. Sadly not much has changed as the storm continues to rage, yet I still honour the sentiment of being kind and helping where I can.
November 25, 2024 at 10:54 AM
In the spirit of trying to "like" less and share more, I came across this post and it reminded me of a poem I had written a few years back. Sadly not much has changed as the storm continues to rage, yet I still honour the sentiment of being kind and helping where I can.
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Another year of blue crew volunteering comes to an end. Didn't get to as many matches as would have liked this year but still love the atmosphere and the chance to cheer on @scottishrugby.bsky.social #asone.
November 24, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Another year of blue crew volunteering comes to an end. Didn't get to as many matches as would have liked this year but still love the atmosphere and the chance to cheer on @scottishrugby.bsky.social #asone.
Think I'm being to realise still some technical issues in terms of copying text from other platforms to post here...
In the meantime, some poetic thoughts on the notion of elephant paths in enterprise ecosystems.
www.linkedin.com/posts/brianc...
In the meantime, some poetic thoughts on the notion of elephant paths in enterprise ecosystems.
www.linkedin.com/posts/brianc...
Brian Connolly on LinkedIn: Elephant Paths: Paving the Way for a Human-Centered Public Space at…
An interesting thought for a Friday afternoon. I have had a few interesting conversations with individuals over the last few weeks around ecosystem development…
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November 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Think I'm being to realise still some technical issues in terms of copying text from other platforms to post here...
In the meantime, some poetic thoughts on the notion of elephant paths in enterprise ecosystems.
www.linkedin.com/posts/brianc...
In the meantime, some poetic thoughts on the notion of elephant paths in enterprise ecosystems.
www.linkedin.com/posts/brianc...
How are we meant to have any meaningful outcomes from #cop29 when one of the fundamental causes of climate crisis isn't on the table?
Arab Group rejects any COP29 text targeting fossil fuels -
Arab Group rejects any COP29 text targeting fossil fuels -
A Saudi official said Thursday that the 22-nation Arab Group would reject any UN climate deal that goes after fossil fuels at the COP29 talks in Azerbaijan.The negotiations in Baku have centred on…
buff.ly
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 AM
How are we meant to have any meaningful outcomes from #cop29 when one of the fundamental causes of climate crisis isn't on the table?
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Super duper new SPICe briefing on Scotland's review of national outcomes: spice-spotlight.scot/2024/11/21/e...
Evaluating Change: Key Themes in Scotland’s Proposed National Outcomes
A look at cross-committee themes highlighted during the scrutiny of the proposed National Outcomes.
spice-spotlight.scot
November 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Super duper new SPICe briefing on Scotland's review of national outcomes: spice-spotlight.scot/2024/11/21/e...
Still. The electric with no energy. The petrol with no potential. A battery that belittles.
November 20, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Still. The electric with no energy. The petrol with no potential. A battery that belittles.
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Did you know that today marks the start of Book Week Scotland, an annual celebration of reading across the country! Here’s a stack of some amazing Scottish books, let me know if you’ve read any or what you’d add to the pile 🏴💙📚
November 18, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Did you know that today marks the start of Book Week Scotland, an annual celebration of reading across the country! Here’s a stack of some amazing Scottish books, let me know if you’ve read any or what you’d add to the pile 🏴💙📚