Alex Cooper
@alex-cooper.bsky.social
Founder of The Interdependence Movement for Peace, Justice and Cooperation supporting candidates for national and international unity.
"We are the same but see things differently"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Turnbull_(artist)
"We are the same but see things differently"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Turnbull_(artist)
It says a lot that the shock value of this is so limited. We expect this kind of behaviour from him
MAdA - Make America democratic Again!
Democratic with all the checks and balances to keep a tyrannical president in line as intended by the framers
I know, it's only AI, but I keep going there ...
MAdA - Make America democratic Again!
Democratic with all the checks and balances to keep a tyrannical president in line as intended by the framers
I know, it's only AI, but I keep going there ...
August 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
It says a lot that the shock value of this is so limited. We expect this kind of behaviour from him
MAdA - Make America democratic Again!
Democratic with all the checks and balances to keep a tyrannical president in line as intended by the framers
I know, it's only AI, but I keep going there ...
MAdA - Make America democratic Again!
Democratic with all the checks and balances to keep a tyrannical president in line as intended by the framers
I know, it's only AI, but I keep going there ...
Lots of concerns over escalation and the lives being lost on both sides, but how do you deal with bullies, autocrats, tyrants? You can't just give in for "peace".
February 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Lots of concerns over escalation and the lives being lost on both sides, but how do you deal with bullies, autocrats, tyrants? You can't just give in for "peace".
Well there you go, I didn't know that
February 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Well there you go, I didn't know that
I think there's a case for a United States of Europe, an idea that's hated by those who want to divide and rule in order to preserve existing power.
You know, if Brexit was good for Britain, why not for any state in USA to "take back control"?
You know, if Brexit was good for Britain, why not for any state in USA to "take back control"?
February 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I think there's a case for a United States of Europe, an idea that's hated by those who want to divide and rule in order to preserve existing power.
You know, if Brexit was good for Britain, why not for any state in USA to "take back control"?
You know, if Brexit was good for Britain, why not for any state in USA to "take back control"?
or is this AI image manipulation?
February 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
or is this AI image manipulation?
Scarlet Elf Cup - seen for the first time yesterday
February 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Scarlet Elf Cup - seen for the first time yesterday
Scarlet Elf Cup ... seen for the first time just yesterday
February 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Scarlet Elf Cup ... seen for the first time just yesterday
Parties are the problem that the framers of the American Constitution failed to stop:
www.history.com/news/foundin...
www.history.com/news/foundin...
February 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Parties are the problem that the framers of the American Constitution failed to stop:
www.history.com/news/foundin...
www.history.com/news/foundin...
Who thought that in the 21st century, with all the advances of human intelligence and civilisation we'd still be fighting wars?
But today AI is in development for
• Autonomous weapons
• Decision support
• Cyber warfare
• Intelligence gathering & analysis
• Training & simulation
Intelligence?
But today AI is in development for
• Autonomous weapons
• Decision support
• Cyber warfare
• Intelligence gathering & analysis
• Training & simulation
Intelligence?
February 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Who thought that in the 21st century, with all the advances of human intelligence and civilisation we'd still be fighting wars?
But today AI is in development for
• Autonomous weapons
• Decision support
• Cyber warfare
• Intelligence gathering & analysis
• Training & simulation
Intelligence?
But today AI is in development for
• Autonomous weapons
• Decision support
• Cyber warfare
• Intelligence gathering & analysis
• Training & simulation
Intelligence?
If there's no moral equivalency between the actions of Hamas and those of the IDF, then presumably Netanyahu believes Israel has the high moral ground.
But its usually the criminals who refuse to recognise courts or face up to justice. Attacking a court is the action of the guilty.
But its usually the criminals who refuse to recognise courts or face up to justice. Attacking a court is the action of the guilty.
February 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
If there's no moral equivalency between the actions of Hamas and those of the IDF, then presumably Netanyahu believes Israel has the high moral ground.
But its usually the criminals who refuse to recognise courts or face up to justice. Attacking a court is the action of the guilty.
But its usually the criminals who refuse to recognise courts or face up to justice. Attacking a court is the action of the guilty.
I'm not sure there are many who belong to a political party who can truly represent the voters. In the UK party whips tell MPs how to vote. Going against the whip means you lose your place in the "gang". Framers of US constitution attempted, but failed to prevent parties forming
February 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I'm not sure there are many who belong to a political party who can truly represent the voters. In the UK party whips tell MPs how to vote. Going against the whip means you lose your place in the "gang". Framers of US constitution attempted, but failed to prevent parties forming
Many countries still have the semblance of a functioning democracy, but these are being taken over by those who spend the most on buying influence and manipulating the debates and the way we vote. The best of us doubt and despair, the worst offer false narratives & false hope
February 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Many countries still have the semblance of a functioning democracy, but these are being taken over by those who spend the most on buying influence and manipulating the debates and the way we vote. The best of us doubt and despair, the worst offer false narratives & false hope
To pardon those who orchestrated violent seditious conspiracies is a bit of a slippery slope - insane even
(Insano slide in Brazil)
(Insano slide in Brazil)
January 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
To pardon those who orchestrated violent seditious conspiracies is a bit of a slippery slope - insane even
(Insano slide in Brazil)
(Insano slide in Brazil)
Everybody wants to be a "cat"
January 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Everybody wants to be a "cat"
We need to distinguish between the baby and the bathwater.
Consider this: we could live with moral capitalism.
The problem is the deregulated, monopolistic, predatory, abusive, corrupt capitalists who use their wealth and influence to buy our politicians and destroy democracy.
Consider this: we could live with moral capitalism.
The problem is the deregulated, monopolistic, predatory, abusive, corrupt capitalists who use their wealth and influence to buy our politicians and destroy democracy.
January 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We need to distinguish between the baby and the bathwater.
Consider this: we could live with moral capitalism.
The problem is the deregulated, monopolistic, predatory, abusive, corrupt capitalists who use their wealth and influence to buy our politicians and destroy democracy.
Consider this: we could live with moral capitalism.
The problem is the deregulated, monopolistic, predatory, abusive, corrupt capitalists who use their wealth and influence to buy our politicians and destroy democracy.
There are lessons to be learned: space flight is dangerous
No fatalities on this mission but the stats aren't great
24 people have orbited the moon, 12 of them landed
273 people have visited the ISS
There have been 18 deaths among the 676 people on a space mission. That's over 2.5%
No fatalities on this mission but the stats aren't great
24 people have orbited the moon, 12 of them landed
273 people have visited the ISS
There have been 18 deaths among the 676 people on a space mission. That's over 2.5%
January 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
There are lessons to be learned: space flight is dangerous
No fatalities on this mission but the stats aren't great
24 people have orbited the moon, 12 of them landed
273 people have visited the ISS
There have been 18 deaths among the 676 people on a space mission. That's over 2.5%
No fatalities on this mission but the stats aren't great
24 people have orbited the moon, 12 of them landed
273 people have visited the ISS
There have been 18 deaths among the 676 people on a space mission. That's over 2.5%
What are Trump's plans for Federal spending?
January 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
What are Trump's plans for Federal spending?
"Ordinary World" by Duran Duran is about relationship break up, but it reminds me that "ordinary" can be vastly under-rated, it can be exceptional, desirable
There's many would swap "interesting times" for mundane and ordinary
Pic of a 60y.o. on a child's fairground ride (v. ordinary?) (05/01/25)
There's many would swap "interesting times" for mundane and ordinary
Pic of a 60y.o. on a child's fairground ride (v. ordinary?) (05/01/25)
January 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"Ordinary World" by Duran Duran is about relationship break up, but it reminds me that "ordinary" can be vastly under-rated, it can be exceptional, desirable
There's many would swap "interesting times" for mundane and ordinary
Pic of a 60y.o. on a child's fairground ride (v. ordinary?) (05/01/25)
There's many would swap "interesting times" for mundane and ordinary
Pic of a 60y.o. on a child's fairground ride (v. ordinary?) (05/01/25)
Yeah, but "opposition" is not the way to think about building an alternative coz "what we think about, comes about". Only thinking about opposing Trump, got Trump. It's "obstacle fixation". (The golfer hits the green by focusing on the green, but goes in the water by THINKING about avoiding water)
January 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Yeah, but "opposition" is not the way to think about building an alternative coz "what we think about, comes about". Only thinking about opposing Trump, got Trump. It's "obstacle fixation". (The golfer hits the green by focusing on the green, but goes in the water by THINKING about avoiding water)
2024: The Year From Space
www.channel4.com/programmes/2...
The Earth is unique
When you look out into the depths of space you realise just the vast ocean of darkness and we're on this little island and we're on it together and we need to figure out how to work together for the benefit of everybody
www.channel4.com/programmes/2...
The Earth is unique
When you look out into the depths of space you realise just the vast ocean of darkness and we're on this little island and we're on it together and we need to figure out how to work together for the benefit of everybody
January 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
2024: The Year From Space
www.channel4.com/programmes/2...
The Earth is unique
When you look out into the depths of space you realise just the vast ocean of darkness and we're on this little island and we're on it together and we need to figure out how to work together for the benefit of everybody
www.channel4.com/programmes/2...
The Earth is unique
When you look out into the depths of space you realise just the vast ocean of darkness and we're on this little island and we're on it together and we need to figure out how to work together for the benefit of everybody
Banned? Well, no, not really, but I get the point. Nobody should be offended at Christmas good wishes. Atheists, like myself, included.
If the intention is simply goodwill, then why would anyone take offence?
If the intention is simply goodwill, then why would anyone take offence?
December 17, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Banned? Well, no, not really, but I get the point. Nobody should be offended at Christmas good wishes. Atheists, like myself, included.
If the intention is simply goodwill, then why would anyone take offence?
If the intention is simply goodwill, then why would anyone take offence?