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Ken MacLeod
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Science fiction writer
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boosting this one again because I'm not seeing enough Bertrand Russell hate on the TL
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.

New piece from me.

open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
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November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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"They are so convinced their politics isn’t really politics, but just some default setting shared with much of the country..."

True of so many commentators on the Right.
lewisgoodall.com Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 1d
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.

New piece from me.

open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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freydalpishti.bsky.social
*maximum alpha at 1.25x speed* continuously lives on in my head, unfortunately.
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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neilwilliamson.bsky.social
Pictcon is a brand new convention, celebrating the rich and multi-faceted Scottish genre community. This year's event was ace and I heartily recommend signing up for next year.
pictcon.bsky.social PictCon @pictcon.bsky.social · 12h
We've sold 26 tickets for PictCon2! I would love to sell 24 more before I pay the deposit next week.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
November 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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"... it's tumbleweed from the government, even though Musk's behaviour constitutes overt interference in British politics that is corrosive of Labour's position."
Why Won't Labour Take on Elon Musk?
On how many occasions has Elon Musk used Twitter to declare war on Keir Starmer's government? How often has he stoked racism, intervened in ...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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cjayanetti.bsky.social
can't think of a headline that better sums up the BBC at present
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
BBC slammed for asking Kelvin Mackenzie about journalism standards
Liverpool fans and others staggered by choice to invite former S*n editor to discuss ongoing issues at the BBC
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 AM
amendlocke.bsky.social
The Glasgow Wrap 🗞️ Tuesday 11 November 2025
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The Glasgow Wrap 🗞️ Tuesday 11 November 2025
Public trust in council drops, rapist of doctor jailed, Vue workers balloted to strike, 48 homes to be built on old school site, KPop Demon Hunters chaos + Glasgow Green winter wonderland works begin
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November 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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brasidas.bsky.social
I keep coming back to the idea that Silicon Valley thinks that it's luminaries have extremely high general intelligence and that their success isn't domain specific and ho boy, it absolutely is.
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
amendlocke.bsky.social
The London Minute ⏰ Tuesday 11 November 2025
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The London Minute ⏰ Tuesday 11 November 2025
Shepherd’s Bush Market gentrification fears, Jenrick confronted at Hounslow Heath car boot sale, Lily Allen to headline Mighty Hoopla + why London’s jazz scene is thriving
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November 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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pictcon.bsky.social
We've sold 26 tickets for PictCon2! I would love to sell 24 more before I pay the deposit next week.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
November 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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adamroberts.bsky.social
My thoughts on the Booker winner:
profadamroberts.substack.com/p/david-szal...
David Szalay ‘Flesh’ (2025)
The Luck of Barry István
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November 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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jackinpogform.bsky.social
The News Agents is a great case study of centrism because they actively describe how the sausage is made and yet none of their audience say 'Wait - what the fuck do you mean you ran a story because some Labour spad told you to?'
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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mactakeshi.bsky.social
Come One Come All
Scotland's foremost Science Fiction author Ken Macleod
@amendlocke.bsky.social
is in session at the Beacon Arts Theatre Greenock on 22nd Feb.
Book Noo.
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Beacon Arts - Ken MacLeod
We are the Beacon, a contemporary theatre and arts venue in the heart of Inverclyde… and a whole lot more besides.
www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
amendlocke.bsky.social
The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Tuesday 11 November 2025

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The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Tuesday 11 November 2025
Lothian Buses sued, Cowgate road safety protest, trams 'false consultation' claim + Radical Road update
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November 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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ianzpotter.bsky.social
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
It's an artistic representation of a circulatory system walking through a kitchen, as drawn by Dave Gibbons and written about by Alan Moore. It happens a lot 'round here.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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adamroberts.bsky.social
In my inbox this morning, and email that begins: "Dear $Firstname, I have been a fan of yours for many years".
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
amendlocke.bsky.social
The Glasgow Wrap 🗞️ Monday 10 November 2025
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The Glasgow Wrap 🗞️ Monday 10 November 2025
Nelson Mandela statue designs unveiled, care workers rally outside City Chambers, calls made for Glasgow devolution deal, slavery trail to be launched + Gaza student tells of journey to Glasgow
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November 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
amendlocke.bsky.social
The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 10 November 2025
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The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 10 November 2025
£42m for Granton housing, new fears for Porty cinema, 20mph change for 66 streets + questions over £2bn tram plan consultation
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November 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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edinburghminute.bsky.social
Wondering what’s going on with this historic building at the Shore in Leith? Well, stand by for news…..
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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gillyarcht.bsky.social
Yes please. would watch this whole series.
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rastasack.bsky.social Rasta @rastasack.bsky.social · 2d
In 1972, a cat commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These kittens promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government they survive as soldiers of fortune @thatwriterguy@mastodon.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM
amendlocke.bsky.social
The London Minute ⏰ Monday 10 November 2025
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The London Minute ⏰ Monday 10 November 2025
Thunder forecast, West End arrests, bin strike threat, Borough Market denies influencer crackdown + how can London become more child-friendly?
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November 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM