Naomi Waltham-Smith
@auralflaneur.bsky.social
Professor at Oxford. Politics of listening, continental philosophy, music and sound studies, academic freedom. On the left. Views mine.
Many thanks to @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social for supporting this collaboration and seed-funding initial workshops, to staff in @oxhumanities.bsky.social for their feedback on application drafts, dand to colleagues in @oxmusicfaculty.bsky.social for their encouragement.
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Many thanks to @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social for supporting this collaboration and seed-funding initial workshops, to staff in @oxhumanities.bsky.social for their feedback on application drafts, dand to colleagues in @oxmusicfaculty.bsky.social for their encouragement.
Also, let’s not punish effective union organizing 😉
November 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Also, let’s not punish effective union organizing 😉
Understood. I think public perception on taxing income would shift if there were lives to level the playing field on wealth, as well as clear investment in public goods. For those de facto excluded from wealth, a well paid job feels like the only way to a semblance of security.
November 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Understood. I think public perception on taxing income would shift if there were lives to level the playing field on wealth, as well as clear investment in public goods. For those de facto excluded from wealth, a well paid job feels like the only way to a semblance of security.
Agree with more gradual progressivisity, but surely taxing wealth should be a priority?
November 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Agree with more gradual progressivisity, but surely taxing wealth should be a priority?
You’ve captured my mood perfectly 😂
November 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
You’ve captured my mood perfectly 😂
They already have Starmer’s Labour 😂
October 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM
They already have Starmer’s Labour 😂
And in the meantime people who are at the sharp end of racism are called “uncivil” for calling racism racism.
October 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
And in the meantime people who are at the sharp end of racism are called “uncivil” for calling racism racism.
Sounds fantastic! Can’t wait for 2028.
October 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Sounds fantastic! Can’t wait for 2028.
Sorry, I should have marked it with a 😂 to make the time clear. It’s the work of a satirist, but also so close to reality that it could be true: www.instagram.com/reel/DPn73Kx...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Sorry, I should have marked it with a 😂 to make the time clear. It’s the work of a satirist, but also so close to reality that it could be true: www.instagram.com/reel/DPn73Kx...