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Carl Heath
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| Senior Researcher Prototyping Societies at RISE | Ph.D Student at University of Gothenburg | Education Specialist Agency for Psychological Defence | Member of the […]

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Happy Vyshyvanka Day!

No glasses, but a fine vyshyvanka from Kyiv!
May 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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The image is a cover of The Economist magazine, dated February 22nd-28th, 2025. The background is red with a large black conference table in the center, surrounded by ornate, empty chairs. Two men, appearing to be Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, are seated at the head of the table, leaning towards each other and engaging in conversation. The headline in bold white capital letters reads: "EUROPE'S WORST NIGHTMARE." The magazine's logo is positioned in the top left corner, and additional article titles are listed in white text on the top right. The visual style is stark and dramatic, emphasizing political tension and a foreboding atmosphere.
February 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Idag har jag föreläst på Regeringskansliets första gemensamma chefsdag. Med över 300 chefer diskuterade vi ledarskap och digital transformation. Inspirerande att se engagemanget och hur myndigheten stärker sin förmåga att möta framtiden. Ett modernt regeringskansli är avgörande för vår demokrati.
En rosa skylt med vit text som lyder "Välkommen till Regeringskansliets chefsdag 2025". Texten är fotograferad i vinkel och bakgrunden är lätt oskarp. Närbild på Carl Heath, med runda glasögon och skägg, iklädd svart tröja. Han ler mot kameran. I bakgrunden syns en oskarp konferenssal med många människor och lysande taklampor som ger rummet ett varmt sken. I en ljus konferenslokal står två personer på en scen - en man i grå kostym och röd slips samt en kvinna i svart kostym. Mannen håller i något i händerna medan han talar, och kvinnan står bredvid med en mikrofon. I förgrunden syns åhörare och ett bord med vit duk och dryckesservis. Stora fönster i bakgrunden släpper in naturligt ljus.
February 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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A TIME magazine cover dated February 24, 2025. The image depicts Donald Trump sitting at a small desk with the presidential seal, looking surprised, while Elon Musk is seated behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, appearing confident and holding a cup. Two American flags stand behind Musk, emphasizing the setting. The red background and bold TIME logo dominate the composition, drawing attention to the juxtaposition of the two figures.
February 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Social media shouldn't be controlled by billionaires or algorithms. By choosing open-source, community-driven alternatives, we put power back in users' hands. Together, we can make social media social again - focused on real connections, not profit.

#makesocialsocialagain 🌟
An infographic with a blue background showing social media platform alternatives. On the left side are mainstream platforms with arrows pointing to their alternatives on the right: Twitter/X → Mastodon & Bluesky, Facebook → 'Geef een feestje!' (Dutch for 'Have a party!'), Instagram → Pixelfed, and WhatsApp → Signal. The text '#MakeSocialSocialAgain' appears vertically along both sides of the image.
January 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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demokrati till vad som allt mer förefaller utvecklas mot en technofascistisk kakistokrati.

Osäkerheten ökar.

Om kakistokratin USA
https://carlheath.se/usa-pa-randen-till-kakistokrati/

Om Trumps technofascistism […]

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Detta är en politisk karikatyrteckning som visar två män i mörka kostymer och röda slipsar mot en blå himmel med vita moln. Den ena påminner om en amerikansk president och den andra om en bilfabrikör. I bakgrunden syns en folkmassa och en röd flagga med en nazistisk symbol. En av männen gör en tummen upp-gest och ler brett. Den andre mannen har ett mer reserverat uttryck. Båda bär liknande kläder - mörka kostymer och röda slipsar. Teckningen är en kritisk kommentar om relationen mellan dessa personer och antyder något om deras politiska kopplingar genom symboliken i bakgrunden.
January 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Idag hade jag planeringseminarium för min avhandling om rådighet i omställning vid GU. Efter ett decennium av tillämpad forskning vid RISE går jag nu djupare in i forskningens praktik. Stort tack till diskutant, handledare och kollegor! Nästa stopp: mittseminariet. :)
Ett enkelt vitt bokomslag med titeln 'Rådighet i omställning' skriven med stor svart serif-font. Under titeln står 'Doktorsavhandling' och 'Carl Heath' med mindre text, också i svart.
January 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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As Trump plans his return, 'kakistocracy' - rule by the least qualified - becomes frighteningly relevant. What looks like a plan to replace expertise with loyalty signals a dangerous shift in American democracy. The global ripple effects could reshape the world […]

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A political cartoon showing the White House in the background with Trump standing in front of a clapping crowd, gesturing presentationally towards Uncle Sam, who is depicted as a sad clown in traditional patriotic attire - complete with striped pants, blue jacket, and star-spangled top hat. The overall composition suggests Trump is treating American democracy as a circus performance, with Uncle Sam reduced to a clown figure.
January 3, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Could it be that the memeification of politics leads to conversations that should be serious, and can have serious consequences, instead just being laughed off? That it becomes difficult to take seriously what is truly serious?
The image is a satirical illustration featuring Elon Musk and Donald Trump in suits wearing sunglasses, with the American flag and the White House in the background. The text at the top reads "D.O.G.E.," and at the bottom, it says "Department of Government Efficiency." To the right of the men, there is a Shiba Inu dog with a cheerful expression, referencing the well-known "Doge" meme. The illustration appears to use humor related to both the doge meme and popular public figures to make a humorous and sarcastic commentary on government efficiency.
November 13, 2024 at 6:27 PM
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November 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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Leaving NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence and the conference on social media and AI in the context of foreign influence and malign information. I had the opportunity to participate in a panel on this topic, and have some reflections. First we […]

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November 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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Prinsparets Stiftelse, Mediemyndigheten, Internetstiftelsen och Mind Intelligence Lab släpper rapporten "Ord som sårar" om kränkande språk i digitala miljöer där svenska barn och unga är aktiva. Jag har haft möjlighet att bidra till rapporten och rekommenderar […]

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November 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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Min dotter Amanda tar över min Mastodon för en liten post här:

Hej, jag heter Amanda och går i Brunnsbo Musikklasser i Göteborg. Vi behöver er hjälp att förverkliga drömmen vi haft sedan årskurs 4 att få resa till London för att sjunga. Se filmen, och bidra på […]

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November 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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Idag föreläste jag på Socialstyrelsen om vår rapport "Myndighetens styrning av digital utveckling". På Göteborgs Universitet har vi skrivit om utmaningar kring digital transformation och gav rekommendationer för att stärka omställningsförmågan hos myndigheten […]

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Carl Heath in black t-shirt in front of the logo of Socialstyrelsen.
November 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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X har kopplat på bild-AI modellen Flux på AI-tjänsten Grok på Elon Musks numera politiska sociala nätverksplattform X. Grok och Flux har inte begränsningar i vad för bilder som går att skapa och på kort tid har en mängd deepfakes sett dagens ljus. Det är högst […]

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The image is a screenshot of a tweet by "Mike Paule" with the handle "@Mikep29." The tweet reads: "Asked grok to create a photo with the candidates showing some love for each other. Well.. maybe a bit too much :)" The tweet is accompanied by an AI-generated image depicting Donald Trump and Kamala Harris kissing. The scene appears to be set in a formal environment, possibly a government or official setting, with American flags and other people standing in the background, watching the event. The image captures a moment that is meant to be humorous, given the context of the tweet, as it shows political figures from opposing sides engaging in a highly unlikely and exaggerated display of affection. The image is a screenshot of a tweet by "Oliver Alexander" with the handle "@OAlexanderDK." The tweet reads: "This is insane. You don't even need to confuse the AI to generate these images. Releasing this as an actual paid product, without any safety net, is going to result in an expensive legal battle for X and Elon Musk." Below the text, there is an AI-generated image that depicts Elon Musk standing in front of a building labeled "Elementary School." He is holding a large firearm and is standing next to a person dressed in a Mickey Mouse costume. The costume's shirt has the words "Crisis actor" printed on it. The scene also shows a trail of blood on the ground leading towards the school entrance, adding a disturbing element to the image. The combination of the elements in the image and the tweet's text highlights concerns about the potential consequences of AI-generated content, particularly in relation to sensitive topics and the lack of moderation or control over such tools. The image shows a series of tweets related to an AI-generated image. The first tweet is from the account "Daniel" with the handle "@growing_daniel." The tweet reads: "Make a picture of Donald Trump and Elon Musk kissing." Below this, there is a response from the account "Grok" with the handle "@grok," which includes an AI-generated image of Donald Trump and Elon Musk kissing. The image appears to depict the two men in formal attire, facing each other, with their lips touching in a kiss. The background suggests an outdoor setting with blurred figures in the background. Following this image, there is another tweet from "Daniel," which states: "There’s no filter and it’s actually quite good." This comment indicates that the image was generated without any additional editing and that the user is impressed by the quality of the result. The image shows a tweet from the Twitter account "The AI Solopreneur" with the handle "@aisolopreneur." The tweet reads: "Grok 2.0 is completely unhinged 🤯. It's been 1 day, and everyone on X is going nuts over its uncensored image capabilities. The 15 wildest Grok 2.0 generations:" Below this text, there is an image showing two people: Kamala Harris who is visibly pregnant, wearing a black and white patterned dress and a crown, and a Donald Trump standing beside her. Trump is holding Kamelas's pregnant belly. He is wearing a dark suit with a red tie and has light-colored hair. The tweet was posted at 9:04 AM on August 16, 2024, and has received 3.9 million views.
November 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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Trump the Minion.
This image shows a character that appears to be a Minion from the "Despicable Me" animated film franchise, but with a unique twist. The Minion is dressed to resemble a prominent political figure. The character has the typical Minion features: a short, cylindrical yellow body with two large goggle-like eyes. However, this Minion is wearing a dark blue business suit with a white collar shirt and a red tie. The suit jacket has small pocket details. The most distinctive feature is the hairstyle: the Minion has a swoop of blonde hair styled in a manner reminiscent of a well-known political figure's signature look. The hair is combed over to one side and appears somewhat windswept. The Minion's expression is neutral, with a small mouth visible below the large goggles. The character is standing on what looks like a wooden surface, and the background is a soft, out-of-focus greenish-gray color. This image appears to be a creative, cartoon-style representation combining the playful nature of a Minion character with the appearance of a recognizable public figure, resulting in a humorous and eye-catching visual mashup.
November 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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A cartoon woman with blonde hair and red lips is holding a telephone to her ear and looks concerned. She is saying in a speech bubble: "Can't today. I'm busy watching the season finale of the United States." The background is purple with dots, reminiscent of pop art style.
November 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM