Dr Colin Keogh
colinkeogh.bsky.social
Dr Colin Keogh
@colinkeogh.bsky.social
#Engineering #3dprinting #Innovation #Research | CEO Rapidfoundation | PhD & Postdoc at UCD dublin | Cofounder SapienInnovate & OSVentilator | Forbes #30Under30 | StartupWeekDub | EU Horizon Europe Consultant
Bluesky isn’t just a platform—it’s a community I’m proud to be part of. 🌟
As a new user, The future of the social web feels brighter here, and I’m excited to grow with it. Let’s keep building together. 🌀🚀
#BlueskyFuture #ProudUser
November 20, 2024 at 8:14 PM
As of November 2024, Bluesky's user base has exceeded 20 million, reflecting its rapid adoption and the growing interest in decentralized social media. Bluesky Hits 20M Users: geeknewscentral.com/2024/11/19/b...
Bluesky Has 20M+ Users After Hitting 15M On November 13
Bluesky, the social media network and X competitor has been benefiting from a surge of departures from the Elon-Musk-owned app formerly known as Twitter,
geeknewscentral.com
November 20, 2024 at 8:14 PM
In October 2024, Bluesky announced a $15 million Series A financing round to support its expanding network and development efforts. Series A Announcement
November 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM
By September 2024, Bluesky had surpassed 10 million users, showcasing its growing appeal as a decentralized social platform. Bluesky Reaches 10M Users: techcrunch.com/2024/09/16/b...
Bluesky now has more than 10M users | TechCrunch
Social network Bluesky said Monday that it now has more than 10 million users. This is largely thanks to the rapid growth of the network in the past few
techcrunch.com
November 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM
In February 2024, Bluesky opened its doors to everyone, ending the invite-only system. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of rapid user growth. Bluesky Opens Registrations: www.macrumors.com/2024/02/07/b...
Bluesky Social Network Ditches Invite Codes, Opens Registrations to All
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform conceptualized by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has now opened registration for everyone. On...
www.macrumors.com
November 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Bluesky’s private beta launched in late 2022, and demand was immediate. Invitations became the hottest digital commodity as early adopters flocked to test the platform. 🌀
Its focus on fostering healthy, authentic conversations resonated. #BetaDays
November 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM
In 2022, Bluesky spun off as an independent company to accelerate its mission.
Its foundation? The AT Protocol (Authenticated Transfer Protocol) which underpins everything we love about Bluesky: User autonomy, Decentralization, Innovation in moderation and algorithmic choice #ATProtocol #BlueskyTech
November 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM
In 2019, Bluesky originated at Twitter as a project to explore decentralized social networks.
The goal? Build a protocol that could host a network like Twitter—but with openness, interoperability, and user control at its core.
A big vision for a small team. 🚀
November 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM
The next step: Building a framework to standardize open-source health technologies for future crises.
This ensures safety, reliability, and global adoption while maintaining accessibility for all. Curious about this? Let’s collaborate! 🚀
#Innovation #HealthcareForAll
November 20, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Open-source isn’t just about software—it’s about creating solutions together. Our ventilator designs focused on affordability, scalability, and local manufacturing, empowering communities worldwide.
Imagine this approach applied to global challenges in energy, healthcare, and education. #TechForGood
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November 20, 2024 at 7:54 PM
During COVID-19, our team at Open Source Ventilator worked to create low-cost, 3D-printed ventilators to address global shortages.
We united over 3,000 engineers, designers, and medics across 70+ countries to make it happen. Here's how: www.qeios.com/read/VF6WTE
Open Innovation in Response to Covid 19 :A case study of the Open Source Ventilator Ireland Project
The sudden onset of Coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2) resulted in the creation of large scale informal innovation networks to tackle a lack of critical medical equipment resulting from overwhelmed healthcare s...
www.qeios.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:54 PM
This is great. Thanks for sharing.
November 16, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Hiberno-Celtic Futurism is a starting point for collaboration across disciplines and cultures. Let’s connect and co-create futures that honor Ireland’s past while innovating for tomorrow.

Read the full paper by Colin Keogh & Anita McKeown: osf.io/preprints/os...

#CelticFuturism #Innovation
November 16, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Rooted in empathy and reciprocity, Hiberno-Celtic Futurism invites the diaspora, local communities, and global collaborators to co-create sustainable futures that honor diverse histories and innovation.
What values inspire your vision for the future?

#CelticFuturism #Inclusivity
November 16, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Inspired by Afrofuturism, Hiberno-Celtic Futurism connects Irish heritage with global ideas to co-create inclusive futures. It’s a call for collaboration across disciplines, cultures, and communities.
How can Ireland lead in inclusive innovation?

#GlobalInnovation #Futurism
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November 16, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Ancient Irish practices like Brehon Laws show values of harmony and restoration. Hiberno-Celtic Futurism bridges these lessons with modern eco-social justice, offering tools for resilience in today’s complex world.
What can we learn from our ancestors?

#CelticFuturism #Resilience
November 16, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Hiberno-Celtic Futurism merges STEAM (science, tech, engineering, arts, and math) with Celtic culture. From coding inspired by ancient patterns to music rooted in wave theory, it fosters creative, sustainable solutions.
Which STEAM area could benefit most?

#STEAM #Innovation
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November 16, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Celtic traditions value liminal spaces—times like Samhain or places like ancient monuments. Hiberno-Celtic Futurism uses these transitions as inspiration to reimagine resilience and sustainability in our volatile world.

How can liminal thinking spark innovation?
#Liminality #CelticFuturism
November 16, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Hiberno-Celtic Futurism fuses Celtic heritage with speculative fiction and innovation. It offers a sustainable, inclusive framework inspired by mythology and traditions to reimagine solutions for modern challenges.
How can ancient culture guide our future?

#Innovation #HibernoCelticFuturism
November 16, 2024 at 11:20 AM
24/ Check out that paper here in the
SuperSciTech Journal from TU Delft :
journals.open.tudelft.nl/superhero/ar...
Let me know what you think, your thoughts and what the next #Superhero paper topic should be...
November 16, 2024 at 11:04 AM