Dominic Atkinson
@domatkinson.bsky.social
Co-founder https://staynimble.co.uk | Human coaching expertise + accessible technology = career support for everyone 🤝 | Making quality guidance available when and where people need it | #SocEnt
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Today's newsletter: The same machine that destroyed 600 lives over Charlie Kirk has nothing to say about Trump mocking Rob Reiner. www.readtpa.com/p/the-rules-...
The Rules of Grief
The post-Kirk purge was never about decency. Trump's response to Rob Reiner's murder proves it.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Today's newsletter: The same machine that destroyed 600 lives over Charlie Kirk has nothing to say about Trump mocking Rob Reiner. www.readtpa.com/p/the-rules-...
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The Central Error of the Pandemic…
Is that of running pandemic management by laissez-faire socioeconomic principles.
If you grasp this, all the other errors fall into place as the inevitable consequence of following that line of thought. 🧵 1/x
Is that of running pandemic management by laissez-faire socioeconomic principles.
If you grasp this, all the other errors fall into place as the inevitable consequence of following that line of thought. 🧵 1/x
November 4, 2023 at 11:33 AM
The Central Error of the Pandemic…
Is that of running pandemic management by laissez-faire socioeconomic principles.
If you grasp this, all the other errors fall into place as the inevitable consequence of following that line of thought. 🧵 1/x
Is that of running pandemic management by laissez-faire socioeconomic principles.
If you grasp this, all the other errors fall into place as the inevitable consequence of following that line of thought. 🧵 1/x
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Compare the YouTube thumbnail with the actual scene in the video.
December 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Compare the YouTube thumbnail with the actual scene in the video.
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Mind-blowingly cool use of AI
“Altogether, these findings are leading us to an extraordinary conclusion: Whales may possess a communication system more intricate than our own, one that possibly predates human language by tens of millions of years.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
“Altogether, these findings are leading us to an extraordinary conclusion: Whales may possess a communication system more intricate than our own, one that possibly predates human language by tens of millions of years.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
Opinion | I’m a Marine Biologist. This Is How I Talk to Whales.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Mind-blowingly cool use of AI
“Altogether, these findings are leading us to an extraordinary conclusion: Whales may possess a communication system more intricate than our own, one that possibly predates human language by tens of millions of years.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
“Altogether, these findings are leading us to an extraordinary conclusion: Whales may possess a communication system more intricate than our own, one that possibly predates human language by tens of millions of years.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Fake news: the BBC, Trump and the fight for impartiality
"We should be honest: the BBC will not report on Trump freely now. It won’t need to be told not to"
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"We should be honest: the BBC will not report on Trump freely now. It won’t need to be told not to"
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Fake news: the BBC, Trump and the fight for impartiality
"We should be honest: the BBC will not report on Trump freely now. It won’t need to be told not to"
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Fake news: the BBC, Trump and the fight for impartiality
"We should be honest: the BBC will not report on Trump freely now. It won’t need to be told not to"
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion...
"We should be honest: the BBC will not report on Trump freely now. It won’t need to be told not to"
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion...
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Nothing on the BBC Radio news this morning. Nothing I could find on their website. This is an MP from the party whose lead in the opinion polls normally ensures them wall-to-wall coverage. She spouts racist nonsense for which even she feels obliged to apologise. What on earth are they playing at?
Reform’s Sarah Pochin forced to apologise after claiming adverts 'full of black people' drive her 'mad’ | LBC
The Runcorn and Helsby MP was responding to a viewer live on air who complained about the demographics of advertising.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Nothing on the BBC Radio news this morning. Nothing I could find on their website. This is an MP from the party whose lead in the opinion polls normally ensures them wall-to-wall coverage. She spouts racist nonsense for which even she feels obliged to apologise. What on earth are they playing at?
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We have the results of a cool new trial out today, a collaboration between Nesta and OVO.
I'll put some key charts in a thread, but the tl;dr is:
- 58 customers let us operate their heat pump remotely
- We flexed the heat pumps to lower the cost of electricity
- Most people were fine with it
I'll put some key charts in a thread, but the tl;dr is:
- 58 customers let us operate their heat pump remotely
- We flexed the heat pumps to lower the cost of electricity
- Most people were fine with it
The future of heat
How to drive decarbonisation with innovative tariffs and automated flexibility
www.nesta.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
We have the results of a cool new trial out today, a collaboration between Nesta and OVO.
I'll put some key charts in a thread, but the tl;dr is:
- 58 customers let us operate their heat pump remotely
- We flexed the heat pumps to lower the cost of electricity
- Most people were fine with it
I'll put some key charts in a thread, but the tl;dr is:
- 58 customers let us operate their heat pump remotely
- We flexed the heat pumps to lower the cost of electricity
- Most people were fine with it
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Katie Lam has made a video - focusing on not giving new ILR grants to people who don't have it
But quietly including the Conservative proposal to be the first government since Idi Amin in 1972 to revoke the permanent leave to remain, then expel: she underplays to what extent
x.com/Katie_Lam_MP...
But quietly including the Conservative proposal to be the first government since Idi Amin in 1972 to revoke the permanent leave to remain, then expel: she underplays to what extent
x.com/Katie_Lam_MP...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Katie Lam has made a video - focusing on not giving new ILR grants to people who don't have it
But quietly including the Conservative proposal to be the first government since Idi Amin in 1972 to revoke the permanent leave to remain, then expel: she underplays to what extent
x.com/Katie_Lam_MP...
But quietly including the Conservative proposal to be the first government since Idi Amin in 1972 to revoke the permanent leave to remain, then expel: she underplays to what extent
x.com/Katie_Lam_MP...
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The costs of the UK’s Global Talent Visa looks a trifle high in comparison to competitor countries - largely through the Immigration Health Surcharge (which critics say is a form of double taxation as they contribute to the NHS through normal tax on their earnings)
October 21, 2025 at 5:57 AM
The costs of the UK’s Global Talent Visa looks a trifle high in comparison to competitor countries - largely through the Immigration Health Surcharge (which critics say is a form of double taxation as they contribute to the NHS through normal tax on their earnings)
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Peston tells Lam that she said something that he "genuinely didn't understand". "But who are these people who came legally who should leave?"
This does not look like faux naivety.
He should know the answer!
She misleads in her answer to him.
So he gives a misleading summary of her policy on air.
This does not look like faux naivety.
He should know the answer!
She misleads in her answer to him.
So he gives a misleading summary of her policy on air.
October 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Peston tells Lam that she said something that he "genuinely didn't understand". "But who are these people who came legally who should leave?"
This does not look like faux naivety.
He should know the answer!
She misleads in her answer to him.
So he gives a misleading summary of her policy on air.
This does not look like faux naivety.
He should know the answer!
She misleads in her answer to him.
So he gives a misleading summary of her policy on air.
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ICE just blatantly violated the law and arrested sitting Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes while seeking to illegally arrest a patient in a hospital. Fuck these fascists.
October 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
ICE just blatantly violated the law and arrested sitting Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes while seeking to illegally arrest a patient in a hospital. Fuck these fascists.
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My deepest gratitude to those who have already shared their stories.
As I outline on the project's website, these are stories marked by a sense of fear, a sense of loss, a sense of helplessness, a sense of disappointment and anger, but also continued hope for change.
humantoll.org
As I outline on the project's website, these are stories marked by a sense of fear, a sense of loss, a sense of helplessness, a sense of disappointment and anger, but also continued hope for change.
humantoll.org
The Human Toll
The Human Toll shares the anonymous stories of people impacted by recent social, economic, and policy changes in the US, with the goal of promoting awareness and empathy, providing a sense of connecti...
humantoll.org
October 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
My deepest gratitude to those who have already shared their stories.
As I outline on the project's website, these are stories marked by a sense of fear, a sense of loss, a sense of helplessness, a sense of disappointment and anger, but also continued hope for change.
humantoll.org
As I outline on the project's website, these are stories marked by a sense of fear, a sense of loss, a sense of helplessness, a sense of disappointment and anger, but also continued hope for change.
humantoll.org
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"Not taking a penny in benefits"
if you're on a visa you have no recourse to public funds. do you think you could ask her which benefits visa holders are entitled to?
"being in work"
work is not a requirement of entry for spouse & student visas. again: do you think you should ask about this?
if you're on a visa you have no recourse to public funds. do you think you could ask her which benefits visa holders are entitled to?
"being in work"
work is not a requirement of entry for spouse & student visas. again: do you think you should ask about this?
September 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"Not taking a penny in benefits"
if you're on a visa you have no recourse to public funds. do you think you could ask her which benefits visa holders are entitled to?
"being in work"
work is not a requirement of entry for spouse & student visas. again: do you think you should ask about this?
if you're on a visa you have no recourse to public funds. do you think you could ask her which benefits visa holders are entitled to?
"being in work"
work is not a requirement of entry for spouse & student visas. again: do you think you should ask about this?
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I try to resist doomerism, but I have to admit that hearing Gen Z "conservatives" describe their media diets made me want to walk into the sea. Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson, etc. Ben Shapiro framed as a moderate. Bari Weiss as the go to for "liberal opinions."
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What Young Conservatives REALLY Think About Charlie Kirk (w/ Will Sommer) | The Focus Group
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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September 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I try to resist doomerism, but I have to admit that hearing Gen Z "conservatives" describe their media diets made me want to walk into the sea. Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson, etc. Ben Shapiro framed as a moderate. Bari Weiss as the go to for "liberal opinions."
youtu.be/fpTXMVpdyRg?...
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Wondering how you’re coping with the unrelenting hatred and cruelty that we’re bearing witness to.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Any suggestions appreciated.
September 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Wondering how you’re coping with the unrelenting hatred and cruelty that we’re bearing witness to.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Any suggestions appreciated.
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There seems to be some *confusion*
among Reform supporters over Nathan Gill being one of them
“But, but, Reform didn’t exist when he took his Russian bribes”
“But, but he was in UKIP”
“But, but it has nothing to do with Farage, he barely knew the guy”
So here’s a little history lesson 👍🏼🧵
1/14
among Reform supporters over Nathan Gill being one of them
“But, but, Reform didn’t exist when he took his Russian bribes”
“But, but he was in UKIP”
“But, but it has nothing to do with Farage, he barely knew the guy”
So here’s a little history lesson 👍🏼🧵
1/14
September 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
There seems to be some *confusion*
among Reform supporters over Nathan Gill being one of them
“But, but, Reform didn’t exist when he took his Russian bribes”
“But, but he was in UKIP”
“But, but it has nothing to do with Farage, he barely knew the guy”
So here’s a little history lesson 👍🏼🧵
1/14
among Reform supporters over Nathan Gill being one of them
“But, but, Reform didn’t exist when he took his Russian bribes”
“But, but he was in UKIP”
“But, but it has nothing to do with Farage, he barely knew the guy”
So here’s a little history lesson 👍🏼🧵
1/14
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After Miller tweeted that calling ICE is "incitement to violence," I directly asked Bannon if this means the government will be unleashed on groups that describe ICE that way. "Yes," Bannon told me, adding that Miller is "in charge." You can read that exchange in this link: bsky.app/profile/greg...
While the senile old man rides in carriages around castles, builds his ballroom, puts gold on everything, plans parades, attends a variety of sporting events, threatens people, and reads the scripts put in front of him, this psychopath is the one actually running the country.
September 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
After Miller tweeted that calling ICE is "incitement to violence," I directly asked Bannon if this means the government will be unleashed on groups that describe ICE that way. "Yes," Bannon told me, adding that Miller is "in charge." You can read that exchange in this link: bsky.app/profile/greg...
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On Trump’s terror memo and regime change. Basic points on the rule of law, phantom conspiracies, big lies, and civic action.
(Audio)
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(Audio)
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Trump’s terror memo (audio)
It is about regime change
snyder.substack.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
On Trump’s terror memo and regime change. Basic points on the rule of law, phantom conspiracies, big lies, and civic action.
(Audio)
snyder.substack.com/p/trumps-ter...
(Audio)
snyder.substack.com/p/trumps-ter...
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🔴 NEW: Larry Ellison’s £257m bet on Tony Blair
Our investigation with @lighthousereports.com reveals how the Tony Blair Institute has been accused of pushing the interests of tech tycoon Ellison — Trump’s “CEO of everything” — and his company Oracle
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-the...
Our investigation with @lighthousereports.com reveals how the Tony Blair Institute has been accused of pushing the interests of tech tycoon Ellison — Trump’s “CEO of everything” — and his company Oracle
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-the...
Inside the Tony Blair Institute
A former PM, Trump's 'CEO of everything' and NHS data - what could go wrong?
democracyforsale.substack.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🔴 NEW: Larry Ellison’s £257m bet on Tony Blair
Our investigation with @lighthousereports.com reveals how the Tony Blair Institute has been accused of pushing the interests of tech tycoon Ellison — Trump’s “CEO of everything” — and his company Oracle
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-the...
Our investigation with @lighthousereports.com reveals how the Tony Blair Institute has been accused of pushing the interests of tech tycoon Ellison — Trump’s “CEO of everything” — and his company Oracle
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-the...
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A NEW study of the Finland basic income experiment just dropped. Turns out psychotropic drug use decreased by 8 %–11 %, and incomes increased on average by 9% to 11% due to people not losing the income when they accepted a job, unlike traditional unemployment.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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September 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A NEW study of the Finland basic income experiment just dropped. Turns out psychotropic drug use decreased by 8 %–11 %, and incomes increased on average by 9% to 11% due to people not losing the income when they accepted a job, unlike traditional unemployment.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Any journalist quoting this absurd, invented £234 billion number cited by Farage/Reform should make absolutely clear that it has been withdrawn by *its own authors* (the Centre for Policy Studies) after they admitted it contained several major errors (1/3)
September 22, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Any journalist quoting this absurd, invented £234 billion number cited by Farage/Reform should make absolutely clear that it has been withdrawn by *its own authors* (the Centre for Policy Studies) after they admitted it contained several major errors (1/3)
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In response to a question about how to solve the polarization that is tearing the world apart, Pope Leo raised the problem of the growing gap between CEO and worker pay. Nice to have a new ally on this front!
Full interview: cruxnow.com/vatican/2025...
Full interview: cruxnow.com/vatican/2025...
September 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
In response to a question about how to solve the polarization that is tearing the world apart, Pope Leo raised the problem of the growing gap between CEO and worker pay. Nice to have a new ally on this front!
Full interview: cruxnow.com/vatican/2025...
Full interview: cruxnow.com/vatican/2025...
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Bear with me, I anticipate your disagreement. There is a clear pattern to the advice given to those who want to press back against rising racism. What it boils down to is that if you point out that racism is often being dressed up as “legitimate concerns” you will alienate people. /1
September 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Bear with me, I anticipate your disagreement. There is a clear pattern to the advice given to those who want to press back against rising racism. What it boils down to is that if you point out that racism is often being dressed up as “legitimate concerns” you will alienate people. /1