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Dyfrig Williams
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Cymraeg! He / Him. Music fan. Cyclist. Scarlet. Work for Research in Practice. Views mine / Barn fi.

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Really good discussion around the power of lived experience in this Messy Social Work podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rich-and-tim-discuss-the-trauma-industrial-complex/id1651861448?i=1000736739275
It really makes me want to read Darren McGarvey’s The Trauma Industrial Complex! […]
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toot.wales
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Dal i joio edrych nol dros buddugoliaeth Cymru yn erbyn Gogledd Macedonia. Mae'r @podcastpeldroed diweddaraf yn gret.

Stil basking in Wales' win over North Macdeonia. Really enjoyed the latest Podcast Pel Droed that reflected on both the dross at Lichtenstein and the epic win […]
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toot.wales
November 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"Knowledge exists only in their native language, passed on orally, and is mostly absent from digital spaces – let alone AI systems" https://aeon.co/essays/generative-ai-has-access-to-a-small-slice-of-human-knowledge < Very interesting piece on the bias inherent in the AI knowledgebase

#ai […]
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toot.wales
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Noson a hanner!

Well that escalated quickly. All felt strangely relaxing by the end.

#Wales #football
November 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
November 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
"We need better tech. We need it to be made in better ways and for better uses, and above all, in and for communities" https://www.wrecka.ge/sparks-fly-up/ < This is very cool by @kissane on Bonfire #fediverse #fedi
Sparks fly up
Once you’ve seized the tools of political life to build communal power, it’s hard to forget what a hammer feels like in your hand.
www.wrecka.ge
November 15, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Fascinating podcast on building defiance as a skillset. It considers how we can move it from a negative definition into a positive one where it aligns with our values https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/the-psychology-behind-standing-up-and-saying-no/
The Psychology Behind Standing Up and Saying No
Why saying no is harder than it should be.
www.scientificamerican.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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This piece is as good as people say it is. Read it to appreciate that writing isn't just about content, but style. AI can't do this.

https://lithub.com/maybe-dont-talk-to-the-new-york-times-about-zohran-mamdani/
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Mae'r seiclo hydrefol yn barhau.

The autumnal cycling continues.

#BikeTooter #cycling #offroad
November 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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We’re excited to release Mastodon 4.5 into the world! Arriving just a few months after the last release, this version brings the long-awaited Quote Posts feature, along with many other goodies. Here’s a quick look (you should read our blog post for more!) […]
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mastodon.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Really interesting episode of All in the Mind, which examines whether Trigger Warnings accomplish what we intend them to. Lots to ponder here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ld55 #trauma
BBC Radio 4 - All in the Mind, Should we be using trigger warnings?
We interrogate growing evidence that suggests trigger warnings aren’t working as intended.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Really interesting podcast on accent bias, although somewhet depressing findings around how accent affects perceptions of employability https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000ykqm #bias #class #equality #equity
Word of Mouth - Accent Bias - BBC Sounds
Michael Rosen asks Devyani Sharma about the latest research into accent bias in the UK.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
November 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Diwrnod lush i fod mas ar y beic heddiw, hydrefol iawn. Joio mas draw!

A lush autumnal day on the bike today in Devon #BikeTooter #gravelcycling #offroad
November 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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There is a need for better moderation systems on the fediverse. But getting people to coordinate to build and adopt such systems is proving to be a challenge.

https://connectedplaces.online/on-the-coordination-for-better-moderation-systems/
connectedplaces.online
October 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"There is a delegating of critical decision-making authority away from humans and into immutable rulebooks, policies, bureaucratic protocols, or automated algorithms" https://paulitaylor.com/2025/10/31/complaints-rise-because-our-organisations-are-designed-to-generate-complaints/ < Very good […]
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toot.wales
October 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Joio yw'r gair anghywir, ond mae'r Podcast Pêl Droed diweddaraf yn crynhoi teimladau fi i'r dim ar ôl y gemau yn erbyn Lloegr a Gwlad Belg.

The latest Podcast Pêl Droed really crystallises why I was so disappointed after the last couple of games. Now I can move on […]
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toot.wales
October 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Let's talk 20.

There is fantastic evidence coming out of Wales after 2 years of 20mph - reduced demand on the NHS, reduction in injuries, deaths, even reduced car insurance premiums now as fewer small vehicle damage claims are being made.
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September 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"Interactions can be complex, multi-faceted, and emotionally charged. In these scenarios, a digital-first approach becomes a barrier rather than a convenience" https://paulitaylor.com/2025/09/05/digital-transformation-and-our-failure-to-learn-from-past-mistakes/ < Helpfully challenging post from […]
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toot.wales
September 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Today, we’re ready to show you the upcoming quote posts feature in more detail. We’ve put together a blog post with examples of how quote posts will work on Mastodon, ahead of early access on our own servers next week 💬 Full launch to come, in Mastodon v4.5 […]
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mastodon.social
September 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"The last days of social media might be the first days of something more human: a web that remembers why we came online in the first place — not to go viral but to find our people, not to scroll but to connect" https://www.noemamag.com/the-last-days-of-social-media/ < Thoughtful post on the […]
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toot.wales
September 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Rili cŵl bod Breichiau Hir yn gwneud sesiynau o'r LP diweddaraf, sy'n bendant yn werth gwrando arno.

Very cool that Breichiau Hir ar sharing session recordings from their latest LP (which is brill and worth a listen).

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWhhRCbWxHkEkwj_5A2P3dbunv-LDLYY2 […]
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toot.wales
September 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM