Emma Von Cooper
@emvoncoop.bsky.social
Previously a social media fan. See me about public funding for innovative creative industries businesses in the UK. Knitting and crocheting. And probably complaining about trains/the weather/aging.
Every time I go to a conference that has @kateraworth.bsky.social at it, Im inspired and amazed.
September 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Haven’t done a Kickstarter in a while. But someone wants to open a Tiramisu Cafe near where I live, who am I to stop them?
I just backed Paradiso Artisan Tiramisù: Shop and Café on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tas...
I just backed Paradiso Artisan Tiramisù: Shop and Café on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tas...
Paradiso Artisan Tiramisù: Shop and Café
We specialise in authentic, handmade, alcohol-free tiramisù — crafted following my Nonna's traditional recipe but with a modern twist
www.kickstarter.com
July 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Haven’t done a Kickstarter in a while. But someone wants to open a Tiramisu Cafe near where I live, who am I to stop them?
I just backed Paradiso Artisan Tiramisù: Shop and Café on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tas...
I just backed Paradiso Artisan Tiramisù: Shop and Café on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tas...
Today was weird.
It is my 20th wedding anniversary which is incredible for many many reasons and I’m super grateful for all I have and / but also, wait, how old am I now?
It is my 20th wedding anniversary which is incredible for many many reasons and I’m super grateful for all I have and / but also, wait, how old am I now?
July 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Today was weird.
It is my 20th wedding anniversary which is incredible for many many reasons and I’m super grateful for all I have and / but also, wait, how old am I now?
It is my 20th wedding anniversary which is incredible for many many reasons and I’m super grateful for all I have and / but also, wait, how old am I now?
Reposted by Emma Von Cooper
A really thoughtful essay on Murderbot: ‘Even If They Are My Favourite Human’: Murderbot Just Explained Boundaries
countercurrents.org/2025/07/even...
countercurrents.org/2025/07/even...
‘Even If They Are My Favourite Human’: Murderbot Just Explained Boundaries | Countercurrents
Murderbot might seem like another sci-fi show about robots and space missions. But it turned out to be one of the most emotionally resonant shows in recent memory. The Apple TV+ series is based on All...
countercurrents.org
July 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A really thoughtful essay on Murderbot: ‘Even If They Are My Favourite Human’: Murderbot Just Explained Boundaries
countercurrents.org/2025/07/even...
countercurrents.org/2025/07/even...
Reposted by Emma Von Cooper
We are a community. We are all responsible. We all should be held accountable when we fail, and funded and regulated when we succeed - Oli Hyatt
Kicking off today with Question Time. Lively discussion about AI, YouTube and the future of content for children. #cmc #childrensmediaconference #cmc25
Kicking off today with Question Time. Lively discussion about AI, YouTube and the future of content for children. #cmc #childrensmediaconference #cmc25
July 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
We are a community. We are all responsible. We all should be held accountable when we fail, and funded and regulated when we succeed - Oli Hyatt
Kicking off today with Question Time. Lively discussion about AI, YouTube and the future of content for children. #cmc #childrensmediaconference #cmc25
Kicking off today with Question Time. Lively discussion about AI, YouTube and the future of content for children. #cmc #childrensmediaconference #cmc25
Saw this pitched today @cmcsheffield.bsky.social and if it does not get made I want there to be a national inquiry
July 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Saw this pitched today @cmcsheffield.bsky.social and if it does not get made I want there to be a national inquiry
Reposted by Emma Von Cooper
Spotted >> @themoonlandingz.bsky.social at The Children's Media Conference is this a new CBeebies bed time story collab?
July 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Spotted >> @themoonlandingz.bsky.social at The Children's Media Conference is this a new CBeebies bed time story collab?
Also @cmcsheffield.bsky.social this evening I had the privilege to spend sometime with the Lord Mayor of Sheffield. Who is singular in her energy and heart. As well as being Lord Mayor she is founder of Reach Up Youth … that was previously not aware of … reachupyouth.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Also @cmcsheffield.bsky.social this evening I had the privilege to spend sometime with the Lord Mayor of Sheffield. Who is singular in her energy and heart. As well as being Lord Mayor she is founder of Reach Up Youth … that was previously not aware of … reachupyouth.co.uk
He also said “at some point being risk averse just becomes the culture rather than a strategy” or something similar- I loved this talk
“If you’re a commissioner or a creative, be brave. If we’re going to beat the algorithm, we mustn’t think like an algorithm.”
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, screenwriter and Waterstones Children’s Laureate, gives the Opening Keynote at CMC 2025.
#cmc #childrensmediaconference #cmc25
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, screenwriter and Waterstones Children’s Laureate, gives the Opening Keynote at CMC 2025.
#cmc #childrensmediaconference #cmc25
July 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
He also said “at some point being risk averse just becomes the culture rather than a strategy” or something similar- I loved this talk
Reposted by Emma Von Cooper
📣Artists, creative producers and cultural orgs📣
I'm working with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @theaudienceagency.bsky.social to understand the value of R&D and innovation in arts and culture. If you make or present artistic and creative work, pls spend 10 mins filling out this survey 👇
I'm working with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @theaudienceagency.bsky.social to understand the value of R&D and innovation in arts and culture. If you make or present artistic and creative work, pls spend 10 mins filling out this survey 👇
June 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
📣Artists, creative producers and cultural orgs📣
I'm working with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @theaudienceagency.bsky.social to understand the value of R&D and innovation in arts and culture. If you make or present artistic and creative work, pls spend 10 mins filling out this survey 👇
I'm working with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @theaudienceagency.bsky.social to understand the value of R&D and innovation in arts and culture. If you make or present artistic and creative work, pls spend 10 mins filling out this survey 👇
Doing some planning and I just wrote 2027 and that felt like a very big number.
June 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Doing some planning and I just wrote 2027 and that felt like a very big number.
A bit late in the day after being at @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social The Big Thing for 3 days (I am now home) I remembered that I used to use social media platforms to connect with people at events. So er hello 👋🏻 I was at this and it was good 👍🏻
immersivearts.uk/events/the-b...
immersivearts.uk/events/the-b...
June 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A bit late in the day after being at @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social The Big Thing for 3 days (I am now home) I remembered that I used to use social media platforms to connect with people at events. So er hello 👋🏻 I was at this and it was good 👍🏻
immersivearts.uk/events/the-b...
immersivearts.uk/events/the-b...
I was at school in Sheffield in 1987 and this feels very possible
Pulp all look like teachers that lost their school pupils in a cave collapse in 1987.
June 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I was at school in Sheffield in 1987 and this feels very possible
Reposted by Emma Von Cooper
I am going to be creating a prototype of a new (secret for now) narrative game this year.
I need to find two people, both UK-BASED (sorry): a freelance dev and a freelance illustrator.
If interested in working with me (and if you have a clearly REAL profile to screen for AI), do DM me.
I need to find two people, both UK-BASED (sorry): a freelance dev and a freelance illustrator.
If interested in working with me (and if you have a clearly REAL profile to screen for AI), do DM me.
June 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I am going to be creating a prototype of a new (secret for now) narrative game this year.
I need to find two people, both UK-BASED (sorry): a freelance dev and a freelance illustrator.
If interested in working with me (and if you have a clearly REAL profile to screen for AI), do DM me.
I need to find two people, both UK-BASED (sorry): a freelance dev and a freelance illustrator.
If interested in working with me (and if you have a clearly REAL profile to screen for AI), do DM me.
I finished my second Tolsta Tee last night. I’ve made two in the past two months, from the same pattern. The pattern maker has designed and shared in a way that enables modifications. It is a fantastic pattern. Highly recommend.
www.thecreabea.com/shop/p/tolst...
www.thecreabea.com/shop/p/tolst...
May 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I finished my second Tolsta Tee last night. I’ve made two in the past two months, from the same pattern. The pattern maker has designed and shared in a way that enables modifications. It is a fantastic pattern. Highly recommend.
www.thecreabea.com/shop/p/tolst...
www.thecreabea.com/shop/p/tolst...
No it won’t
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
May 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
No it won’t
Regulations do not stifle innovation. They create a context. They create boundaries. Regulations create protections. Regulations create opportunities.
Those that say otherwise are used to playing life on easy mode.
Those that say otherwise are used to playing life on easy mode.
May 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Regulations do not stifle innovation. They create a context. They create boundaries. Regulations create protections. Regulations create opportunities.
Those that say otherwise are used to playing life on easy mode.
Those that say otherwise are used to playing life on easy mode.
Earlier in a meeting I said
“technology’s gonna technolidge”
and I can only apologise
I can’t promise it won’t happen again
“technology’s gonna technolidge”
and I can only apologise
I can’t promise it won’t happen again
May 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Earlier in a meeting I said
“technology’s gonna technolidge”
and I can only apologise
I can’t promise it won’t happen again
“technology’s gonna technolidge”
and I can only apologise
I can’t promise it won’t happen again
Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator | Tim Urban | TED
YouTube video by TED
m.youtube.com
May 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
For the avoidance of doubt I do not want an app.
You have a website.
I’m here at your website.
I found it.
Can I not just use the website?
You have a website.
I’m here at your website.
I found it.
Can I not just use the website?
May 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM
For the avoidance of doubt I do not want an app.
You have a website.
I’m here at your website.
I found it.
Can I not just use the website?
You have a website.
I’m here at your website.
I found it.
Can I not just use the website?
Things I learned at #interesting2025
Japanese offers grammar choices you don’t know you needed
Fairytales are encoded user manuals for dark times
Polish has a word for malicious compliance, but not quite that
A woman I’ve know for a really longtime online used to be a teenage robot dancer
Japanese offers grammar choices you don’t know you needed
Fairytales are encoded user manuals for dark times
Polish has a word for malicious compliance, but not quite that
A woman I’ve know for a really longtime online used to be a teenage robot dancer
May 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Things I learned at #interesting2025
Japanese offers grammar choices you don’t know you needed
Fairytales are encoded user manuals for dark times
Polish has a word for malicious compliance, but not quite that
A woman I’ve know for a really longtime online used to be a teenage robot dancer
Japanese offers grammar choices you don’t know you needed
Fairytales are encoded user manuals for dark times
Polish has a word for malicious compliance, but not quite that
A woman I’ve know for a really longtime online used to be a teenage robot dancer
Same
Finally made it to an Interesting in London. So so good. Replenished my people are bloody brilliant bucket. Which tbh has been empty for a while.
#interesting2025
Here for agitating around another Sheffield/Northern edition.
#interesting2025
Here for agitating around another Sheffield/Northern edition.
May 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Same