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Dead writers, France, Europe, cities, language, book history, the rise of the populist right. I hop about. Sometimes I wag my tail.
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‘A synthetic pseudo-reality mediated by the sycophantic mechanical offspring of narcissistic Silicon Valley oligarchs.’ @rafaelbehr.bsky.social in splendidly growly form about our potential future under A.I. Merry Christmas everyone!

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When the AI bubble bursts, humans will finally have their chance to take back control | Rafael Behr
The US economy is pumped up on tech-bro vanity. The inevitable correction should prompt a global conversation, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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"If needed, we will respond swiftly and decisively" - I am not confident that this will be the case but hope to be surprised.
EU Commission response to US sanctions imposed upon advocates of regulating social media ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
December 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Derry is in Northern Ireland.
December 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Not in my experience (not too recent, mind you). In 1965 everyone called that place Derry. In 1995 it was Derry or Londonderry, depending ...
In Northern Ireland. In Ireland everyone calls the 26th St. Stephen's Day regardless of their religious or ethnic background.
December 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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…under musical director Dr John O’Keeffe. Frank McNally @frankie49.bsky.social reported on the première (www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...).

With these 24 examples of the cultural relevance of Medieval Irish Studies, the staff of Early Irish at Maynooth wish everyone a joyful Christmas.
🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
December 24, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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New documentary on Daniel O’Connell to air on RTÉ this Christmas season

'Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipator' explores how O’Connell’s achievements continue to shape and impact our world today.

Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
December 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Don't dare try to protect yourself from my friends in mindrot.com, Trump tells Europe.
December 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM