GB
@gpbman.bsky.social
🇦🇺 Aviation, tech and foreign affairs nerd.
It is mind boggling just how quickly this kind of technology is moving from concept to execution
This laser cannon shoots down drones at 400 mph — a game changer for European defense - Futura-Sciences
The powerful DragonFire laser cannon from the United Kingdom is once again in the spotlight. This time, it managed to destroy drones flying at several hundred kilometres per hour — a historic first fo...
www.futura-sciences.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
It is mind boggling just how quickly this kind of technology is moving from concept to execution
This is a fascinating thought bubble - have the concerns about legacy instutions actually been solved, or just replaced?
#crypto #bitcoin
#crypto #bitcoin
Is bitcoin the biggest honeytrap in history?
Depending on your timing, the cryptocurrency – which has all the hallmarks of a Ponzi scheme – could easily be the best or worst investment you have ever made.
www.afr.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Some stark figures in this article: when noting the ROI required to justify the planned investment over coming years “a 30x lift in just two years’ time is required to justify today’s AI infrastructure spend.”
#ai #finance #investing
#ai #finance #investing
What investors can do about the ‘biggest stockmarket bubble ever’ — The Australian
The question is not whether acting results in missing potential gains, it’s whether you’ll regret not acting and having to work for another six or seven years, instead of retiring in two, as a result.
apple.news
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Some stark figures in this article: when noting the ROI required to justify the planned investment over coming years “a 30x lift in just two years’ time is required to justify today’s AI infrastructure spend.”
#ai #finance #investing
#ai #finance #investing
Near the end of Peggy Noonan’s latest in the WSJ is a simple line that captures the problem with our digital/information ecosystem: “We are all getting different versions of reality every time we look at a screen, and it’s hurting us.”
October 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Near the end of Peggy Noonan’s latest in the WSJ is a simple line that captures the problem with our digital/information ecosystem: “We are all getting different versions of reality every time we look at a screen, and it’s hurting us.”
“Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral”
This was a confronting and highly topical discussion of the future of AI and the role it should play in society. “This feels like the start of an epidemic” really got my attention. Gifted for those without NYT
#AI #chatbots #mentalhealth
This was a confronting and highly topical discussion of the future of AI and the role it should play in society. “This feels like the start of an epidemic” really got my attention. Gifted for those without NYT
#AI #chatbots #mentalhealth
Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral
www.nytimes.com
September 20, 2025 at 4:54 AM
“Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral”
This was a confronting and highly topical discussion of the future of AI and the role it should play in society. “This feels like the start of an epidemic” really got my attention. Gifted for those without NYT
#AI #chatbots #mentalhealth
This was a confronting and highly topical discussion of the future of AI and the role it should play in society. “This feels like the start of an epidemic” really got my attention. Gifted for those without NYT
#AI #chatbots #mentalhealth
This one took me a LONG time to finish - not because I didn’t enjoy it, but because I kept stopping to take notes!
#reading #booklist #leadership #decisionmaking
#reading #booklist #leadership #decisionmaking
September 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This one took me a LONG time to finish - not because I didn’t enjoy it, but because I kept stopping to take notes!
#reading #booklist #leadership #decisionmaking
#reading #booklist #leadership #decisionmaking
A great quote from Williamson Murray in this week’s update: “It is more important to make correct decisions at the political and strategic level than it is at the operational and tactical level… political and strategic mistakes live forever”
I have just published my weekly update on war & strategic competition. This week: Trump's summit with Putin, the trajectory of the #Ukraine War after Alaska, the Pacific theatre and my recommended Big Five reads. 1/5 🧵🇺🇦 (Image: @DefenceU)
August 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
A great quote from Williamson Murray in this week’s update: “It is more important to make correct decisions at the political and strategic level than it is at the operational and tactical level… political and strategic mistakes live forever”
A fascinating interview of the former US Labor Secretary
'The Interview': Robert Reich Thinks the Baby Boomers Blew It
The Daily · Episode
open.spotify.com
August 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
A fascinating interview of the former US Labor Secretary
A really good discussion about how government works and why importing "business practices" doesn't automatically yield results.
Yes, DOGE failed — and it matters
You can't drastically reduce government spending without hurting people
open.substack.com
June 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A really good discussion about how government works and why importing "business practices" doesn't automatically yield results.
I'll be the first to admit I'm a laggard when it comes to adopting AI. But then I read articles like this and feel my reticence is justified!
Opinion | For One Hilarious, Terrifying Day, Elon Musk’s Chatbot Lost Its Mind
www.nytimes.com
May 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I'll be the first to admit I'm a laggard when it comes to adopting AI. But then I read articles like this and feel my reticence is justified!
This is a fantastic summary for anyone looking to quickly understand which seats changed hands
See where things went right for Labor, and very wrong for the Coalition
Australian voters have delivered Anthony Albanese "a win for the ages" that should see Labor with more seats than at any point in its history.
www.abc.net.au
May 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
This is a fantastic summary for anyone looking to quickly understand which seats changed hands
How do you know there's an election on? Sausage sales are spiking 🌭
www.news.com.au
May 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
How do you know there's an election on? Sausage sales are spiking 🌭
“Political parties are exempt from the Spam Act and the Privacy Act and are able to send unsolicited text messages without an opt out option”
But why 😩
But why 😩
Why you keep getting texts from the Trumpet of Patriots — Daily Telegraph
How did the Trumpet of Patriots get your number? Are they allowed? Is it legal? How come you can’t unsubscribe from their texts? Find the answers here.
apple.news
April 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
“Political parties are exempt from the Spam Act and the Privacy Act and are able to send unsolicited text messages without an opt out option”
But why 😩
But why 😩
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If Jesus had focused more on kitchen table issues and less on unpopular outcasts like lepers and prostitutes, he might have won more support from white working-class Judeans.
April 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
If Jesus had focused more on kitchen table issues and less on unpopular outcasts like lepers and prostitutes, he might have won more support from white working-class Judeans.
A fascinating piece on the implicit advantages of the global trade order up to this point: is a fundamental shift in financial leverage underway?
Are Trump's tariffs destroying America's 'exorbitant privilege'?
In last week's market chaos, traders turned their backs on US government bonds. Is Donald Trump destroying America's "exorbitant privilege"?
www.abc.net.au
April 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A fascinating piece on the implicit advantages of the global trade order up to this point: is a fundamental shift in financial leverage underway?
Election season has got to be the single most powerful advert for YouTube premium 😑
April 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Election season has got to be the single most powerful advert for YouTube premium 😑
With so much going on it is easy to forget that South Korea experienced a massive challenge to its democratic system recently. This article highlights key factors that contributed to the moment
South Korea survived this democratic challenge. What’s next?
The impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol is a critical first step in reversing the country’s authoritarian slide.
goodauthority.org/news/south-k...
The impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol is a critical first step in reversing the country’s authoritarian slide.
goodauthority.org/news/south-k...
South Korea survived this democratic challenge. What’s next?
The impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol is a critical first step in reversing the country’s authoritarian slide.
goodauthority.org
April 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
With so much going on it is easy to forget that South Korea experienced a massive challenge to its democratic system recently. This article highlights key factors that contributed to the moment
Glad to hear the pilot is in a stable condition - a sober reminder of the inherent risk in aviation and the critical need for mature training and management systems around it.
Pilot critical but stable after crash at Avalon International Airshow
The airshow is resuming on Saturday following a crash on Friday that left pilot, Glenn Collins, from Paul Bennet Airshows with critical injuries.
www.abc.net.au
March 29, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Glad to hear the pilot is in a stable condition - a sober reminder of the inherent risk in aviation and the critical need for mature training and management systems around it.
Lots of un-contextualised numbers and statistics are going to be bandied about for the next six weeks. Professional, ethical journalism exists for exactly this reason #auspol #election
Peter Dutton is painting a grim picture of the past three years. How do his claims stack up? — Guardian Australia
The opposition leader’s election pitch maintains Labor has presided over a litany of price rises – but experts say some problems began on Coalition’s watch
apple.news
March 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
A great article on the lessons that can be drawn from Ukraine regarding sovereign strike capabilities.
Ukraine has developed a capable strategic strike system which we should learn from. Its recent unveiling of new long-range strike weapons, successful targeting of oil & ammo depots & insights from my March #Ukraine visit have informed this special assessment.
mickryan.substack.com/p/ukraine-st...
mickryan.substack.com/p/ukraine-st...
Ukraine Strikes Back - Hard
A special assessment of Ukraine's development and adaptation of its strategic strike capabilities since 2022, and how this will force changes in the arsenals of nations around the world.
mickryan.substack.com
March 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
A great article on the lessons that can be drawn from Ukraine regarding sovereign strike capabilities.
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The phrase “rules-based order” was first used in 2008 by then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in a speech in Washington.
In 2010, as Foreign Minister, he issued a joint statement with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton which also used the term.
www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
In 2010, as Foreign Minister, he issued a joint statement with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton which also used the term.
www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
Rules-based order: What’s in a name?
The genesis, rise and complex ambitions of one of the most speculated about concepts in global politics right now.
www.lowyinstitute.org
March 25, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The phrase “rules-based order” was first used in 2008 by then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in a speech in Washington.
In 2010, as Foreign Minister, he issued a joint statement with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton which also used the term.
www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
In 2010, as Foreign Minister, he issued a joint statement with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton which also used the term.
www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
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This is inaccurate. There is no known vulnerability with Signal's core tech. The memo was discussing phishing attempts, which Signal has worked to mitigate. And it was hastily reported.
It's important not to spread misinfo that can confuse people into moving away from meaningfully private comms.
It's important not to spread misinfo that can confuse people into moving away from meaningfully private comms.
In case you missed it: the Pentagon--that's Hegseth--got warned about using Signal a week ago.
March 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This is inaccurate. There is no known vulnerability with Signal's core tech. The memo was discussing phishing attempts, which Signal has worked to mitigate. And it was hastily reported.
It's important not to spread misinfo that can confuse people into moving away from meaningfully private comms.
It's important not to spread misinfo that can confuse people into moving away from meaningfully private comms.
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What are the political consequences of people getting their information and views by watching more than reading, especially in the TikTok era? @samfr.bsky.social explores with some thoughts for mitigation. (£/free trial) open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/a...?
Amusing Ourselves to Death
Before getting to today’s article a couple of announcements.
open.substack.com
March 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
What are the political consequences of people getting their information and views by watching more than reading, especially in the TikTok era? @samfr.bsky.social explores with some thoughts for mitigation. (£/free trial) open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/a...?
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News Analysis: Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is making cuts to or shuttering organizations that China worried about most, leaving a vacuum Beijing can fill.
How Elon Musk’s DOGE Cuts Leave a Vacuum That China Can Fill
The Department of Government Efficiency is shuttering organizations that Beijing worried about most, or actively sought to subvert.
www.nytimes.com
March 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
News Analysis: Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is making cuts to or shuttering organizations that China worried about most, leaving a vacuum Beijing can fill.
Buried in the #ABC live coverage of ex-TC Alfred is a brief insight into the fact checking and verification of videos they receive. A timely reminder of the need for real journalists bound by professional standards and ethics.
Live: Deluge from Alfred inundates Hervey Bay, hundreds of schools to remain closed
The landfall of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has brought powerful winds to Brisbane, with flooding and power outages impacting hundreds of thousands of properties across south-eastern Queensland and no...
www.abc.net.au
March 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Buried in the #ABC live coverage of ex-TC Alfred is a brief insight into the fact checking and verification of videos they receive. A timely reminder of the need for real journalists bound by professional standards and ethics.