Ian Wood
@ianawood.bsky.social
A child of the 1960s. Living in London, drinking good coffee, reading for fun, education and work and taking a few snaps everyday that I see something that I find interesting.
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Ok, Mayor of London is just trolling him now ..
January 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Ok, Mayor of London is just trolling him now ..
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Well I’m (not) shocked. Economists’ predictions of disastrous economic impact of Brexit turn out to be true.
New analysis of the economic impact of Brexit is clear cut ➡️ it was bad.
The author breaks it down ⤵️
The author breaks it down ⤵️
January 8, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Well I’m (not) shocked. Economists’ predictions of disastrous economic impact of Brexit turn out to be true.
Latest #TopSecret photo of Danish defence strategy of Greenland released shows the us of a wall to stop US take over of territory....
January 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Latest #TopSecret photo of Danish defence strategy of Greenland released shows the us of a wall to stop US take over of territory....
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The Dot LLM Era came out of thinking about expenditure in building infrastructure and computing needed by AI services, asking how it will be paid for and what it means for for business, consumers & investors. Please share if you would it interesting or useful. rcjp.substack.com/p/the-dot-ll...
The dot LLM era?
LLMs and the Dot-Com Déja Vu. The Dot LLM Era came out of my thinking about the massive expenditure in building infrastructure and the computing power needed by AI services like OpenAI and Anthropic, ...
rcjp.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The Dot LLM Era came out of thinking about expenditure in building infrastructure and computing needed by AI services, asking how it will be paid for and what it means for for business, consumers & investors. Please share if you would it interesting or useful. rcjp.substack.com/p/the-dot-ll...
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A reminder - before Trump, MAGA, Musk and Fox rewrote history - that this is what the entire country agreed had happened five years ago today:
January 6, 2026 at 12:40 PM
A reminder - before Trump, MAGA, Musk and Fox rewrote history - that this is what the entire country agreed had happened five years ago today:
It surprises me that someone in news reporting hasn't felt to link that shortly after this was recorded UK & French jets bombed Syrian targets. Starmer would have know it was happening and thus decided it was better not to have a clip that could later be used against him...
Laura Kuenssberg, "You've been clear that Putin's attack on a sovereign country Ukraine was wrong"
"What about President Trump's attack on a sovereign country, Venezuela"
Keir Starmer refuses to condemn Trump
"What about President Trump's attack on a sovereign country, Venezuela"
Keir Starmer refuses to condemn Trump
January 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
It surprises me that someone in news reporting hasn't felt to link that shortly after this was recorded UK & French jets bombed Syrian targets. Starmer would have know it was happening and thus decided it was better not to have a clip that could later be used against him...
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…under-resourced the service for many years and then point fingers at others at every opportunity.
If you’d like to understand what politicians are doing to the NHS, I write about it. Its desperately important 🚨💙: jujuliagrace.substack.com
If you’d like to understand what politicians are doing to the NHS, I write about it. Its desperately important 🚨💙: jujuliagrace.substack.com
Call To Action | Dr Julia Grace Patterson💙 | Substack
I'm very concerned about what politicians are doing to the NHS, so I decided to write about it, along with other bits and bobs. I'll cut through the noise and deliver the important information you nee...
jujuliagrace.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM
…under-resourced the service for many years and then point fingers at others at every opportunity.
If you’d like to understand what politicians are doing to the NHS, I write about it. Its desperately important 🚨💙: jujuliagrace.substack.com
If you’d like to understand what politicians are doing to the NHS, I write about it. Its desperately important 🚨💙: jujuliagrace.substack.com
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Politicians tried to convince everyone that the NHS was about to collapse because of flu and strikes. Now the strikes have ended and the flu looks like it’s on the wane, and yet the service is under extraordinary pressure.
Perhaps the real problem is the politicians 🚨- who have systematically…
Perhaps the real problem is the politicians 🚨- who have systematically…
January 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Politicians tried to convince everyone that the NHS was about to collapse because of flu and strikes. Now the strikes have ended and the flu looks like it’s on the wane, and yet the service is under extraordinary pressure.
Perhaps the real problem is the politicians 🚨- who have systematically…
Perhaps the real problem is the politicians 🚨- who have systematically…
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This BBC kids tv advert from 1998 is still very impressive and very lovely
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This BBC kids tv advert from 1998 is still very impressive and very lovely
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The public are nowhere near as consumed with anti-immigrant hatred as the political class believe, but if only one side is making an argument (and has most of the press onside and sets the agenda for the broadcasters) then what do you expect? www.ippr.org/articles/the...
Reclaiming Britain: The nation against ethno-nationalism | IPPR
Last summer, after the most widespread racist rioting since 1919, IPPR wrote it was “a testament to progress” that deporting black and brown people living
www.ippr.org
December 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The public are nowhere near as consumed with anti-immigrant hatred as the political class believe, but if only one side is making an argument (and has most of the press onside and sets the agenda for the broadcasters) then what do you expect? www.ippr.org/articles/the...
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Johnny Carson said of Chevy Chase: “He couldn't ad-lib a fart after a baked-bean dinner."
December 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Johnny Carson said of Chevy Chase: “He couldn't ad-lib a fart after a baked-bean dinner."
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"And I never say no"
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
December 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"And I never say no"
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
We need to have a serious talk about the way "AI companion" apps not only prey on the vulnerable, but are priming their users to ignore consent and to conflate love with control.
We need AI regulations across so many sectors, but this area is particularly horrifying.
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On this day 29th December 1975
“Radical new legislation” introducing a woman's right to equal pay and status came into force in the UK
(Picture: A Second Picture Dictionary, artist: Eric Winter)
“Radical new legislation” introducing a woman's right to equal pay and status came into force in the UK
(Picture: A Second Picture Dictionary, artist: Eric Winter)
December 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
On this day 29th December 1975
“Radical new legislation” introducing a woman's right to equal pay and status came into force in the UK
(Picture: A Second Picture Dictionary, artist: Eric Winter)
“Radical new legislation” introducing a woman's right to equal pay and status came into force in the UK
(Picture: A Second Picture Dictionary, artist: Eric Winter)
Enjoyed this, not sure that I want to track down a copy of Rope to watch the film but intelligent conversation
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Today is the 1st in our series of live eps recorded at the Regent St Cinema in London: David talks to crime writers Nicci Gerrard & Sean French (aka @niccifrench.bsky.social) about Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948), based on Patrick Hamilton’s play.
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
Today is the 1st in our series of live eps recorded at the Regent St Cinema in London: David talks to crime writers Nicci Gerrard & Sean French (aka @niccifrench.bsky.social) about Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948), based on Patrick Hamilton’s play.
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Enjoyed this, not sure that I want to track down a copy of Rope to watch the film but intelligent conversation
I do hope that this take is correct, but so far to much of what comes out of the mouths of Starmer's people sounds like a plan by Baldrick's cunning plans.
🔴Keir Starmer Is Setting a Trap for Nigel Farage With Foreign Interference Inquiry
As Reform opens the door to crypto funding, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign political interference, reports @adambienkov.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
As Reform opens the door to crypto funding, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign political interference, reports @adambienkov.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/17/k...
Keir Starmer Is Setting a Trap for Nigel Farage With Foreign Interference Inquiry
As Reform opens the door to crypto donations, the Government is finally starting to take action against the threat of foreign financial interference in our politics, reports Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I do hope that this take is correct, but so far to much of what comes out of the mouths of Starmer's people sounds like a plan by Baldrick's cunning plans.
When they called the party Reform was it done with the knowledge that they were going to be joined by ex-Conservatives that were too toxic for Thatcher's party?
December 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
When they called the party Reform was it done with the knowledge that they were going to be joined by ex-Conservatives that were too toxic for Thatcher's party?
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This is worse than Panorama's drama because:
(1) Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history” - beyond Nixon or Harding
(2) Trump did incite the January 6th riot. Any country with a functioning legal system would've jailed him, like Bolsonaro
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
(1) Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history” - beyond Nixon or Harding
(2) Trump did incite the January 6th riot. Any country with a functioning legal system would've jailed him, like Bolsonaro
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Reith lecturer accuses BBC of censoring his remarks on Trump
Dutch writer Rutger Bregman says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This is worse than Panorama's drama because:
(1) Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history” - beyond Nixon or Harding
(2) Trump did incite the January 6th riot. Any country with a functioning legal system would've jailed him, like Bolsonaro
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
(1) Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history” - beyond Nixon or Harding
(2) Trump did incite the January 6th riot. Any country with a functioning legal system would've jailed him, like Bolsonaro
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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Jazz OTD: Miles Davis and Gil Evans's reimagining of the first movement of Joaquín Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez" is an iconic moment in 20th-century music, stretching the boundaries of jazz contributions. They recorded it on November 20, 1959 for the landmark album "Sketches of Spain." #jazzsky
Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio
YouTube video by Miles Davis - Topic
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November 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Jazz OTD: Miles Davis and Gil Evans's reimagining of the first movement of Joaquín Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez" is an iconic moment in 20th-century music, stretching the boundaries of jazz contributions. They recorded it on November 20, 1959 for the landmark album "Sketches of Spain." #jazzsky
There are times when BBC Radio 4 does something that demonstrates what they did that meant that I could turn in one when I woke up and turn if off when I went to bed. Today, @wintersonworld.bsky.social and @sowetokinch.bsky.social where kind & curious promoting new work www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Start the Week - Storytelling: Jeanette Winterson, Rory Stewart and Soweto Kinch - BBC Sounds
Jeanette Winterson, Soweto Kinch and Rory Stewart, with Tom Sutcliffe.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
There are times when BBC Radio 4 does something that demonstrates what they did that meant that I could turn in one when I woke up and turn if off when I went to bed. Today, @wintersonworld.bsky.social and @sowetokinch.bsky.social where kind & curious promoting new work www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Listening to @quietriotpod.bsky.social today and would suggest that @sturdyalex.bsky.social take a look at current New Statesman and listen to one of their podcasts last week when they did tackle the possible end of the UK's largest benefits family. #notmyking
NO MORE KINGS by Will Lloyd
Why we should abolish the monarchy.
Why we should abolish the monarchy.
November 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Listening to @quietriotpod.bsky.social today and would suggest that @sturdyalex.bsky.social take a look at current New Statesman and listen to one of their podcasts last week when they did tackle the possible end of the UK's largest benefits family. #notmyking
Went to the Montblanc boutique today to pick up my first fountain pen from them that had been serviced and this Limited Edition model caught my eye (not that I would want to buy one).
#luxurypens #fountainpens
#luxurypens #fountainpens
October 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Went to the Montblanc boutique today to pick up my first fountain pen from them that had been serviced and this Limited Edition model caught my eye (not that I would want to buy one).
#luxurypens #fountainpens
#luxurypens #fountainpens
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It tells you everything you need to know about British politics that the only people who have ever had to apologise for Nigel Farage's long history of racism are the people who dare to call it what it actually is
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage Is a Racist
The media is refusing to state the most bleedingly obvious facts about a man whose entire career has been devoted to pursuing a racist political agenda
www.adambienkov.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
It tells you everything you need to know about British politics that the only people who have ever had to apologise for Nigel Farage's long history of racism are the people who dare to call it what it actually is
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/nigel-fara...