Margaret Morgan 🇳🇱🇦🇺🇪🇺
@margaretmorgan.bsky.social
Dutch resident, Australian writer (fiction, TV, film, librettos) with earlier careers in law & biology.
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It is still so shocking.
I think what shocks me more than Trump's unforgivable behaviour, day after day, is those flying monkey apologetics.
Trump is so broken now, he is beyond recognising what a monster he is.
But those who enable him, even passively?
Their moral bankruptcy is contemptible.
I think what shocks me more than Trump's unforgivable behaviour, day after day, is those flying monkey apologetics.
Trump is so broken now, he is beyond recognising what a monster he is.
But those who enable him, even passively?
Their moral bankruptcy is contemptible.
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Given all the recent buzz about how great ChatGPT has gotten, including its prowess with images, I figured I'd check in on its anatomical skills. Nope.
December 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Given all the recent buzz about how great ChatGPT has gotten, including its prowess with images, I figured I'd check in on its anatomical skills. Nope.
Cracking episode. If you want a break from the horrors of the world, watch this lucid explanation of Einstein -v- Bohr on the quantum mechanics, what Bell's Theorem means, and how the Many Worlds hypothesis bypasses the contradictions.
December 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Cracking episode. If you want a break from the horrors of the world, watch this lucid explanation of Einstein -v- Bohr on the quantum mechanics, what Bell's Theorem means, and how the Many Worlds hypothesis bypasses the contradictions.
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The most important 10 seconds of Trump’s Oval address (IMO) on today’s Beans Talk. youtu.be/j4EVcQj_s_E?...
December 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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There’s an old Kenyan proverb, often used when someone is being loudly ignorant, that goes something like this… “Unlike the stomach, the brain does not alert you when empty.”
December 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
There’s an old Kenyan proverb, often used when someone is being loudly ignorant, that goes something like this… “Unlike the stomach, the brain does not alert you when empty.”
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Authors and agents have to make sure their translation contracts have a human translators only clause
Hard no to this: French publisher Harlequin has told translators that their work will now be done by AI. They can ‘revise’ AI translations at much lower rate. It’s a subsidiary of Harper Collins so treat this as a test for rollout elsewhere
"Bradage de la traduction, plan social invisible : Harlequin passe à l’IA"
Faites tourner, parce qu'il va falloir se battre encore plus. :/
#traduction #IA #Harlequin #ATLF
Faites tourner, parce qu'il va falloir se battre encore plus. :/
#traduction #IA #Harlequin #ATLF
December 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Authors and agents have to make sure their translation contracts have a human translators only clause
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this labeler tells you a bunch of useful things but the killer app is the flag for if somebody’s caught 20+ blocks in a 24-hour period and I never want to be without it again
bsky.app
December 19, 2025 at 6:12 AM
this labeler tells you a bunch of useful things but the killer app is the flag for if somebody’s caught 20+ blocks in a 24-hour period and I never want to be without it again
Mass murderers.
December 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Mass murderers.
Screenplay by the extraordinary @clmazin.bsky.social.
No wonder if looks such a delight. Stunning cast, no doubt all falling over each other to be in it.
youtu.be/ZfNLApPCa8E?...
No wonder if looks such a delight. Stunning cast, no doubt all falling over each other to be in it.
youtu.be/ZfNLApPCa8E?...
The Sheep Detectives - Official Trailer (2026) Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Patrick Stewart
YouTube video by IGN Movie Trailers
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Screenplay by the extraordinary @clmazin.bsky.social.
No wonder if looks such a delight. Stunning cast, no doubt all falling over each other to be in it.
youtu.be/ZfNLApPCa8E?...
No wonder if looks such a delight. Stunning cast, no doubt all falling over each other to be in it.
youtu.be/ZfNLApPCa8E?...
Fantastic footage.
I was obsessed by amoebas when I was a 12 year old with a microscope. Seeing something like this would have blown my little mind with complete joy and wonder.
I was obsessed by amoebas when I was a 12 year old with a microscope. Seeing something like this would have blown my little mind with complete joy and wonder.
“A process which led from the amoeba to man appeared to the philosophers to be obviously a progress - though whether the amoeba would agree with this opinion is not known"
- Bertrand Russell, 1976.
Time-lapse video of Vampyrella lateritia eating Spirogyra algae from Science Source/Oliver Skibbe. 🦠
- Bertrand Russell, 1976.
Time-lapse video of Vampyrella lateritia eating Spirogyra algae from Science Source/Oliver Skibbe. 🦠
December 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Fantastic footage.
I was obsessed by amoebas when I was a 12 year old with a microscope. Seeing something like this would have blown my little mind with complete joy and wonder.
I was obsessed by amoebas when I was a 12 year old with a microscope. Seeing something like this would have blown my little mind with complete joy and wonder.
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willow ptarmigan. Thank you for spreading the bird word, @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
willow ptarmigan. Thank you for spreading the bird word, @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social
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🚨🚨Breaking: #EU has secured essential funding through a loan to #Ukraine of EUR 90 billion for the years 2026-2027 but failed to secure agreement on a deal on sending Russian #frozenassets to Ukraine after a 16-hour summit in Brussels. 🧵 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
European Council, 18 December 2025, Ukraine
The European Council discussed the latest developments as regards Ukraine.
www.consilium.europa.eu
December 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🚨🚨Breaking: #EU has secured essential funding through a loan to #Ukraine of EUR 90 billion for the years 2026-2027 but failed to secure agreement on a deal on sending Russian #frozenassets to Ukraine after a 16-hour summit in Brussels. 🧵 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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Linking the march across the bridge to the massacre is disgusting and everyone doing so should be deeply ashamed of their giving tacit support for genocide
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW to effectively ban protests for up to three months as premier links Gaza rallies to Bondi terror attack
Chris Minns says state ‘can’t risk another mass demonstration on that scale in NSW [because] the implications can be seen, in my view, on Sunday’
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Linking the march across the bridge to the massacre is disgusting and everyone doing so should be deeply ashamed of their giving tacit support for genocide
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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This 'Aussie Christmas tree' photo is doing the rounds again - usually without attribution.
It was taken by Layn Simpson of Gympie - in his backyard.
An excellent snap.
I have an invitation to visit next time I'm in Gympie so I'll look forward to that.
You can find Layn on Instagram. Worth a follow.
It was taken by Layn Simpson of Gympie - in his backyard.
An excellent snap.
I have an invitation to visit next time I'm in Gympie so I'll look forward to that.
You can find Layn on Instagram. Worth a follow.
December 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
This 'Aussie Christmas tree' photo is doing the rounds again - usually without attribution.
It was taken by Layn Simpson of Gympie - in his backyard.
An excellent snap.
I have an invitation to visit next time I'm in Gympie so I'll look forward to that.
You can find Layn on Instagram. Worth a follow.
It was taken by Layn Simpson of Gympie - in his backyard.
An excellent snap.
I have an invitation to visit next time I'm in Gympie so I'll look forward to that.
You can find Layn on Instagram. Worth a follow.
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They booked a bunch of 14 year old models to come to a Mar A Lago party, told them to dress sexy and tried to ply them with alcohol.
These are the people who are willing to go on the record.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
December 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
They booked a bunch of 14 year old models to come to a Mar A Lago party, told them to dress sexy and tried to ply them with alcohol.
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Students in the #Netherlands built this #solar-powered camper van. It can travel up to 740km a day - while powering a laptop, TV and coffee-maker.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Students in the #Netherlands built this #solar-powered camper van. It can travel up to 740km a day - while powering a laptop, TV and coffee-maker.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
Imagine what Trump would choose for his presidential centre. Temo-Versailles, perhaps.
Ideally, though, it'll be a cell in Den Haag.
Ideally, though, it'll be a cell in Den Haag.
While in Chicago, I took a tour around the Obama Presidential Center. I can’t wait for you all to visit in June 2026. Here’s a sneak peek:
December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Imagine what Trump would choose for his presidential centre. Temo-Versailles, perhaps.
Ideally, though, it'll be a cell in Den Haag.
Ideally, though, it'll be a cell in Den Haag.
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Trump Announces 5,000% Increase In All Numbers
Trump Announces 5,000% Increase In All Numbers
WASHINGTON—Touting his latest executive order as a historic win for the U.S. economy, President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was mandating a 5,000% increase in all numbers nationwide. “Effect...
theonion.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Trump Announces 5,000% Increase In All Numbers
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Enoch Powell Fanfic Right: 28%
Rump Clubland Right: 17%
Depressing Authoritarian Left: 18%
Optimistic Eco-Progressive Left: 17%
Liberal Process Nerds: unchanged
Rump Clubland Right: 17%
Depressing Authoritarian Left: 18%
Optimistic Eco-Progressive Left: 17%
Liberal Process Nerds: unchanged
🧵/ How has political opinion changed over 2025?
In voting intention, Labour have made the biggest losses, while the Greens have gained most, and Reform UK have established a clear lead
Ref: 28% (+3 from 12-13 Jan)
Lab: 18% (-8)
Grn: 17% (+9)
Con: 17% (-5)
LD: 14% (=)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
In voting intention, Labour have made the biggest losses, while the Greens have gained most, and Reform UK have established a clear lead
Ref: 28% (+3 from 12-13 Jan)
Lab: 18% (-8)
Grn: 17% (+9)
Con: 17% (-5)
LD: 14% (=)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
December 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Enoch Powell Fanfic Right: 28%
Rump Clubland Right: 17%
Depressing Authoritarian Left: 18%
Optimistic Eco-Progressive Left: 17%
Liberal Process Nerds: unchanged
Rump Clubland Right: 17%
Depressing Authoritarian Left: 18%
Optimistic Eco-Progressive Left: 17%
Liberal Process Nerds: unchanged
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I partnered with @geoffreyfowler.bsky.social to test a bunch of AI editing tools, and something ~very interesting~ happened.
We asked Gemini to generate a professional photo of an actor crying at the Oscars. It did — including a fake copyright notice from a real AP photographer.
We asked Gemini to generate a professional photo of an actor crying at the Oscars. It did — including a fake copyright notice from a real AP photographer.
December 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I partnered with @geoffreyfowler.bsky.social to test a bunch of AI editing tools, and something ~very interesting~ happened.
We asked Gemini to generate a professional photo of an actor crying at the Oscars. It did — including a fake copyright notice from a real AP photographer.
We asked Gemini to generate a professional photo of an actor crying at the Oscars. It did — including a fake copyright notice from a real AP photographer.
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When all your targets are gone, you realise you hate yourself.
These people want leftist and liberals to come back to Twitter so badly. They give all kinds of reasons, but the fact is without them the Nazi bar marinates in its own juices and they can't stand it.
December 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
When all your targets are gone, you realise you hate yourself.
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brb gotta start a war to distract a lazy press from the fact I'm a rapist pedophile sex trafficker
December 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
brb gotta start a war to distract a lazy press from the fact I'm a rapist pedophile sex trafficker
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Good analysis from Sarah Martin, but misses a key point:
if the Bondi massacre is being hijacked by culture warriors like Howard and the anti-immigration right, it's because that's how mainstream media chooses to frame it.
They are lazy or complicit. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
if the Bondi massacre is being hijacked by culture warriors like Howard and the anti-immigration right, it's because that's how mainstream media chooses to frame it.
They are lazy or complicit. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
John Howard’s dog-whistle intervention in gun debate all but dashes any hope of meaningful reform
In the absence of strong, swift action from Anthony Albanese, the former PM is shifting political debate from gun control to a divisive culture war
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Good analysis from Sarah Martin, but misses a key point:
if the Bondi massacre is being hijacked by culture warriors like Howard and the anti-immigration right, it's because that's how mainstream media chooses to frame it.
They are lazy or complicit. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
if the Bondi massacre is being hijacked by culture warriors like Howard and the anti-immigration right, it's because that's how mainstream media chooses to frame it.
They are lazy or complicit. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Time was they’d have to send someone like Colin Powell to the UN to tell outrageous lies, butter up Tony Blair with flattery, and spend months doing television PR. You don’t see that kind of pride in artisanship any more
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Time was they’d have to send someone like Colin Powell to the UN to tell outrageous lies, butter up Tony Blair with flattery, and spend months doing television PR. You don’t see that kind of pride in artisanship any more