Mark
@markbulpitt.bsky.social
Online learning technology
AI = lead in the water supply
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AI = lead in the water supply
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why can they not just fix it
![[Scene is MCcDONALDS PICKUP POINT but for the most part we can only see the close up faces of tha CUSTOMER and the McDONALDS EMPLOYEE at the serving point].
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CUSTOMER:
Hi - I’m afraid this isn’t what I ordered
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McDONALDS EMPLOYEE:
Number 187?
CUSTOMER:
Yes
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CUSTOMER:
Maybe I pressed the wrong thing?
I just ordered one strawberry milkshake.
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EMPLOYEE:
Oh - yeah sorry
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EMPLOYEE:
The milkshake machine’s not working.
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EMPLOYEE:
The only flavours we can do are vanilla, banana, and Labour Leader Pretending to be Nigel Farage.
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CUSTOMER:
Is that a new flavour?
EMPLOYEE:
Yeah
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[We now see that the employee has placed a gigantic milkshake cup on the counter]
EMPLOYEE:
If you look inside, there’s a Labour leader pretending to be Nigel Farage.
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[Customer looks inside the cup]
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[Show Keir Starmer dressed as Nigel Farage inside the cup]
CUSTOMER:
So there is
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CUSTOMER:
Is that something people want, then?
EMPLOYEE:
No! No, not at all.
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EMPLOYEE:
It just keeps happening when we press banana.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
why can they not just fix it
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Patriotic Cross of St George White Dog Shit Bauble update. Thank you to everyone who ordered one! These have all been handmade in my kitchen - much to the bemusement of my children - and will now start to be posted out.
Still on sale here👇👇👇
coldwarsteve.bigcartel.com/product/patr...
Still on sale here👇👇👇
coldwarsteve.bigcartel.com/product/patr...
November 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Patriotic Cross of St George White Dog Shit Bauble update. Thank you to everyone who ordered one! These have all been handmade in my kitchen - much to the bemusement of my children - and will now start to be posted out.
Still on sale here👇👇👇
coldwarsteve.bigcartel.com/product/patr...
Still on sale here👇👇👇
coldwarsteve.bigcartel.com/product/patr...
At first I was ready to call bullshit on this, then I remembered I speak to a human almost every day and frankly this is not much of a boast.
AI pioneers claim human-level general intelligence is already here
Tech leaders say systems now rival human intelligence in key tasks, further fuelling the superintelligence debate
www.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
At first I was ready to call bullshit on this, then I remembered I speak to a human almost every day and frankly this is not much of a boast.
For absolutely no reason at all I suddenly had "Pigs in Spaaaaaaaaace" in my head this morning.
Here you go. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Here you go. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Muppet Show - Pigs In Space (1977-1981) - YouTube
Pigs in Space is a recurring sketch from The Muppet Show, featuring the exploits of Captain Link Hogthrob, First Mate Piggy, and Dr. Julius Strangepork leadi...
youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
For absolutely no reason at all I suddenly had "Pigs in Spaaaaaaaaace" in my head this morning.
Here you go. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Here you go. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Little side project this week. My 2015 MacBook Pro ground to a halt. Been using it less and less recently anyway, so I backed up all the data (there wasn't that much, 80% of the 128GB SSD was taken with bloat) and installed Linux Mint. Like having a brand new machine! Another few years left in it!
September 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Little side project this week. My 2015 MacBook Pro ground to a halt. Been using it less and less recently anyway, so I backed up all the data (there wasn't that much, 80% of the 128GB SSD was taken with bloat) and installed Linux Mint. Like having a brand new machine! Another few years left in it!
My 9yr old (off sick today) just made me a fried egg and baked cheese and onion crisp sandwich. Well, she made it for herself and decided she didn't like it.
September 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
My 9yr old (off sick today) just made me a fried egg and baked cheese and onion crisp sandwich. Well, she made it for herself and decided she didn't like it.
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If your mate formed a useless indie band called Asylum Hotels they would get bigger crowds than this
"CROWDS wave flags" according to the Daily Mail caption of this picture
August 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If your mate formed a useless indie band called Asylum Hotels they would get bigger crowds than this
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"Does giving extensions on school work without penalty compromise the integrity of education?"
Not specific to #HigherEd but absolutely applicable (and one of my favorite commentaries ever) by the glorious @radroopa.bsky.social. #EduSky #AcademicSky
open.spotify.com/episode/5HAt...
Not specific to #HigherEd but absolutely applicable (and one of my favorite commentaries ever) by the glorious @radroopa.bsky.social. #EduSky #AcademicSky
open.spotify.com/episode/5HAt...
Track 3 - Keepin' It Canadian!
The Rad Roopa Mixtape · Episode
open.spotify.com
August 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"Does giving extensions on school work without penalty compromise the integrity of education?"
Not specific to #HigherEd but absolutely applicable (and one of my favorite commentaries ever) by the glorious @radroopa.bsky.social. #EduSky #AcademicSky
open.spotify.com/episode/5HAt...
Not specific to #HigherEd but absolutely applicable (and one of my favorite commentaries ever) by the glorious @radroopa.bsky.social. #EduSky #AcademicSky
open.spotify.com/episode/5HAt...
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Utterly ridiculous.
What’s he doing? Moving house? Well either way, he can f right off.
What’s he doing? Moving house? Well either way, he can f right off.
August 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Utterly ridiculous.
What’s he doing? Moving house? Well either way, he can f right off.
What’s he doing? Moving house? Well either way, he can f right off.
Nirvanah
Slightly diminish a band:
The Beatless
The Beatless
Slightly diminish a band:
Hüsker Don’t
Hüsker Don’t
August 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Nirvanah
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ITV are putting all of Ivor the Engine up on YouTube! Just been watching it with the baby. Well, she was asleep but I'm sure it was doing her some good subconsciously.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPae...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPae...
Ivor The Engine | Season 1 Marathon Ep.1-8 | Full Episodes
YouTube video by ITV Retro
www.youtube.com
July 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
ITV are putting all of Ivor the Engine up on YouTube! Just been watching it with the baby. Well, she was asleep but I'm sure it was doing her some good subconsciously.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPae...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPae...
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I don't know who made this but 10/10.
![In this meme, a young John Connor is talking to the Terminator.
Wait a second, you re saying you're from the future?
Great question! Thanks so much for asking. Let's think about the answer...hmm! The current year is 1983. Working backwards logically. I'm from the year 1965, which is 300 years in the future. Anything else you'd like to know?
[Blank stare]
I'm sorry, I can see that was not the right answer. I actually came from the year 829392 AD, which is 10 years in the past from this year, which is](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qhc5hk27hzotcxv7cehkqvpd/bafkreidzwql5qqyhv26bfqgc2mh46lbkopr5mwf6k3vkbggrijqz3xd4am@jpeg)
July 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I don't know who made this but 10/10.
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Bye forever, WeTransfer.
July 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Bye forever, WeTransfer.
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Reform: the party that literally couldn't organize a piss-up in a brewery. It's too easy a joke, but irresistible.
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/politic...
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform UK summer party planned for Lancaster Brewery is cancelled by venue
A summer party for Reform UK politicians booked for Lancaster Brewery has been cancelled by the venue.
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk
June 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Reform: the party that literally couldn't organize a piss-up in a brewery. It's too easy a joke, but irresistible.
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/politic...
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/politic...
Just had the pleasure of dealing with Sky on the phone. Absolute fuckery.
June 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Just had the pleasure of dealing with Sky on the phone. Absolute fuckery.
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Just watched ep. 8 of Andor.
Filmed in 2023, but plot revolving around the Empire sending stormtroopers to a city, deliberately provoking demonstrations, and then ensuring that violence ensues as an excuse for imposing military rule/occupation doesn't exactly look subtle right now..
Filmed in 2023, but plot revolving around the Empire sending stormtroopers to a city, deliberately provoking demonstrations, and then ensuring that violence ensues as an excuse for imposing military rule/occupation doesn't exactly look subtle right now..
June 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Just watched ep. 8 of Andor.
Filmed in 2023, but plot revolving around the Empire sending stormtroopers to a city, deliberately provoking demonstrations, and then ensuring that violence ensues as an excuse for imposing military rule/occupation doesn't exactly look subtle right now..
Filmed in 2023, but plot revolving around the Empire sending stormtroopers to a city, deliberately provoking demonstrations, and then ensuring that violence ensues as an excuse for imposing military rule/occupation doesn't exactly look subtle right now..
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If you really want to drive the point home about how fucked up ICE is then people should start forcing Star Wars themes on ICE. Protesters should start playing the imperial march whenever ICE shows up and should also start dressing like the rebel alliance.
June 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
If you really want to drive the point home about how fucked up ICE is then people should start forcing Star Wars themes on ICE. Protesters should start playing the imperial march whenever ICE shows up and should also start dressing like the rebel alliance.
As UK enrolments decline, the future of international student recruitment is shifting online. Flexible online study options are part of the answer. #HigherEd #OnlineLearning #EdTech #InternationalStudents
Reimagining international student recruitment – HEP UK
higheredpartners.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM
As UK enrolments decline, the future of international student recruitment is shifting online. Flexible online study options are part of the answer. #HigherEd #OnlineLearning #EdTech #InternationalStudents
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When the Home Secretary is having to argue that the Prime Minister's speech was "completely different to Enoch Powell's", it may be time to pause and reflect on ... lots of things.
May 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
When the Home Secretary is having to argue that the Prime Minister's speech was "completely different to Enoch Powell's", it may be time to pause and reflect on ... lots of things.
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new pope!
*crowd goes wild*
American pope!
*crowd boos*
woke for an American!
*crowd goes wild*
bad on protecting abusive priests!
*crowd boos*
hates JD Vance!
*crowd goes wild*
*crowd goes wild*
American pope!
*crowd boos*
woke for an American!
*crowd goes wild*
bad on protecting abusive priests!
*crowd boos*
hates JD Vance!
*crowd goes wild*
May 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
new pope!
*crowd goes wild*
American pope!
*crowd boos*
woke for an American!
*crowd goes wild*
bad on protecting abusive priests!
*crowd boos*
hates JD Vance!
*crowd goes wild*
*crowd goes wild*
American pope!
*crowd boos*
woke for an American!
*crowd goes wild*
bad on protecting abusive priests!
*crowd boos*
hates JD Vance!
*crowd goes wild*
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Can we please phase out Tony Blair?
April 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Can we please phase out Tony Blair?
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Tony Blair is literally being paid by a man with one of the highest carbon footprints on the planet - Larry Ellison. The founder of Oracle is his biggest funder & these techsolutionist remarks have to be seen for what they are: tech lobbying
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Phasing out fossil fuels ‘doomed to fail’, says Tony Blair as he calls for rethink of net zero policy – UK politics live
‘Any strategy based on either phasing out fossil fuels in the short term or limiting consumption is a strategy doomed to fail,’ says former PM
www.theguardian.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Tony Blair is literally being paid by a man with one of the highest carbon footprints on the planet - Larry Ellison. The founder of Oracle is his biggest funder & these techsolutionist remarks have to be seen for what they are: tech lobbying
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...