Mathew Morton
@mathewmorton.bsky.social
I never really share these, but todays felt like a Slumdog Millionaire moment where I seemed to have a read a book that covered every question!
I scored 280 in today's Slate Quiz. Think you can beat me? - slate.com/news-and-pol...
I scored 280 in today's Slate Quiz. Think you can beat me? - slate.com/news-and-pol...
Which World Leader Was Nicknamed “the Man of Destiny”?
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Dec. 10, 2025.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I never really share these, but todays felt like a Slumdog Millionaire moment where I seemed to have a read a book that covered every question!
I scored 280 in today's Slate Quiz. Think you can beat me? - slate.com/news-and-pol...
I scored 280 in today's Slate Quiz. Think you can beat me? - slate.com/news-and-pol...
I get that Shohei Ohtani is a worldwide phenom, and perhaps the greatest baseball player to ever play the game. But does anyone else think this photo makes it look like he is really struggling to throw that ball??? upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...
upload.wikimedia.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I get that Shohei Ohtani is a worldwide phenom, and perhaps the greatest baseball player to ever play the game. But does anyone else think this photo makes it look like he is really struggling to throw that ball??? upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...
Ok everyone, based on a controversial NY Times crossword answer recently, tell me what you think the Roadrunner is saying:
1️⃣Meep meep!
2️⃣Beep beep!
3️⃣Hmeep hmeep!
4️⃣Some other crazy option...
1️⃣Meep meep!
2️⃣Beep beep!
3️⃣Hmeep hmeep!
4️⃣Some other crazy option...
September 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Ok everyone, based on a controversial NY Times crossword answer recently, tell me what you think the Roadrunner is saying:
1️⃣Meep meep!
2️⃣Beep beep!
3️⃣Hmeep hmeep!
4️⃣Some other crazy option...
1️⃣Meep meep!
2️⃣Beep beep!
3️⃣Hmeep hmeep!
4️⃣Some other crazy option...
I always enjoyed Robert Redford, but never realised this meme was him…
Anyway, I am going to watch my favourite film of his, The Last Castle, in memorium.
His best film? No.
I just like it.
Anyway, I am going to watch my favourite film of his, The Last Castle, in memorium.
His best film? No.
I just like it.
a man with long blonde hair and a beard is holding a fishing rod
ALT: a man with long blonde hair and a beard is holding a fishing rod
media.tenor.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I always enjoyed Robert Redford, but never realised this meme was him…
Anyway, I am going to watch my favourite film of his, The Last Castle, in memorium.
His best film? No.
I just like it.
Anyway, I am going to watch my favourite film of his, The Last Castle, in memorium.
His best film? No.
I just like it.
If you think empathy is important, your response to someones death, even if they spoke out against empathy, should be tempered by empathy for others.
September 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
If you think empathy is important, your response to someones death, even if they spoke out against empathy, should be tempered by empathy for others.
Finally got my copy of @rosemarymosco.com’s The Birding Dictionary.
Loving it so far, a great couch read, and breakfast book.
Funny and informative; my favourite kind.
#birds #booksky #birdbooks
Loving it so far, a great couch read, and breakfast book.
Funny and informative; my favourite kind.
#birds #booksky #birdbooks
August 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Finally got my copy of @rosemarymosco.com’s The Birding Dictionary.
Loving it so far, a great couch read, and breakfast book.
Funny and informative; my favourite kind.
#birds #booksky #birdbooks
Loving it so far, a great couch read, and breakfast book.
Funny and informative; my favourite kind.
#birds #booksky #birdbooks
Zelensky's decision to wear a 'suit' at his latest meeting with Trump was a smart move.
Shallow people cant be persuaded them to become 'deeper'.
Zelensky is a smart operator, he knows when to make concessions. And with something as small as this, it was a smart move (for dealing with dumb people).
Shallow people cant be persuaded them to become 'deeper'.
Zelensky is a smart operator, he knows when to make concessions. And with something as small as this, it was a smart move (for dealing with dumb people).
August 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Zelensky's decision to wear a 'suit' at his latest meeting with Trump was a smart move.
Shallow people cant be persuaded them to become 'deeper'.
Zelensky is a smart operator, he knows when to make concessions. And with something as small as this, it was a smart move (for dealing with dumb people).
Shallow people cant be persuaded them to become 'deeper'.
Zelensky is a smart operator, he knows when to make concessions. And with something as small as this, it was a smart move (for dealing with dumb people).
I kind of think that Gavin Newsom will be able to overcome the authenticy issue that many politicians have by simply becoming more openly ambitious about his run for the presidency.
I think he will be embraced more when he is authentic about his ambition, and political pragmatism.
I think he will be embraced more when he is authentic about his ambition, and political pragmatism.
August 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I kind of think that Gavin Newsom will be able to overcome the authenticy issue that many politicians have by simply becoming more openly ambitious about his run for the presidency.
I think he will be embraced more when he is authentic about his ambition, and political pragmatism.
I think he will be embraced more when he is authentic about his ambition, and political pragmatism.
When someone says "the Western Alliance’s expansion into former Soviet republics", you just know Russia is happy with their version of the story gaining traction.
There is a big difference between "expanding into" versus "including"
unherd.com/2025/08/trum...
There is a big difference between "expanding into" versus "including"
unherd.com/2025/08/trum...
A Ukraine deal is still possible
unherd.com
August 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
When someone says "the Western Alliance’s expansion into former Soviet republics", you just know Russia is happy with their version of the story gaining traction.
There is a big difference between "expanding into" versus "including"
unherd.com/2025/08/trum...
There is a big difference between "expanding into" versus "including"
unherd.com/2025/08/trum...
Its only sensible if it is set up to be proportional with the number of EVs currently on the roads. If we need a way to fund road infrastructure to replace the fuel excise, then fine. But we don't want it to be a disincentive yet.
Have it only kick in when the % of cars reaches tipping point
Have it only kick in when the % of cars reaches tipping point
Road tax for Australian EV users ‘sensible’, Tanya Plibersek says ahead of key economic summit
Road tax for Australian EV users ‘sensible’, Tanya Plibersek says ahead of key economic summit
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said he is working with states and territories ‘on the future of road-user charging’ for electric vehicles as fuel excise revenue decreases
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Electric car drivers could be hit with a road tax, with the federal MP Tanya Plibersek framing it a “sensible” move as more people switch to EVs.
Ahead of the federal government’s productivity roundtable next week, the idea of a road tax has been floated as an idea to ensure money is set aside for road upkeep. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Its only sensible if it is set up to be proportional with the number of EVs currently on the roads. If we need a way to fund road infrastructure to replace the fuel excise, then fine. But we don't want it to be a disincentive yet.
Have it only kick in when the % of cars reaches tipping point
Have it only kick in when the % of cars reaches tipping point
Hmmmm, not that convinced that OpenAI's GPT-5 is that much of a leap:
August 8, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Hmmmm, not that convinced that OpenAI's GPT-5 is that much of a leap:
Why would you get a quote from a person who famously doesnt read books...
August 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Why would you get a quote from a person who famously doesnt read books...
Some quick thoughts on Hiroshima by John Hersey, in recognition of 80 years since the first atomic bombing.
This really is a great book, a very quick and poignant read.
#BookSky
amomentworth.com/2025/08/06/8...
This really is a great book, a very quick and poignant read.
#BookSky
amomentworth.com/2025/08/06/8...
80 years on: Hiroshima by John Hersey
Today marks 80 years since the first use of a nuclear weapon against people during wartime. By happenstance, I just finished reading this small book, Hiroshima by John Hersey. Written a year after …
amomentworth.com
August 7, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Some quick thoughts on Hiroshima by John Hersey, in recognition of 80 years since the first atomic bombing.
This really is a great book, a very quick and poignant read.
#BookSky
amomentworth.com/2025/08/06/8...
This really is a great book, a very quick and poignant read.
#BookSky
amomentworth.com/2025/08/06/8...
@dama217h.bsky.social appears top be a genuine bot, out there supporting Trump, and sowing general division in American discourse.
I am fascinated with how these things are created and nurtured. I get why they exist on Twitter and so forth, as attention is monitsed either way. But why on BlueSky?
I am fascinated with how these things are created and nurtured. I get why they exist on Twitter and so forth, as attention is monitsed either way. But why on BlueSky?
August 7, 2025 at 4:45 AM
@dama217h.bsky.social appears top be a genuine bot, out there supporting Trump, and sowing general division in American discourse.
I am fascinated with how these things are created and nurtured. I get why they exist on Twitter and so forth, as attention is monitsed either way. But why on BlueSky?
I am fascinated with how these things are created and nurtured. I get why they exist on Twitter and so forth, as attention is monitsed either way. But why on BlueSky?
“Despite this change, AustralianSuper’s default balanced fund, according to latest disclosures, holds $1.74bn of shares in Aristocrat”
A bit of a token gesture.
Surely the mere fact they call themselves aristocrat is a clear message that they should be steered clear of.
A bit of a token gesture.
Surely the mere fact they call themselves aristocrat is a clear message that they should be steered clear of.
AustralianSuper divests more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from socially aware option
AustralianSuper divests more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from socially aware option
The ‘highly significant’ decision comes after criticism of superannuation funds increasing their investment in the gambling industry
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Australia’s largest superannuation fund has divested more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from its “socially aware” option, after sustained criticism of its support for the gambling industry.
The decision was made after a review of investments to ensure the fund was meeting the expectations of its ethically minded members. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 1, 2025 at 6:13 AM
“Despite this change, AustralianSuper’s default balanced fund, according to latest disclosures, holds $1.74bn of shares in Aristocrat”
A bit of a token gesture.
Surely the mere fact they call themselves aristocrat is a clear message that they should be steered clear of.
A bit of a token gesture.
Surely the mere fact they call themselves aristocrat is a clear message that they should be steered clear of.
Lot of people out there saying that this ban on social media for kids is both a massive infringement on people's rights, but that it also wont stop kids from accessing social media...
How can it be both?
How can it be both?
July 30, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Lot of people out there saying that this ban on social media for kids is both a massive infringement on people's rights, but that it also wont stop kids from accessing social media...
How can it be both?
How can it be both?
I am annoyed that for years as a kid I was picked on for wearing glasses, and now they are going to be seen as a cool tech accessory...
gizmodo.com/chinas-newes...
gizmodo.com/chinas-newes...
China's Newest Pair of Smart Glasses Are Meta's Biggest Threat Yet
Alibaba's smart glasses may sound like a Ray-Ban dupe, but there are already plans for so much more.
gizmodo.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I am annoyed that for years as a kid I was picked on for wearing glasses, and now they are going to be seen as a cool tech accessory...
gizmodo.com/chinas-newes...
gizmodo.com/chinas-newes...
Forget the RSA; what we need in Australia is an RST: Responsible Service of Tea.
#SickOfDrippingCups
#SickOfDrippingCups
July 28, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Forget the RSA; what we need in Australia is an RST: Responsible Service of Tea.
#SickOfDrippingCups
#SickOfDrippingCups
People need to learn from the history of social media etc and realise that while these AI tools are free and fun now, it’s only a matter time before they are seeking to monetise our use of them somehow.
Social media was the monetising of our attention, AI will be the monetisation of our decisions
Social media was the monetising of our attention, AI will be the monetisation of our decisions
July 24, 2025 at 1:10 AM
People need to learn from the history of social media etc and realise that while these AI tools are free and fun now, it’s only a matter time before they are seeking to monetise our use of them somehow.
Social media was the monetising of our attention, AI will be the monetisation of our decisions
Social media was the monetising of our attention, AI will be the monetisation of our decisions
Are we finally going to stop hearing about Mushroom lady now? Or do I have to wait through the inevitable mini-series?
July 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Are we finally going to stop hearing about Mushroom lady now? Or do I have to wait through the inevitable mini-series?
Trump wants to match Obama's Nobel Peace prize so bad that he keep announcing ceasefires, even if he had nothing to do with them, or they dont even exist.
June 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Trump wants to match Obama's Nobel Peace prize so bad that he keep announcing ceasefires, even if he had nothing to do with them, or they dont even exist.
Trump should surprise everyone, and bring in sensible gun regulation. I know this is usually a no-go for Republicans, but whatever he does, his supporters rationalise anyway, so why not?
June 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Trump should surprise everyone, and bring in sensible gun regulation. I know this is usually a no-go for Republicans, but whatever he does, his supporters rationalise anyway, so why not?
Movie producers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could make another Jurassic World film, they didn’t stop to think if they should.
June 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Movie producers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could make another Jurassic World film, they didn’t stop to think if they should.
l feel like I am the only person not really interested in the whole mushroom murder lady.
June 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
l feel like I am the only person not really interested in the whole mushroom murder lady.
I don't get how anyone can be complaining about getting extra tax on your $3 million plus super.
Super is meant to be about helping ensure people can live comfortably in their old age. It isn't mean to be some kind of safe haven for the wealthy.
Super is meant to be about helping ensure people can live comfortably in their old age. It isn't mean to be some kind of safe haven for the wealthy.
May 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I don't get how anyone can be complaining about getting extra tax on your $3 million plus super.
Super is meant to be about helping ensure people can live comfortably in their old age. It isn't mean to be some kind of safe haven for the wealthy.
Super is meant to be about helping ensure people can live comfortably in their old age. It isn't mean to be some kind of safe haven for the wealthy.