DrGreg Swan
@profgcs.bsky.social
Academic. Interdisciplinary. Never a fan of authoritarians. Technically too old to be on Bluesky. If I post silly and obvious things, be nice.
Former British spy and author John Le Carre was on point in 2017 about the move toward fascism in Western democracies. It took many people a great deal of effort since 2017 to reach similar conclusions about the erosion of individualism, tolerance and inclusiveness. Wikipedia quotes:
October 26, 2023 at 7:19 PM
Former British spy and author John Le Carre was on point in 2017 about the move toward fascism in Western democracies. It took many people a great deal of effort since 2017 to reach similar conclusions about the erosion of individualism, tolerance and inclusiveness. Wikipedia quotes:
Israel/Gaza. I haven't seen so many conflicting takes on something in a long while. It's like everyone is using the crisis to grind their own pet axe. "Never let a good crisis go unexploited" I'm way too ignorant on this topic to even try.
October 9, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Israel/Gaza. I haven't seen so many conflicting takes on something in a long while. It's like everyone is using the crisis to grind their own pet axe. "Never let a good crisis go unexploited" I'm way too ignorant on this topic to even try.
Monika Lewinsky's anti-bullying campaign was on Good Morning America. As you know, Musk turned Xitter into a fight club where almost everyone exhibits bullying behavior. I believe it's dangerous for anyone to spend time there. From Jackie Singh, who is trying to push back:
October 3, 2023 at 4:38 PM
Monika Lewinsky's anti-bullying campaign was on Good Morning America. As you know, Musk turned Xitter into a fight club where almost everyone exhibits bullying behavior. I believe it's dangerous for anyone to spend time there. From Jackie Singh, who is trying to push back:
For me, 2023 has been all about the GOP getting comfortable with coming out of the closet on fascism.
September 28, 2023 at 12:48 AM
For me, 2023 has been all about the GOP getting comfortable with coming out of the closet on fascism.
Trump is calling for the execution of General Mark Milley. The right has likely concluded the insurrection didn't work because the military resisted Trump's orders. Expect serious efforts to compromise the military, including strategies for replacing officers with Trump loyalists going into 2024.
September 23, 2023 at 10:37 PM
Trump is calling for the execution of General Mark Milley. The right has likely concluded the insurrection didn't work because the military resisted Trump's orders. Expect serious efforts to compromise the military, including strategies for replacing officers with Trump loyalists going into 2024.
Quora asked me to answer this question. Resisted temptation. Besides, the existing answer was pretty good.
September 21, 2023 at 12:44 AM
Quora asked me to answer this question. Resisted temptation. Besides, the existing answer was pretty good.
Great moments in comics writing. Predicting the future of AI. Sex Criminals #24 2018 @mattfraction.bsky.social and @zdarsky.bsky.social
August 30, 2023 at 7:05 PM
Great moments in comics writing. Predicting the future of AI. Sex Criminals #24 2018 @mattfraction.bsky.social and @zdarsky.bsky.social
A tough few weeks. Do I deserve a reward for mere survival? Before he passed, David Graber revisited his dissertation research in Madagascar and did it with his much more evolved views. I shall read Pirate Enlightment (2023). I've been saving it.
August 26, 2023 at 6:25 PM
A tough few weeks. Do I deserve a reward for mere survival? Before he passed, David Graber revisited his dissertation research in Madagascar and did it with his much more evolved views. I shall read Pirate Enlightment (2023). I've been saving it.
Trump advisor the Claremont Institute holds it's important for leaders to live a theatrical life and tell noble lies to the people. Create yourself as a mythological figure to consolidate power but also to benefit the masses. Lies like 215 pounds probably require no thought for him these days.
August 25, 2023 at 3:47 PM
Trump advisor the Claremont Institute holds it's important for leaders to live a theatrical life and tell noble lies to the people. Create yourself as a mythological figure to consolidate power but also to benefit the masses. Lies like 215 pounds probably require no thought for him these days.
Trump being carried on a palanquin with elephants to surrender in Georgia.
August 25, 2023 at 12:17 AM
Trump being carried on a palanquin with elephants to surrender in Georgia.