Ross Macdonald
@rossmac2310.bsky.social
African, tech 4 : telco, climate, poverty, rugby (SA/Scotland), coffee, Neos Delta, family and dogs. No DMs pls.
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“Largely unregulated rise of data centers to fuel AI and crypto is threatening Americans’ economic, environmental, climate, water security.Energy prices have increased by 13% so far under Trump and ~80 million Americans are currently struggling to pay for energy."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US data centers
Exclusive: Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
“Largely unregulated rise of data centers to fuel AI and crypto is threatening Americans’ economic, environmental, climate, water security.Energy prices have increased by 13% so far under Trump and ~80 million Americans are currently struggling to pay for energy."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Absolutely - a progressive tax is needed to reduce inequality
Billionaires are a large part of the reason we’re have fascism right now. If you can’t even say “tax the billionaires” then you’re not ready to actually fight fascism.
Gov. @gavinnewsom says he disagrees with Mayor @zohrankmamdani about the need for a wealth tax on billionaires, which he is “adamantly against” - says Dems are a “big tent party” with both views.
More on the CA proposal: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
More on the CA proposal: www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
December 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Absolutely - a progressive tax is needed to reduce inequality
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Baobob tree and moon at sunrise, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Baobob tree and moon at sunrise, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
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🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
We live in a world that is full of lies and misinformation. Much of it comes from Bots on social media. Surely it is time that we put the burden on the social media companies to prove that their customer is a human and not a Bot ? www.linkedin.com/posts/rossma...
Proving You’re Not a Bot: Two Competing Visions for Digital Trust | Ross Macdonald
We live in a world that is full of lies and misinformation. Much of it comes from Bots on social media. How can you tell if you are engaging with a Bot or a human. Surely it is time that we put the...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We live in a world that is full of lies and misinformation. Much of it comes from Bots on social media. Surely it is time that we put the burden on the social media companies to prove that their customer is a human and not a Bot ? www.linkedin.com/posts/rossma...
The digital age’s reversion to pre-literate communication
November 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The digital age’s reversion to pre-literate communication
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November 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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I'm not sure you can get more marie antoinette than taking away food stamps before thanksgiving while you build a gold and marble dance hall so the other crooks can bring bribe you over a badly-cooked (argentinian) steak
October 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I'm not sure you can get more marie antoinette than taking away food stamps before thanksgiving while you build a gold and marble dance hall so the other crooks can bring bribe you over a badly-cooked (argentinian) steak
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“We have not forgotten that so many of the laws, charters, and conventions established to safeguard and protect all human life were created in response to the Holocaust. Those safeguards have been relentlessly violated by Israel.”
Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
Exclusive: In an open letter, Israeli ex-officials, artists and intellectuals say ‘unconscionable’ actions in Gaza amount to genocide
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“We have not forgotten that so many of the laws, charters, and conventions established to safeguard and protect all human life were created in response to the Holocaust. Those safeguards have been relentlessly violated by Israel.”
Renewables are the energy solution www.lombardodier.com/insights/202...
Nations invest in renewables to build energy security | Lombard Odier
As deglobalisation gathers pace, leading nations are investing in renewables to build energy security. Discover the investment opportunities being created.
www.lombardodier.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Renewables are the energy solution www.lombardodier.com/insights/202...
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Interesting perspective on the rich now and then. Elon sucks.
October 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Interesting perspective on the rich now and then. Elon sucks.
Lets hope that this Peace plan is durable. Everyone - especially the Palestinians is tired and desperate for a solution. I do think that DJT was instrumental in cajoling Bibi over the line. If so - kudos to him. www.readtangle.com/the-israel-h...
The Israel–Hamas peace plan.
Plus, what does the NSPM-7 domestic terrorism memo do?
www.readtangle.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Lets hope that this Peace plan is durable. Everyone - especially the Palestinians is tired and desperate for a solution. I do think that DJT was instrumental in cajoling Bibi over the line. If so - kudos to him. www.readtangle.com/the-israel-h...
Not even the Founders could imagine a President like Trump. The checks and balances are not working.
September 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Not even the Founders could imagine a President like Trump. The checks and balances are not working.
Fascinating account of the detailed preparation that went into Europe's Ryder Cup victory www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
The secrets of Europe's Ryder Cup win, featuring $47 shampoo, Federer, and Moneyball
www.nytimes.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Fascinating account of the detailed preparation that went into Europe's Ryder Cup victory www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
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BREAKING:
Israel executed a Palestinian doctor — shooting him in the head while working inside a Gaza hospital.
Read that again.
They executed a doctor with a bullet to the head.
This is deliberate.
Israel is murdering doctors to stop them from saving lives.
Genocide.
#GazaGenocide
Israel executed a Palestinian doctor — shooting him in the head while working inside a Gaza hospital.
Read that again.
They executed a doctor with a bullet to the head.
This is deliberate.
Israel is murdering doctors to stop them from saving lives.
Genocide.
#GazaGenocide
September 30, 2025 at 4:11 AM
BREAKING:
Israel executed a Palestinian doctor — shooting him in the head while working inside a Gaza hospital.
Read that again.
They executed a doctor with a bullet to the head.
This is deliberate.
Israel is murdering doctors to stop them from saving lives.
Genocide.
#GazaGenocide
Israel executed a Palestinian doctor — shooting him in the head while working inside a Gaza hospital.
Read that again.
They executed a doctor with a bullet to the head.
This is deliberate.
Israel is murdering doctors to stop them from saving lives.
Genocide.
#GazaGenocide
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"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing."
— Albert Einstein
Via Daily Stoic
— Albert Einstein
Via Daily Stoic
September 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing."
— Albert Einstein
Via Daily Stoic
— Albert Einstein
Via Daily Stoic
Who owns AI? Why the answer could shape our future www.linkedin.com/pulse/who-ow...
Who Owns AI? Why the Answer Could Shape Our Future
“This is not a robot problem or an AI problem, but an ownership problem.” – Prof.
www.linkedin.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Who owns AI? Why the answer could shape our future www.linkedin.com/pulse/who-ow...
Nvidia and OpenAI to back major UK investment in artificial intelligence - this will help the UK and Europe keep pace with the USA www.ft.com/content/522c...
Nvidia and OpenAI to back major UK investment in artificial intelligence
Jensen Huang and Sam Altman will join US President Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain next week
www.ft.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Nvidia and OpenAI to back major UK investment in artificial intelligence - this will help the UK and Europe keep pace with the USA www.ft.com/content/522c...
Europe runs the risk of being left behind in the AI race by China and the USA. It is finally stepping up www.linkedin.com/pulse/europe...
Europe is stepping up in the AI race
UK–EU AI is entering a build phase. The timing couldn't be more dramatic.
www.linkedin.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Europe runs the risk of being left behind in the AI race by China and the USA. It is finally stepping up www.linkedin.com/pulse/europe...
Sam Altman warns the "dead internet theory" may soon come true — bots and AI like ChatGPT could kill the web in 3 years ( but “humans must authenticate “ as Musk said in 2022)
September 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Sam Altman warns the "dead internet theory" may soon come true — bots and AI like ChatGPT could kill the web in 3 years ( but “humans must authenticate “ as Musk said in 2022)
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THIS is why we must fight for a better world. ❤️
September 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
THIS is why we must fight for a better world. ❤️
‘Dead man’ Internet will only get worse with rise of AI agents www.forbes.com/sites/danidi...
Sam Altman Is Starting To See The Dead Internet Theory
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote a tweet about the Dead Internet Theory, and was instantly told that he was part of the problem—but what is the theory, and is it correct?
www.forbes.com
September 6, 2025 at 5:27 AM
‘Dead man’ Internet will only get worse with rise of AI agents www.forbes.com/sites/danidi...