Scott Brown
@scottawbrown.bsky.social
Dad, lecturer, cyclist, karateka - sometimes simultaneously. I work on EU/rope-US-China relations. IR + FPA. Usual disclaimers.
PhD - Glasgow
Postdoc - Nunn School @ GA Tech
Now - Dundee
PhD - Glasgow
Postdoc - Nunn School @ GA Tech
Now - Dundee
Spotted in local shop. Happy to pick it up for anyone who needs it.
October 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Spotted in local shop. Happy to pick it up for anyone who needs it.
Just received terrible news
October 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just received terrible news
The BBC’s Instagram page has six videos in a row from the Kirk event. Unclear why this level of attention is warranted.
September 22, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The BBC’s Instagram page has six videos in a row from the Kirk event. Unclear why this level of attention is warranted.
Was there an hour long special on the Minnesota shootings? (Honestly don’t recall). What about Minneapolis a couple of weeks ago? Will the Colorado school shooting get a special today?
I’m struggling to understand the disproportionate attention given to this killing vs others in the US.
I’m struggling to understand the disproportionate attention given to this killing vs others in the US.
September 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Was there an hour long special on the Minnesota shootings? (Honestly don’t recall). What about Minneapolis a couple of weeks ago? Will the Colorado school shooting get a special today?
I’m struggling to understand the disproportionate attention given to this killing vs others in the US.
I’m struggling to understand the disproportionate attention given to this killing vs others in the US.
“They say”
The BBC is a really bad joke sometimes.
The BBC is a really bad joke sometimes.
September 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
“They say”
The BBC is a really bad joke sometimes.
The BBC is a really bad joke sometimes.
“…and then we committed another war crime, and I said that I don’t give a shit!”
“Classic JD!”
“Classic JD!”
September 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
“…and then we committed another war crime, and I said that I don’t give a shit!”
“Classic JD!”
“Classic JD!”
Making sure my memes are on trend for the new academic year
August 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Making sure my memes are on trend for the new academic year
Dundee Kiltwalk 2025 complete!
Raising money for Kanzen For Life - the karate club that does so much more, promoting healthy lifestyles & improving community wellbeing in Dundee and beyond.
We would be grateful for any sponsors if you are in a position to support.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Raising money for Kanzen For Life - the karate club that does so much more, promoting healthy lifestyles & improving community wellbeing in Dundee and beyond.
We would be grateful for any sponsors if you are in a position to support.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
August 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Dundee Kiltwalk 2025 complete!
Raising money for Kanzen For Life - the karate club that does so much more, promoting healthy lifestyles & improving community wellbeing in Dundee and beyond.
We would be grateful for any sponsors if you are in a position to support.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Raising money for Kanzen For Life - the karate club that does so much more, promoting healthy lifestyles & improving community wellbeing in Dundee and beyond.
We would be grateful for any sponsors if you are in a position to support.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Why is the BBC like this?
August 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Why is the BBC like this?
Welp, guess I’m not using DMs any more 🤷♂️
What are the parameters for “adult content”? Will it filter out posts about mortgages?
What are the parameters for “adult content”? Will it filter out posts about mortgages?
July 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Welp, guess I’m not using DMs any more 🤷♂️
What are the parameters for “adult content”? Will it filter out posts about mortgages?
What are the parameters for “adult content”? Will it filter out posts about mortgages?
Facebook’s AI prompts are really intelligent 🙄
There should be a way to switch these off.
There should be a way to switch these off.
July 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Facebook’s AI prompts are really intelligent 🙄
There should be a way to switch these off.
There should be a way to switch these off.
£50k for an empty garage in St Andrews. Good grief.
July 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
£50k for an empty garage in St Andrews. Good grief.
Ellis J Rosen for the New Yorker.
July 2, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Ellis J Rosen for the New Yorker.
Missed opportunity to restore British hegemony.
June 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Missed opportunity to restore British hegemony.
How does Facebook decide which comment to preview?
June 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
How does Facebook decide which comment to preview?
My Wordle win stat just improved to 100% from 99%. Rounds up at 99.5%. I figured it would just stay at 99 permanently.
May 23, 2025 at 10:53 PM
My Wordle win stat just improved to 100% from 99%. Rounds up at 99.5%. I figured it would just stay at 99 permanently.
Number one: change career
May 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Number one: change career
Starting at just £199. Bargain!
May 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Starting at just £199. Bargain!
Millennials! Give up on that dream of buying a house and spend your savings on Swarovski crystal Minions figures instead.
May 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Millennials! Give up on that dream of buying a house and spend your savings on Swarovski crystal Minions figures instead.
I suppose the excuse will be it doesn't say which Trump.
April 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
I suppose the excuse will be it doesn't say which Trump.
Another boomer radicalised by social media
April 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Another boomer radicalised by social media