Philip Sheldrake
@sheld.bsky.social
Unnamed Labs | Recognitive | DWeb | Web 3 | Systems thinking | Sociotechnology | Transition9 | Generative identity | Open Farming | Kernel mentor
I had the privilege of chairing Sir Tim B-L at the Royal Society on the topic of the semantic web 14 years ago.
I think of @garymarcus.bsky.social at the Royal Society today in the contexts of the meaningful web.
See: www.turing.ac.uk/events/celeb...
I think of @garymarcus.bsky.social at the Royal Society today in the contexts of the meaningful web.
See: www.turing.ac.uk/events/celeb...
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Turing Test
Published in October 1950, Alan Turing’s seminal paper “Computing Machinery and Intelligence” proposed a test to determine whether machines could think and t
www.turing.ac.uk
October 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I had the privilege of chairing Sir Tim B-L at the Royal Society on the topic of the semantic web 14 years ago.
I think of @garymarcus.bsky.social at the Royal Society today in the contexts of the meaningful web.
See: www.turing.ac.uk/events/celeb...
I think of @garymarcus.bsky.social at the Royal Society today in the contexts of the meaningful web.
See: www.turing.ac.uk/events/celeb...
First live demo by Matthew Schutte of unyt.co — professional-grade accounting tools for businesses, communities, and peer-production networks.
From the @holochain.bsky.social project.
youtu.be/Ntvh-S8GqAw
From the @holochain.bsky.social project.
youtu.be/Ntvh-S8GqAw
Unyt Accounting
Accounting Software for a Decentralized Era.
unyt.co
August 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
First live demo by Matthew Schutte of unyt.co — professional-grade accounting tools for businesses, communities, and peer-production networks.
From the @holochain.bsky.social project.
youtu.be/Ntvh-S8GqAw
From the @holochain.bsky.social project.
youtu.be/Ntvh-S8GqAw
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Holochain Horizon: Foundation Forward is live! Read the recap of our first livestream and learn about The Holochain Foundation's strategic shift to a more proactive role. blog.holochain.org/holochain-ho...
#Holochain #DecentralizedTech #FoundationForward
#Holochain #DecentralizedTech #FoundationForward
August 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Holochain Horizon: Foundation Forward is live! Read the recap of our first livestream and learn about The Holochain Foundation's strategic shift to a more proactive role. blog.holochain.org/holochain-ho...
#Holochain #DecentralizedTech #FoundationForward
#Holochain #DecentralizedTech #FoundationForward
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Something has gone very wrong with British politics that almost 500 of people have been arrested at a Palestine Action protest, when we should be standing collectively as a society against the cruelty and devastation on the ground in Palestine www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
‘A deadly scheme’: Palestinians face indiscriminate gunfire at food sites
Investigation based on visual evidence, bullets, medical records and testimony appears to show sustained pattern of Israeli shootings
www.theguardian.com
August 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Something has gone very wrong with British politics that almost 500 of people have been arrested at a Palestine Action protest, when we should be standing collectively as a society against the cruelty and devastation on the ground in Palestine www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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Alex de Waal has worked on humanitarian causes across the globe for over 40 years.
“There is no case, over those four decades, of such minutely engineered, closely monitored, precisely designed mass starvation of a population as is happening in Gaza today.”
“There is no case, over those four decades, of such minutely engineered, closely monitored, precisely designed mass starvation of a population as is happening in Gaza today.”
July 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Alex de Waal has worked on humanitarian causes across the globe for over 40 years.
“There is no case, over those four decades, of such minutely engineered, closely monitored, precisely designed mass starvation of a population as is happening in Gaza today.”
“There is no case, over those four decades, of such minutely engineered, closely monitored, precisely designed mass starvation of a population as is happening in Gaza today.”
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Among yesterday's arrestees is Deborah Hinton, an 81-year old retired magistrate with an OBE.
That's Yvette Cooper's idea of a terrorist.
Language has been turned on its head.
The law has been turned on its head.
Murdering children is righteous.
Trying to stop it is terrorism.
That's Yvette Cooper's idea of a terrorist.
Language has been turned on its head.
The law has been turned on its head.
Murdering children is righteous.
Trying to stop it is terrorism.
July 20, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Among yesterday's arrestees is Deborah Hinton, an 81-year old retired magistrate with an OBE.
That's Yvette Cooper's idea of a terrorist.
Language has been turned on its head.
The law has been turned on its head.
Murdering children is righteous.
Trying to stop it is terrorism.
That's Yvette Cooper's idea of a terrorist.
Language has been turned on its head.
The law has been turned on its head.
Murdering children is righteous.
Trying to stop it is terrorism.
AI-augmented software development is challenging.
LLMs are producing technical debt and vulnerabilities at an unprecedented rate, else hitting productivity as engineers try to catch it all.
@garymarcus.bsky.social would hint gently at a neurosymbolic resolution. So do we.
recognitive.io
LLMs are producing technical debt and vulnerabilities at an unprecedented rate, else hitting productivity as engineers try to catch it all.
@garymarcus.bsky.social would
recognitive.io
Recognitive — Enterprise AI isn’t Enterprise AI without it
Recognitive integrates enterprise AI and enterprise software beautifully ... intelligently.
recognitive.io
July 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
AI-augmented software development is challenging.
LLMs are producing technical debt and vulnerabilities at an unprecedented rate, else hitting productivity as engineers try to catch it all.
@garymarcus.bsky.social would hint gently at a neurosymbolic resolution. So do we.
recognitive.io
LLMs are producing technical debt and vulnerabilities at an unprecedented rate, else hitting productivity as engineers try to catch it all.
@garymarcus.bsky.social would
recognitive.io
Just found "Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI through Neuro-Symbolic Architectures – Benefits and Limitations".
You might enjoy it @garymarcus.bsky.social — its classification of NSAI architectures was new to me at least.
arxiv.org/html/2502.11...
You might enjoy it @garymarcus.bsky.social — its classification of NSAI architectures was new to me at least.
arxiv.org/html/2502.11...
Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI through Neuro-Symbolic Architectures – Benefits and Limitations
arxiv.org
June 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Just found "Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI through Neuro-Symbolic Architectures – Benefits and Limitations".
You might enjoy it @garymarcus.bsky.social — its classification of NSAI architectures was new to me at least.
arxiv.org/html/2502.11...
You might enjoy it @garymarcus.bsky.social — its classification of NSAI architectures was new to me at least.
arxiv.org/html/2502.11...
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All your data belong to us @GaryMarcus.bsky.social
"#Surveillance is not a neutral tool — it’s an instrument of social control. But we do have more of a choice... And the right time to make better choices for democracy is now." ~ @carissaveliz.bsky.social
garymarcus.substack....
#AI
"#Surveillance is not a neutral tool — it’s an instrument of social control. But we do have more of a choice... And the right time to make better choices for democracy is now." ~ @carissaveliz.bsky.social
garymarcus.substack....
#AI
All your data belong to us
Surveillance shit is about to get real
garymarcus.substack.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
All your data belong to us @GaryMarcus.bsky.social
"#Surveillance is not a neutral tool — it’s an instrument of social control. But we do have more of a choice... And the right time to make better choices for democracy is now." ~ @carissaveliz.bsky.social
garymarcus.substack....
#AI
"#Surveillance is not a neutral tool — it’s an instrument of social control. But we do have more of a choice... And the right time to make better choices for democracy is now." ~ @carissaveliz.bsky.social
garymarcus.substack....
#AI
Transition9 works for the natural integration of human and next-level artificial intelligence in harmony with a new nature-inspired computing architecture.
Delighted to say we've just published “Explain it to me like I’m a teenager” 🙂
transition9.ai/explainer.html
#ai #dweb #decentralize
Delighted to say we've just published “Explain it to me like I’m a teenager” 🙂
transition9.ai/explainer.html
#ai #dweb #decentralize
Transition9
The natural integration of human and next-level artificial intelligence in harmony with a new nature-inspired computing architecture.
transition9.ai
May 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Transition9 works for the natural integration of human and next-level artificial intelligence in harmony with a new nature-inspired computing architecture.
Delighted to say we've just published “Explain it to me like I’m a teenager” 🙂
transition9.ai/explainer.html
#ai #dweb #decentralize
Delighted to say we've just published “Explain it to me like I’m a teenager” 🙂
transition9.ai/explainer.html
#ai #dweb #decentralize
There have been 8 major evolutionary transitions in all of time.
Astonishingly and undoubtedly, there will be a 9th by 2035.
How do we want the 9th transition to go?
The Transition9 movement works for the natural integration of human and next-level artificial intelligence. #ai
transition9.ai
Astonishingly and undoubtedly, there will be a 9th by 2035.
How do we want the 9th transition to go?
The Transition9 movement works for the natural integration of human and next-level artificial intelligence. #ai
transition9.ai
April 25, 2025 at 4:47 AM
There have been 8 major evolutionary transitions in all of time.
Astonishingly and undoubtedly, there will be a 9th by 2035.
How do we want the 9th transition to go?
The Transition9 movement works for the natural integration of human and next-level artificial intelligence. #ai
transition9.ai
Astonishingly and undoubtedly, there will be a 9th by 2035.
How do we want the 9th transition to go?
The Transition9 movement works for the natural integration of human and next-level artificial intelligence. #ai
transition9.ai
I’ve already moved from Gmail to @proton.me, and I’ve never used WhatsApp, always @signal.org.
Today I deleted Google Maps and installed Magic Earth.
www.magicearth.com
Today I deleted Google Maps and installed Magic Earth.
www.magicearth.com
Magic Earth - Free Navigation & Maps App for Android and iPhone
Magic Earth is a free maps and navigation app based on OpenStreetMap data. Enjoy 3D maps, Satellite maps, Turn-by-turn navigation, HD Traffic, Offline maps
www.magicearth.com
March 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I’ve already moved from Gmail to @proton.me, and I’ve never used WhatsApp, always @signal.org.
Today I deleted Google Maps and installed Magic Earth.
www.magicearth.com
Today I deleted Google Maps and installed Magic Earth.
www.magicearth.com
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Zuck said Meta is in a "partnership" with White House; Google is following suit. They are all that stand between you and Trump admin data grabs.
Here's a resource collection of non-US services to replace email, search, docs, music, video, backups, and more:
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
Here's a resource collection of non-US services to replace email, search, docs, music, video, backups, and more:
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To
Amid growing concerns over Big Tech firms aligning with Trump administration policies, people are starting to move their digital lives to services based overseas. Here's what you need to know.
www.wired.com
March 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Zuck said Meta is in a "partnership" with White House; Google is following suit. They are all that stand between you and Trump admin data grabs.
Here's a resource collection of non-US services to replace email, search, docs, music, video, backups, and more:
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
Here's a resource collection of non-US services to replace email, search, docs, music, video, backups, and more:
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
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If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.
March 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.
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And there it is. Putin’s lifelong dream. After years of relentless Russian propaganda, now fully embraced by the American president and the world’s richest oligarch, millions of Americans are convinced that this is a good plan because Europe is an enemy and Putin is our friend.
March 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
And there it is. Putin’s lifelong dream. After years of relentless Russian propaganda, now fully embraced by the American president and the world’s richest oligarch, millions of Americans are convinced that this is a good plan because Europe is an enemy and Putin is our friend.
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Just got my copy of the new edition of one of my favorite books. Congratulations, @davidbollier.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Just got my copy of the new edition of one of my favorite books. Congratulations, @davidbollier.bsky.social
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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
February 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
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Trump could have pushed for an end to the war in Ukraine without becoming actively hostile to Ukraine. Instead, he has imbibed Putin’s lies. Have written about the emergence of a new US/Russia axis, where it comes from and the staggering implications for Europe.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
We're waking up to a new US/Russia axis
Why Trump clings to Putin.
open.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Trump could have pushed for an end to the war in Ukraine without becoming actively hostile to Ukraine. Instead, he has imbibed Putin’s lies. Have written about the emergence of a new US/Russia axis, where it comes from and the staggering implications for Europe.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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My aunt texted: "Perhaps now is the time for super shameless promotion of Governable Spaces. The audience won't need any handholding to get it."
I don't know if it is true, but see for yourself: ntnsndr.in/govbook
I don't know if it is true, but see for yourself: ntnsndr.in/govbook
Governable Spaces: Democratic Design for Online Life – Writings and rehearsals by Nathan Schneider
ntnsndr.in
February 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
My aunt texted: "Perhaps now is the time for super shameless promotion of Governable Spaces. The audience won't need any handholding to get it."
I don't know if it is true, but see for yourself: ntnsndr.in/govbook
I don't know if it is true, but see for yourself: ntnsndr.in/govbook
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I keep saying Dems need to do a daily briefing on Capitol Hill and fill the void, fact check the WH. Hire Pete Buttigeig and give him a staff to do this.
February 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I keep saying Dems need to do a daily briefing on Capitol Hill and fill the void, fact check the WH. Hire Pete Buttigeig and give him a staff to do this.
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Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa:
"These platforms are not neutral technologies, they're sophisticated systems designed to exploit our deepest psychological vulnerabilities.
They monetize our outrage and hate...and systematically erode our capacity for nuanced thinking, our capacity for empathy."
"These platforms are not neutral technologies, they're sophisticated systems designed to exploit our deepest psychological vulnerabilities.
They monetize our outrage and hate...and systematically erode our capacity for nuanced thinking, our capacity for empathy."
Jubilee of the World of Communications - Maria Ressa
YouTube video by Vatican News
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa:
"These platforms are not neutral technologies, they're sophisticated systems designed to exploit our deepest psychological vulnerabilities.
They monetize our outrage and hate...and systematically erode our capacity for nuanced thinking, our capacity for empathy."
"These platforms are not neutral technologies, they're sophisticated systems designed to exploit our deepest psychological vulnerabilities.
They monetize our outrage and hate...and systematically erode our capacity for nuanced thinking, our capacity for empathy."
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The problems in the European Digital Identity (EUDI)
@jaromil.bsky.social's independent feedback on the dangers of the current EUDI implementation. What it should be, & the issues it has regarding Fairness, Privacy, Security, Scalability, Obsolescence & Methodology.
@jaromil.bsky.social's independent feedback on the dangers of the current EUDI implementation. What it should be, & the issues it has regarding Fairness, Privacy, Security, Scalability, Obsolescence & Methodology.
The problems in the European Digital Identity (EUDI)
EUDI as is today presents big problems and disregards criticism, warnings, and requests to review technical details, with results that harm the fairness of the system and the privacy of its participan...
news.dyne.org
January 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The problems in the European Digital Identity (EUDI)
@jaromil.bsky.social's independent feedback on the dangers of the current EUDI implementation. What it should be, & the issues it has regarding Fairness, Privacy, Security, Scalability, Obsolescence & Methodology.
@jaromil.bsky.social's independent feedback on the dangers of the current EUDI implementation. What it should be, & the issues it has regarding Fairness, Privacy, Security, Scalability, Obsolescence & Methodology.
