Nathan Human
@thehumanish.co.uk
Curious asker of questions for fun and work.
Sometime storyteller.
thehumanish.co.uk
Sometime storyteller.
thehumanish.co.uk
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I was kinda nervous about giving this speech TBH. I don't usually get nervous about public speaking but going to a fancy Washington DC event and talking about fascism and why AI sucks felt like a lot honestly. I was so relieved people seemed to like it.
So I was invited to accept an award for "imagination in service to society." This forced me to think a bit about what "imagination," "service" and "society" mean to me.
Here's the speech I delivered last night:
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Here's the speech I delivered last night:
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"The Enemy of Imagination": Here's the Speech I Gave Last Night
I had such an incredible day yesterday, y’all. First I was at the Trans Day of Literature at George Mason University, talking with incredible authors...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I was kinda nervous about giving this speech TBH. I don't usually get nervous about public speaking but going to a fancy Washington DC event and talking about fascism and why AI sucks felt like a lot honestly. I was so relieved people seemed to like it.
They should do the World Cup like the FA Cup.
All 211 international teams in a pot and draw out randomly.
Start on 1st Jan and then play games throughout year ending in early December. Final in different country each year.
Once you’re out, you plan your other boring friendlies.
All 211 international teams in a pot and draw out randomly.
Start on 1st Jan and then play games throughout year ending in early December. Final in different country each year.
Once you’re out, you plan your other boring friendlies.
November 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
They should do the World Cup like the FA Cup.
All 211 international teams in a pot and draw out randomly.
Start on 1st Jan and then play games throughout year ending in early December. Final in different country each year.
Once you’re out, you plan your other boring friendlies.
All 211 international teams in a pot and draw out randomly.
Start on 1st Jan and then play games throughout year ending in early December. Final in different country each year.
Once you’re out, you plan your other boring friendlies.
New favourite “influencer” genre:
The ones recommending music and then show them enjoying the track by closing their eyes and swaying a bit.
The ones recommending music and then show them enjoying the track by closing their eyes and swaying a bit.
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
New favourite “influencer” genre:
The ones recommending music and then show them enjoying the track by closing their eyes and swaying a bit.
The ones recommending music and then show them enjoying the track by closing their eyes and swaying a bit.
Teachers are naive if they don’t think they’re going to replaced:
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
‘We could have asked ChatGPT’: students fight back over course taught by AI
Staffordshire students say signs material was AI-generated included suspicious file names and rogue voiceover accent
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Teachers are naive if they don’t think they’re going to replaced:
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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I want to very gently say something, and I hope nobody will be mad: If somebody on the internet says something that is NOT about politics and NOT about how terrible everything is, it’s a kindness not to reflexively make a comment (in jest or not) that brings it back to those things.
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I want to very gently say something, and I hope nobody will be mad: If somebody on the internet says something that is NOT about politics and NOT about how terrible everything is, it’s a kindness not to reflexively make a comment (in jest or not) that brings it back to those things.
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i dont think anything could ever have prepared me for the absolute jarring horror that is living long enough to see your friends and aquaintances climb their various career ladders
like what do you mean you are in charge of thousands of men and national security? i wouldnt trust you with a spoon
like what do you mean you are in charge of thousands of men and national security? i wouldnt trust you with a spoon
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
i dont think anything could ever have prepared me for the absolute jarring horror that is living long enough to see your friends and aquaintances climb their various career ladders
like what do you mean you are in charge of thousands of men and national security? i wouldnt trust you with a spoon
like what do you mean you are in charge of thousands of men and national security? i wouldnt trust you with a spoon
It’s quite amusing and alarming to see reactions when a chunk of the internet goes down…
November 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It’s quite amusing and alarming to see reactions when a chunk of the internet goes down…
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BBC Manchester had a story up about cheats getting (rightfully) busted in a pub quiz.
This, however, was not a good example of clear cheating evidence.
This, however, was not a good example of clear cheating evidence.
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
BBC Manchester had a story up about cheats getting (rightfully) busted in a pub quiz.
This, however, was not a good example of clear cheating evidence.
This, however, was not a good example of clear cheating evidence.
Buffalo Bills social media team should win an award this year. Shame they’re not sharing here.
@buffalo-bills.bsky.social
This one of players ringing a loved one to say “I love you” is up there with their educational ones about knots and Wabi Sabi philosophy…
www.facebook.com/BuffaloBills...
@buffalo-bills.bsky.social
This one of players ringing a loved one to say “I love you” is up there with their educational ones about knots and Wabi Sabi philosophy…
www.facebook.com/BuffaloBills...
1.8M views · 73K reactions | We just called to say I love you. 🥹
#GoBills | #BillsMafia | Buffalo Bills
We just called to say I love you. 🥹
#GoBills | #BillsMafia
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November 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Buffalo Bills social media team should win an award this year. Shame they’re not sharing here.
@buffalo-bills.bsky.social
This one of players ringing a loved one to say “I love you” is up there with their educational ones about knots and Wabi Sabi philosophy…
www.facebook.com/BuffaloBills...
@buffalo-bills.bsky.social
This one of players ringing a loved one to say “I love you” is up there with their educational ones about knots and Wabi Sabi philosophy…
www.facebook.com/BuffaloBills...
Good morning.
My brain is fizzy this morning.
(If my phone had its way that would have been ‘my Brian is dizzy.’)
My brain is fizzy this morning.
(If my phone had its way that would have been ‘my Brian is dizzy.’)
November 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Good morning.
My brain is fizzy this morning.
(If my phone had its way that would have been ‘my Brian is dizzy.’)
My brain is fizzy this morning.
(If my phone had its way that would have been ‘my Brian is dizzy.’)
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
Use your library.
Buy physical media.
Pay artists.
Buy physical media.
Pay artists.
November 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Use your library.
Buy physical media.
Pay artists.
Buy physical media.
Pay artists.
It consistently baffling how much shit and nonsense people tolerate with a shrug and a “that’s just how it is” or “that’s how it’s always been.”
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
It consistently baffling how much shit and nonsense people tolerate with a shrug and a “that’s just how it is” or “that’s how it’s always been.”
@wormito.bsky.social Fingers crossed that you get an entertaining game!
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
@wormito.bsky.social Fingers crossed that you get an entertaining game!
Had to turn this off after the most unrealistic scene in the second episode.
I am a huge fan of nonsense fluff TV but this wasn’t fun enough to be one of those. Everyone is REALLY ACTING though and there’s enough terrible characters to hate for it to be like a hammy soap opera if that’s your bag.
I am a huge fan of nonsense fluff TV but this wasn’t fun enough to be one of those. Everyone is REALLY ACTING though and there’s enough terrible characters to hate for it to be like a hammy soap opera if that’s your bag.
November 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Had to turn this off after the most unrealistic scene in the second episode.
I am a huge fan of nonsense fluff TV but this wasn’t fun enough to be one of those. Everyone is REALLY ACTING though and there’s enough terrible characters to hate for it to be like a hammy soap opera if that’s your bag.
I am a huge fan of nonsense fluff TV but this wasn’t fun enough to be one of those. Everyone is REALLY ACTING though and there’s enough terrible characters to hate for it to be like a hammy soap opera if that’s your bag.
I can’t adequately say how it makes me rage hearing people on the Beeb saying “just donating whatever you can afford is great.” I’ve never heard a presenter say - “don’t feel guilty if you can’t afford to donate - make sure your kids are fed and your house is warm.” Hopefully one of them has.
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I can’t adequately say how it makes me rage hearing people on the Beeb saying “just donating whatever you can afford is great.” I’ve never heard a presenter say - “don’t feel guilty if you can’t afford to donate - make sure your kids are fed and your house is warm.” Hopefully one of them has.
@wormito.bsky.social Well. That was a disappointing weekend of sport results!
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
@wormito.bsky.social Well. That was a disappointing weekend of sport results!
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Loving today's news that the mysterious "fedora man" outside the Louvre heist was actually a 15-year-old museum visitor who dresses like a 1940s French detective all the time, just because. apnews.com/article/louv...
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Loving today's news that the mysterious "fedora man" outside the Louvre heist was actually a 15-year-old museum visitor who dresses like a 1940s French detective all the time, just because. apnews.com/article/louv...
@wormito.bsky.social A United lunchtime double header!
November 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
@wormito.bsky.social A United lunchtime double header!
I was a tad wary of this but I’m quite enjoying its high stakes espionage spliced with some spicy workplace drama. It’s all very “THIS IS SERIOUS TV” but if you like slow burners that focus on characters you might like it too.
November 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I was a tad wary of this but I’m quite enjoying its high stakes espionage spliced with some spicy workplace drama. It’s all very “THIS IS SERIOUS TV” but if you like slow burners that focus on characters you might like it too.
How do you all have the confidence to apply for jobs? Are you all ACTUALLY capable and proficient?
I read every job description and think, “Oof, hope you find someone to do all of that. I’d be shite.”
I read every job description and think, “Oof, hope you find someone to do all of that. I’d be shite.”
November 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
How do you all have the confidence to apply for jobs? Are you all ACTUALLY capable and proficient?
I read every job description and think, “Oof, hope you find someone to do all of that. I’d be shite.”
I read every job description and think, “Oof, hope you find someone to do all of that. I’d be shite.”
I wish all these irritating ‘celebrity’ shows would just give the prize money AND all the production costs straight to charity.
And then just air interviews with the charities and the people that need charity cos we have morally bankrupt people in charge that necessitates charity stepping in.
And then just air interviews with the charities and the people that need charity cos we have morally bankrupt people in charge that necessitates charity stepping in.
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I wish all these irritating ‘celebrity’ shows would just give the prize money AND all the production costs straight to charity.
And then just air interviews with the charities and the people that need charity cos we have morally bankrupt people in charge that necessitates charity stepping in.
And then just air interviews with the charities and the people that need charity cos we have morally bankrupt people in charge that necessitates charity stepping in.
Oh god the trend for catchphrases on social media videos is driving me mad.
It’s like being back to 90s sketch shows but without the comedy.
It’s like being back to 90s sketch shows but without the comedy.
November 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Oh god the trend for catchphrases on social media videos is driving me mad.
It’s like being back to 90s sketch shows but without the comedy.
It’s like being back to 90s sketch shows but without the comedy.
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I wrote a book many moons ago. I've now brought it up-to-date and given it a damn good editing. Check it out (please). #writing #books www.amazon.co.uk/Same-Individ...
The Same Individuals: An Urban Novel eBook : Sunter, Jill: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
The Same Individuals: An Urban Novel eBook : Sunter, Jill: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I wrote a book many moons ago. I've now brought it up-to-date and given it a damn good editing. Check it out (please). #writing #books www.amazon.co.uk/Same-Individ...