The number of global deaths of children under-5 is projected to increase this year (from 4.6m to 4.8m) for the first time this century. (FT)

The price of aid cuts.

After the latest round of grading papers, I wrote about AI, ChatGPT, the death of the student essay, and what it means for the future of human cognition.

Something I've always thought about Facebook, Instagram and more latterly, Whatsapp. I don't think Zuckerberg or anyone at Meta actually understand people? Like on a fundamental level, their products suggest they don't know what human connection actually is

ME: ah shit man didnt see your text. ill bring the hammer drill back this afternoon, thanks so much for letting me borrow it & i hope it didnt inconvenience you

THE WORKWEAR GUY: no problem

ME: *later, seeing a 60-post thread from him about how wearing Hokas indicates Low Character* oh come on

Really great piece from @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social comparing digital life to ultra processed foods and the misery that comes from over indulgence

‘TikTok and AI are junk food — start dieting’

www.thetimes.com/article/3136...

Huge win! Government announces plans to open up the Land Registry.

If delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wales.

Read my blog post for more details & how you can write to the Minister to make sure this now happens:

whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...

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NEW: 68% of UK health workers say high energy bills contribute to avoidable hospital admissions.
Our research in partnership with @warmthiswinter.bsky.social shows 45% have sent patients home knowing that their housing situation would make them ill again.

This week, our partner @medact.bsky.social released data showing 7 in 10 healthcare workers see patients unable to pay their energy bills.

We’ve been working with partners to understand the scale of the problem and identify potential solutions.

Here’s what we’ve found 🧵

Devastating results – @the-independent.com reports our recent poll with @warmthiswinter.bsky.social showing that 7 in 10 UK healthcare workers see patients unable to pay energy bills.
Housing conditions are creating an entirely preventable public health crisis! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Councils spend £1.6bn a year on 'temporary accommodation' for homeless families - which includes some of the worst housing conditions in the country.

But who is getting the money? A joint investigation between me, Vicky Spratt and @sdelahunty.bsky.social tried to provide an answer...

We've changed the name of one of our programmes and my colleague Michael has explained why we've done this and what it means for the work we're doing at @impurbanhealth.bsky.social. Personally, any suggestions for how to pronounce FFAH would be welcome! urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/opi...

The story that made me commit and finally subscribe to @londoncentric.media. As someone whose neighbour shamelessly steals bike seats and wheels from me and others, I have so much time for those confronting bike thieves www.londoncentric.media/p/how-to-cat...

Really enjoyed this from @sarahoconnorft.bsky.social to the point it inspired me to sort out my turntable (which I then subsequently broke👍). Also, strongly agree that AI is a great example of general 'enshittening' of everyday things www.ft.com/content/ebc8...