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Brilliant choice of Misha Glenny for In Our Time! He interviewed me at the Vienna Humanities festival a few weeks ago and he had the perfect wide-ranging interests and intelligence. As a fan of IOT I am cheering. www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
Misha Glenny to present BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time
The much loved series returns on 15 January 2026
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Brilliant choice of Misha Glenny for In Our Time! He interviewed me at the Vienna Humanities festival a few weeks ago and he had the perfect wide-ranging interests and intelligence. As a fan of IOT I am cheering. www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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The Collison front is all front - shameful how taken in the @irishtimes.com Editor has been by this ego-tripping neo-liberal puff - but good to see a very well-written, evidence-based taken down of the vague vacuum that is 'tech rich lads' Collisonism and its agenda elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
elajucd.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Collison front is all front - shameful how taken in the @irishtimes.com Editor has been by this ego-tripping neo-liberal puff - but good to see a very well-written, evidence-based taken down of the vague vacuum that is 'tech rich lads' Collisonism and its agenda elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
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The truly maddening thing is that, unlike when I was a young man in science and the materials and engineering just weren’t there yet, the future is *right there.* The problem is *solved*. What’s holding us back is not just greed, but this bizarre nostalgia, an obsession with petro- masculinity.
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The truly maddening thing is that, unlike when I was a young man in science and the materials and engineering just weren’t there yet, the future is *right there.* The problem is *solved*. What’s holding us back is not just greed, but this bizarre nostalgia, an obsession with petro- masculinity.
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Is this new road the solution to traffic jams in Sandyford?
Construction starts this week on the "Junction 14 Link Road" in Sandyford Business District.
#sandyford #leopardstown #traffic #activetravel #induceddemand
Construction starts this week on the "Junction 14 Link Road" in Sandyford Business District.
#sandyford #leopardstown #traffic #activetravel #induceddemand
November 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Is this new road the solution to traffic jams in Sandyford?
Construction starts this week on the "Junction 14 Link Road" in Sandyford Business District.
#sandyford #leopardstown #traffic #activetravel #induceddemand
Construction starts this week on the "Junction 14 Link Road" in Sandyford Business District.
#sandyford #leopardstown #traffic #activetravel #induceddemand
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I maintain Steen deliberately left her attempt at running so late to ensure she wouldn't *be* on the ballot. She was polling at ~5% 'cos we Irish loathe her & her ilk. Now she can make whatever nutty claim she likes & get all the attention & $$ from dumb Yanks who want to put Ireland in a time warp
October 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I maintain Steen deliberately left her attempt at running so late to ensure she wouldn't *be* on the ballot. She was polling at ~5% 'cos we Irish loathe her & her ilk. Now she can make whatever nutty claim she likes & get all the attention & $$ from dumb Yanks who want to put Ireland in a time warp
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In addition to being totally pathetic, he's also completely wrong.
EPA polls consistently show that the vast majority, across all ages, incomes , urban or rural, all want the government to take action.
So by polarising, he must mean that Micheal o Leary,Amazon, and Tirlan don't want it
EPA polls consistently show that the vast majority, across all ages, incomes , urban or rural, all want the government to take action.
So by polarising, he must mean that Micheal o Leary,Amazon, and Tirlan don't want it
“I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change.”
- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.
www.independent.ie/business/tec...
- Mícheál Martin, Taoiseach.
www.independent.ie/business/tec...
Taoiseach says some climate projects will not be fulfilled because they risk polarising society
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has rowed back on climate change commitments, saying Ireland may not be able fulfil all current initiatives due to the polarising effect it could have on society.
www.independent.ie
October 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
In addition to being totally pathetic, he's also completely wrong.
EPA polls consistently show that the vast majority, across all ages, incomes , urban or rural, all want the government to take action.
So by polarising, he must mean that Micheal o Leary,Amazon, and Tirlan don't want it
EPA polls consistently show that the vast majority, across all ages, incomes , urban or rural, all want the government to take action.
So by polarising, he must mean that Micheal o Leary,Amazon, and Tirlan don't want it
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@brianmcguinness.bsky.social You probably know Morgan. Be sure to catch this.
Quite simply superb. Morgan Jones tells the story of the Shields brothers, from Portobello to the GPO to Hollywood. It's only an hour, but Morgan should add 40 minutes and it would transfer to Off Broadway. Don't miss it.
If you are still on Twitter, please copy this and post it - spread the word.
If you are still on Twitter, please copy this and post it - spread the word.
October 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
@brianmcguinness.bsky.social You probably know Morgan. Be sure to catch this.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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A great legacy in my view. Public service broadcasting, bringing ideas and knowledge to millions, free to hear and universally available. Year in, year out. Only the BBC would enable this.
Melvyn Bragg decides to step down from presenting In Our Time
After 26 years on the programme, the legendary presenter bids farewell to the series
www.bbc.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A great legacy in my view. Public service broadcasting, bringing ideas and knowledge to millions, free to hear and universally available. Year in, year out. Only the BBC would enable this.
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What a biker actually hitting a pedestrian looks like
July 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
What a biker actually hitting a pedestrian looks like
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It was good to talk on BBC Breakfast this morning about what's driving the rise in fake ebikes in the UK.
Food delivery app firms need to take responsibility for the risks their business practices are creating and be held to account for ending it
Food delivery app firms need to take responsibility for the risks their business practices are creating and be held to account for ending it
Shocking to see multi-billion pound delivery platforms taking no responsibility for how their riders operate.
Riders are incentivised to break rules to make ends meet. It puts themselves and others in danger.
Well done to @lauralaker.bsky.social for holding them to account on BBC Breakfast 🧵
Riders are incentivised to break rules to make ends meet. It puts themselves and others in danger.
Well done to @lauralaker.bsky.social for holding them to account on BBC Breakfast 🧵
July 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
It was good to talk on BBC Breakfast this morning about what's driving the rise in fake ebikes in the UK.
Food delivery app firms need to take responsibility for the risks their business practices are creating and be held to account for ending it
Food delivery app firms need to take responsibility for the risks their business practices are creating and be held to account for ending it
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Alternative headline: Dublin airport had its most polluting day ever on Sunday.
32 million dollars (I mean passengers) question ‼️
Did this article mention emissions ⁉️
Did this article mention emissions ⁉️
Dublin Airport had its busiest day ever on Sunday, with 129,000 passengers
New figures from operator DAA say June was the busiest month ever for Dublin Airport.
www.thejournal.ie
July 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Alternative headline: Dublin airport had its most polluting day ever on Sunday.
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Thanks to Mr & Mrs Bezos for a lovely wedding
June 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Thanks to Mr & Mrs Bezos for a lovely wedding
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happy belated bloomsday everybody
There are two Chinese translations of Joyce's 'Ulysses,' and both of them have to deal with the fact that Chinese has/needs no word for "yes."
Xiao Qian and Wen Jieruo's version, by far the most widely read, goes with 好吧, "okay, fine," giving Nora the climactic line "okay i said okay fine OKAY."
Xiao Qian and Wen Jieruo's version, by far the most widely read, goes with 好吧, "okay, fine," giving Nora the climactic line "okay i said okay fine OKAY."
June 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
happy belated bloomsday everybody
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This is 100% applicable to Ireland!
How extreme car dependency is driving Americans to unhappiness
A car is often essential in the US but while owning a vehicle is better than not for life satisfaction, a study has found, having to drive too much sends happiness plummeting
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This is 100% applicable to Ireland!
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Gardaí have found foreign actors using social media to 'amplify' far-right content in Ireland jrnl.ie/6709667
Gardaí have found foreign actors using social media to 'amplify' far-right content in Ireland
Garda Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon was speaking this week at a conference on Policing of Far Right Intimidation in the Republic of Ireland.
jrnl.ie
May 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Gardaí have found foreign actors using social media to 'amplify' far-right content in Ireland jrnl.ie/6709667
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Stephen Fry's argument against God and His morals.
April 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Stephen Fry's argument against God and His morals.
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“In Our Time” on BBC Radio 4 is such an incredible resource, generally, and one of the best demonstrations of the value - and possibilities - of public broadcasting in the breadth and depth of topics it covers.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
April 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
“In Our Time” on BBC Radio 4 is such an incredible resource, generally, and one of the best demonstrations of the value - and possibilities - of public broadcasting in the breadth and depth of topics it covers.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
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🔥😡 A private workshop took place last month aimed at dismantling the EU.
Right-wing push to dismantle the EU: Heritage Foundation’s private workshop
After seizing control of the US government, the Heritage Foundation turns its attention to the EU
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
April 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🔥😡 A private workshop took place last month aimed at dismantling the EU.
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“If a car generates more potholes in our roads, takes up more parking space and poses more danger to pedestrians, cyclists and other car occupants compared with smaller vehicles, then it is only fair that its owner pays more for driving that vehicle.”
Via @theguardian.com
Via @theguardian.com
The Observer view on SUVs: they are too dangerous and too big, their drivers should be made to pay
If a car generates more potholes, takes up more space and poses more risk, it is only fair that its owner pays more
www.theguardian.com
April 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM
“If a car generates more potholes in our roads, takes up more parking space and poses more danger to pedestrians, cyclists and other car occupants compared with smaller vehicles, then it is only fair that its owner pays more for driving that vehicle.”
Via @theguardian.com
Via @theguardian.com
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Where are the housing estates in Ireland where all cars must be left at a car park at the entrance and so people can safely cycle and kids can safely play, and there is more room for trees and grass etc and less tarmac within the estate?
April 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Where are the housing estates in Ireland where all cars must be left at a car park at the entrance and so people can safely cycle and kids can safely play, and there is more room for trees and grass etc and less tarmac within the estate?
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I’ve written for @thespectator1828.bsky.social about people’s stories in focus groups of how they’ve turn inward and become less social since the pandemic and the risk it leaves us lonelier, more isolated less cohesive and less open to new experiences. www.spectator.co.uk/article/were...
April 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I’ve written for @thespectator1828.bsky.social about people’s stories in focus groups of how they’ve turn inward and become less social since the pandemic and the risk it leaves us lonelier, more isolated less cohesive and less open to new experiences. www.spectator.co.uk/article/were...
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Right-wing push to dismantle the EU: Heritage Foundation’s private workshop
After seizing control of the US government, the Heritage Foundation turns its attention to the EU
By Ann Moody via @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
After seizing control of the US government, the Heritage Foundation turns its attention to the EU
By Ann Moody via @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Right-wing push to dismantle the EU: Heritage Foundation’s private workshop
After seizing control of the US government, the Heritage Foundation turns its attention to the EU
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
March 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Right-wing push to dismantle the EU: Heritage Foundation’s private workshop
After seizing control of the US government, the Heritage Foundation turns its attention to the EU
By Ann Moody via @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
After seizing control of the US government, the Heritage Foundation turns its attention to the EU
By Ann Moody via @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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Colm McCarthy has been proven wrong about rail in Ireland again and again and again. He was against the DART, he was against the Luas. He has opposed every successful piece of public infrastructure we have - but he STILL gets a platform to spout his contrarian nonsense.
March 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Colm McCarthy has been proven wrong about rail in Ireland again and again and again. He was against the DART, he was against the Luas. He has opposed every successful piece of public infrastructure we have - but he STILL gets a platform to spout his contrarian nonsense.