Vic
@vic40.bsky.social
Musician. Widely unattached. Retired baker and lover of non-duality. Free from the known. Brighton and Hove.
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Very strong news.
The BBC’s former Head of Values Ian Fletcher has been appointed to an exciting new role as Director of Integrity for an upcoming global football tournament.
You can learn more 👇🏻
The BBC’s former Head of Values Ian Fletcher has been appointed to an exciting new role as Director of Integrity for an upcoming global football tournament.
You can learn more 👇🏻
BBC’s former Head of Values Ian Fletcher appointed to new role as Director of Integrity for upcoming global football tournament
Hugh Bonneville will reprise his role as Ian Fletcher as he joins the Twenty Twenty Six Oversight Team in Miami as its Director of Integrity
www.bbc.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Very strong news.
The BBC’s former Head of Values Ian Fletcher has been appointed to an exciting new role as Director of Integrity for an upcoming global football tournament.
You can learn more 👇🏻
The BBC’s former Head of Values Ian Fletcher has been appointed to an exciting new role as Director of Integrity for an upcoming global football tournament.
You can learn more 👇🏻
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At current levels of CO2 emissions, we will break the 1.5°C warming limit in just 3 years - the crucial threshold to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
The climate crisis is already here and hitting hardest on the most vulnerable.
We must act now to cut emissions and protect our future.
The climate crisis is already here and hitting hardest on the most vulnerable.
We must act now to cut emissions and protect our future.
Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, top scientists warn - BBC News
The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
At current levels of CO2 emissions, we will break the 1.5°C warming limit in just 3 years - the crucial threshold to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
The climate crisis is already here and hitting hardest on the most vulnerable.
We must act now to cut emissions and protect our future.
The climate crisis is already here and hitting hardest on the most vulnerable.
We must act now to cut emissions and protect our future.
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I'm a bear when it comes to AI and fact-checking, but when Mike builds stuff like this I pay attention
June 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I'm a bear when it comes to AI and fact-checking, but when Mike builds stuff like this I pay attention
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Some of y'all can't handle 2 high agency males going at it and it really shows
June 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Some of y'all can't handle 2 high agency males going at it and it really shows
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Absolutely, 💯
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June 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Absolutely, 💯
Also, don’t forget to subscribe here: www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe
Also, don’t forget to subscribe here: www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe
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right winger getting cancelled vs. trans person getting cancelled
April 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
right winger getting cancelled vs. trans person getting cancelled
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On the Hungarian Pride ban as a breach of EU values, by my @royalholloway.bsky.social colleague Prof Renata Uitz
How Hungary’s Pride Ban Tests the EU’s Commitment to Democracy:
RENÁTA UIZ on Hungary's ban on Pride marches and why a robust legal response from the European Union 🇪🇺 is urgently needed.
verfassungsblog.de/how-hungarys...
RENÁTA UIZ on Hungary's ban on Pride marches and why a robust legal response from the European Union 🇪🇺 is urgently needed.
verfassungsblog.de/how-hungarys...
April 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
On the Hungarian Pride ban as a breach of EU values, by my @royalholloway.bsky.social colleague Prof Renata Uitz
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The EU has a gigantic stick in its possible trade retaliation arsenal. But it's so big, they may never dare to use it.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
April 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The EU has a gigantic stick in its possible trade retaliation arsenal. But it's so big, they may never dare to use it.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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WORLD-FIRST: Ground-breaking research published today in the Ornithologist Journal has, for the first time, translated common UK bird vocalisations into equivalent phrases in the human language.
The results tell us a lot!
Extracts below... 🧵
The results tell us a lot!
Extracts below... 🧵
April 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
WORLD-FIRST: Ground-breaking research published today in the Ornithologist Journal has, for the first time, translated common UK bird vocalisations into equivalent phrases in the human language.
The results tell us a lot!
Extracts below... 🧵
The results tell us a lot!
Extracts below... 🧵
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What should the Democratic Party do? Read my interview here with former Democrat Congressman, Tom Malinowski: bylinetimes.com/2025/03/22/w...
'Why the Democrats Must Start Fighting Back Against Trump and Musk'
Former Obama and Clinton staffer Tom Malinowski tells Alexandra Hall Hall why the Democrats' reluctance to push back against the Trump administration is only making things worse
bylinetimes.com
March 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
What should the Democratic Party do? Read my interview here with former Democrat Congressman, Tom Malinowski: bylinetimes.com/2025/03/22/w...
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"Trump turns being artless into an art form. His faults are fractal: even his flaws have flaws. God knows there have always been stupid people in the world, and plenty of nasty people too. But rarely has stupidity been so nasty, or nastiness so stupid." -Nate White
March 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Trump turns being artless into an art form. His faults are fractal: even his flaws have flaws. God knows there have always been stupid people in the world, and plenty of nasty people too. But rarely has stupidity been so nasty, or nastiness so stupid." -Nate White
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1938, British PM Chamberlain makes deal with Hitler who guarantees no war — 11 months before WWII
March 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
1938, British PM Chamberlain makes deal with Hitler who guarantees no war — 11 months before WWII
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WATCH: "One person could push a button and wipe out an entire population", says world-leading expert Stuart Russell about military AI.
Katie Razzall: How likely do you think that will be?
"To be honest, I think it's very likely."
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5nf...
Katie Razzall: How likely do you think that will be?
"To be honest, I think it's very likely."
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5nf...
Military AI: "One person could push a button and wipe out an entire population"
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
WATCH: "One person could push a button and wipe out an entire population", says world-leading expert Stuart Russell about military AI.
Katie Razzall: How likely do you think that will be?
"To be honest, I think it's very likely."
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5nf...
Katie Razzall: How likely do you think that will be?
"To be honest, I think it's very likely."
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5nf...
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🔥 AMAZING.
Today, the Baltic states disconnected their power grids from that of Russia.
It’s taken years of prep. What a moment.
Today, the Baltic states disconnected their power grids from that of Russia.
It’s taken years of prep. What a moment.
February 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🔥 AMAZING.
Today, the Baltic states disconnected their power grids from that of Russia.
It’s taken years of prep. What a moment.
Today, the Baltic states disconnected their power grids from that of Russia.
It’s taken years of prep. What a moment.
This is brilliant .
youtube.com/watch?v=q2QQ...
youtube.com/watch?v=q2QQ...
youtube.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This is brilliant .
youtube.com/watch?v=q2QQ...
youtube.com/watch?v=q2QQ...
youtube.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Number crunching: Potential increase in GDP from new third runway at Heathrow v estimated fall in world GDP for every 1°C rise in global temperatures.
February 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Number crunching: Potential increase in GDP from new third runway at Heathrow v estimated fall in world GDP for every 1°C rise in global temperatures.
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So strange
Teslas turn toxic as sales crash in Europe and the UK arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02...
Teslas turn toxic as sales crash in Europe and the UK
EV sales in the region are growing, but not for Tesla.
arstechnica.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
So strange
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This is extraordinary on Lucy Letby. Expert panel now rules out deliberate harm to the babies.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘No medical evidence’ to support Lucy Letby’s conviction, expert panel finds
Babies former nurse was convicted of killing were victims of ‘bad medical care’ or died of natural causes, panel says
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This is extraordinary on Lucy Letby. Expert panel now rules out deliberate harm to the babies.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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THIS is how to push back on the normalization of fascism. Releasing violent felons who attacked police and tried to overthrow an election is NOT NORMAL. A governor taking steps to uphold his oath, the rule of law, and commitment to public safety IS VERY NORMAL. Thank you, @jbpritzker.bsky.social!
🏆 Governor Pritzker- Illinois - has signed an order prohibiting all J6 rioters from state employment.
January 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
THIS is how to push back on the normalization of fascism. Releasing violent felons who attacked police and tried to overthrow an election is NOT NORMAL. A governor taking steps to uphold his oath, the rule of law, and commitment to public safety IS VERY NORMAL. Thank you, @jbpritzker.bsky.social!
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Grassroots Music Venues sit at the heart of our communities.
Without them, not only do we lose a business, but we lose a cultural hub dedicated to showcasing rising talent.
That's why I'm proud to support the @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social in their vital work.
Without them, not only do we lose a business, but we lose a cultural hub dedicated to showcasing rising talent.
That's why I'm proud to support the @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social in their vital work.
Music Venue Trust boss on progress: 'I'm more hopeful than I've ever been'
Headlines and industry debate about the struggles of grassroots music venues (GMVs) have been increasing in recent years.
musically.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Grassroots Music Venues sit at the heart of our communities.
Without them, not only do we lose a business, but we lose a cultural hub dedicated to showcasing rising talent.
That's why I'm proud to support the @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social in their vital work.
Without them, not only do we lose a business, but we lose a cultural hub dedicated to showcasing rising talent.
That's why I'm proud to support the @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social in their vital work.
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“Tesla sales in Europe are sliding … The automaker saw sales of its EVs drop 13% in the EU in 2024…In Germany, the hub of Europe's auto industry & the home of Tesla's Berlin gigafactory, sales of Tesla vehicles fell by 41% in 2024…” 1/24/25 1/
January 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“Tesla sales in Europe are sliding … The automaker saw sales of its EVs drop 13% in the EU in 2024…In Germany, the hub of Europe's auto industry & the home of Tesla's Berlin gigafactory, sales of Tesla vehicles fell by 41% in 2024…” 1/24/25 1/
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I live in Brighton. We have a green MP. But I can’t recycle any plastic, except milk bottles. Used to pay for a service. Now that’s gone broke/been discontinued.
So am filling my bin with plastic 😢😢 Why? 🤷♂️ is it just uneconomic?
@sianberry.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social
So am filling my bin with plastic 😢😢 Why? 🤷♂️ is it just uneconomic?
@sianberry.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social
January 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I live in Brighton. We have a green MP. But I can’t recycle any plastic, except milk bottles. Used to pay for a service. Now that’s gone broke/been discontinued.
So am filling my bin with plastic 😢😢 Why? 🤷♂️ is it just uneconomic?
@sianberry.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social
So am filling my bin with plastic 😢😢 Why? 🤷♂️ is it just uneconomic?
@sianberry.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social