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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

3/ The Boxing Day tsunami waves reached nearby coasts within 15 minutes and traveled thousands of kilometers. While today’s quake should see faster wave arrival due to proximity to land, wave size and impact should be significantly less.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

2/ Based on these figures, the Boxing Day quake would have released over 1,000 times more energy than today’s. While today’s quake should produce much smaller waves, the potential for localized tsunamis remains.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

1/ BREAKING: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 202 km SW of George Town, Cayman Islands, at a depth of 33 km. For comparison, the 2004 Boxing Day earthquake was a magnitude 9.1–9.3 at a similar depth of 30 km.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

10/10 Novak Djokovic may dominate tennis, but his legacy in Australia is one of privilege and arrogance. Some might applaud his victories, but admiration? That’s something he’s far from earning.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

9/10 Australia values fairness and resilience. Djokovic trampled on both. His withdrawal at the Open, met with boos, speaks to how little respect he’s earned here. Skill on the court doesn’t erase his entitlement off it.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

8/10 The issue isn’t just the fraud or disregard for the rules. It’s the lack of accountability. Djokovic never apologised to Australians. He painted himself as the wronged party, ignoring the sacrifices millions had made.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

7/10 Had a non-famous person attempted what Djokovic did—entering Australia with questionable documentation—they’d face prosecution, fines, and bans. Djokovic? He got a slap on the wrist, flew home, and played the victim.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

6/10 While Djokovic bent the truth, everyday Australians faced harsh realities. Families were separated, funerals missed, and countless lives disrupted. Meanwhile, Djokovic expected his fame to grant him special privileges.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

5/10 If that wasn’t bad enough, photos showed Djokovic maskless at public events the same day he allegedly tested positive. Either he lied about the test or he knowingly attended while infectious.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

4/10 The test, dated Dec 16, 2021, supposedly confirmed his infection. However, metadata exposed it had been altered and appeared to have been created later.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

3/10 Djokovic claimed an exemption to Australia’s vaccination requirements, citing a positive COVID test in December 2021. Yet investigative work by Der Spiegel revealed damning inconsistencies in his Serbian PCR test.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

2/10 It’s hard to forget why Djokovic remains so divisive in Australia. In 2022, he was effectively caught fraudulently entering the country during strict COVID-19 protocols. While Australians endured immense sacrifices, Djokovic flouted the rules.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

1/10 Novak Djokovic withdrew from his match at the Australian Open due to injury, greeted by boos from the crowd. Perhaps some were disappointed. Or maybe, just maybe, it reflects Australia’s deep-seated dislike for him—a resentment he’s earned.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Love him, but Alex de Minaurs stats show he is WAY out of his league. His first serve average for the tournament ended up at 49.7%. 14.4% lower than anyone else who made the quarters. He should take 3 months off to work exclusively on his serve.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

No one’s won the #AusOpen with a less than 60% first serve rate since Djokovic in 2015 with 59%. The champion average rate is 70%. di Minaur is averaging 49%. It is, objectively abysmal. Compare to the remaining seven: Zverev 72% Djokovic 65% Shelton 65% Paul 64% Sonego 63% Alcaraz 62% Sinner 59%

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

20/20 So here’s the question: If the system is broken—and we all know it—why do we keep pretending it works? What does breaking free from hypernormalisation look like? And how do we start imagining something better? How do we stop playing along?

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

19/20 Those ideas sound radical because we’ve been taught they are. But they’re not impossible. Hypernormalisation tells us change is unthinkable. That’s its greatest trick.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

18/20 But rejecting it isn’t enough. What replaces it? A world where power isn’t concentrated in the hands of tech billionaires? A society where platforms like TikTok are tools for empowerment, not bargaining chips for political operatives?

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

17/20 The first step is recognising the facade for what it is. Hypernormalisation thrives on passivity. Breaking free starts with rejecting the lies and questioning the narratives we’re fed.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

16/20 TikTok’s ban is a perfect example. It’s easier to accept the narrative that it’s a “security risk” than to confront the deeper truth: that our tech ecosystem is controlled by monopolies, and our political system thrives on distraction.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

15/20 So why does hypernormalisation persist? Because the alternative—admitting the system is broken and dismantling it—is terrifying. It requires imagination, collective action, and risk. And right now, most people feel too powerless or cynical to try.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

14/20 Now, billionaires hoard wealth while millions can’t afford housing. Everyone knows this isn’t sustainable, but we pretend it is because imagining alternatives feels impossible.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

13/20 And don’t forget the economy. After the 2008 crash, the global economy was exposed as rigged for the wealthy. Instead of reform, we got bailouts for billionaires and austerity for everyone else. The system’s fragility was hidden behind a shiny facade of “growth.”

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

12/20 Even Trump’s critics are complicit. We doom-scroll his antics, shaking our heads but feeding the system that props him up. Hypernormalisation thrives on this paradox: we hate the spectacle, but we can’t look away.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

11/20 Then there’s Trump himself. His chaotic, absurd presidency should’ve been an anomaly, but instead, it became the new normal. His return is treated as inevitable. The media plays along because his spectacle is profitable—for ratings, clicks, and political theatre.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

10/20 The world’s leaders recycle the same empty rhetoric because confronting the truth—power dynamics, accountability, colonial legacies—is too disruptive. The facade endures, and we call it normal.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

9/20 TikTok isn’t the only example. Let’s talk about Gaza. For decades, the same words echo: “peace process,” “restraint,” “ceasefire.” But everyone knows the reality—systemic violence and oppression persist.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

8/20 This is hypernormalisation in action: the narrative (“TikTok is a national security threat”) doesn’t align with reality, but it’s repeated enough to justify extreme measures. We know it’s a sham, but we’re trapped in the lie.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

7/20 And let’s not forget the bipartisan political establishment. TikTok has been a platform for exposing injustices, organising protests, and challenging the status quo. Silencing it weakens a key tool for grassroots resistance.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

6/20 Then there’s Trump. This move aligns perfectly with his return to the national stage, positioning him as the solution to a problem he helped create. It’s not about TikTok—it’s about consolidating power and attention.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

5/20 Who benefits from this? Start with the U.S. tech giants like Meta and Google, who’ve struggled to compete with TikTok. These companies have lobbied aggressively against TikTok under the guise of “national security,” despite their own record of privacy violations.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

4/20 The message hints that Trump will “work with us” to reinstate TikTok if he returns to office. The app, once a platform for creativity, activism, and youth organising, has now been turned into a pawn in a bigger game.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

3/20 TikTok has officially gone dark in the U.S., with users greeted by a message blaming a new law banning the app. But does this feel real to anyone? Or does it look like a carefully staged power play by tech oligarchs and political operatives?

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

2/20 Hypernormalisation describes a society where the lies become the truth because no one can imagine an alternative. It was coined by Alexei Yurchak about the Soviet Union’s collapse, but today, it’s all around us. Let’s explore how this TikTok ban fits the pattern.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

1/20 Doesn’t something just feel off? Like we’re all living in a rigged game, pretending it’s normal even though everyone knows it isn’t? That feeling has a name: hypernormalisation. And TikTok going dark in the U.S. is the latest chapter in this surreal story. A 🧵:

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

🚨 Breaking News: Luigi Mangione has been charged with started the Los Angeles fires that have destroyed multiple billionaires homes. ‼️ Found sitting in the prison yard with a lighter, the FBI contends the evidence is overwhelming.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Nothing says ‘market-based solutions to climate change’ like a McDonald’s special on flame-grilled palm trees.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Can you further define “Although relatively catholic in terms of the genres we’ll consider…” 😅

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Can you explain this to me in a digestible way. I kinda get it, but don’t 😅

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Primary difficulty in the 25mg range, which is increasingly being prescribed by GP’s off-label as a sleep medicine (contributing to the shortage). It’s a hectic drug, and I’d suggest the TGA update guidance around its use, even potentially upgrade it to schedule 8.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

A quick equation for 2025. ❌ Kill the subs. 🟰 ↗️ Raise the rate. 📝 Wipe student debt. 🏙️ Cap rent. 🏡 Build homes. 👷🏽‍♀️ Safe work. 🏥 Bulk bill. 📡 Innovate. 🇦🇺 Australian made. #auspol

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

I think ten is the sweet-spot. Six is a tease. Six is ‘don’t edge me like that, just make it into an epic ass movie’ territory.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

#DuneProphecy is PEAK television. But only six episodes? Honestly. This is just getting silly.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

I cannot imagine a world without Sesame Street. Grover. Bert. Ernie. Big Bird. Oscar. Snuffleupagus. Cookie Monster. The Count. Harry. Telly. I think for many of us these are characters who exist somewhere between fantasy and reality, as they were there for us daily as we formed our sense of self.

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Inside ‘Sesame Street’ as it fights to survive

Go behind the scenes as “Sesame Street” takes on the emotional health of children — and, with an HBO deal ending, the health of the show itself.

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Alexander J Richardson @alexjosh.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

2/ Will Mayor Adams greet him as he arrives to “stare him in the eyes and let him know such terror cannot take place in this city!” Will Governor Hochul face the press to deny him a presumption of innocence? Yeah, didn’t think so. #DenyDefendDepose

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