bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I can only assume it’s the challenge of understanding the scale of really big numbers. See also energy use of crypto / bitcoin. The externalities of that and AI appear are not part of the core debate / regulatory discussions 002
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Entirely agree - at present there’s no distinction between resources for valuable research and creating mindless slop… 010
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Much presumably done at least initially with AI these days. Would be interesting to see the prompts! 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Is it just about clicks though? Pushing an editorial agenda and setting the tone of the outlet (leading to future engagement/clicks) may also be drivers? Ultimately it’s v frustrating whatever the rationale, and (imho) undermines credibility of the outlet. 100
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Afaik it’s still in negotiations. Would be great if they could make it happen. But the way UK is with university funding I’m not holding much hope. It would be a great symbol if they could make it happen - exactly the generation that would benefit/learn most from this sort of European cooperation 130
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 14/06/2026On the basis that clamping down on misleading/ harmful etc content won’t happen (however important that is) it’s a necessary step. Policing it as a patent is near impossible given then multiple access points these days. 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Very interesting- thanks! Surprised at the insider trading analysis (and how narrow it seems to be drafted/interpreted) but it’s not my area… 010
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026That and years of dealing with insider lists etc… 110
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Unconscionable that this externality is happening unregulated/taxes. 020
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 07/07/2025That is helpful but assumes all households pay. Ideally it'd be expressed as £x p/a for 40% taxpayers, £y for 20%, and nothing for 0% (assuming no change to vat, thresholds etc). Can see that overcomplicates... 100
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025I'd be surprised if any city firm have been less than 3 days a week in the office for at least a couple of years now. But agree monday/Friday are v popular work from home days 000
Reposted by @bxlsldn.bsky.socialStephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 18/05/2025This is an excellent prompt to segue to the *NEXT* piece I wrote on immigration policy in the UK, which is precisely on the economically inactive working age population and people aged over 65: 1211
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025It's incredible that no one responds with "but clearly you didn't pay in enough or our care system / infrastructure / everything wouldn't be so broken." 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 05/05/2025With Hollywood accounting Trump had better watch out he doesn't end up paying the studios... 020
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Wholeheartedly agree. Feel sorry for those who drafter it. Looks to be drafted on the basis of a instructions "we hear all the time how ECtHR stops HMG implementing policy, so let's use it in our favour - there must be a case there somewhere". 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025As the article says, CJEU jurisdiction may be politically tricky and surprised we haven't seen more balloons being floated to test the water (and mix the metaphors) to date. 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Can see it would be in both sides interest to say 'this is free but no more agreements for now because we don't want to end up in CH relationship'. Which would be disappointing for those favouring greater integration. 100
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Agreed. In particular will be interesting to see how quickly payments gets put on the table. EU may be reluctant to reach 'free' agreements now because at what point when further agreements are signed tip the relationship into 'pay'? 100
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Obv it's not the 1st time and probably not the 1st of the day, but you'd think this one would have traction given the human tragedy. 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Quite worrying that US media as a whole can't hold this behaviour to account. Too factionalist/ beholden/ rubbish journalists. 110
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 29/04/2025The question unfortunately is the (perceived) delta to what we have now. Like Brexit, I expect there would be many willing to roll the dice given the current situation (wages, housing, honesty of politicians) is woeful. 020
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Yeah it feels like a premature piece from someone very well positioned to comment on the issue- civil servant and legislator in Bxls, then saw it from UK Gov, then from the private sector + US + tech. Perhaps uniquely placed. But a newspaper column seems to bring out the worst in too many people... 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 28/04/2025What's needed is maybe not a reduction of scope of the 'day to day' but to reconsider if the institutional set up is fit for purpose to deal with the range of activities from farming subsidies to immigration to geopolitics and defence - all within the unique balance of powers of the EU. 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 28/04/2025EU needs to be doing both (and indeed more single market imo). Clegg is well - nearly uniquely - placed to comment on EU reform given his career. But this article sounds a bit premature and superficial. 100
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 25/04/2025This sounds.... reasonable? UK isn't part of the EU so why should the EU be benefitting UK industry/workers when production could be in the EU benefitting EU industry/workers? 020
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Agree on the vote but disagree on the hard brexit - cost impact was not covered to nearly the extent the US tariffs are. Can see that the failed political/cultural arg. from the vote carried over, but think that with more focus on the economic impact of the alternative brexits it may’ve been softer 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Maybe seeking to be no platformed so that they can cry victimhood. To which the retort is simply: "you weren't invited to speak because your ideas are bonkers and that's a distraction. Thankfully free speech meant that we got to see them in the media. We're going with less bonkers speakers". 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Feels like this is taking society back 40 or 50 years. Thought we'd moved on. And we have. These are fringe views. But. Why are they being raised? Performance? Desperation for publicity? 110
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Also, the comments below your post! This site is sliding towards the useless vitriol which characterised a certain other platform.... 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Is he talking about government or individuals. Because on the latter many in the UK seem to reside firmly on the risk averse side of the comfort zone. To the weakness of society and entrepreneurial spirit. 100
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 01/02/2025V interesting thread. Somewhat encapsulates a lot of the UK (and Europe generally) economy and why growth is rubbish. I suspect it's due to too many comfortably well off people making and enacting policy, letting an initially sensible system run out if control. 010
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 31/01/2025One of my best decisions recently was getting BM membership to be able to pop in easily for a quick visit when back in London and in the area. 030
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Completely agree- recall being blown away by the presentation of the Nefertiti bust in Neues Museum Berlin, on its own, well lit in a beautiful room, and thinking that if at the BM it would be displayed as one of many and I'd have walked past it if not seeking it out. Instead it's mesmerising. 130
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Also notable that the UK is one of the few countries with a non-dom regime. How do all those others manage to hold onto millionaires...? 110
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 20/01/2025They should call Johnson before a parliamentary committee so that he can explain to them how it was achievable... 010
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 18/01/2025Also query how many are non doms this not paying much direct taxation either. Also other than iht on farmland what big tax change is making them leave (sorry if have forgotten the budget wrt individuals already) 020
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Does obviously raise issues re liquidity etc. but it's a massive store of generally unearned wealth. 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Depends if we're talking about ultra high net worth individuals or the much larger 1% of wealthy. Was thinking more about many otherwise normal houses in London. 100
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Lots of land wealth - primary residences - avoids tax under current capital gains exemptions? 100
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 06/01/2025And /or enforcement of existing regulation which could impact his interests (eg measures against X under DSA). Added to which he's maybe signalling to EC Commissioners) and national enforcers) what his response would be if they make such a move which may scare them off. 010
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 01/01/2025In a sensible country the publisher works be required to publish a front page mea culpa... In the UK the sub-editor indoctrinated by reading their paper day in day out probably thought the statistic correct... 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Yup. Have never understood the Belgian economy (and bxls in particular) with its many distortions and issues. But whichever way it's clearly not working v well... And that's only one aspect of the massive societal challenge. 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Strong indication of the fallicy of trickle-down economics? (Am not an economist so that's a v uneducated take!) 100
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 19/12/2024I wish Labour would come out swinging at the Tories on this... 031
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Indeed. Although Labour comms on this are woeful. Timidity in explain ing what they want creates a void into which JRM etc can spew their mislaid statements with first moved advantage... 040
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 17/12/2024(From a policy standpoint I'm v v enthusiastic about simplification of the tax code, but I very much doubt this is the solution.) 000
bxlsldn.bsky.social @bxlsldn.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Notable that not a single one of these headlines reflect the fact that flat tax is is a tax cut for the rich and increase for the poor. All assume a knowledge of the implications of a flat tax which I doubt most readers have. This encapsulates the dire state of UK political discourse. 100
