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Dr Stephen Harwood

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Researching, innovating, writing & influencing Working at intersection of #Ethics, #Technology & #Sustainability via lens of #Cybersystemics, grounding a radical way of engaging with #social #complexity #Trust #DigitalTransformation #EmergingTech #futures

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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A Numpty's Guide to University Assignments about Social Science / Business topics (and it might be relevant elsewhere) www.linkedin.com/pulse/gumbys... #University #Assignments #writing #dissertations
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A Numpty's Guide to University Assignments about Social Science / Business topics (and it might be relevant elsewhere)
September 2026: Version 2.0 Welcome to this short guide to writing an essay or report style assignment.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Who should control the emerging #technologies that are pervading our lives? What are responsibilities of those in control? Are we loosing our #freedom? Should we have another #AI winter to get order back? bbc.co.uk/news/article... @nicochan33.bsky.social @pierrepinna.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social
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Palantir under fire for X 'manifesto' from co-founder Alex Karp
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A Numpty's Guide to University Assignments about Social Science / Business topics (and it might be relevant elsewhere) lnkd.in/p/ghgrmMJv #University #Assignments #writing #dissertations
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A Numpty's Guide to University Assignments about Social Science / Business… | Stephen Harwood
A Numpty's Guide to University Assignments about Social Science / Business topics (and it might be relevant elsewhere)
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A Numpty's Guide to University Assignments about Social Science / Business topics (and it might be relevant elsewhere) www.linkedin.com/pulse/gumbys... #University #Assignments #writing #dissertations
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A Numpty's Guide to University Assignments about Social Science / Business topics (and it might be relevant elsewhere)
September 2026: Version 2.0 Welcome to this short guide to writing an essay or report style assignment.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A Numpty's Guide to University Assignments about Social Science / Business topics (and it might be relevant elsewhere) lnkd.in/p/ghgrmMJv #University #Assignments #writing #dissertations
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A Numpty's Guide to University Assignments about Social Science / Business… | Stephen Harwood
A Numpty's Guide to University Assignments about Social Science / Business topics (and it might be relevant elsewhere)
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
How complicit are developing economies? OUR DIGNITY HAS NO PRICE! #genocost x.com/Genocost/sta... #DRC #CONGO @enilev.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social
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Geno-Cost Congo (@Genocost) on X
OUR DIGNITY HAS NO PRICE! #genocost
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
How complicit are developing economies? OUR DIGNITY HAS NO PRICE! #genocost x.com/Genocost/sta... #DRC #CONGO @enilev.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social
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Geno-Cost Congo (@Genocost) on X
OUR DIGNITY HAS NO PRICE! #genocost
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Today is the 4th July and the USA is celebrating its 250th year of independence from British rule as a result of revolt against its British rulers. As an European observer I ask, what is this place called USA? www.linkedin.com/posts/stephe...
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Today is the 4th July and the USA is celebrating its 250th year of independence from British rule as a result of revolt against its British rulers. As an European observer I ask, what is this place called USA? www.linkedin.com/posts/stephe...
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Welcome to #urban #farming The “Sky-Farm of #Ampelokipoi” A solution to demands on space & empty buildings? Fresh food on demand? iefimerida.gr/english/arch... #Hydroponics #Aeroponics #Aquaponics #agriculture #city @enilev.bsky.social @beveve.bsky.social @eryk.bsky.social @tonymoroney.bsky.social
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Architect and Property Developer Ran Secret Rooftop Farm With 61 Animals in Central Athens for Five Years - iefimerida.gr
A 55-year-old architect and property development company founder is being sought by police after officers discovered an illegal rooftop farm.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Out of sight & ignored amnesty.org/en/latest/ne... #Congo #dignity #Goma #Conflict #ConflictMinerals #resilience #business #courage #hope #WarCrimes @nicochan33.bsky.social @glengilmore.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social
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DRC: Rampant ADF abuses against civilians ‘war crimes which the world must not continue to ignore’ – new report
Civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are suffering a surge in human rights abuses committed by Allied Democratic Forces’ (ADF) fighters that amount to war crimes and crimes agai...
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
"Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault" A pox on this #MAGA fantasy Rest of World no longer trusts or respects #USA bbc.com/news/article...
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Maga influencer Melissa Rein Lively admits Bond Street assault
Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
A new phase in evolution of #DigitalTech is here #Moore’s Law is breaking down #Huawei have announced Tau (τ) Scaling Law, refocusing upon time scaling i.e. optimising operating time. It is transformative #DigitalTransformation #EmergingTech www.huawei.com/en/news/2026... @huaweieurope.bsky.social
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HUAWEI Presents the Tau (τ) Scaling Law, Enabling Breakthroughs in Transistor Density and System Performance - Huawei
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
"Maga influencer admits Bond Street assault" A pox on this #MAGA fantasy Rest of World no longer trusts or respects #USA bbc.com/news/article...
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Maga influencer Melissa Rein Lively admits Bond Street assault
Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
A new phase in evolution of #DigitalTech is here #Moore’s Law is breaking down #Huawei have announced Tau (τ) Scaling Law, refocusing upon time scaling i.e. optimising operating time. It is transformative #DigitalTransformation #EmergingTech www.huawei.com/en/news/2026... @huaweieurope.bsky.social
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HUAWEI Presents the Tau (τ) Scaling Law, Enabling Breakthroughs in Transistor Density and System Performance - Huawei
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Welcome to #urban #farming The “Sky-Farm of #Ampelokipoi” A solution to demands on space & empty buildings? Fresh food on demand? iefimerida.gr/english/arch... #Hydroponics #Aeroponics #Aquaponics #agriculture #city @enilev.bsky.social @beveve.bsky.social @eryk.bsky.social @tonymoroney.bsky.social
iefimerida.gr
Architect and Property Developer Ran Secret Rooftop Farm With 61 Animals in Central Athens for Five Years - iefimerida.gr
A 55-year-old architect and property development company founder is being sought by police after officers discovered an illegal rooftop farm.
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Benjamin P Taylor @antlerboy.com · 05/05/2026
Barrister in Palestine Action trial facing contempt of court proceedings www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Barrister in Palestine Action trial facing contempt of court proceedings
Rajiv Menon KC accused of defying judge’s orders to not inform jury of right to acquit on basis of conscience
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Out of sight & ignored amnesty.org/en/latest/ne... #Congo #dignity #Goma #Conflict #ConflictMinerals #resilience #business #courage #hope #WarCrimes @nicochan33.bsky.social @glengilmore.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social
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DRC: Rampant ADF abuses against civilians ‘war crimes which the world must not continue to ignore’ – new report
Civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are suffering a surge in human rights abuses committed by Allied Democratic Forces’ (ADF) fighters that amount to war crimes and crimes agai...
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Who should control the emerging #technologies that are pervading our lives? What are responsibilities of those in control? Are we loosing our #freedom? Should we have another #AI winter to get order back? bbc.co.uk/news/article... @nicochan33.bsky.social @pierrepinna.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social
bbc.co.uk
Palantir under fire for X 'manifesto' from co-founder Alex Karp
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
#Israel revealed for what it is through actions of #IDF who defend it This is religious act of blasphemy, desecration & disrespect This is inexcusable & apology not accepted Why should Catholics not respond? A POX on #Isreal & all who support it @timesofisrael.com bbc.com/news/article...
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Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
#Israel revealed for what it is through actions of #IDF who defend it This is religious act of blasphemy, desecration & disrespect This is inexcusable & apology not accepted Why should Catholics not respond? A POX on #Isreal & all who support it @timesofisrael.com bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 17/04/2026
Heartbreaking description of the pointless, thoughtless damage being done to the Kennedy Center. It was such an important part of life in Washington, and is now being destroyed for no reason www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
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What I Saw Inside the Kennedy Center
I spent 10 months working at the institution because I thought I could help protect it. What I observed there is far worse than the public knows.
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john-pow.bsky.social @john-pow.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
I had a job to do in South Queensferry yesterday , and I left home in brilliant sunshine. However, when I arrived in South Queensferry, it was shrouded in haar. Not to be deterred, I went back to North Queensferry, found a nice vantage point, and waited for this to unfold in front of me.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The Fall & Demise of USA www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
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It is time for the world to move on without the United States
The US no longer wants to be the guarantor of the world order. It's time the rest of us take this responsibility.
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American Society for Cybernetics (ASC) @asc-cybernetics.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Call for Participation | ASC 2026 Ouro Preto, Brazil | August 3–7, 2026 The American Society for Cybernetics is pleased to announce that the Call for Participation is now open for ASC 2026 Conference: Conversational Confluences, More information on the conference: events.asc-cybernetics.org/2026/
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Conversational Confluences – American Society for Cybernetics Conference 2026
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American Society for Cybernetics (ASC) @asc-cybernetics.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We are pleased to inform that we are extending the abstract submission deadline for ASC Brasil 2026: Conversational Confluences to March 16! Ouro Preto, Brazil | August 3–7 events.asc-cybernetics.org/2026/call-fo... * Contributors who do not require feedback for funding may submit until April 27.
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American Society for Cybernetics (ASC) @asc-cybernetics.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
This year, we are celebrating 100 years of the life and work of Stafford Beer. At the 2026 ASC conference, Conversational Confluences, we have a special track that invites participants to reflect on his work. More on this and other tracks on events.asc-cybernetics.org/2026/confere...
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American Society for Cybernetics (ASC) @asc-cybernetics.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Join us in weaving Indigenous relationality, quantum thinking, and AI reflexivity into a living dialogue Track 5: Entangled Confluences — Designing Relational Futures through Indigenous Wisdom, Quantum Theory, and AI Reflexivity Organized by R. Eva King and Frederick Steier
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Josh Universe @science.social · 10/06/2025
📌 Welcome to the Cybernetics Feed! Discord Server & Support: discord.gg/AzMUwtugVg Josh Universe Website: joshuniverse.com Science.Social (Fediverse): science.social 💛 Donate: ko-fi.com/joshuniverse
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Join the The Biohacker Lounge - Josh Universe Discord Server!
The International Biohacking Community is the home of biohackers, The Biohacker Lounge is our main biohacking server. | 2588 members
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
100 YEARS Celebration of Stafford Beer Conference, #Manchester September 17-19, 2026 CALL FOR PAPERS #Cybernetics #SystemsThinking #Metaphorum #VSM #complexity #ASC conference2026.metaphorum.org/about/ @asc-cybernetics.bsky.social @antgrasso.bsky.social @antlerboy.com
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About | Metaphorum 2026
Celebrating the legacy of Stafford Beer and future developments in Organisational Cybernetics.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Is there a problem? Should people be concerned? #Public #safety or #control? #Ethical #procurement? aje.news/cw7elr via @ajenglish.bsky.social #DigitalInnovation #DigitalTransformation #EmergingTech #EmergingTrends #tech #Ethics #surveillance #HumanRights #Privacy#Tech #CyberSecurity
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Blood tech: UK’s use of Israeli spyware that helps underpin a genocide
Despite its public objections to Israel's actions, the UK is buying spyware developed and tested on Palestinians.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Is there a problem? Should people be concerned? #Public #safety or #control? #Ethical #procurement? aje.news/cw7elr via @ajenglish.bsky.social #DigitalInnovation #DigitalTransformation #EmergingTech #EmergingTrends #tech #Ethics #surveillance #HumanRights #Privacy#Tech #CyberSecurity
aje.news
Blood tech: UK’s use of Israeli spyware that helps underpin a genocide
Despite its public objections to Israel's actions, the UK is buying spyware developed and tested on Palestinians.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
100 YEARS Celebration of Stafford Beer Conference, #Manchester September 17-19, 2026 CALL FOR PAPERS #Cybernetics #SystemsThinking #Metaphorum #VSM #complexity #ASC conference2026.metaphorum.org/about/ @asc-cybernetics.bsky.social @antgrasso.bsky.social @antlerboy.com
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About | Metaphorum 2026
Celebrating the legacy of Stafford Beer and future developments in Organisational Cybernetics.
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The Observer @theobserveruk.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
With Andrew’s fall, the royal family’s magic spell over the public has been broken. This week’s arrest of the former prince is a sign that the British monarchy’s game of thrones is at an end, writes Tanya Gold. bit.ly/40nVHTI
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With Andrew’s fall, the royal family’s magic spell over t...
This week’s arrest of the former prince is a sign that the British monarchy’s game of thrones is at an end
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Nicolas Babin @nicochan33.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Commission finds that Apple Ads & Apple Maps should not be designated under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/commission-f... #DigitalEU #DMA #Innovation #Tech @digitaleurope.bsky.social @elaniaz.bsky.social @arturhabant.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @akwyz.com
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Commission finds that Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under the Digital Markets Act
The Commission has found that Apple’s online advertising service Apple Ads and Apple’s online intermediation service Apple Maps should not be designated under the DMA.
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Pete Miles @petermiles.eurosky.social · 16/11/2024
Welcome to Bluesky, the latest operating system for Collective Intelligence on planet Earth. As short thread on a paper from the Royal Society in the context of innovation, which explains how you fit in. (For those who participated in the prototype phase, Twitter/X can now be deleted.)
Abstract

Innovation is often assumed to be the work of a talented few, whose products are
passed on to the masses. Here, we argue that innovations are instead an emergent
property of our species' cultural learning abilities, applied within our societies and social
networks. Our societies and social networks act as collective brains. We outline how
many human brains, which evolved primarily for the acquisition of culture, together
beget a collective brain. Within these collective brains, the three main sources of
innovation are serendipity, recombination and incremental improvement. We argue that
rates of innovation are heavily influenced by (i) sociality, (ii) transmission fidelity, and (iii)
cultural variance. We discuss some of the forces that affect these factors. These factors
can also shape each other. For example, we provide preliminary evidence that
transmission efficiency is affected by sociality-languages with more speakers are more
efficient. We argue that collective brains can make each of their constituent cultural
brains more innovative. This perspective sheds light on traits, such as IQ, that have been
implicated in innovation. A collective brain perspective can help us understand
otherwise puzzling findings in the IQ literature, including group differences, heritability
differences and the dramatic increase in IQ test scores over time.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Read about the amazing work of Mimie, who helps #empower women affected by #conflict in East #DRC congoayuk.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/f... #Congo #CAYP #Goma @enilev.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social @antgrasso.bsky.social @pierrepinna.bsky.social
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From Victims to Survivors: Mimie’s Mission to Empower Women in Eastern Congo
In the heart of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, resilience takes many forms. For some women, it’s found in the grit of their hands as they pack charcoal into plastic tubs under the blis…
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
25th Jan is a special date Wishing everyone a great day as we celebrate memory of the great #Bard #RobertBurns & Toast the #Haggis with words Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great Chieftain... scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/address... #poetry #burns #RabbieBurns #Scotland @enilev.bsky.social
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
25th Jan is a special date Wishing everyone a great day as we celebrate memory of the great #Bard #RobertBurns & Toast the #Haggis with words Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great Chieftain... scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/address... #poetry #burns #RabbieBurns #Scotland @enilev.bsky.social
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
The 2026 #Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a world retreating towards #insularity It is no longer 'business as usual' as nationalism prevails & #geopolitics destabilises Businesses need to shift from merely extracting value to giving back to communities edelman.com/trust/2026/t... @enilev.bsky.social
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Eveline Ruehlin @enilev.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
We are at an important crossroads from seeking consensus to actively rebuilding trust across disagreements — respect to disagree. Thank you Stephen @drsharwood.bsky.social
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
The 2026 #Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a world retreating towards #insularity It is no longer 'business as usual' as nationalism prevails & #geopolitics destabilises Businesses need to shift from merely extracting value to giving back to communities edelman.com/trust/2026/t... @enilev.bsky.social
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Pitt Rivers Museum @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Dating from around 1865, this hooded parka from the Aleutian Islands in southern Alaska is made from seal intestines, a naturally waterproof & windproof material. Both robust & decorative, these seal gut parkas would have been used daily to keep warm & dry in this harsh environment. bit.ly/4oRZuCC
A hooded garment with long sleeves, made of strips of material stitched in horizontal rows with decorative embroidery around the hem and cuffs.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Is #EmergingTech #neutral? Do #tech providers have #moral duty about use of their #technology? Where is #accountability? bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Innovation #AI #ML #VR #DigitalTransformation #HumanRights #privacy #responsibility @enilev.bsky.social @antgrasso.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social
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Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Is #EmergingTech #neutral? Do #tech providers have #moral duty about use of their #technology? Where is #accountability? bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Innovation #AI #ML #VR #DigitalTransformation #HumanRights #privacy #responsibility @enilev.bsky.social @antgrasso.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social
bbc.co.uk
Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.
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Petra Michaela @petramichaela.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
“As November comes to an end we light a candle for every soul we lost, for those who won’t be with us in the coming year.”
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants. Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this. Do not.
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