Gavin Thrace @gavinthrace.bsky.social · 09/01/2025www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comElon Musk’s rage-fests on X make it clear that he wants something. I think I know what it is | Emma BrockesThe billionaire appears to have a David Brent-like desire to be seen as an entertainer. Please let him get back to conquering Mars, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes 000 0
Reposted by Gavin ThraceProfolus @profolus.com · 04/01/2025ICYMI: A 6-part study conducted by researchers from the University of California-Irvine concluded that Republicans, specifically those with conservative leanings, tend to use and spread more misinformation than those with liberal leanings.profolus.comWhy Republicans Spread More Misinformation Than Democrats - ProfolusA study notes that Republicans or conservatives tend to use and spread more misinformation than those with liberal leanings or Democrats. 1415366 0
Gavin Thrace @gavinthrace.bsky.social · 05/01/2025Why are ethics questions always like: "is it ethical to steal bread to feed your starving family?" And not: "is it ethical to hoard bread when families are starving?" 🤔 010 0
Reposted by Gavin ThraceThe New Republic @newrepublic.com · 24/12/2024Yes, Trump is an authoritarian. But the specific danger he poses is the chaos caused by his lack of discipline, not a triumph of the will.newrepublic.comDonald Trump Is a Weakling. That’s the Problem.Yes, he’s authoritarian. But the specific danger he poses is the chaos caused by his lack of discipline, not a triumph of the will. 1919147 0
Reposted by Gavin ThraceSeth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Why would anyone ever say this? There's nothing "shadow" about it. President Musk is president. Why is this so hard to understand? 1252085433 0
Reposted by Gavin ThraceHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 20/12/2024PBS News has activated their account on Bluesky. 381181872679 0
Reposted by Gavin ThraceKendrick Ann 💙 @kbuck1082.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Read this and then make everyone you know read it, then quiz them on it. Repeat. 620896 0
Gavin Thrace @gavinthrace.bsky.social · 19/12/2024www.politico.com/news/2024/12...politico.comHow Canada’s innovation minister is bracing for a US trade warCanada’s innovation minister says tariffs will backfire: “If you say no to Canada, you're basically saying yes to China.” 000 0
Reposted by Gavin ThraceStephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 17/12/2024I’m a gun owner, and I respect the rights of responsible gun owners. That said, the second amendment will continue to be watered with the blood of children until the laws change. 1507490867520 0
Gavin Thrace @gavinthrace.bsky.social · 17/12/2024www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/...mirror.co.uk'Mirror bacteria' made in labs poses 'unprecedented risk' to all life on Earth'Mirror bacteria' could have a devastating impact on life on Earth if research into creating it continues, according to a group of scientists who have issued a stark warning 010 0
Gavin Thrace @gavinthrace.bsky.social · 04/12/2024arstechnica.com/information-...arstechnica.comCertain names make ChatGPT grind to a halt, and we know whyFilter resulting from subject of settled defamation lawsuit could cause trouble down the road. 010 0
Reposted by Gavin ThraceBarnes & Noble @barnesandnoble.com · 04/12/2024Don’t stop — be reading. Hold on to that feeling. 673660286 0
Reposted by Gavin ThraceAnn Aguirre @annaguirre.bsky.social · 04/12/2024When I was in high school, the guidance counselor used to speak really scornfully about easy electives like "underwater basket weaving" but I have contemplated this for 35 years, and I still think underwater basket weaving sounds really hard. 41512504543 0
Gavin Thrace @gavinthrace.bsky.social · 04/12/2024www.cbsnews.com/news/police-...cbsnews.comPolice illegally sell restricted weapons, supplying crimeThese high-powered weapons are only meant for police. How are they ending up in criminals' hands? 010 0
Gavin Thrace @gavinthrace.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Just stunning. I will *eventually* edit this post to credit the original artist. 010 0