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John Fitzgerald

@johnfitzg.bsky.social
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digital evolution • charities • change • digital strategy • tech for good • fixing the plumbing • responsible AI • Scotland • feed may contain bikes and sailing

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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
It’ll be wanting to scan and shred them no doubt
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Wayne’s World
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Really timely and shines a light on a big pitfall for policymakers
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We got Ecoflow and have found it a good system (Scotland). Compact and solid construction. We've found Octopus 'automation' doesn't quite live up to expectations so have had to manually schedule stuff to keep charge in the optimum place. Panel tip - make sure installers include bird proofing
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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Every bike we refurbish starts with a donation. Our mechanics work hard to repair bikes so they can be ridden and loved again. If you've got an unused bike, we'd love to give it a second life. Find out more: buff.ly/4oLc5Zm #RepairReuseRide #TheBikeStation
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
'It looks like you're trying to do Open Government, would you like some help with that?'
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Fantastic AI film screening + live Q&A coming up in Edinburgh this weekend
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I have a big appreciation for both @jukes.ie and @edent.tel commitment to regularly thinking out loud without pulling the punches, it‘s taught me loads
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Jam today, tomorrow - in fact forever
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The Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
One donated bike. One expert repair. One more person riding. That's the power of repair and reuse. 🚲 If your bike is ready for a new adventure, donate it to The Bike Station and help keep bikes moving. #DonateABike #Reuse
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
‘Straining the Swamp’
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
'That's my alibi and I'm sticking to it'
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Even more fun out at sea!
Turbine bases loaded onto a ship in Aberlady bay
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Well worth an early start! #BoatSky #Sailing #ForthWatch
Sunrise on the way out of Fisherrow harbourSunrise over a calm sea on the Firth of ForthSailing in light winds on the Firth of Forth
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Plenty of ways, sadly not much will bsky.app/profile/doug...
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Definitely not
static.klipy.com
Do Not Press Priest
ALT: Do Not Press Priest
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
I did enjoy ‘More Everything Forever’ by Adam Becker but you might already have read it
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Got one a couple of years ago - have reflections! Probably need to blog them
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
"Look, Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill and think things over."
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I’d say about 50/50
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Our AI Collective CIC @our-ai-collective.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
We’re go, go, go here at Our AI Collective! We’ve been quietly setting things up since we incorporated in September 2025 but we’re now ready to say a big hello to everyone and tell you more! So hello! www.our-ai-collective.info/news-and-blo...
our-ai-collective.info
And here we go! — Our AI Collective
We’re go go go here at Our AI Collective! We’ve been quietly setting things up since we incorporated in September 2025 but we’re now ready to say a big hello to everyone and tell you more! So hello!
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Love the clarity but share the sadness
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Have you tried MS Clipchamp? It's surprisingly good
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
This is braw!
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Maybe the wrong YT link?
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Very nice morning for an early sail out of Fisherrow #BoatSky #ForthWatch #EastLothian
Sunrise to the east from Fisherrow harbour mouthGoosewinged sailing on a boat towards the sun off the East Lothian coast
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
This from @thirdsectorlab.co.uk is well worth a look thirdsectorlab.co.uk/digital-trus...
thirdsectorlab.co.uk
Digital Trustees - Third Sector Lab
We’re aiming to get digital on the agenda of every charity board in the UK. Through monthly matchmaking events and sharing resources and experiences, we’re making it easier than ever to connect charit...
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Connected by Data @connectedbydata.org · 19/03/2026
🧑‍🎓 Join us to explore the methods and findings from the Generative AI in Education: Have your Say distributed dialogue. 🔗 Register here: connectedbydata.org/... 🗓️ Wednesday 22 April 🕰️ 15:00 - 16:00 💻 Zoom (1/2)
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Student Voice on AI in Education
Join us to explore the methods and findings from the Generative AI in Education: Have your Say distributed dialogue and to ask how we can make sure that future decisions about data and AI in education are shaped by the voices of the students affected.
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I have a technology joke but just a sec, I need to switch it off and on again
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samuel mehr @mehr.nz · 17/03/2026
I have an artificial intelligence joke and whether or not you're interested, I'm gonna tell you it
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Nice one! ⛵️
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Thank you! In line with what I’d wondered about and very helpful. I guess there’s a real risk that people confuse big, readily accessible (or synthesisable) data sets when what you actually need is real data
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
I'd love to know your thoughts on this! I thought the idea of 'stress-testing' LLMs was a good one. But is a synthetic test a solid one?
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I got 0.0073, some of them were hard! What's My JND? 0.0073 Can you beat it? www.keithcirkel.co.uk/whats-my-jnd...
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What's My JND?
Find your Just Noticeable Difference in colour perception. How small a colour difference can you actually see?
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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Today we have published new analysis building on the Committee's advice on the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget. Our conclusions about the cost of decarbonising the UK and impacts on energy security were tested against different scenarios ⬇️ Read the full report here: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
media.tenor.com
two men standing next to each other with the words would that it were so simple
Alt: ‘would that it were so simple’
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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
What are parties planning for cycling and active travel? Join our online Election Hustings in Scotland and Wales to hear their vision and ask your questions live. 📅 14 April | Scotland 📅 15 April | Wales Scotland: cyclinguk.org/scotland2026 Wales: cyclinguk.org/wales2026
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Thank you - enjoyed this!
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Well worth a look 👇
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Sure was! Timing is ideal at the moment to catch the dawn and back in time for school run/work. Give it a month and dawn will be too early!!
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
A lovely tranquil start to the day with a 530am sail on the Forth #BoatSky #ForthWatch #EastLothian
Sun rising over the sea looking East towards CockenzieBoat sailing on calm waters off Fisherrow at dawn
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Earlier this week at The Gathering, we launched our brand new digital call to action for Scotland's voluntary sector: 'AI and Everything Else' Ten years on from our first digital call to action, what does good use of digital look like now? 🧵 [Full report on our website] scvo.scot/support/digi...
scvo.scot
AI and everything else - our call to action a digitally confident Scottish voluntary sector - SCVO
In this report, we reflect on the digital progress the Scottish Voluntary Sector has made since 2022, and set out a road map of how charities can improve their digital capability
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Craig Steele @crgst.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
It’s World Book Day! 📖 My latest book for 8-12 year olds is all about How The Internet Works. Buy it from @bookshop.org today and support independent bookshops uk.bookshop.org/p/books/from...
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From AI to Wi-Fi: How the internet works!
How the internet works!
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Looks great!
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Some vibe: "While it's exciting and curious to see what an AI agent can do without any security guardrails, this level of access is also extremely insecure"
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
I would love a make yer own approach to ID, I'm imagining the sales of colouring pencils and laminator pouches would be net +ve for GDP 'Yes officer, I'd be glad to produce my licence'
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
💯agree with this. Recently had a bit of a battle to make some long-form content play nicely on a structured web page but quite proud that we avoided the PDF route scvo.scot/support/digi...
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AI and everything else - our call to action a digitally confident Scottish voluntary sector - SCVO
In this report, we reflect on the digital progress the Scottish Voluntary Sector has made since 2022, and set out a road map of how charities can improve their digital capability
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Read the full report on our website: scvo.scot/support/digi...
scvo.scot
AI and everything else - our call to action a digitally confident Scottish voluntary sector - SCVO
In this report, we reflect on the digital progress the Scottish Voluntary Sector has made since 2022, and set out a road map of how charities can improve their digital capability
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
8. Focus on reliable, user-centred technology foundations Prioritise dependable tools, infrastructure and partnerships that enable staff and volunteers to work well, safely and confidently, today and into the future.
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John Fitzgerald @johnfitzg.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
7. Build cyber resilience as a core duty of care Recognise cyber security as a fundamental governance issue. Protect systems, data and people through leadership attention, training, planning and ongoing investment.
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