iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Michael M 👽 @michaelmisrubbish.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I honestly think the people who make or defend AI music don't actually like music. And I don't mean that as an attack, I don't really care if that's what you're into, but music is, at least to me, so fundamentally human that I don't know what you're getting from it.

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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

as a satire on so-called late stage capitalism how could one beat investors pouring a trillion into a company offering to wipe out humankind

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Anna H @athenepallas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Anyone goes *near* pensioners and the discourse is up in arms about how very dare the government. Meanwhile, the kids are having an absolutely horrendous time, from pandemic recovery to MH to the housing market to every damn thing and it's pretty much <crickets>

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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That's me all set up with my pop-up stall in the St Enoch Centre in Glasgow. It's upstairs near the Vue cinema, and I'll be here until about 5pm today. Cont./ #glasgow #glasgowtoday #stenochcentre

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Disco/death-metal crossovers. I’ll start. Nile Rodgers.

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 24/09/2026

Our right to conversational privacy must include freedom from others using tech to document what we are saying without our clear opt-in consent. "Otherwise, people will self-censor, and conversation will lose its spontaneity and intimacy," EFF’s @adamdschwartz.bsky.social told @yahoofinance.com.

finance.yahoo.com

Welcome to the age of listening devices

Devices that can listen and record us are becoming more popular, raising privacy concerns.

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Two people I knew took their own lives last week - we still view mental health with too much cynicism and not enough compassion - remember @samaritans.bsky.social and @calmzone.bsky.social - it is not weak to share how you feel #mentalhealth #depression #suicideawareness

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Worryingly, I read MON’s Changing Game this week and I now recognise his philosophy in our recent performances. He talks about how you can coach defending but when it comes to attack it’s really just down to ‘the team with the best players will usually win’. If that’s the extent of our tactics…

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Just read an agile coach talk about how their “agentic scrum team” had “messed up their estimates” and I never want to go on LinkedIn again.

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

“One day chess will be fully solved”. It’s a game, for fun, ya weapon.

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Picard Tips @picardtips.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Picard management tip: If it's not ready, and if your enterprise can survive without it, then don't rush it.

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The word ‘loan’ seems to be featuring fairly heavily in today’s #CelticNews. Oh good.

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 29/08/2026

Live Review | Chepang at The Hug and Pint "There’s always been something about Chepang that set them apart from their contemporaries; witnessing this sense of community, heart and catharsis in person, that distinction is glaringly obvious." By David Bowes echoes.s.gy/Chepang_hug 📷Oculus Sinistra

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Celtic Supporters Limited @celticsupporters.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We are struggling to get traction here on Blue Sky, like most we hate the X platform but see so much more interaction Can we please ask you to push this out to the Celtic Blue Sky community encouraging support 🙏🏻 We truly believe CSL is the vehicle to affect change in our club 🍀 #celtic

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Surprised I haven’t seen anyone mention the Dolly episode of Brian Johnson’s A Life on the Road. It’s a lovely wee gentle watch. Like a rock n roll version of Gone Fishing. youtu.be/f42_29900a8?...

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Brian Johnson surprises Dolly Parton in her dressing room

YouTube video by Brian Johnson TV

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Fabian Blake(he/him)Rose tint my world @glitzydemon.itch.io · 26/08/2026

Hi lovelies, we're sadly having to find a new loving home for our sweet cat Indie. My Disability and our dwindling finances mean we're not able to afford or physically upkeep her care any more. If you know anyone in the Blackpool/Lytham area who'd give her a loving home please DM or email me💖💔🙏

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Sue Smith @suesmith.lol · 21/08/2026

This is not the way I expected to talk to computers

The David Lynch moment where he says "okay let's try that again but this time good" through a megaphone while directing

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

One of French puppeteer Raphaël Gromy’s most recognizable performances features a puppet painting real artworks on canvas, blending puppetry, live performance, and visual art into a unique theatrical experience. 😊 IG: @artistsuniversum @raphael_gromy

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

It’s time we sorted out the press. Constant misinformation to protect their donors and fossil fuels is destroying lives and our planet. The Government must step up and stop being cowardly.

Sorry Zack Polanski this long hot summer is not the apocalypse - it's like a gloriously long holiday in France
..with village green cricket thrown in good measure

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Science fiction where everyone wakes up this morning, blind. Except for people in Glasgow…

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Jamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Yesterday I saw someone on Instagram post about what an event they attended meant to them and it started with "absolutely - here's a version that sounds more natural and relatable" and just... what are we doing here guys

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam or Alice In Chains. American Music Club and Smart Went Crazy. Still tied for my favourite album of all time, and both albums I think are genuinely perfect.

American Music Club ‘Mercury’ cover. Blue-tinted image of a strange rock in the foreground with what looks like a ruined cathedral in the background.

Smart Went Crazy ‘Con Art’ cover. A thick black line separates a block of amber colour from a white abstract image of a a dried flower with long stalk, mimic’ed by a piece of wire coiled at the top into a tight loop.

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Maybe this will be the year that Edinburgh Fringe fixes their website.

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Had someone just suggest that ‘Arguing over 300k with Paderborn’ sounds like a Mogwai song title. Make it happen @barry.mogwai.scot 😁

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

“Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions as part of No 10 North plans” I guess since Scotland doesn’t have mayors we’re not included in the whole UK North thing? Really feeling the love, thanks Andy. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions as part of No 10 North plans

Burnham says ‘no one in government loses when power is shared’ as he revives Brown-era national economic council

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Would have been nice if companies were as enthusiastic and committed to all the other things that can help software teams perform better… but nope, all in on AI because of the FOMO.

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Another Labour election loser whose principles melt away at the first chance of a job for life without any pesky voters to worry about.

Giving a speech in Westminster, in which he also ruled out any pact or coalition with Nicola Sturgeon’s Scottish National party (SNP), Anas Sarwar said: “A central part of the mission of the Labour party must be to renew democracy.

“The House of Lords, in its current form, as an institution has no place in 21st-century politics. It is unacceptable, and has been for far too long, to have unelected representatives wielding such power.

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Between this and the plan for more North Sea drilling it’s becoming more and more obvious how much UK relies on Scotland’s natural resources to be able to move forward. No wonder Andy Burnham has already told us “nah, you’re not getting a referendum”. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says

Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

With all due respect to the poster, this take is now and has always been, classist pish. Sorry dude.

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D Mcguire @dmcguirecfc67.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Lost £40m in CL revenue last season, failed in last 4 windows to improve squad, signed Nancy which cost us a treble and a big pay off, refused to engage with fans and shareholders, banned the GB and Fan Media, Has no scouting or recruitment dept. Yet we pay him close to £1m per year for what ??

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ᚅᚓᚃ ᚆᚐᚔᚏᚇᚑ ᚃᚆᚑ ᚇᚔᚄ @ciara2001.eurosky.social · 16/07/2026

Quite a legacy for a "decent man" harming innocent trans kids a new section 28 segregation for trans adults and what's it achieved? The square root of fuck all to everyone else's life, the immiseration of trans people's lives and the gleeful satisfaction of a handful of bigots

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Cal Horton (they/them) @fiercemum.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Just had meeting with kiddo's school. She has been fully supported, treated with full equality & dignity for years. All of that changes from September. Full segregation & humiliation across the board. The school staff cried in the meeting. This will absolutely lead to children's deaths 1/2

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elia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Jesus. 35 UK universities quietly- without debate - joined the Ministry of Defence’s “Battlefield Alliance” which seeks to “reorientate academia towards Defence and National Security” They’re destroying the social sciences and humanities while militarising the institutions

• Durham University
• Newcastle University
• Northumbria University
• Lancaster University
• University of Cumbria
• University of Lancashire
• University of Liverpool
• University of Manchester
• University of Huddersfield
• University of Sheffield
• University of York
• Loughborough University
• University of Lincoln
• University of Nottingham
• Aston University
• University of Birmingham
• University of Warwick
• King's College London
• Kingston University
• Queen Mary University of London
• University College London
• University of Oxford
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Surrey
• University of Bath
• University of Bristol
• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Glasgow
• University of Strathclyde
• Cardiff University
• Swansea University
• Queens University Belfast
• Cranfield University

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14 July 2026
UK Universities Betray Public Trust by Joining MoD's 'Battlefield Advantage' Alliance
Without Debate
A coalition of campaign groups has accused UK universities of quietly integrating themselves into Britain's defence infrastructure after 35 institutions signed up to the Ministry of Defence's Defence Universities Alliance (DUA).
The Ministry of Defence says the alliance aims to "reorientate academia towards Defence and National Security", strengthen links between universities and the defence sector, and translate research into "battlefield advantage".
Campaigners say the move represents a significant shift in the role of higher education and has taken place without meaningful public debate.
Among the founding members are the University of Oxford, University College London, King's College London, the University of Manchester, the University of Edinburgh, Cardiff University and Queen's University Belfast.
"We are witnessing the formal incorporation of Britain's universities into the defence ecosystem," said Jinsella Kennaway, Founder and Executive Director of Demilitarise Education.
"The Ministry of Defence is explicit about its intentions. Universities exist to advance knowledge and foster critical inquiry, not to become pipelines for military research and defence recruitment.
Students and staff deserve to know who agreed to this and why."
Campaigners are calling on all 35 universities to publish the governance documents and board minutes relating to their decision to join the alliance, and to explain whether staff and students were consulted.
Many UK universities already maintain relationships with major defence companies, including BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, Thales, Lockheed Martin and QinetiQ. Critics argue that the DUA formalises and accelerates the integration of academia, industry and the state.
The coalition warns that, at a time of rising defence spending, universities risk becoming increasingly aligned with governme…

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It’s not unreasonable to think Andy Burnham will be a big improvement on Starmer for England… … but make no difference at all for Scotland. #sameoldshit

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

R2R DAC. 48 hours in but I think it’s a game changer.

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

That’s him bored with the fitbaw now.

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Allan “Ransomware Sommelier” Liska @ransomwaresommelier.com · 06/07/2026

What kind of sociopath has EVER looked at a PDF document and said to themselves, "This could be a podcast?"

A screenshot from Adobe Acrobat showing the toolbar which includes the following options:
Edit a PDF
Generated Podcast [New]
Create PDF Space
Export a PDF
Create a PDF

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Dear Andy, If your ‘No. 10 North’ is in Manchester, you’ve made it very clear that you see Westminster as being primarily a government for England. If you’re really not that bothered about Scotland, can you just let us get on with it ourselves? That’d be nice. Thanks.

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

What design genius changed the wee bag of salt in Salt & shake crisps to be clear!? Inside a mirrored bag. I’ve just had to use the torch on my phone to find it.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

But please, tell us again how arbitrary and joyless Net Zero is

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Bon Scott @bonscott1.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The GOAT comes down to personal preference but it’s always been Messi for me. His ability and achievements defy belief. A genius.

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Andy Muirhead @andymuirhd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Weeks after sealing title 56, Celtic have made no signings, filled no key roles, and offered no plan - just more hollow promises to supporters www.andymuirhead.com/p/celtics-em... #celticfc

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Celtic’s Empty Promises Strike Again

Weeks after sealing title 56, Celtic have made no signings, filled no key roles, and offered no plan - just more hollow promises to supporters

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

BTW John Swinney and Charlie definitely thought the game was tomorrow night didn’t they…

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Anyone else cleaning the house like it’s Hogmanay for the Scotland game?

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Once again, not all teams are created the same…

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Martin B @martinb8.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Already hate the water break.

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