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Richard A.

@mymacaroon.bsky.social
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Just this guy, you know? (Personal account. Linguistically NSFW) 🌮 obvs

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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I second this, Jools. Truly revelatory and highly informative.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Unfortunately I’m struggling with Libre Office on macOS 10.13 - v7 is just rubbish. And Numbers is a complete pain to format. FreeOffice works nicely on Catalina, but I really want something that works with both machines — as evil M$ Office 365 did until they killed it a month ago.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Glad to hear it. Unfortunately, from what I can tell, the scripts need to be run on Windows. However the thieving bastards at @microsoft.com arbitrarily deemed any Mac running Catalina or earlier unworthy of M$ 🤑 products. Even fully paid-for standalone installations stopped working on 13th July.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I fear this is due to brain rot amongst readers due to scrolling addiction. The AI text was up against published, respected Short stories. However, simplicity and clarity were preferred by most readers, which doesn’t make a good short story. It makes an easy read in an unnatural test environment.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I think “unreliable” is a tad polite for the complete and utter failure there. No weight should currently be placed on the judgement of AI detectors alone. And, as someone who loves n- and m-dashes, I’m hopeful for better AI detection software soon — the current generation isn’t fit for purpose.
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WidowsPique 🇨🇦 @widowspique.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I 💝 Hillary.
Local man suggests jailing his own boss.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Still reeling from @microsoft.com gleefully shitting on Mac users last month with no excuse or apology. Millions of current, paid-for licenses to Office for Mac and Office 365 were rendered worthless by the malicious, money-grabbing M$ corp on 13th July by de-authorising all OSs over 5 years old!
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Jonathan W. Gray @elmcitytree.blacksky.app · 09/07/2026
Tolkien wrote a YA novel where the villain was Smaug, an evil dragon that hoarded wealth & polluted the earth. Everyone working in tech who loves that book & that author has missed its point. These are also the same people who assert that thinking about literature is a waste of time. 🤬🤬
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Save the NHS, protect your data, kick cancerous Palantir out of the NHS and out of the government
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Link to show. Do give it a listen bsky.app/profile/myma...
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Very sad to hear Welsh vocal powerhouse, Bonnie, Tyler has died. We nearly put her 80s power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in the latest Science Show episode, which is a bit of an eclipse special (qv) 🧪 In the end, The Beatles and Carly Simon won the day 🌙 Will think of her on 12th August 🌑
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
If you enjoy great science stories and excellent music – especially if you're fascinated by eclipses, bizarre science news or ecology – you'll love the latest episode of The Science Show now streaming on Mixcloud. We even share the best art/science crossovers this summer. bsky.app/profile/pubs...
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sylviseb 💙🌈☮️🌊💙💛Maga➡️blocked💛💙🌎🌻✌️🦋 @sylviseb.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
He's the Boss, and he's been denied the recognition that he deserves for being a helluva intelligent musician and doing so much good for the music industry!
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I also saw a dog – and my brain said Dog! – when that first appeared on screen. Now I can’t fully unsee it. #pareidolia
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
It was a pleasure to meet you too, learn about the genesis and concepts behind the album – and have some live conch shell playing from Steve in the @resonancefm.bsky.social Studio! I’m really looking forward to the album launch gig on 24th March.
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✠ 𝐃𝐨𝐜 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 - 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 🖇️ 𝟾𝟼𝟺𝟽 @unauthorizedbeast.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Trump just called for lawmakers to be put to death for reminding US military personnel to uphold their oath to the constitution. Do you get it now? Trump is a demagogue. Even his sycophantic press corps don't bdeny it – they're claiming instead that he was justified. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Trump accuses Democrats of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death,' for urging military to ignore illegal orders
The president's comments came after a group of Democrat lawmakers released a video urging US service members to refuse unlawful commands.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The perfect metaphor for climate inaction
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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
How the hell is $6 per day enough to feed a family? Just like no one can live on $7.25 minimum wage, no one can live on $6 per day for food. smdh.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
It was great, Jenny. Thank you.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Thanks for the recommendation, Jo. I love a good organisation and/or notes tool that works how my brain does! Will check it out.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
So that’s what you two were up to in the Georgian Room library…?
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
It’s true! I made a radio show with my friend and fellow science communicator. You can listen to the pilot episode on Mixcloud and hear our second show live at 5pm on Tuesday 28th October.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Thanks Jenny. You were great to interview. Looking forward to your talk this coming Wednesday evening. Last few tickets available www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/antimicrob...
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Antimicrobial Resistance – How do we beat the silent pandemic?
Why are drug-resistant infections on the rise? What happens when antibiotics stop working? And what are scientists doing about it?
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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
It's a basic point, but one that needs to be repeated: If right-wingers and their views were popular, they would not be so desperate to control mass media & social media nor to use government power to silence everyone else, and they wouldn't need oligarchs pumping billions into amplifying them.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 03/09/2025
‘I told my family, I’ll probably die’: US immigration sends Russian asylum seekers back to Moscow
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‘I told my family, I’ll probably die’: US immigration sends Russian asylum seekers back to Moscow
Russian national who applied for asylum on political grounds describes inhumane treatment while in US custody
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Glorious times in many ways. I was on the roof when Claremont Road finally fell and have fantastic photos from the protests.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Simply glorious
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The Onion @theonion.com · 12/08/2025
Israel Accuses Al Jazeera Of Being Mouthpiece For Journalism theonion.com/israel-...
Israel Accuses Al Jazeera Of Being Mouthpiece For Journalism
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
“Zuckerberg pumps Meta stock price” more like.
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 02/07/2025
“Americans should be able to drink their water & breathe their air without being poisoned. & if they aren’t, then our government is failing,” said Amelia H., an environmental protection specialist at the EPA on admin leave. Support her & brave #EPA employees here zurl.co/7A6RE zurl.co/8jUuu
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EPA employees put names to 'declaration of dissent' over agency moves under Trump
A group of Environmental Protection Agency employees has published a declaration of dissent to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over the agency's leadership and policies.
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PubSci (Science in the Pub) @pubsci.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
🧪 In July's PubSci 🍺 blog I preview our event with @adamjkucharski.bsky.social on Weds 16th, share other science news and events, reflect on last month's talk, dip into the world of science poetry, and share an exclusive discount code for a talk this coming weekend. tinyurl.com/PubSci-Blog-...
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July Blog Post: Asteroids, Astronomy, Science Photography and Poetry plus July’s PubSci and discount tickets to a talk on the Northern Lights
In this issue: An exclusive discount for a talk on the Northern Lights, details of July’s PubSci, astronomy news, art, poetry and other great science-things to do, and an interview the bloke …
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Andy Powell @mrandypowell.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Fire! Glorious evening celebrating 200 years of science for the masses, with a spot of science in the pub. Thanks @pubsci.bsky.social as ever.
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Andy Powell @mrandypowell.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Henry VIII captivated by 500 million years of the universe trying to wipe Earth off the map. As were we. A cracking bit of cosmic snooker tonight with @pubsci.bsky.social.
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David Graeber Institute @davidgraeberinst.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Published posthumously in 2023, Pirate Enlightenment is a book by David Graeber. The book combines a lot of David Graeber's research on anthropology, history and ideas around democracy. Recommended to read next to a coffee and maybe a doughnut!
Published posthumously in 2023, Pirate Enlightenment is a book by David Graeber.

The book combines a lot of David Graeber's research on anthropology, history and ideas around democracy.

Recommended to read next to a coffee and maybe a doughnut!
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Linda 💙🌏🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦 @thebeachwbry.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
To Alaskans:
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 18/06/2025
Fuerza responds to scenes where alleged ICE enforcement is reported. If officers are indeed with ICE, they hit record and spread the word. They also speak directly with those being detained. They are part of a growing scrappy network of volunteers protecting neighbors from ICE. bit.ly/4lgke5N
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Ron Hacker @ronhacker.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
I love the Amnesty Bookshop in Kentish Town - they have a battle ahead - please support and share if you can
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Signed
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Thank you to everyone who is helping get the word out about Normally Weird - seems the media has grown bored of this sort of stuff - Gina Rippon’s excellent Lost Girls of Autism has seen similar silence - thank you to The Psychologist www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
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What it means to be weird | BPS
Professor Catherine Loveday (University of Westminster) reviews ‘Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal – My adventures in Neurodiversity’, by Robin Ince.
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 18/06/2025
The Trump admin has launched another assault on science, targeting over $30B of funding. This is a wide-sweeping crisis - a direct assault on Congress, the law, AND public science. This fight for science is just as much a fight for democracy. #StandUpForScience zurl.co/NA6BY
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White House Launches Another Assault on Science Funding, Targeting NSF, EPA
The Trump administration is targeting still more federal science funding, this time more than $30 billion at the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation and other agencies
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Ushashi @ushashibasu.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Read my recent interview with Richard Marshall, science communicator and current facilitator of an event series in London known as PubSci (@pubsci.bsky.social) or Science in the Pub, on how he runs the event and his views on public engagement with science. #SciComm ushashibasu.com/2025/05/18/f...
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Finding science in unlikely places: In conversation with Richard Marshall
Almost every third Wednesday of the month, a group of people gather in a room on the first floor of a lively pub in London, pints in hand and an order of scampi and chips on the way from the kitche…
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Another reason no decent human votes Tory
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 26/05/2025
🚨 URGENT RESPONSE CALL 🚨 Trump’s Fool’s Gold Science EO is a dangerous sham. It gives his appointees the power to dismiss entire bodies of research and punish researchers who fail to fall in line with his agenda. We’ve launched an open letter. SIGN & SHARE NOW: actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
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Sign The Open Letter to Stand Up For Science Now!
Science is under siege. Trump’s latest Executive Order calls for politically appointed science commissars to evaluate research. Join us in adding your name to our open letter condemning Trump’s escala...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/05/2025
Israel investigates use of Palestinians as human shields by its forces in Gaza
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Israel investigates use of Palestinians as human shields by its forces in Gaza
IDF says practice ‘strictly prohibited’ after report of incidents quoting both Palestinians and Israeli troops Israel is investigating “several cases” involving soldiers who have forced Palestinians to act as human shields in Gaza, sending them into buildings and tunnels to check for bombs and gunmen. “The use of Palestinians as human shields, or otherwise coercing them to participate in military operations, is strictly prohibited in IDF [Israel Defense Forces] orders,” the Israeli army said in a statement. Continue reading...
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
He's a master of disguise.
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Richard A. @mymacaroon.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
"AI giants' copyright theft plans are illegal, immoral, and incompatible with UK legal framework – we'll need to go back to t drawing board," is what massive arsehole Nick Clegg should have said.
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