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Peter Howitt

@peterhowitt.bsky.social
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AI optimist (Iain M Banks / James Lovelock variety). Full time lawyer, part-time poet and fumbling philosopher - "That is not what I meant, at all.” asym-intel.info

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Rewilding Britain @rewildingbritain.org.uk · 16/09/2026
Rewilding is about connecting land, seas, and communities to help nature recover. 🌿 This new video shows what’s possible when we work together, through an incredible Network of rewilding practitioners restoring ecosystems in Britain. 🎬 Watch the film: f.mtr.cool/tmow7h2urr
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
bbc.com
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 – the best pictures so far
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Earth’s Organisms Developed Via Evolution. Some Theorists Wonder: What if the Entire Cosmos Did, Too?
smithsonianmag.com
Earth's Organisms Developed Via Evolution. Some Theorists Wonder: What if the Entire Cosmos Did, Too?
The idea that universes evolve like organisms sat on the fringes of theoretical physics for decades. Then, a Substack post and a 2022 find by the James Webb Space Telescope boosted the concept
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Just like during Leveson 15 years ago, the right wing element of the press co-opt their less partisan cartel members to defend their impunity as ‘freedom’. The shift from liberal to libertarian thinking spawned Murdoch, Trump and Brexit. And will drive us to further ruin
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Morgan @lumorgan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
“This is a laboratory for death and disease, and again in a place that’s 70% refugees and half children. There’s nothing like this that’s being done anywhere else in the world.”
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
"..Some days I fall out of bed (Stupefied by senseless times) Then stand to attention Ready again to wrestle That dark angel A never-ending war At best, to draw Unspeakable sounds From out of thin air.."
compossible.blog
My God! You Lunatic!
A feeling of this world breaking, like waves of the sea
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Lean in to the truth: "The largest killing of humanitarian aid workers that’s ever happened has happened in the Gaza Strip over the past three years. The same with the killing of physicians, nurses and children.”
theguardian.com
‘Can we accept what we have done or not done?’: harrowing film follows doctors in Gaza
American Doctor follows three volunteer doctors as they try to save lives on the frontline and then return to the US to become advocates in Congress
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
A Bigger Wave (1989) Bye David, RIP.
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
What The WoundsTell: Doctors in Gaza observed a disturbing pattern: children with a single gunshot wound to the head or chest, a sign that they were shot at deliberately.
volkskrant.nl
Schotwonden bij Palestijnse kinderen wijzen op gericht vuur
Artsen zagen in Gaza een verontrustend patroon: kinderen met een enkele schotwond in hoofd of borst, een teken dat er gericht op ze is geschoten. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van de Volkskrant, die sprak ...
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
"The Global Justice Report, published on Thursday, tries to overcome the shortcomings of mainstream approaches to the polycrisis, including the overly materialistic emphasis of traditional leftist parties, the questionable efficacy of the economic degrowth proposed by many ecologists.."
theguardian.com
‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival
Global report provides an alternative to climate breakdown, political extremism and economic tensions
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
David Attenborough's big 100th birthday celebration to begin at Royal Albert Hall - BBC News share.google/feie2V6MJGlM... Extraordinary man god bless you Sir David
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David Attenborough's big 100th birthday celebration to begin at Royal Albert Hall
A special event celebrates Sir David's centenary and groundbreaking contributions to natural history broadcasting.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Claims and ideas which happen to favour the ruling class don't dominate public life by accident. They're paid for by oligarchs and corporations then promoted by media outlets other oligarchs and corporations own. Once they've been drummed into our ears enough, they're internalised as "common sense".
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Today's Global Macro Monitor: The stress regime has downgraded to RED this week based on evidence across multiple indicator domains. The trade and tariff domain shows clear deterioration with the Strait of Hormuz closure, while the inflation and central bank domain has worsened...
asym-intel.info
Global Macro Monitor — W/E 14 April 2026 · Asymmetric Intelligence
The Strait of Hormuz closure represents a structural supply shock rather than a temporary disruption, with lasting impacts on global energy markets
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
DW: According to Lebanese health authorities, simultaneous Israeli strikes killed 303 people and injured 1,150 on Wednesday. Doctors Without Borders confirmed a mass influx of injured patients, including children, at Rafik Hariri Public Hospital in Beirut.
dw.com
Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire
Following the latest wave of Israeli attacks, Lebanon faces what the UN calls a "perfect storm." Could the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel address the humanitarian crisis?
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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
136 seats out of 199 despite all of Orbán’s efforts to gerrymander the election … That’s enough - if Magyar’s party stays united - to change the constitution.
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
The words you are looking for Vance are fuck yeah! "Election result 'painful for us, but clear,' Orbán says as he concedes defeat"
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Hungary election live. We are now at 21.54%, so getting close to a quarter of all votes, and Tisza is currently projected to get 128 seats – just short of the 133 needed for the 2/3 majority – to Fidesz’s 62 and Mi Hazank’s 8.
theguardian.com
Hungary election live: Polls in Hungary close in tightly fought election after 16 years under Viktor Orbán
Prime minister has been trailing in the polls to Péter Magyar in race that could have repercussions for Europe, the US and Russia
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 12/04/2026
Hungary sees a record early turnout of 3.46% by 7:00, almost double the previous election, as Orban’s Fidesz faces Peter Magyar’s Tisza party. Magyar is leading in polls ahead of the vote. #Hungary
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Zselyke Csaky @zecsaky.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Reposting this thread for one last time. Early morning participation is already at record high, on track for a record turnout. Happy voting! 🇭🇺
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Joshua Livestro @joshualivestro.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Any European political party that wants to win elections should campaign on this promise
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Albert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
OMEN ALERT: Oceans of blood
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 11/04/2026
Anti-Orban concert in Hungary with the audience chanting “Russians, go home”
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We need a European armed forces but note the US has consistently opposed an independent European armed forces capability for decades no matter who is in office... Mark Quisling Rutte continues this tradition
politico.eu
European army can help fix NATO, says EU defense commissioner
The bloc’s defense chief reiterates his call for an EU army in an interview with POLITICO.
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Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Politico polling of six EU countries shows 36.5% on average now see the US as a threat vs 31% for China Most wary of China: France, Belgium and Poland. Most wary of the US: Spain, Italy, Belgium
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 09/04/2026
After almost twenty years on the platform, EFF is logging off of X. This isn’t a decision we made lightly, but it might be overdue. 🧵 (1/5) www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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EFF is Leaving X
After almost twenty years on the platform, EFF is logging off of X. This isn’t a decision we made lightly, but it might be overdue.
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Europe's scientists are ahead in military AI: "the continent produces world-class research on AI, drones, robotics, quantum and cybersecurity, but watches the US race past it to deployment."
euronews.com
Europe is winning on AI and drones science. It's losing on deployment
Europe's scientists are ahead. Europe's armies are not. The continent produces world-class research on AI, drones, robotics, quantum and cybersecurity, but watches the US race past it to deployment. #EuXl
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Climate change risks extinction for emperor penguins
theguardian.com
Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction
Record low levels of Antarctic sea ice are having grim consequences for penguins yet to grow waterproof feathers
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The Citizen Lab @citizenlab.ca · 09/04/2026
NEW REPORT: “Uncovering Webloc: An Analysis of Penlink’s Ad-based Geolocation Surveillance Tech” Our research confirms that ad-based surveillance tech Webloc is used by military, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies across the globe. citizenlab.ca/research/ana...
citizenlab.ca
Uncovering Webloc: An Analysis of Penlink’s Ad-based Geolocation Surveillance Tech - The Citizen Lab
Location data collected from mobile apps and digital advertising can reveal habits, interests and almost any other aspect of someone's life. In this report, we uncover how a geolocation surveillance system called Webloc uses ad-based data to monitor hundreds of millions of people across the globe.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The Hungarian election is about Russian oligarchy and its support of the international far right. That’s why Vance is there. He is a node in that network.
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
More journocide by Israel in Gaza Netanyahu would murder truth
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Katalin Halmai @eublogo.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
A victorious Péter Magyar would face intense opposition from all those who benefited from (Orbán’s) mafia state. Governing against these incumbents will be hard. But replacing them could be even harder. An opposition victory would be the first battle in a long war.
ft.com
Freedom itself is at stake in Hungary
Sunday’s election will show if it’s possible to defeat Orbán’s illiberal democracy
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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Because we all need something amazing today. #artemisII
Artemis II photo of a crescent blue and white Earth behind the limb of the closeup Moon, with craters across the gray surface of the Moon
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Fingers crossed
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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
At least 112 people killed and 837 wounded by Israeli strikes across Lebanon today in an initial death toll issued by Lebanese Ministry of Health. Death toll expected to rise as rubble is cleared and overwhelmed hospitals report more figures.
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VSquare.org @vsquare.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
💥Ukrainian information integrity expert Mykola Balaban explains how Russia’s information warfare exposed deep gaps in Europe’s hybrid threat awareness, opening new channels for Kremlin interference in the EU's political systems and information ecosystems.
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Russia’s War Beyond the Battlefield: Europe’s Hybrid Threat Wake-Up Call - VSquare.org
The war has tested Ukraine’s resilience while exposing Europe’s lack of preparedness. It has revealed serious gaps in Europe’s awareness of hybrid threats and created new openings for Russian interference in politics and information far beyond Ukraine.
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Greg Olear @gregolear.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Bibi’s butchers blow up blocks of Beirut apartment buildings. Have to hit their war crimes quota for April, I suppose.
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
It's like watching Prime Minister Chamberlain deal with the Nazis.
theguardian.com
EU to ‘convey concerns’ to US about Vance’s Hungary intervention – Europe live
US vice-president has praised Orbán and criticised EU and UK energy policies in speech at private school in Budapest
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Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
This could be one to watch in EU China relations China has implemented a new regulation on supply chain security that hands officials the power to punish any entities deemed to threaten the country’s access to vital resources
scmp.com
China enforces new supply chain security rules as Iran war shakes markets
The new regulation makes protecting China’s supply chains a national security issue – and allows Beijing to punish any entities that threaten them.
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Glasswing project: to make AI less usable for hacking the world
wired.com
Anthropic Teams Up With Its Rivals to Keep AI From Hacking Everything
The AI lab's Project Glasswing will bring together Apple, Google, and more than 45 other organizations. They'll use the new Claude Mythos Preview model to test advancing AI cybersecurity capabilities.
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Chumps
theguardian.com
JD Vance accuses EU of ‘interference’ as he visits Hungary to help Orbán win election
US vice-president rails against ‘bureaucrats in Brussels’ interfering in Sunday’s vote as he arrives in Budapest
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
🚨 First time in British history that a party to the left of Labour have topped a national poll. 💚 Hope is here. It's all of us. ✊🏼 Reject hateful, divisive politics - and let's make hope normal again. Join.greenparty.org.uk
Zack in front of a hope is here sign.
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
European Autonomy Radar by cep
cep.eu
EU Strategic Autonomy Radar | cep - Centre for European Policy Network
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Weaponised OSINT
washingtonpost.com
Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence ‘exposing’ U.S. forces
Private Chinese technology companies — some with ties to the military — are marketing detailed intelligence on movements of U.S. forces in Iran, even as Beijing seeks to keep its distance.
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Marc Owen Jones @marcowenjones.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I've built a free open-source intelligence dashboard tracking every coordinated inauthentic behaviour (CIB) operation Meta has disclosed since 2018. 214 operations. 53 origin countries. $22.7M in ad spend. 71 reports analysed. Access it here! marcowenjones.substack.com/p/i-created-... #disinfo
marcowenjones.substack.com
I created a free interactive dashboard documenting all META's influence operation takedowns
A searchable database and interactive dashboard collating all META's CIB and ATP reports
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
SO Much Winning!
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So much winning
Please make it stop, Mr. President
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Peter Howitt @peterhowitt.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Mandatum novum do vobis..that you love one another; as I have loved you (John 13:34) Maunday
The Last Supper, created in the late 15th century by Leonardo Da Vinci.
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