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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It’s estimated that 10% of meta’s revenue comes from scam ads. No accountability and no consequences. What a ripoff. Whilst their activities cost Australians dearly, the billions in revenue is structured so they pay minimal tax. One could argue that Meta is a net liability to Australia

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Around 10% of meta’s income comes from scam ads and most of these tech giants expatriate most earnings from Australia. One could argue that these platforms leave Australia with a net deficit both directly and including the secondary costs of the adverse affects of their platforms. Time to act.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Exactly. Here’s a theory:I get a feeling some people are psychologically inclined to have positive ‘responses’ from being angry about something and when they are exposed to the likes of Facebook and they themselves become the product, the algorithm knows how to feed this unconscious desire.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We need to explore ways of introducing AI which allow clinicians to maintain and even enhance their skills and successfully manage cases where is nuance and ambiguity - often the most important and difficult situations in medicine to get right .

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Abdulnour, Raja-Elie E., Brian Gin, and Christy K. Boscardin. “Educational Strategies for Clinical Supervision of Artificial Intelligence Use.” New England Journal of Medicine 393, no. 8 (August 20, 2025): 786–97. doi.org/10.1056/NEJM.... I think the concerns you address are very relevant .

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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Abbey @abbeyarletto.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

When reality surpasses fiction! Top: fictional forecast for August 2050, broadcast by French TV in 2014 to warn about the consequences of global warming. Bottom: Real French forecast for yesterday, June 22, 2026.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I draw your attention to media watch - abc - on previous non-disclosure issue by Dr Coatsworth . With respect to this issue, i couldn’t possibly comment. www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/e...

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Ep 05 - Nine's non-disclosure - Media Watch

Nine viewers left none-the-wiser about Dr Nick Coatsworth’s telehealth side hustle.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Maybe the wonderful new AI had a role in the formulation of the consent questions.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The last question is a doozy!

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

What we perceive to be a more pleasant architectural style is a fascinating topic . There must be so many levels of unconscious bias going on that it’s impossible to unravel why you prefer one style over another

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It didn’t rain , but it’s dammed cold, by oz standards.

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Yes again. Last week CDC. Now FDA. Blocking evidence of vaccine safety. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/u...

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F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Met his cousin the next day .

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Heading for a weekend camping trip and the first thing we come across is the biggest goanna I’ve ever met - you have to look closely. Probably 2m in length. As my English mother-in-law says: living in Australia is like living in a zoo

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

In these turbulent times there's nothing more uplifting than seeing a pod of dolphins whilst sailing in through entrance to Sydney harbour on an autumn afternoon. North head in the background

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Please recover quickly! Thoughts are with you.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Wow, incredible photo. So glad to hear you’re ok. Are you happy to tell us what type of car you can walk away from that unscathed in please?

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Hey I did a fun thing with @warren.senate.gov about breaking up giant healthcare conglomerates

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paulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

This extended interview from yesterday's Late Show between Stephen Colbert Ian McKellen is sheer delight from beginning to end. And the end will blow you away... youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag?...

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"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The largest randomized trial of medical A.I. —Over 100,000 women in Sweden —radiologist + AI vs 2 radiologists, in follow-up —AI added led to 29% more cancer detected, 44% reduced workload, and —Less cancer dx in subsequent 2 years, and, when found, less aggressive thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Thank you Mr Rafter for for your observations from 1957 - I wonder what you would think of the views now of Mr Trump.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

And a follow on question for any US ally that hosts US troops and bases (I’m specifically thinking of Aus and Pine Gap) . What will be the response of an Australian govt. if the current US regime initiates an action that an Australian govt. objects to?

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

I’m pleased to hear this! But if we had a Time Machine in 2024 and read this - we would have thought - whhhhaaaatt?

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Those ads are so out there, I wonder how they go down outside of oz. You probably have to know at least one Australian to understand the humour.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

If you’re visiting Sydney - check out the Butcher’s Brew Bar in Dulwich hill for some great music . Excellent with Adam Pringle and friends tonight .

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

We’re so lucky in Australia that small regional hospitals have antivenom and we have a sophisticated communication and retrieval system. 20 years ago an individual in that situation would unfortunately have become a statistic.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

I was on that trail a few weeks ago - I’ll always check that I have a full compression bandage from now on.

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Tim Lyons @picketer.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

She is one very, very lucky walker. Someone had a compression bandage, a phone had signal and ......... helicopter medics got to her with antivenom in 50 minutes.😱

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

A spot of fishing on the beach in summer. Never actually caught anything in all our attempts but that’s probably not the main reason.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Thanks for sharing that with everyone here. Best wishes for a rapid and full recovery.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Half of the artists in my top 10 are either dead or in rehab.

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Society for Intravenous Anaesthesia @sivanaesthesia.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Nice view of the famous Liverpool skyline from up here! Both cathedrals, and the Radio City tower are visible. Bit chilly right now though. Liverpool is a brilliant city. We are looking forward to welcoming our delegates at tomorrow's Annual Scientific Meeting #SIVA25. See you there!

Liverpool skyline after dark. The two cathedrals are visible at the horizon, with the Radio City tower to the right.

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Stu Marshall @hypoxicchicken.medsky.social · 20/11/2025

This is just all gold. Stop everything now and read about hippos.

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Stephen McDonell @stephenmcdonell.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

OK. It's Friday and I think you lot need some lift-up music. Here's a thread to get you into the weekend, starting with this. Crank it up! www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyVP...

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SAINT MOTEL - My Type (Official Video)

YouTube video by Saint Motel

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Stephen McDonell @stephenmcdonell.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Very interesting from Bloomberg re Central Ctte meeting just finished in #China. Only 168 of 205 delegates turned up. You'd need a pretty good excuse not to be there. Of 37 "missing", one dead + ten had been officially purged. Where were the other 26? Also purged? www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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China Plenum Turnout Hits Lowest in Decades as Xi Widens Purges

A recently-concluded conclave of top Communist Party officials saw its lowest attendance rate since the years of the Cultural Revolution more than half a century ago, suggesting President Xi Jinping’s...

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Thanks, makes a lot of sense. Some human endeavours are precarious at the best of times. I wonder if there is a branch of ethics which analyses issues regarding these situations: how to license and consent to undertaking perilous events, when is it appropriate to rescue vs non-rescue?

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

I have never trekked to the Himalayas but I always wonder in these situations if they are being ‘rescued’ by other humans - what do the rescuers possess that the trekkers don’t possess? One might assume that if the ‘trekkers’ probably have essential survival equipment. Am I missing something here?

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Very insightful comments on how to come to terms with the diminution of physical facility as one ages - from rich roll who is recovering from major back surgery.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

University student submissions requires authors to specify if and how AI was used in their generation. If one make a statement proven to be false, the submission is failed and there may be other consequences. In corporate submissions shouldn’t that mean a full refund, not a ‘partial refund’. AFR

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Interesting statement regarding the perceived veracity and responsibility of ChatGPT.

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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 06/09/2025

Visualizations with the latest Earth monitoring data: 📈📉 + Global climate indicators: zacklabe.com/climate-chan... + Polar climate indicators: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i... + United States climate indicators: zacklabe.com/united-state...

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Climate change indicators

All data are referenced at My visualizations: Arctic Climate Seasonality and Variability Arctic Sea Ice Extent and Concentration Arctic Sea Ice Volume and Thickness Arctic Temperatures Antarctic Se…

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Comments and thoughts welcome. PS - I am not a professional philosopher, so happy to be corrected.

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I’m interested in the philosophy of the definition of awareness.The description of ‘an episode of awareness without any recall’- isn’t that a conflation of concepts?My hypothesis is: we can’t call an historical event ‘an episode of awareness’ unless it is recalled in the conscious memory?

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Maybe ditch any clinical assessment and go straight to an AI technique using CNN analysis of standardised photographs of patients faces from multiple angles jintensivecare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

I’m sure other people handle this differently but it’s worked for me

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Ross Smith @ross1ross.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

— if a pre-op request -> case discussion with Sx and patient : risks of death or brain damage estimated and signed off (i’ve never been in this situation - I don’t work with anyone who has asked for this) — if an intra-op request -> ‘on ya bike mate’

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