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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(f...
Screenshot taken from the Wikipedia entry on The Butlerian Jihad, a fictional war against AI, depicted in the Dune universe, created by Frank Herbert. Text as follows:

Butlerian Jihad

As explained in Dune, the Butlerian Jihad is a conflict taking place over 11,000 years in the future (and over 10,000 years before the events of Dune), which results in the total destruction of virtually all forms of "computers, thinking machines, and conscious robots". With the prohibition "Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind," the creation of even the simplest thinking machines is outlawed and made taboo, which has a profound influence on the socio-political and technological development of humanity in the Dune series. Herbert refers to the Jihad several times in the novels, but does not give much detail on how he imagined the causes and nature of the conflict. Critical analysis has often associated the term with Samuel Butler and his 1863 essay "Darwin among the Machines", which advocated the destruction of all advanced machines.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(f...
Text taken from the Wikipedia entry on the Butlerian Jihad, an event which happens in the fictional Dune universe, written by Frank Herbert. 

Butlerian Jihad


As explained in Dune, the Butlerian Jihad is a conflict taking place over 11,000 years in the future (and over 10,000 years before the events of Dune), which results in the total destruction of virtually all forms of "computers, thinking machines, and conscious robots". With the prohibition "Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind," the creation of even the simplest thinking machines is outlawed and made taboo, which has a profound influence on the socio-political and technological development of humanity in the Dune series. Herbert refers to the Jihad several times in the novels, but does not give much detail on how he imagined the causes and nature of the conflict. Critical analysis has often associated the term with Samuel Butler and his 1863 essay "Darwin among the Machines", which advocated the destruction of all advanced machines.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(f...
Text copied from the Wikipedia entry for the Butlerian Jihad, a crusade against AI, which occurred in the fictional "Dune" universe, created by Frank Herbert. 

As explained in Dune, the Butlerian Jihad is a conflict taking place over 11,000 years in the future[10] (and over 10,000 years before the events of Dune), which results in the total destruction of virtually all forms of "computers, thinking machines, and conscious robots".[11] With the prohibition "Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind," the creation of even the simplest thinking machines is outlawed and made taboo,[11] which has a profound influence on the socio-political and technological development of humanity in the Dune series.[12] Herbert refers to the Jihad several times in the novels, but does not give much detail on how he imagined the causes and nature of the conflict.[13] Critical analysis has often associated the term with Samuel Butler and his 1863 essay "Darwin among the Machines", which advocated the destruction of all advanced machines.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
It's a product which epitomises the truth of the British character: that we're a pack of barbarians, descended from an amalgamation of some of the most violent savages Europe could fit onto boats. Like this classic, which for £5, will guarantee you hours of mayhem.
A picture of a 2.5l bottle of Frosty Jack's Cider: the finest tramp champagne available on the isle of Albion.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(f...
Text taken from the Wikipedia entry for rhe Butlerian Jihad, a historical event in Frank Herbert's "Dune" universe,  which preceded the events in Dune, and helped shape the society it depicts.

"Butlerian Jihad
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As explained in Dune, the Butlerian Jihad is a conflict taking place over 11,000 years in the future[10] (and over 10,000 years before the events of Dune), which results in the total destruction of virtually all forms of "computers, thinking machines, and conscious robots".[11] With the prohibition "Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind," the creation of even the simplest thinking machines is outlawed and made taboo,[11] which has a profound influence on the socio-political and technological development of humanity in the Dune series.[12] Herbert refers to the Jihad several times in the novels, but does not give much detail on how he imagined the causes and nature of the conflict.[13] Critical analysis has often associated the term with Samuel Butler and his 1863 essay "Darwin among the Machines", which advocated the destruction of all advanced machines."
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._303...
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Text taken from the Wikipedia entry about the Butlerian Jihad, an event which happended in the fictional Dune universe: created by Frank Herbert.

Butlerian Jihad
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As explained in Dune, the Butlerian Jihad is a conflict taking place over 11,000 years in the future[10] (and over 10,000 years before the events of Dune), which results in the total destruction of virtually all forms of "computers, thinking machines, and conscious robots".[11] With the prohibition "Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind," the creation of even the simplest thinking machines is outlawed and made taboo,[11] which has a profound influence on the socio-political and technological development of humanity in the Dune series.[12] Herbert refers to the Jihad several times in the novels, but does not give much detail on how he imagined the causes and nature of the conflict.[13] Critical analysis has often associated the term with Samuel Butler and his 1863 essay "Darwin among the Machines", which advocated the destruction of all advanced machines.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Produces can make the seal pop. If it does, just keep adding masking tape until it stays in place. This is very cheap, reusable, and makes a massive difference to how effectively the unit will cool your room. I've some pictures of one of the windows I've sealed below (End 🧵)
Image of a window, sealed with radiator film, held in place with masking tape. At the bottom is an insulated AC exhaust hose, with an additional fleece blanket acting as a baffle round the exit point.Image of a window, sealed with radiator film, taken from a different angle. The film is held in place with masking tape. At the bottom is an insulated AC exhaust hose, with an additional fleece blanket acting as a baffle round the exit point.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This is what I've done.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Or this. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manius_...
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
So, you going to be using them as they're meant to be?
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
"But we agreed to pay to keep Three Mile Island running for another 20 years!"
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Oh, and this is VERY good: highly recommended.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
That's probably not something Trajan anticipated when he launched his Dacian Wars.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
David Dastmalchian described being pinned up against a wall by Skarsgård, whilst filming Murderbot, as "dreamy."
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Woo, got it!
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
He'd better never see this, or his nethers may shrivel and fall off. A copy of this is one of the two pieces I'd commission if I ever came into proper Fuck You Money.
Medusa with the Head of Perseus, a 2 metres tall sculpture by the Italian artist Luciano Garbati.
The pale resin and fibreglass sculpture depicts a naked Medusa holding the head of Perseus in her right hand, and a sword in her left: whilst her expression clearly communicates that she's had enough of this shit. 
The work is a reversal of the classical theme, inspired by the statue Perseus with the Head of Medusa: made by the Renaissance artist, and devil worshipping psychopath, Bevenuto Cellini.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Has he read this yet?
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Oh, I was so excited when I, somewhat belatedly, learned you were writing this: when is the release day?
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
From all I've been able to gather. Banking, and economics in general can be summarised in a single GIF.
Scene from The Wizard of Oz, showing a man drawing a green curtain in front of a bank of controls, while saying "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain"
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Moody swirling starscape, overlaid with text saying: "Thank you for contacting the abyss. Your scream is very important to us.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Everyone left on Xitter right now.
Young man, wearing a cable knit v neck sweater, pink shirt and blue trousers; posts the kind of rantings Goebbels would have made whilst high on crack.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Nautical flag, two horizontal black stripes, divided by a horizontal white stripe. Meaning: I am on fire; keep clear of me.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
Lying, thinking
Last night
How to find my soul a home
Where water is not thirsty
And bread loaf is not stone
I came up with one thing
And I don't believe I'm wrong
That nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

There are some millionaires
With money they can't use
Their wives run round like banshees
Their children sing the blues
They've got expensive doctors
To cure their hearts of stone.
But nobody
No, nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Now if you listen closely
I'll tell you what I know
Storm clouds are gathering
The wind is gonna blow
The race of man is suffering
And I can hear the moan,
'Cause nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.

Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone. 

Maya Angelou.
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 11/10/2024
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 11/05/2024
Best website to check is spaceweather.com you can sign up for email alerts from them. They also have links to the latest NOAA data, showing the extent of the current auroral hole. Here's the direct link to that services.swpc.noaa.gov/images/auror...
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 09/04/2024
Image of the Union Jack. Captioned: "Why Won't Americans Fly Me? I Lost A War Too And I'm Part of Their Heritage"
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ScottChe @scottche.bsky.social · 03/04/2024
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