iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New paper in Addiction, a commentary with Jamie Torrance, on a target article by Rob Heirene on system-frame (broadly, public health led) approaches to gambling harm onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

System‐frame approaches are the frontline against the illegal gambling market

Click on the article title to read more.

001

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Online Gambling Ads a Monster to Regulate, But It Can Be Done gamblingharm.org/online-gambl... Nice write-up of GREAT Centre's Jamie Torrance's latest work, funded by UKRI Research Programme in Gambling

gamblingharm.org

Online Gambling Ads a Monster to Regulate, But It Can Be Done

Explore the findings of the gambling ads study on marketing regulation in online gambling across various jurisdictions.

112

Reposted by Simon Dymond

Addiction Research & Theory @addictrestheory.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

“Public perceptions of gambling in the UK Armed Forces: Understanding stigma via qualitative inquiry” by Jessica Smith, Samantha Treacy, Simon Dymond, & Jamie Torrance #accepted

011

Reposted by Simon Dymond

Antonio Vieira Santos @antonio.wsocial.eu · 29/08/2026

His boolean algebra gave us true/false, yes/no, 1/0. Every search engine, every processor, every line of code still depends on that binary logic. The whole digital world runs on a framework he wrote in Cork 170 years ago.

Rear view of the George Boole bust showing the full inscription: “George Boole, born in Lincoln on 2 November 1815 and died in Cork on 8 December 1864. Founder of Symbolic Logic and father of the Digital Age, he was the first Professor of Mathematics of this University.” The Boole Library building stands directly behind.

0124

Reposted by Simon Dymond

Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"With the support of campaigners across the country, we fought, organised and delivered." Excellent from @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

021

Reposted by Simon Dymond

Greo Evidence Insights @greoinsights.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Congratulations to our team members Adetoun Dapo-Famodu, Matthew M. Young, Kyle Tuico, and Sasha Stark, PhD, co-authors of a new scoping review in International Gambling Studies on funding-related bias in gambling research. Great addition to the evidence base in this field. doi.org/10.1080/1445...

doi.org

Understanding funding-related bias in gambling research: insights from unhealthy commodities industries and medical/pharmaceutical research – a scoping review

Despite the risk of funding-related bias (RoFRB) introduced by industry funding in gambling research, empirical investigations remain limited. To inform understanding of RoFRB in gambling research,...

023

Reposted by Simon Dymond

Paul Behrens @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

One third of global farmland is doing two-thirds of the damage, to the climate and wildlife. Regions causing both harm largely overlap. Cattle alone drive 29% of the farm carbon cost and 41% of the biodiversity cost. New paper today in @nature.com food-led by Baoxiao Liu doi.org/10.1038/s430...

doi.org

High-resolution carbon and biodiversity mapping shows correlated losses across space and agricultural products - Nature Food

Food systems substantially impact carbon storage and biodiversity, with food consumption driving four-fifths of losses on agricultural land, particularly through animal-sourced foods. Targeted interve...

06436

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Someone make it stop. Please.

000

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Indeed, and claiming to not have been the driver of the car? Odd

010

Reposted by Simon Dymond

The Irish For @theirishfor.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Irish for diarrhoea is buinneach.

42211

Reposted by Simon Dymond

Rob Davies @byrobdavies.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Rumours in UK gambling that the regulator will tomorrow confirm plans to force operators to do "financial risk assessments" (affordability checks) when punters hit loss thresholds, including £1000 in 24 hrs. Industry is dead against it and could sue. Regulator saying nothing. Watch this space...

15013

Reposted by Simon Dymond

SARG - SCHARR @sarg-scharr.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Interested in a fully funded @ukri.org PhD in gambling harms research? Watch our pre-application webinar and Q&A recording to hear more from programme co-leads @shwardle.bsky.social, @jholmessheff.bsky.social & @simondymond.bsky.social 🎥 sites.google.com/sheffield.ac... #GamblingHarms #PhD

012

Reposted by Simon Dymond

CAGR Conference @cagrconference.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

CAGR 2026 brought together gambling researchers from around the world at the University of Helsinki for three days of inspiring discussions and diverse perspectives on the field. Huge thanks to all speakers, poster presenters, participants, and organisers! 🎉

052

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Not a good look. And Kalshi isn’t even regulated as gambling? Someone needs to put the lid back on the predictions market bottle quick!

010

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Another victory for the Don’t Take Your Top Off While Running brigade

000

Reposted by Simon Dymond

CAGR Conference @cagrconference.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

CAGR 2026 Conference programme has been published! Register to the conference now and join us in Helsinki this May ☀️ Explore the full schedule and presentation details on the CAGR website: cagrconference.org/conference-p...

002

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

NHS gambling helpline and specialist treatment service to be launched in Wales www.gov.wales/gambling-hel... This is long-called-for, much needed service. The first such NHS service outside of England.

gov.wales

Gambling helpline and specialist treatment service to be launched in Wales | GOV.WALES

A new NHS specialist gambling treatment service and helpline will launch in Wales from April 1.

010

Reposted by Simon Dymond

Oded Rechavi @odedrechavi.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

But what's the mechanism?

1314

Reposted by Simon Dymond

Sabrina Norwood @sabrinanorwood.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Our preprint has evolved! v2 of “Digital Behaviourism” is out now with a new title, new co-authors, and a deeper dive into the behavioural concepts that shape our online lives. It’s time to move beyond “screen time” and focus on function of online behaviours. osf.io/preprints/ps...

Screenshot of a preprint titled “Digital Behaviourism: A functional approach to behaviour in digital environments”

45320

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Skinner probably doesn't need the citations anymore(!), but it's so good to see radical behavioural principles applied to seemingly complex domains, with workable/testable predictions and further work and support issues outlined.

030

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Great to see functional analysis applied to this area.

130

Reposted by Simon Dymond

Rich May @richiemay.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Excellent chapter-by-chapter discussion of Skinner’s oft-dismissed, but seldom read, Verbal Behavior podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

podcasts.apple.com

Chapter 1: A Functional Analysis of Verbal Behavior

Podcast Episode · Dialogues on Verbal Behavior · 18/09/2024 · 1h 49m

031

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

RIP Brigitte Bardot, an amazing actor, singer, and animal rights activist. youtu.be/1SE_K7SSDKg?...

youtu.be

Brigitte Bardot - Contact ! - 1968

YouTube video by Phil41

000

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Merry Xmas from all those harmed by gambling. The sums involved are eye-watering, and this is isn’t even the largest payout. Staggering.

010

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Kudos to Swansea Council for installing a new litter bin (much needed, I might add) in the middle of the path on the first turn of the popular Parkrun course. Are they seeking to reduce physical activity and increase accidents?!

130

Reposted by Simon Dymond

CAGR Conference @cagrconference.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

📢 The call for abstracts is open for the 2026 CAGR conference! The conference is hosted by @ceacg.bsky.social, University of Helsinki on 28-29 May. Deadline for submissions is January 15, 2026. Find more information on our website: cagrconference.org/call-for-pap...

025

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The removal of the two-child benefit cap will save almost 1 million children from poverty and cost about £3billion. Gambling companies made £12.6billion in profits last year. Which would you rather see pay more tax?

020

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

GGY rises to £12.6 billion, partly driven by 15% increase from online gambling www.theguardian.com/society/2025... The levy on these profits for research, prevention and treatment is worth acknowledging. But still, the harms caused but this volume of gambling losses is a public health emergency.

theguardian.com

UK gambling firms make extra £1bn from punters amid calls for tax rises

Betting companies made £12.6bn in 12 months to March, with 15% rise in takings from online casino players

010

Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Surprised Big Bird didn’t get authorship.

020