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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 6h

I think they'd prefer Reform. Obviously Reform are theoretically more dangerous, but given how shambolic their recruitment and party apparatus has been, (Just look at their councils), I think Reform would be cocking up so much it'll make any Labour screwups pale in comparison.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 8h

Republicans truly have very few consistent principles. Hate on the minority du jour (currently trans and Somali community) Tax cuts for wealthy/corporations. (Genuinely wracking my brain to think of something/policy they've been consistent on in last +30 years)

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 8h

"I'm so “popular,” that the Republicans are going to WIN" His delusions would be funny if they weren't so dangerous and tragic. They are dangerous because if he truly believes this sort of stuff, he is going to get his regime flunkies to do some incredibly illegal shit pre and post election.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 8h

Yeh, I'd have it on in the background like I do with many other documentaries. But 4 hours in a cinema is too much for me.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 9h

What I would love is a deep dive documentary into the 'Rationalists' group. I think these are little understood by many who cover the tech space, let alone the wider public. They are the people guiding and are to blame for most of the ills of AI and they are legitimately dangerous freaks.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 9h

Elinor's thread perfectly sums up why I can't bring myself to spend 4 hours on this. For someone deep into this stuff, I don't think I'd learn anything new and would only get supremely frustrated at some key things being missed out. When clips start circulating I'll watch those. Not much else.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 10h

And people wonder why young people are pissed off and/or depressed.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 13h

Nice to see a rare bit of continuity in the Trump regime in that the new press secretary is just as comfortable lying to the public as the old one.

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Mark Grimshaw @markgrimshawtism.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A fascinating editorial decision from the BBC, to make the headline a scaremongering “AUTISM AND ADHD ARE BEING OVERDIAGNOSED”, and then, four bullet points later, have the author of the report quoted as essentially saying “nah, that’s bullshit, actually”.

ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says report, as author warns of rise in mental ill health
Summary
• An official review in England finds there is a risk of people being over-diagnosed with
ADHD and autism - three key findings from the report
• As well as neurodevelopmental conditions, the review looks at mental ill health, particularly in younger people. Our health correspondent explains the difference
• It was commissioned earlier this year after Wes Streeting, then the health secretary, said there was an "over-diagnosis" of mental health conditions
• Speaking to Radio 4's Today programme earlier, review chair Prof Peter Fonagy said Streeting was "with respect, completely wrong"

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

And yet Hegseth, the ghoulish moron that he is, will still think he is a better Christian than an archbishop. He, as is all of Trump’s cabinet, are a moral cesspool. They are irredeemable. If souls existed, theirs could not be saved.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

What's edifying about this clip is the clear personal disgust that Ossoff has towards Collins. He finds it offensive to even have to stand next this grotesque intellectually and morally empty vessel of a human being. Wish more Dems went this hard in debates.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Would also add that it seems many in HE are just totally unaware of the economics of the AI industry and that it is likely going to not be a 'priority skill' for employers in the next 3-5 years. If it's not increasing productivity for coders (the thing it should be good at), why anywhere else?

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Just attended a webinar about use of AI in higher education. Was told it "will be an open discussion rather than a product presentation" Majority of it ended up being a soft-sell for some AI literacy software with 5 mins at the end for a discussion. Found it a bit gross.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Just despicable people. All of them. It’s not just that they’re corrupt and shitty at their jobs - they’re terrible humans.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

US government adopting a 4Chan media strategy.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Proving the case is not the point of the suit. It's purely about political vengeance for Trump. Sure Trump would like a win, but so long as it costs his enemy time and resources and makes their life hell, that's all he really cares about.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This is barely 1 step removed from calling for lynching. This is extremely dangerous rhetoric that is going to get innocent people hurt or killed.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Next episode: clips of her playing with a calculator.

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 08/10/2026

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Trump regime plans on live streaming the execution of its citizens. Regardless of your views on the death penalty (it's wrong), this is some truly sick stuff. However if they do this, it'll likely make people even more against the death penalty. Though Pete will no doubt be made erect by it.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 08/10/2026

this shit is beyond parody, man. It truly is the make a wish presidency. now Trump is getting an award!

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Totally cool that the global economy is singularly focused on trying to grow a useless industry!

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

"Mitch's brain is as strong as it ever was" *Citation missing*

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Someone deeply loved by large swathes of the public and a source of national pride? Loves marmalade sandwiches?

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Matt Binder @mattbinder.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

the tech industry is about to invent books

Andrew Yeung
@andruyeung
X.com
We created gyms because modern day work no
longer required physical activity. Without exercise,
our muscles atrophy.
I predict we'll need gyms for our brains too, once Al
starts doing our knowledge work.
10:53 PM • 10/4/26 • 1.3M Views

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This is great for political nerds like me.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

As someone who deals with academic misconduct as part of my job, if a student came to panel blaming ChatGPT for hallucinating quotes or references and pleading ignorance, they'd get sanctioned all the same. AI lets dolts like this shirk all intellectual responsibility. It's why CEOs love it.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The problem I have with these Tapper interviews is that he always has this 'I know you're spouting BS so I'm just gonna made cute little comment at the end before I move on' look. He should be furious at his GOP guests gaslighting his audience. Journalists need to get more angry and show it.

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 05/10/2026

I remember when Obama criticized Fox News and all of DC's Very Important People spent *weeks* taking to their fainting couches at the horror of it.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Like the shitty British version of "Please clap".

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Literally the very last sentence in this article; "He was sentenced in April 2016 in the case, which was linked to allegations he sexually abused teen boys more than 30 years prior." Pretty sure being a serial child predator deserves more prominance than that in someone's obituary.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Or they are just planning to kick Weiss and put Thompson in charge of both?

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Matthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This is how NY Times covered Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News today: "Ms. Leavitt, 29 and a steely and nimble presence at the White House lectern". Steely and nimble??? Never once did they mention her constant lies and awful treatment of journalists.

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Joshua Foust 🪖🎮 @joshuafoust.com · 05/10/2026

I’d suggest the genre of profile journalism has some shortcomings

The cover of Fortune Magazine that calls the convicted fraud Sam Bankman-Fried “the next warren buffet” because of his crypto-scam

The cover of Forbes, where Elizabeth Holmes holds a capsule of blood for a cover story extolling her genius, shortly before she was convicted for fraud and sentenced to a long prison sentence.

A glossy photo spread extolling the glamour and taste of Asma al-Assad, weeks before her husband committed multiple war crimes and eventually had to flee to Russia to avoid being hacked apart by an enraged rob.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Also, all the bad things are currently happening right now. All the 'benefits' are in some near/distant future that Altman and his ilk keep promising us will happen "soon".

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Accept the widespread hacking of government databases, mass production of child porn and a poison being spread through the internet. All in return for having your emails poorly summarised and being lied to when you ask for info. No thanks.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Bit of visual analysis here: Fact he has back turned against the reader indicates he has his back turned against humanity. He is not interested in engaging with us. He's more interested in what may be out 'there'. Also, that he's posed on a cliff edge speaks volumes.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

One of the few sectors that has seen productivity gains because of AI is the CSAM industry. Congrats Altman, Amodei and Musk. You must be so proud!

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Benefits: - Can make sexy pictures of Garfield - Can write shitty PowerPoints - Can invent truish sounding facts Risks: - Wildly unprofitable and will collapse the economy. - Deepfake nudes of celebs and children - Poisoned the entire internet. Yeh. Sure. Totally worth it. Keep going Sam!

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The richest man in the world is agreeing with some explicitly crazy sexist shit about how only high-testosterone men should vote (no women, no “low-t” men).

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Trump is on a weird posting spree. Again.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I feel like we are entering the 5th meme generation. 1. Proto meme era pre-2004 2. Classic era 2004-2013 3. Dank era 2013-2021 4. Ironic brainrot era 2021-2026 5. ??? I think collapse of the AI space and further breakdown of the social contract will be key influencing factors of this era.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Many are monitored at work as they have gig economy jobs. They are physically monitored by increase in things like CCTV and Flock cameras. Their personal lives are captured on data apps and tracking cookies. No wonder young people are seeking privacy given what society foists upon them.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Most sane people have detached from the large public squares of Twitter/Facebook. Young people entering the public sphere simply dont use them at all. Why? I think main reason is privacy. Young people are super conscious and tired of the digital surveillance state.

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Dr. Steven Buckley @stevenjcbuckley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

So much of broader societal culture in past 20 years stemmed from online public discourse around what was happening in both traditional and alternative media. But now that discourse is happening in smaller and smaller spaces, particularly behind walled gardens like Discord or WhatsApp groups.

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