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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · 19h

Future nostalgia? The changing nature of (doing) history? A ‘digital dark age’? All because of the redundant tech of floppy disks. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

A digital dark age? The people rescuing forgotten knowledge trapped on old floppy disks

From lectures by Stephen Hawking to the letters of British politician Neil Kinnock – it's a race against time to save the historical treasures locked away on old floppy disks.

www.bbc.com

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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.bsky.social · 4d

And here we go. I never wrote this article, and yet it is cited here.

www.liberalbriefs.com/geopolitics/...

And of course, it sounds so plausible, I seriously checked whether I had forgotten it, or the footnote was slightly wrong.

#AIisnotresearch

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations Alison! It is so good to see former students doing so well. newsroom.carleton.ca/story/carlet...

Carleton Grad Serves as Canada's New Ambassador to Austria

Alison Grant, Carleton alumna, returns to Vienna, Austria as Canada's ambassador, leading in a time of global uncertainty and diplomatic challenge.

newsroom.carleton.ca

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · 10d

Agree very much. Before the congestion charge living in London meant terminal gridlock and breathing air that left you with airways full of black muck (and goodness knows what else you would inhale).

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · 14d

Regarding the funding gap, etc., this is all true. Still, just the other day, walking home from work, I came across young women from a number of local Ottawa schools playing rugby. The enthusiasm and enjoyment was palpable. Inspiring stuff and wonderful to see. www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...

Women's Rugby World Cup final: Why England v Canada matters more than you know

It is a match that doesn't need the hype, but England's meeting with Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final has taken on an importance that runs to the heart of the game.

www.bbc.com

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · 20d

Remembering John Groom for all the important work he did (for example, early stages of EISA and WISC) and for the kind person and generous scholar he was. www.wiscnetwork.net/index.php/ab...

In memoriam: Professor A. J. R. (John) Groom

www.wiscnetwork.net

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · 24d

It's such good news that it has been rescued from Typepad's demise. It can now be found at worthwhileblog.ca.

Worthwhile Canadian Initiative

A mainly Canadian economics blog

worthwhileblog.ca

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · 24d

For those of you interested in macroeconomic and monetary theory, economics of the everyday, empirical analyses of the Canadian economy, or just political economy generally, WCI (even though it's been largely inactive for a few years now) is a goldmine.

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · 24d

No, I don’t have either and would be interested actually. I’ll pick up next time I’m over.

David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · 27d

Authoritarianism in the US, beside the anti-democratic implications, there are economic negatives too.

Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 27d

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Evan Sutton @evansutton.bsky.social · Sep 10

Prominent folks:

Millions stay on Twitter because that's where they hear from you. That includes reporters.

YOU are giving Twitter viability and credibility.

If YOU leave, the people who want to hear from you will go where you are.

YOU are making the choice to keep others on Twitter.

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · Aug 31

Running government like a business is a template for fascism.

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Ron Deibert @rondeibert.bsky.social · Aug 23

Despite numerous other countries (e.g., Finland, Norway, France) condemning or raising serious objections against the move, the Canadian 🇨🇦 government has been completely silent.

As @markkersten.bsky.social says, we helped build the ICC; our silence is helping to destroy it
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Mark Kersten @markkersten.bsky.social · Aug 21

Canada has repeatedly declined to show support for the #ICC as it comes under mounting attack from the US.

It’s now a pattern, not an aberration, & continues even as Canadian citizens are sanctioned.

We helped build the ICC. Our silence is helping to destroy it. @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social

Alex Neve @alexneve.bsky.social · Aug 21

We didn’t join other states expressing support for vital work of the ICC & now we are silent as Trump sanctions a Canadian judge on the court. @mark-carney.bsky.social @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social is this piteous DT appeasement or has Canada given up on international justice when we need it most?

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · Aug 8

The furthest in Canada:

North: Iqaluit
West: Dawson City
East: St. John’s
South: Point Pelee

Alex Usher @alexusherhesa.bsky.social · Aug 8

The furthest in Canada:

North: Iqaluit airport
West: Whitehorse airport
East: Sheraton Hotel St. John's
South: Eastbound 401 where it goes around St. Clair College in Windsor

Joel Wood 🇨🇦 @joelwwood.bsky.social · Aug 8

The furthest in Canada:

North: Prince George
West: Tofino
East: Fortress Louisbourg
South: Point Pelee

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · Aug 5

www.itv.com/news/2025-08...

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Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · Jul 25

Trump is making media orgs and universities pay him money like a protection racket and the press is trying so hard to not report this obvious fact.

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · Jun 2

guys we HAVE to get rid of DEI. it’s about FAIRNESS

4 panel comic

Panel 1:
Pink Guy is attending an interview with the chief exec and CEO of a company.
CEO: “Our company does not adhere to DEI hiring practices

Panel 2:
CEO continues: “We believe in hiring based strictly on qualifications”

Panel 3:
Pink Guy interjects and says “Actually, DEI is about addressing a systemic imbalance in-
CHIEF EXEC butts in: HEY

Panel 4:
CHIEF EXEC: Don’t talk back to my dad

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · Jul 4

If you declare yourself independent, are you thus independent?

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · Jul 2

Velvet Sundown on Spotify. It’s AI but nowhere does it say that. How is this not fraud?

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Duane Bratt @duanebratt.bsky.social · Jun 17

So Trump left the G7 summit early so he could spend the day rage tweeting against Iran?

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · Jun 8

Never say never, eh? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Canada won’t become the 51st US state – but could it join the EU?

Donald Trump’s extraordinary threats have angered Canadians and Europeans, and the idea of a new kind of transatlantic alliance is gaining traction

www.theguardian.com

David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · May 29

Give this a listen those of you interested in International Relations and the history of thinking in IR. Erased is a significant step forward in our understanding as well as a portal to a more open and critical world of IR, what the discipline can/must be. revdem.ceu.edu/2025/05/26/e...

Erased: Women, Power, and the Hidden History of International Relations | Review of Democracy

In this episode of the Review of Democracy podcast, Alexandra Medzibrodszky speaks with Patricia Owens, renowned professor of international relations at Oxford, about her bold and revelatory new book,...

revdem.ceu.edu

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Charlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · May 23

I realize posting this here is preaching to the choir. But after the Grok White Genocide thing & Ye essentially launching an exclusive Neo Nazi single on the platform... I felt motivated to write about X and how bizarre it is that so many people (news outlets, celebrities, politicians) use it

What Are People Still Doing on X?

Imagine if your favorite neighborhood bar turned into a Nazi hangout

www.theatlantic.com

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · May 22

when the EU is interested.

In any case, it is a different thing to ask, should Canada apply for membership in or seek closer relations with the EU. The act of applying or expressly pursuing have their own implications and ramifications separate from membership etc.

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David Long @davidlooong.bsky.social · May 22

International relations are by definition about more than one party. It takes two to tango. Thus the question of EU membership for Canada has to be assessed from both sides, not just Canada's, of course. As the smaller party, Canada has historically always been the demandeur. Things happen though...

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