Dr Mark | 北马克 |🍉🇦🇺🇲🇾🇹🇭
@ajaanmark.bsky.social
From Australia, have also spent time in Malaysia and Thailand.
Sociologist, educator, flaneur, SFF appreciator
Starting a new Linguistics research project in intercultural pragmatics
Interested in Asia things and languages. Also: Buddhism.
He/Him
Sociologist, educator, flaneur, SFF appreciator
Starting a new Linguistics research project in intercultural pragmatics
Interested in Asia things and languages. Also: Buddhism.
He/Him
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#OSTDramaChallenge
#kdrama #cdrama #blseries #jdrama
Day 18: performed by favourite artist
I cant pick #LiuYuning every day I go with my fav female singer #SaDingDing
Her voice is✨️💕
But which ? Then I remembered @sarathustraxo.bsky.social beautiful homage to "Upwards to the moon" from #AshesOfLove
#kdrama #cdrama #blseries #jdrama
Day 18: performed by favourite artist
I cant pick #LiuYuning every day I go with my fav female singer #SaDingDing
Her voice is✨️💕
But which ? Then I remembered @sarathustraxo.bsky.social beautiful homage to "Upwards to the moon" from #AshesOfLove
February 6, 2026 at 7:03 AM
#OSTDramaChallenge
#kdrama #cdrama #blseries #jdrama
Day 18: performed by favourite artist
I cant pick #LiuYuning every day I go with my fav female singer #SaDingDing
Her voice is✨️💕
But which ? Then I remembered @sarathustraxo.bsky.social beautiful homage to "Upwards to the moon" from #AshesOfLove
#kdrama #cdrama #blseries #jdrama
Day 18: performed by favourite artist
I cant pick #LiuYuning every day I go with my fav female singer #SaDingDing
Her voice is✨️💕
But which ? Then I remembered @sarathustraxo.bsky.social beautiful homage to "Upwards to the moon" from #AshesOfLove
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New M R James ghost story just dropped
Finding notes in my handwriting in a novel I’m pretty sure I haven’t read before.
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 AM
New M R James ghost story just dropped
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Another MAGA gift for a smart, self-confident, centre-left UK government prepared to stand up to for its values: the chance to attack the nationalist right as an anti-British movement funded by a hostile power. Expect quivering silence from Labour.
FT exclusive:
“The US state department is set to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities across Europe to disseminate Washington’s policy positions and challenge perceived threats to free speech.”
via @annasophiegross.bsky.social and colleagues
“The US state department is set to fund Maga-aligned think-tanks and charities across Europe to disseminate Washington’s policy positions and challenge perceived threats to free speech.”
via @annasophiegross.bsky.social and colleagues
February 6, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Another MAGA gift for a smart, self-confident, centre-left UK government prepared to stand up to for its values: the chance to attack the nationalist right as an anti-British movement funded by a hostile power. Expect quivering silence from Labour.
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"Major crisis with traditionalist Catholics" is an interesting way to say "schismatic rebellion of heretics"
Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics.
Pope Leo XIV faces crisis as a traditionalist group plans bishop consecrations without consent
Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics. A breakaway group attached to the traditional Latin Mass, the Society of St.
bit.ly
February 6, 2026 at 2:50 AM
"Major crisis with traditionalist Catholics" is an interesting way to say "schismatic rebellion of heretics"
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The behaviour of those British people associated with Epstein was absolutely despicable - but where are those Americans associated with Epstein being held accountable for their behaviour? There’s something very big missing here.
February 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
The behaviour of those British people associated with Epstein was absolutely despicable - but where are those Americans associated with Epstein being held accountable for their behaviour? There’s something very big missing here.
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We're pleased to share that our February–April 2026 issue is now available!
You can order a copy from our online Ko-Fi shop: ko-fi.com/mekongrevi...
(And perhaps consider subscribing annually, too!)
You can order a copy from our online Ko-Fi shop: ko-fi.com/mekongrevi...
(And perhaps consider subscribing annually, too!)
February 6, 2026 at 5:34 AM
We're pleased to share that our February–April 2026 issue is now available!
You can order a copy from our online Ko-Fi shop: ko-fi.com/mekongrevi...
(And perhaps consider subscribing annually, too!)
You can order a copy from our online Ko-Fi shop: ko-fi.com/mekongrevi...
(And perhaps consider subscribing annually, too!)
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Has it ever worked, anywhere in the world, to criminalise genuinely-held, non-violent political beliefs? Doesn't this sort of thing usually create more tension rather than less? Does anyone *actually* have a persuasive roadmap for social cohesion?
February 6, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Has it ever worked, anywhere in the world, to criminalise genuinely-held, non-violent political beliefs? Doesn't this sort of thing usually create more tension rather than less? Does anyone *actually* have a persuasive roadmap for social cohesion?
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Possibly the most surprising thing I've yet read in "Indo-European Language and Culture". I was today years old when I learned this:
#Reading #booksky #linguistics
The influence of Norse on English core vocabulary was actually greater than that of Norman French.
#Reading #booksky #linguistics
The influence of Norse on English core vocabulary was actually greater than that of Norman French.
February 6, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Possibly the most surprising thing I've yet read in "Indo-European Language and Culture". I was today years old when I learned this:
#Reading #booksky #linguistics
The influence of Norse on English core vocabulary was actually greater than that of Norman French.
#Reading #booksky #linguistics
The influence of Norse on English core vocabulary was actually greater than that of Norman French.
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Social cohesion? cohesion is when some kind of thing sticks to itself. If you want different kinds of things sticking together you want adhesion.
February 6, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Social cohesion? cohesion is when some kind of thing sticks to itself. If you want different kinds of things sticking together you want adhesion.
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"They're too busy talking amongst themselves. They're not providing the change that the country needs..."
Former #YourParty member @philbc3 explains why he's switched to The #Greens
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
Former #YourParty member @philbc3 explains why he's switched to The #Greens
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
"Why I Quit Your Party - And J…–Byline Podcast – Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 04/02/2026 · 33m
podcasts.apple.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:15 AM
"They're too busy talking amongst themselves. They're not providing the change that the country needs..."
Former #YourParty member @philbc3 explains why he's switched to The #Greens
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
Former #YourParty member @philbc3 explains why he's switched to The #Greens
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
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This track from the In The Name of Blossom OST has been on repeat in my head these last few days. #cdrama
Neon Light - Yisa Yu
youtu.be/24P6EFRQ78k?...
Neon Light - Yisa Yu
youtu.be/24P6EFRQ78k?...
霓光 (Neon Light) - 郁可唯 (Yisa Yu)《锦绣芳华 In the Name of Blossom》Chi/Eng/Pinyin lyrics
YouTube video by Peachey Blossom
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This track from the In The Name of Blossom OST has been on repeat in my head these last few days. #cdrama
Neon Light - Yisa Yu
youtu.be/24P6EFRQ78k?...
Neon Light - Yisa Yu
youtu.be/24P6EFRQ78k?...
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i'm not
and the people included in that "we" should really reconsider why they seem to think it's a sort of flex/method of diffusing the horror and guilt
and the people included in that "we" should really reconsider why they seem to think it's a sort of flex/method of diffusing the horror and guilt
very weird “I am Spartacus” thing happening right now with the worst people on earth
February 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
i'm not
and the people included in that "we" should really reconsider why they seem to think it's a sort of flex/method of diffusing the horror and guilt
and the people included in that "we" should really reconsider why they seem to think it's a sort of flex/method of diffusing the horror and guilt
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just the screenshot of the pod ep title out of context suggests "the Epstein files" and not a podcast about the epstein files is that which "feat. Ross Douthat" 😱
very weird “I am Spartacus” thing happening right now with the worst people on earth
February 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
just the screenshot of the pod ep title out of context suggests "the Epstein files" and not a podcast about the epstein files is that which "feat. Ross Douthat" 😱
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"Labour has one chance to pick a new PM – and then they must deliver the change Labour promised in 2024, while avoiding the scandals, chaos and U-turns that have characterised Starmer's disastrous 18 months"
Are the stars aligning for Angela Rayner? Me for @theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/opinion/ange...
Are the stars aligning for Angela Rayner? Me for @theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/opinion/ange...
Angela Rayner's next move is clear: Labour's first woman PM
The stars seem to be aligning for the former deputy prime minister
inews.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
"Labour has one chance to pick a new PM – and then they must deliver the change Labour promised in 2024, while avoiding the scandals, chaos and U-turns that have characterised Starmer's disastrous 18 months"
Are the stars aligning for Angela Rayner? Me for @theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/opinion/ange...
Are the stars aligning for Angela Rayner? Me for @theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/opinion/ange...
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Are we tho?
very weird “I am Spartacus” thing happening right now with the worst people on earth
February 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Are we tho?
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Absolute Units returns!
Join @olliedouglas.bsky.social and @joevaughan.net as we continue reflecting on 75 years of The MERL. We discuss:
- Colonial agriculture
- Scandinavian folk museums
- The @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social
- Sauron
- Cow bells
And MUCH more.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
Join @olliedouglas.bsky.social and @joevaughan.net as we continue reflecting on 75 years of The MERL. We discuss:
- Colonial agriculture
- Scandinavian folk museums
- The @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social
- Sauron
- Cow bells
And MUCH more.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
Absolute Units podcast - The Museum of English Rural Life
Come for the big sheep. Stay for the history of rural England and its people.
merl.reading.ac.uk
February 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Absolute Units returns!
Join @olliedouglas.bsky.social and @joevaughan.net as we continue reflecting on 75 years of The MERL. We discuss:
- Colonial agriculture
- Scandinavian folk museums
- The @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social
- Sauron
- Cow bells
And MUCH more.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
Join @olliedouglas.bsky.social and @joevaughan.net as we continue reflecting on 75 years of The MERL. We discuss:
- Colonial agriculture
- Scandinavian folk museums
- The @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social
- Sauron
- Cow bells
And MUCH more.
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
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Somebody just needs to be permanently installed in front of him with a placard reading 'You sure about that Champ?"
February 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Somebody just needs to be permanently installed in front of him with a placard reading 'You sure about that Champ?"
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The other thing to consider one's participation in: Forming a protective ring around everyone on the inside is as integral a part of the toxic power networks that sit behind scandals like this *as the theatrical expulsion and ostentatious opprobrium* of those who can no longer be protected. 1/2
February 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The other thing to consider one's participation in: Forming a protective ring around everyone on the inside is as integral a part of the toxic power networks that sit behind scandals like this *as the theatrical expulsion and ostentatious opprobrium* of those who can no longer be protected. 1/2
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the charge was PROCURING A CHILD for PROSTITUTION (read: sexual assault) it’s not very opaque, megan!!
February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
the charge was PROCURING A CHILD for PROSTITUTION (read: sexual assault) it’s not very opaque, megan!!
I am totally up with the push to make Yuan Yang PM! Her book is brilliant too!
Private Revolutions by Yuan Yang review – an intimate account of how China is changing | Society books | The Guardian share.google/CXxXBugqUdX2...
Private Revolutions by Yuan Yang review – an intimate account of how China is changing | Society books | The Guardian share.google/CXxXBugqUdX2...
Private Revolutions by Yuan Yang review – an intimate account of how China is changing
A social and economic revolution observed through the lives of four women in their 30s
share.google
February 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I am totally up with the push to make Yuan Yang PM! Her book is brilliant too!
Private Revolutions by Yuan Yang review – an intimate account of how China is changing | Society books | The Guardian share.google/CXxXBugqUdX2...
Private Revolutions by Yuan Yang review – an intimate account of how China is changing | Society books | The Guardian share.google/CXxXBugqUdX2...
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Epstein and Mandelson Scandal: Can Keir Starmer Survive? Live with Byline Times, me with @goldbergradio.bsky.social and @adambienkov.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
(And no I don't have blue right eye!)
open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
(And no I don't have blue right eye!)
Epstein and Mandelson Scandal: Can Keir Starmer Survive? Live with Byline Times
A recording from Byline Supplement and Adam Bienkov's live video
open.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Epstein and Mandelson Scandal: Can Keir Starmer Survive? Live with Byline Times, me with @goldbergradio.bsky.social and @adambienkov.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
(And no I don't have blue right eye!)
open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
(And no I don't have blue right eye!)
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To write this sentence about Nigel Farage in 2026 is amazing: “On occasion, he is quite unlike other politicians, with flashes of honesty you wouldn't hear from others”
I’m sorry for repeating the word gaslighting a lot, but this is that.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I’m sorry for repeating the word gaslighting a lot, but this is that.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
To write this sentence about Nigel Farage in 2026 is amazing: “On occasion, he is quite unlike other politicians, with flashes of honesty you wouldn't hear from others”
I’m sorry for repeating the word gaslighting a lot, but this is that.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I’m sorry for repeating the word gaslighting a lot, but this is that.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I love this scene 😍
Mr. Darcy offends everyone at Meryton ball - Pride & Prejudice (1995) subs ES/PT-BR
YouTube video by Mistress of Pemberley
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
I love this scene 😍