Ben Caudron
@bencaudron.bsky.social
Sociologist dissecting ‘Tech’ bullshit narratives, killing optimists’ crap on AI.
Head of Program at Erasmus College University.
Author, columnist & essayist.
Lover of fountain pens.
#sociology #discourse #tech #capitalism #AI
Head of Program at Erasmus College University.
Author, columnist & essayist.
Lover of fountain pens.
#sociology #discourse #tech #capitalism #AI
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Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
academic.oup.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Montegrappa Elmo 02 Plus Spice, my first Italian with a Flex Nib. Let’s if I like her
#fountainpens
#fountainpens
February 12, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Montegrappa Elmo 02 Plus Spice, my first Italian with a Flex Nib. Let’s if I like her
#fountainpens
#fountainpens
February 7, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Delta Treasures of Italy MontePetra LE ST
Delta Dolce Vita 2.0 Original Oversize GT
Delta Winter Stone LE GT
#fountainpen #friday
Delta Dolce Vita 2.0 Original Oversize GT
Delta Winter Stone LE GT
#fountainpen #friday
January 30, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Delta Treasures of Italy MontePetra LE ST
Delta Dolce Vita 2.0 Original Oversize GT
Delta Winter Stone LE GT
#fountainpen #friday
Delta Dolce Vita 2.0 Original Oversize GT
Delta Winter Stone LE GT
#fountainpen #friday
Ah, het onderwijs… is er een betere kandidaat om op te lichten?
Welke bedrijven zijn betrokken bij het mislukte Persona IT-project van de Vlaamse overheid dat 16 miljoen euro heeft gekost? Vlaams minister van Onderwijs Zuhal Demir (N-VA) trok recent de stekker uit het project, dat slecht voor 8 à 10 procent is gerealiseerd.
Demir stopt IT-project voor onderwijs dat al 16 miljoen euro kostte
Persona (Personeel Onderwijs Administratie) werd in 2020 opgestart om het sterk verouderde IT-landschap bij AGODI te vervangen. Dat legacysysteem,
datanews.knack.be
January 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Ah, het onderwijs… is er een betere kandidaat om op te lichten?
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Na het belevingscentrum hebben we nu ook de inspiratiereis. 🥰
Thomas More betaalde ‘inspiratiereis’ van 35.000 euro voor Antwerpse schepen
In ruil voor een betaalde inspiratiereis kreeg de hogeschool uitzicht op bijna 2,8 miljoen euro aan Antwerps subsidiegeld.
apache.be
January 26, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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The reason the Trump regime is trying to demolish the entire international order built after World War II is that they think the wrong side won that war.
Eyes wide open, folks. They're revealing the supervillain plot.
January 6, 2026 at 12:56 AM
The reason the Trump regime is trying to demolish the entire international order built after World War II is that they think the wrong side won that war.
“A collective shoulder shrug over even innocuous false content exposes a scary truth: We’re unprepared for the bigger lies to come.’
www.politifact.com/article/2025...
www.politifact.com/article/2025...
PolitiFact names 2025 the Year of the Lies
“It’s time to revisit the basics of why it’s important to call out lies. They’re more than just words. Lies harm livelihoods and families.” Read why PolitiFact named 2025 the Year of the Lies, from Ed...
www.politifact.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“A collective shoulder shrug over even innocuous false content exposes a scary truth: We’re unprepared for the bigger lies to come.’
www.politifact.com/article/2025...
www.politifact.com/article/2025...
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What if artificial intelligence looks at your language — and sees nothing? For millions of people, this is the daily reality of interacting with AI systems that simply do not understand the language they use to participate in public life, Sofia Olofsson writes
When AI Can’t Understand Your Language, Democracy Breaks Down | TechPolicy.Press
Language equity in AI is not a niche fairness issue but rather a growing democratic fault line, Sofia Olofsson writes.
buff.ly
December 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
What if artificial intelligence looks at your language — and sees nothing? For millions of people, this is the daily reality of interacting with AI systems that simply do not understand the language they use to participate in public life, Sofia Olofsson writes
"Ridicule is our last, best weapon”… couldn’t agree more, @davekarpf.bsky.social
In case you don’t know Dave, subscribe to his substack. Witty, informed, original stuff.
davekarpf.substack.com/p/on-haterea...
In case you don’t know Dave, subscribe to his substack. Witty, informed, original stuff.
davekarpf.substack.com/p/on-haterea...
On Hatereading as Method
Ridicule is our last, best weapon
davekarpf.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
"Ridicule is our last, best weapon”… couldn’t agree more, @davekarpf.bsky.social
In case you don’t know Dave, subscribe to his substack. Witty, informed, original stuff.
davekarpf.substack.com/p/on-haterea...
In case you don’t know Dave, subscribe to his substack. Witty, informed, original stuff.
davekarpf.substack.com/p/on-haterea...
Just the clip… that clip. She’s called Platinum BelAge. Not really fond of the 14ct F nib. Will have to dance some more to get acquainted
#Fountainpens
#Fountainpens
December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Just the clip… that clip. She’s called Platinum BelAge. Not really fond of the 14ct F nib. Will have to dance some more to get acquainted
#Fountainpens
#Fountainpens
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Whilst writing my biography on Emperor Charles V (publication March 2026!) I do realise even more it is time a big budget series on the man really is warranted. We had loads of series on the Tudors - saying this as a Tudor-buff - but perhaps time to look at the Habsburgs !
December 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Whilst writing my biography on Emperor Charles V (publication March 2026!) I do realise even more it is time a big budget series on the man really is warranted. We had loads of series on the Tudors - saying this as a Tudor-buff - but perhaps time to look at the Habsburgs !
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New article inspired by the recent hoopla surrounding Karen Hao's book (re: water use). I argue that "no one should look to the EA community as exemplifying good habits of epistemic and moral conduct." Here's why: www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/how-effect...
How Effective Altruists Use Threats and Harassment to Silence Their Critics
How does the Effective Altruist community respond to critics? With threats and harassment. Even people who still call themselves "Effective Altruists" are afraid to openly criticize the community.
www.realtimetechpocalypse.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New article inspired by the recent hoopla surrounding Karen Hao's book (re: water use). I argue that "no one should look to the EA community as exemplifying good habits of epistemic and moral conduct." Here's why: www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/how-effect...
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Als men dit op een hele pensioenloopbaan uitdrukt, worden het hallucinante bedragen. Bv. leerkracht van 35 loopt 756 euro (netto!) per maand pensioen mis -> stel dat die persoon 20 jaar pensioen trekt, dan gaat dit over 180.000 euro (zonder verdere indexaties te tellen).
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
Dit zijn de cijfers: leerkrachten jonger dan 45 verliezen honderden euro's pensioen | VRT NWS: nieuws
Jonge leerkrachten zullen honderden euro's minder pensioen krijgen dan hun collega's die vandaag met pensioen gaan. Het is één van de belangrijkste redenen waarom mensen in het onderwijs vandaag het w...
www.vrt.be
November 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Als men dit op een hele pensioenloopbaan uitdrukt, worden het hallucinante bedragen. Bv. leerkracht van 35 loopt 756 euro (netto!) per maand pensioen mis -> stel dat die persoon 20 jaar pensioen trekt, dan gaat dit over 180.000 euro (zonder verdere indexaties te tellen).
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...
V2. Coming closer. #Fountainpens database
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
V2. Coming closer. #Fountainpens database
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Is it just me or do other Long Covid suffers read headlines like this one and think:
“No shit Sherlock! Welcome to the party. We’ve been telling you this for yearsssss.”
Followed immediately by gratitude for scientists investigating Long Covid to someday lead to treatments.
“No shit Sherlock! Welcome to the party. We’ve been telling you this for yearsssss.”
Followed immediately by gratitude for scientists investigating Long Covid to someday lead to treatments.
November 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Is it just me or do other Long Covid suffers read headlines like this one and think:
“No shit Sherlock! Welcome to the party. We’ve been telling you this for yearsssss.”
Followed immediately by gratitude for scientists investigating Long Covid to someday lead to treatments.
“No shit Sherlock! Welcome to the party. We’ve been telling you this for yearsssss.”
Followed immediately by gratitude for scientists investigating Long Covid to someday lead to treatments.