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Dr David Robert Grimes @drg.bsky.social · 6d

Asked lots about this piece on Chronic Lyme disease, and disappointed in the @guardian (a publication I both subscribe and contribute to) for running it. Short thread explaining the multitude of problems with it, and why I consider it irresponsible to run as is..🧵

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David Corney @dcorney.com · 3d

That's beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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David Corney @dcorney.com · 4d

Can asylum seekers claim benefits? Why are some housed in hotels? Do they get free treatment on the NHS? And what about free iPhones or taxis? Clear answers to these and other FAQs from @fullfact.org
fullfact.org/immigration/...
#asylumseekers #migrants

What support do asylum seekers get in the UK? – Full Fact

Can asylum seekers claim benefits, use the NHS or get a free iPhone? We’ve answered some of the most common questions we see about the support given.

fullfact.org

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David Corney @dcorney.com · 5d

I've finally figured out how to use "async" in Python, in two simple steps:
1. scatter "async" and "await" liberally through the code until all the errors go away; then
2. Tell everyone you've finally figured out how to use async in Python.

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David Corney @dcorney.com · 5d

Very interesting data, thank you! Do you know *which* AI models are used for information-seeking vs other uses? Or should I just read the report? 😀

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Felix M. Simon @felixsimon.bsky.social · 5d

🚨✨ Publication alert: How do people in 6 countries (🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇦🇷 🇩🇰 🇯🇵 ) use AI 🤖 and think about it in the context of information, news, and institutions?

Our new @reutersinstitute.bsky.social survey research (n ≈ 12,000) with @richardfletcher.bsky.social & @rasmuskleis.bsky.social explores this.

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David Corney @dcorney.com · 6d

"ladders"? Surely with enough ladders, even I could climb Everest...

David Corney @dcorney.com · 6d

10/10 for intention.
0/10 for delivery.
Must try harder.

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~daniel_barker~ @daniel-barker.bsky.social · 6d

Imagine you're at a writers' retreat with the lads and you're all showing off a draft after dinner and then your mate's girlfriend goes here is the novel Frankenstein which I just wrote

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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 7d

An episode of Have I Got News for You has been removed from BBC iPlayer after a factual error: www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/n...

We fact checked the claim earlier this week: fullfact.org/technology/d...

#FactsMatter

Has Euan Blair’s company Multiverse been chosen to run the government’s new digital ID scheme? – Full Fact

Multiverse is an “upskilling company”, not a software developer, and both it and the government say there’s no truth to viral claims linking it to the scheme.

fullfact.org

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Dec 15

As parents, we're supposed to remember the first time we did stuff with our kids, but the last time is equally as significant, if not more.

This poem is from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...

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David Corney @dcorney.com · 13d

Starting soon! The CEO of @fullfact.org will be taking part in a Reddit AMA. Ask away!
www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics...

From the ukpolitics community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the ukpolitics community

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JazzReads📚 @jazzreads.bsky.social · 14d

So exhausting..

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 19d

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.

Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐

Graphic with the headline “London is the greatest city in the world” set against a bright view of the River Thames with the Shard, Tower Bridge and the city skyline.

The text celebrates what makes London special: regularly voted the number one city in the world, incredible diversity with over 300 languages spoken, world-class transport, world leader in finance tech and life sciences, best museums and galleries many free to visit, world-leading nightlife, food sport and music for every taste, host to the world’s best sporting events, home to seven Premier League clubs, globally-ranked universities, a city where you can be yourself and love who you love, and a place for everyone.

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Chris Dillow @chrisdillow.bsky.social · 19d

It's dangerous to say as the BBC does that Trump's claims of a link between paracetamol & autism are "unproven" & "disputed". This is because people over-estimate small probabilities & so give even wild claims too much credence. Here's one I wrote ages ago: chrisdillow.substack.com/p/dangerous-...

Dangerous balance

How impartial reporting can be misleading.

chrisdillow.substack.com

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Angela Collier @acollierastro.bsky.social · 24d

failing the 'stop bringing up nazis' challenge in new and creative ways over here:

dyson spheres are a joke

YouTube video by Angela Collier

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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 23d

We’ve seen social media posts claiming 70% of those arrested at the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march were counter-protesters.

There’s no evidence for this. The Met Police said only one of the 24 arrests was someone believed to be involved in the counter-protest.

What do we know about the arrests at the ‘Unite The Kingdom’ march? – Full Fact

Claims that most of those arrested were counter-protesters don’t tally with what the police have said.

fullfact.org

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David Corney @dcorney.com · 23d

Just listened to Tom Waits' "Road to Peace" for the first time in a while. Tragic that it's nearly 20 years old but could have be written yesterday*.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnw-...
*apart from a passing mention of President Bush.

Tom Waits - "Road To Peace"

YouTube video by Tom Waits

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David Corney @dcorney.com · 24d

Damn, I'm still working my way through the 2019 book. I'm a slow reader, but no spoilers please!

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David Corney @dcorney.com · 25d

... Woodward excitedly telling Bernstein, "Hey, Nixon's resigned" and Bernstein would have said, "Hey, that's great! Our doggedly determined journalism brought down a corrupt administration! Hurrah for us!"
And that's why I'm not allowed to direct things.
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David Corney @dcorney.com · 25d

Just re-watched All the President's Men and can confirm it is excellent. #RobertRedford
But I'd forgotten just how bold and confident the ending is, with the teletype headlines. If I'd been director, I'd have ended with "Two years later" then...
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David Corney @dcorney.com · 28d

"More young men are flocking to the LibDems than to Reform" would also work. (Not sure of class split though...)

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · Sep 11

Far-right white nationalists are massing in London on Saturday under the pretence of uniting the "Kingdom" + promoting free speech (by suppressing others) #FashFest

This is a huge push + decent humans need to be there to push back
Time to stand up to racism, UK
Let them know they don't speak for us

NATIONAL DEMO

MARCH AGAINST FASCISM

Sat 13 Russell Square London WCIB 5EH

March to Whitehall

Sept UNITE VS TOMMY ROBINSON

STAND UP TO RACISM

WOMEN AGAINST THE FAR RIGHT BLOC

STAND UP TO RACISM

MARCH WITH US AT THE FRONT OF THE DEMO

SAT 13 SEPT 12PM RUSSELL SQ, LONDON

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David Corney @dcorney.com · Sep 10

Are they also doing it without any fanfare? No "We're rebuilding the country!" fanfare?

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Dr Emma Byrne @sciwriby.bsky.social · Sep 9

I'm excited to be chairing this series once again! Twelve projects from five continents aiming to change how mental health and neuroscience research is done!

A square image with a light green watercolour theme. The logos for NCAMH, Wellcome and IBRO are across the top. There is a photo about midway down of me, resting my chin on my hand. Text reads "I am the event moderator at NCAMH meet & greet, 9th September 2025"

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