Clive Durdle
@evilceldrud.bsky.social
“If you cannot or will not imagine the results of your actions, there’s no way you can act morally or responsibly “
Ursula K. Le Guin, Acclaimed for Her Fantasy Fiction, Is Dead at 88
https://clivedurdle.wordpress.com/2023/12/18/about-me-2/
Ursula K. Le Guin, Acclaimed for Her Fantasy Fiction, Is Dead at 88
https://clivedurdle.wordpress.com/2023/12/18/about-me-2/
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I know what is going on! Chaos theory- strange attractors- cyclists attract air pollution and cause cars to drive into them
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I know what is going on! Chaos theory- strange attractors- cyclists attract air pollution and cause cars to drive into them
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Why has that happened? Does no one sequence, test the flow of an argument? Bloody cyclists
November 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Why has that happened? Does no one sequence, test the flow of an argument? Bloody cyclists
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bmjopen.bmj.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Magic cyclists causing pollution and road traffic collisions
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Magic cyclists causing pollution and road traffic collisions
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This says cycling has negative health effects but then says these effects are air pollution and accidents- both not caused by cycling!
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This says cycling has negative health effects but then says these effects are air pollution and accidents- both not caused by cycling!
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Spot the logical error! Cycling has both positive and negative health effects, but overall, the health effects of cycling are beneficial.
The negative effects of air pollution and accidents should be prevented in order to maximise the health effects of policies aiming to increase cycling.
The negative effects of air pollution and accidents should be prevented in order to maximise the health effects of policies aiming to increase cycling.
November 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Spot the logical error! Cycling has both positive and negative health effects, but overall, the health effects of cycling are beneficial.
The negative effects of air pollution and accidents should be prevented in order to maximise the health effects of policies aiming to increase cycling.
The negative effects of air pollution and accidents should be prevented in order to maximise the health effects of policies aiming to increase cycling.
Spot the logical error! Cycling has both positive and negative health effects, but overall, the health effects of cycling are beneficial.
The negative effects of air pollution and accidents should be prevented in order to maximise the health effects of policies aiming to increase cycling.
The negative effects of air pollution and accidents should be prevented in order to maximise the health effects of policies aiming to increase cycling.
November 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Spot the logical error! Cycling has both positive and negative health effects, but overall, the health effects of cycling are beneficial.
The negative effects of air pollution and accidents should be prevented in order to maximise the health effects of policies aiming to increase cycling.
The negative effects of air pollution and accidents should be prevented in order to maximise the health effects of policies aiming to increase cycling.
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This is excellent news! Delighted that she chose to mention the commitment to double the size of the co-operative sector in her budget speech.
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This is excellent news! Delighted that she chose to mention the commitment to double the size of the co-operative sector in her budget speech.
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One of my most obnoxious beliefs is that the skill of making rigorous arguments in writing is a technical one and isn’t something most academic training programs in most fields actually train their students in.
a man and a woman are standing next to each other with their arms crossed and the man is yawning .
Alt: Jim Carrey hollering at a woman in an elevator and just being super annoying
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
One of my most obnoxious beliefs is that the skill of making rigorous arguments in writing is a technical one and isn’t something most academic training programs in most fields actually train their students in.
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💼 IN THE BUDGET:
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a call for evidence on support for co-op growth, as part of our shared mission to double the size of the co-operative sector.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a call for evidence on support for co-op growth, as part of our shared mission to double the size of the co-operative sector.
November 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
💼 IN THE BUDGET:
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a call for evidence on support for co-op growth, as part of our shared mission to double the size of the co-operative sector.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a call for evidence on support for co-op growth, as part of our shared mission to double the size of the co-operative sector.
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Look up Gene Weingarten's wapo piece "Fatal Distraction." I can't read it again.
Do not get rid of the back seat alarms.
Do not get rid of the back seat alarms.
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Look up Gene Weingarten's wapo piece "Fatal Distraction." I can't read it again.
Do not get rid of the back seat alarms.
Do not get rid of the back seat alarms.
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Meanwhile the rest of the world continues to improve their safe systems and no one ever buys an American car again
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Meanwhile the rest of the world continues to improve their safe systems and no one ever buys an American car again
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exactly! see also: energy efficiency
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
exactly! see also: energy efficiency
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“Nige’s transformation from the self-appointed man of the people who wasn’t afraid of difficult truths to just another mediocre politician whose first instinct is to protect his own skin is almost complete.”
November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“Nige’s transformation from the self-appointed man of the people who wasn’t afraid of difficult truths to just another mediocre politician whose first instinct is to protect his own skin is almost complete.”
“Nige’s transformation from the self-appointed man of the people who wasn’t afraid of difficult truths to just another mediocre politician whose first instinct is to protect his own skin is almost complete.”
November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“Nige’s transformation from the self-appointed man of the people who wasn’t afraid of difficult truths to just another mediocre politician whose first instinct is to protect his own skin is almost complete.”
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Do we need to define a new form of diabetes? Knowledge diabetes? Symptoms include Brexit and St Nige. Ultra high processed words pictures and sounds
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Do we need to define a new form of diabetes? Knowledge diabetes? Symptoms include Brexit and St Nige. Ultra high processed words pictures and sounds
Do we need to define a new form of diabetes? Knowledge diabetes? Symptoms include Brexit and St Nige. Ultra high processed words pictures and sounds
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Do we need to define a new form of diabetes? Knowledge diabetes? Symptoms include Brexit and St Nige. Ultra high processed words pictures and sounds
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This is a real problem now - an ICB manager is likely to wreck a carefully thought through care plan because they are quoting guidance without reference to its legal context and talking of fictional "separate statutory duties"
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is a real problem now - an ICB manager is likely to wreck a carefully thought through care plan because they are quoting guidance without reference to its legal context and talking of fictional "separate statutory duties"
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“Authorities should… ensure they have the right team of professionals….
November 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“Authorities should… ensure they have the right team of professionals….
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streamlining processes, including systems for joint assessments; and ….funding arrangements… respective authorities should agree a joint approach to funding …
… The disabled person and their carers or family should experience a joined-up service”:
… The disabled person and their carers or family should experience a joined-up service”:
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
streamlining processes, including systems for joint assessments; and ….funding arrangements… respective authorities should agree a joint approach to funding …
… The disabled person and their carers or family should experience a joined-up service”:
… The disabled person and their carers or family should experience a joined-up service”:
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“It is good practice that respective authorities should… publish on each authority's website a clear, unambiguous formal agreement on key issues and joint working to benefit the person … including:
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“It is good practice that respective authorities should… publish on each authority's website a clear, unambiguous formal agreement on key issues and joint working to benefit the person … including: