Jim Baxter
@jimbaxter.bsky.social
Ethics consultant (IDEA Leeds). Host of ethicsuntangled.bsky.social. I delight in all manifestations of the terpsichorean muse.
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Good on Penn Jillette. Having to come to terms with your entire political identity and philosophy being wrong is not easy and most people could never do it.
December 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Good on Penn Jillette. Having to come to terms with your entire political identity and philosophy being wrong is not easy and most people could never do it.
"A viral essay has caused outrage in the US with its argument that the poverty line for a family of four is now $136,500. But is this so wrong?" Yes.
No.
Can you be on a six-figure income and still be considered poor? | Arwa Mahdawi
December 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
"A viral essay has caused outrage in the US with its argument that the poverty line for a family of four is now $136,500. But is this so wrong?" Yes.
This is very helpful
Rightly lots of debates about growth this weekend - rightly because it was low productivity growth that saw wages entirely flatline during the 2010s.
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
This is very helpful
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I remember lapping this up when I found it a few years ago. A masterclass on writing.
Nine years ago Mike Fitzgerald wrote up an extraordinarily fascinating breakdown of the differences between the Tom Stoppard shooting script and the original Jeffrey Boam draft of Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade.
It's well worth your time: www.creativescreenwriting.com/indiana-jone...
It's well worth your time: www.creativescreenwriting.com/indiana-jone...
November 30, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I remember lapping this up when I found it a few years ago. A masterclass on writing.
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I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
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This is an excellent piece of work. It is a playbook of vexatious litigation. It’s written for the leaseholders in the case reported by @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social but it is useful for anyone facing lawfare. www.facebook.com/100064191813...
Councillor David Grant
Its Been a Leasehold/Mr. Milne day today. If your worried after receiving his threats, residents in sheffield have compiled a factsheet to try to help. they are really gathering pace in Sheffield...
www.facebook.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:18 AM
This is an excellent piece of work. It is a playbook of vexatious litigation. It’s written for the leaseholders in the case reported by @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social but it is useful for anyone facing lawfare. www.facebook.com/100064191813...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Something has gone badly wrong when I'm agreeing with Jeremy Corbyn.
November 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Something has gone badly wrong when I'm agreeing with Jeremy Corbyn.
You can't. It's a disgrace.
I'm not sure how anyone who lambasted Jenrick for painting over children's murals at an asylum centre can stay quiet over this.
The Sun has been told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will on Monday propose confiscating jewellery, watches, necklaces from asylum seekers to meet asylum costs
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
You can't. It's a disgrace.
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Asylum claims have been around 100k/year for the last few years. (Around 3/4 eventually get their claims approved)
Gross visa grants: work migration+dependants are around 400k
Live births are around 600k/year
These are gross figures (immigrants and ppl born in UK also leave)
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Gross visa grants: work migration+dependants are around 400k
Live births are around 600k/year
These are gross figures (immigrants and ppl born in UK also leave)
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This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Asylum claims have been around 100k/year for the last few years. (Around 3/4 eventually get their claims approved)
Gross visa grants: work migration+dependants are around 400k
Live births are around 600k/year
These are gross figures (immigrants and ppl born in UK also leave)
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Gross visa grants: work migration+dependants are around 400k
Live births are around 600k/year
These are gross figures (immigrants and ppl born in UK also leave)
1/n
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Was reminded of what we use to say in the UCL BA Philosophy handbook. A more eloquent version of:
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
November 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Was reminded of what we use to say in the UCL BA Philosophy handbook. A more eloquent version of:
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
The Philosophy Department does not regard philosophy as something the teaching staff have exclusive access to but rather regards tutorials as a mutual search for the truth.
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A high-resolution digital map allows people to plan their routes along the ancient roads of the Roman Empire
go.nature.com/4nHZmoM
go.nature.com/4nHZmoM
‘Google Maps’ for Roman roads reveals vast extent of ancient network
Nature - A high-resolution digital map nearly doubles the known length of the ancient road network.
go.nature.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
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“70.6% of all newly registered cars in October were electric cars, and among private car buyers, the figure was even higher: a full 88.9% chose electric cars. Aka: electric cars have become the standard choice in Denmark.” 🇩🇰
“VW Group strong, taking 8 out of 10 in the top 10”
⚡️⚡️⚡️
#alwaysbecharging
“VW Group strong, taking 8 out of 10 in the top 10”
⚡️⚡️⚡️
#alwaysbecharging
November 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
“70.6% of all newly registered cars in October were electric cars, and among private car buyers, the figure was even higher: a full 88.9% chose electric cars. Aka: electric cars have become the standard choice in Denmark.” 🇩🇰
“VW Group strong, taking 8 out of 10 in the top 10”
⚡️⚡️⚡️
#alwaysbecharging
“VW Group strong, taking 8 out of 10 in the top 10”
⚡️⚡️⚡️
#alwaysbecharging
Can't believe I've just listened to @johnrain.co.uk attempt a series of limp puns connecting golf with the demise of Hitler without once saying the word 'bunker'.
October 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Can't believe I've just listened to @johnrain.co.uk attempt a series of limp puns connecting golf with the demise of Hitler without once saying the word 'bunker'.
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The Haunt, 1969, painting by by L.S. Lowry (The Lowry). #NorthernArt
October 31, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The Haunt, 1969, painting by by L.S. Lowry (The Lowry). #NorthernArt
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Goodnight from Lizzie Foster, starting to doubt the wisdom of listening to her dolls when they asked her to take them out for a midnight picnic in Toft Woods. Goodnight from Chris Downs, freaked out by spotting a door in his house that wasn’t there yesterday. Goodnight from Hookland.
October 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Goodnight from Lizzie Foster, starting to doubt the wisdom of listening to her dolls when they asked her to take them out for a midnight picnic in Toft Woods. Goodnight from Chris Downs, freaked out by spotting a door in his house that wasn’t there yesterday. Goodnight from Hookland.
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🌳 As a #NationalTrust member I’ve just voted for the recommended slate to keep out the bogus, right-wing entryists of “Restore Trust”. Anything this creep wants is bad for Britain and bad for our heritage.
🌳 If you’re a member, vote Recommended Slate now: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
🌳 If you’re a member, vote Recommended Slate now: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
One vital reason to vote in the National Trust elections and for the NT endorsed candidates. We can't risk the Restore Trust candidates getting any influence on it.
October 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🌳 As a #NationalTrust member I’ve just voted for the recommended slate to keep out the bogus, right-wing entryists of “Restore Trust”. Anything this creep wants is bad for Britain and bad for our heritage.
🌳 If you’re a member, vote Recommended Slate now: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
🌳 If you’re a member, vote Recommended Slate now: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
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The international hit version of West End Girls by #PetShopBoys was released 40 years ago today, Mon 28 Oct 1985. It launched their chart career, going to #1 in the UK and USA.
My new book, #IntoTheGroove, the history of 1980s pop, has plenty on its origin and background, and it’s OUT NOW.
My new book, #IntoTheGroove, the history of 1980s pop, has plenty on its origin and background, and it’s OUT NOW.
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 AM
The international hit version of West End Girls by #PetShopBoys was released 40 years ago today, Mon 28 Oct 1985. It launched their chart career, going to #1 in the UK and USA.
My new book, #IntoTheGroove, the history of 1980s pop, has plenty on its origin and background, and it’s OUT NOW.
My new book, #IntoTheGroove, the history of 1980s pop, has plenty on its origin and background, and it’s OUT NOW.
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They should never live down backing this. It's not a minor mistake or data quibble.
It should end careers, frankly.
It should end careers, frankly.
October 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
They should never live down backing this. It's not a minor mistake or data quibble.
It should end careers, frankly.
It should end careers, frankly.
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Stephen Bush on the extraordinary draft legislation which Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, Matt Vickers, Katie Lam and backbench colleagues have proposed in parliament
It is a proposal that would seek to deport around 5% of the resident population, including over a quarter of a million with ILR
It is a proposal that would seek to deport around 5% of the resident population, including over a quarter of a million with ILR
October 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Stephen Bush on the extraordinary draft legislation which Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, Matt Vickers, Katie Lam and backbench colleagues have proposed in parliament
It is a proposal that would seek to deport around 5% of the resident population, including over a quarter of a million with ILR
It is a proposal that would seek to deport around 5% of the resident population, including over a quarter of a million with ILR
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(if anyone would like to maybe start some sort of campaigning or pressure group of and on behalf of immigrants with ILR and settled status in Britain then I would be interested in helping, or indeed trying to get it off the ground myself, email in bio, etc)
October 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
(if anyone would like to maybe start some sort of campaigning or pressure group of and on behalf of immigrants with ILR and settled status in Britain then I would be interested in helping, or indeed trying to get it off the ground myself, email in bio, etc)
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Think we’ve crossed a pretty major threshold – and a very bad one – if a journalist working in the lobby for a major newspaper group can tweet like this without professional consequences.
A mainstream “journalist” calling for a British MP to be deported. Is it because I’m Muslim? Next time, just say it with your chest.
October 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Think we’ve crossed a pretty major threshold – and a very bad one – if a journalist working in the lobby for a major newspaper group can tweet like this without professional consequences.
Home of the most generous free tapas in Granada.
That feeling when you arrive at the Medieval Disco Pub and the Medieval Disco Pub is closed.
October 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Home of the most generous free tapas in Granada.