Kate Pullinger
@katepullinger.bsky.social
Writer of fiction - books and digital. Inanimate Alice, Breathe, Forest Green. Academic - Bath Spa University. Books. Food. Sleep. Canadian living in UK. www.katepullinger.com and https://buttondown.email/katepullinger
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Anyway, one alternative is to build better ways of doing things, and to really empower folks working in tech to feel confident about making alternatives. I hope the Society for Hopeful Technologists can be a part of that. Still a handful of places last at our 3rd open house event luma.com/isqs8n9x
Hopeful Tech: Community Event - Open House 3 · Luma
Our first open house to help shape the UK's Society for Hopeful Technologists. Come along and discuss the draft charter, develop the theory of change and help…
luma.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Anyway, one alternative is to build better ways of doing things, and to really empower folks working in tech to feel confident about making alternatives. I hope the Society for Hopeful Technologists can be a part of that. Still a handful of places last at our 3rd open house event luma.com/isqs8n9x
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if Elon's proved anything it's that a critical mass of journalists, podcasters, and Republican officials and staffers will not ever, ever quit that fucking app no matter what he does to it. it could electrocute you and send your banking info directly to the dark web and they'd still be scrolling
October 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
if Elon's proved anything it's that a critical mass of journalists, podcasters, and Republican officials and staffers will not ever, ever quit that fucking app no matter what he does to it. it could electrocute you and send your banking info directly to the dark web and they'd still be scrolling
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I don't think enough people talk about how great BBC Bitesize is. Secondary school textbooks are now vanishingly rare and Bitesize content is (a) not in a terrible app, (b) engaging and interesting and easy to understand, and importantly (c) FREE. A properly great digital public good.
October 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I don't think enough people talk about how great BBC Bitesize is. Secondary school textbooks are now vanishingly rare and Bitesize content is (a) not in a terrible app, (b) engaging and interesting and easy to understand, and importantly (c) FREE. A properly great digital public good.
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“The UK stands at a crossroads. Are we going to be a nation that respects its human rights obligations, or are we going to abandon them whenever the rightwing press demands it? First immigrants, then trans people – who next, Sir Keir?” – Jo Maugham (@goodlawproject.org)
https://goodlaw.social/icp3
https://goodlaw.social/icp3
European human rights chief warns against trans exclusion in the UK
Human rights commissioner calls on parliament to make sure guidance following the Supreme Court’s decision in April promotes inclusion.
goodlaw.social
October 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM
“The UK stands at a crossroads. Are we going to be a nation that respects its human rights obligations, or are we going to abandon them whenever the rightwing press demands it? First immigrants, then trans people – who next, Sir Keir?” – Jo Maugham (@goodlawproject.org)
https://goodlaw.social/icp3
https://goodlaw.social/icp3
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I am thrilled to announce the opening of the Call for Submissions for Electronic Literature Volume 5.
eliterature.github.io/elc5-info/
I am serving along with @zachwhalen.bsky.social, @elikaortega.bsky.social, and Dani Spinosa.
This call launches with translations in 12+ languages!
eliterature.github.io/elc5-info/
I am serving along with @zachwhalen.bsky.social, @elikaortega.bsky.social, and Dani Spinosa.
This call launches with translations in 12+ languages!
Call for Submissions
The Electronic Literature Organization (ELO) seeks submissions for Volume 5 of the Electronic Literature Collection.
eliterature.github.io
October 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I am thrilled to announce the opening of the Call for Submissions for Electronic Literature Volume 5.
eliterature.github.io/elc5-info/
I am serving along with @zachwhalen.bsky.social, @elikaortega.bsky.social, and Dani Spinosa.
This call launches with translations in 12+ languages!
eliterature.github.io/elc5-info/
I am serving along with @zachwhalen.bsky.social, @elikaortega.bsky.social, and Dani Spinosa.
This call launches with translations in 12+ languages!
I seem to be receiving AI generated fan mail. This is very disconcerting and will of course result in me never trusting anyone who says anything nice about my work ever again.
October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I seem to be receiving AI generated fan mail. This is very disconcerting and will of course result in me never trusting anyone who says anything nice about my work ever again.
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In other news Charlie Redmayne, the long serving CEO of HC in the UK, resigned yesterday.
October 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
In other news Charlie Redmayne, the long serving CEO of HC in the UK, resigned yesterday.
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pretty sure if you're spelling you're losing
October 7, 2025 at 7:23 AM
pretty sure if you're spelling you're losing
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In honor of National Poetry Day, the greatest parody rewrite of all time:
October 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In honor of National Poetry Day, the greatest parody rewrite of all time:
Yes please
took a break from blocking people on social media to write a post about some places in Jewish London that I love:
open.substack.com/pub/naomiald...
just because you know. it is nice to think about some lovely parts of my culture and heritage.
open.substack.com/pub/naomiald...
just because you know. it is nice to think about some lovely parts of my culture and heritage.
Jewish London: a celebration in 13 places
a very non-impartial, non-comprehensive guide to some stuff I like
open.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Yes please
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Rayner is absolute class. She's been a bit silly in organising her taxes, but that's not why they hate her. They hate her because she did not know her place.
September 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Rayner is absolute class. She's been a bit silly in organising her taxes, but that's not why they hate her. They hate her because she did not know her place.
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What idiot called it a bikini wax and not Bush Administration
August 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
What idiot called it a bikini wax and not Bush Administration
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Interesting bit in the Telegraph on Kyle vs Milliband re: the Teesside AI growth zone and net zero archive.ph/o8LgB
August 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Interesting bit in the Telegraph on Kyle vs Milliband re: the Teesside AI growth zone and net zero archive.ph/o8LgB
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Obviously the govt is hopeless at messaging and obviously large parts of the print media drive an agenda in bad faith, but perhaps some of us can notice that some things are working out ok?
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August 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Obviously the govt is hopeless at messaging and obviously large parts of the print media drive an agenda in bad faith, but perhaps some of us can notice that some things are working out ok?
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So far just this morning we have had official figures showing decent growth in the first half of the year, indicating non-doms are behaving as predicted by govt models when tax was raised on them last year and an independent report supporting the changes to IHT on farms.
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August 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
So far just this morning we have had official figures showing decent growth in the first half of the year, indicating non-doms are behaving as predicted by govt models when tax was raised on them last year and an independent report supporting the changes to IHT on farms.
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Astonishing:
via @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social : OpenAI is now apparently making users’ ChatGPT conversations GOOGLEABLE? According to this piece anyway, if you shared it with ANYONE, they’re treating that as you being happy for everyone in the world to see it.
www.techradar.com/ai-platforms...
www.techradar.com/ai-platforms...
Thousands of ChatGPT conversations are just a Google search away – make sure yours aren’t among them
You don’t need prying eyes looking into your AI chats
www.techradar.com
August 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Astonishing:
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We want everyone to enjoy our new exhibition in Undershed with Air Giants, which is why we're introducing pay what you can ticket pricing...
August 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We want everyone to enjoy our new exhibition in Undershed with Air Giants, which is why we're introducing pay what you can ticket pricing...
@naomialderman.bsky.social @hollygramazio.bsky.social plus every other writer I’ve ever met:
If only every library had a stationery vending machine like the Stabi in Berlin does.
July 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
@naomialderman.bsky.social @hollygramazio.bsky.social plus every other writer I’ve ever met:
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I find it very interesting that the govt is recruiting a panel of "responsible AI" advisors at the same time as doing a deal with OpenAI www.ft.com/content/5ef3... (afaik there are similar deals with Anthropic and Google)
OpenAI and UK sign ‘strategic partnership’ in investment push
Co-operation pledge with Keir Starmer’s government could lead to AI-powered digital services
www.ft.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I find it very interesting that the govt is recruiting a panel of "responsible AI" advisors at the same time as doing a deal with OpenAI www.ft.com/content/5ef3... (afaik there are similar deals with Anthropic and Google)
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Art Fund grants open for up to £50k to reimagine collections - apply by 12 August www.artfund.org/professional... @artfund.bsky.social
Reimagine grants - Get funding - Art Fund
The Reimagine programme supports organisations to develop or refresh their work in response to their current situation.
www.artfund.org
July 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Art Fund grants open for up to £50k to reimagine collections - apply by 12 August www.artfund.org/professional... @artfund.bsky.social
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We can't wait to welcome you to MIX 2025! Please arrive by 8:30am to collect your schedule, grab a tea or coffee, and enjoy a pastry or two. The welcome talk will begin at 9:00am in room LR.207. We strongly recommend using public transport to reach Locksbrook Campus.
#MIX2025 #CityofBath
#MIX2025 #CityofBath
July 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We can't wait to welcome you to MIX 2025! Please arrive by 8:30am to collect your schedule, grab a tea or coffee, and enjoy a pastry or two. The welcome talk will begin at 9:00am in room LR.207. We strongly recommend using public transport to reach Locksbrook Campus.
#MIX2025 #CityofBath
#MIX2025 #CityofBath
Such an interesting initiative- looking forward to watching it unfold.
Happy Canada Day.
We’re all about small-p patriotism: recognizing there’s plenty of work to be done, but also that we’ve got something worth building on here.
Another thread 👇
We’re all about small-p patriotism: recognizing there’s plenty of work to be done, but also that we’ve got something worth building on here.
Another thread 👇
July 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Such an interesting initiative- looking forward to watching it unfold.
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I’m hiring a reporter for London Centric, looking for someone smart who can use a phone, knock on doors and wants to cause trouble. Don’t care if you’ve got qualifications, just want evidence of caring about news. Initial six month contract, pay above national rates. www.londoncentric.media/p/jobs
July 1, 2025 at 7:11 AM
I’m hiring a reporter for London Centric, looking for someone smart who can use a phone, knock on doors and wants to cause trouble. Don’t care if you’ve got qualifications, just want evidence of caring about news. Initial six month contract, pay above national rates. www.londoncentric.media/p/jobs
Last few days to book a ticket to MIX 2025 - 2 July. Join us for a day on writing + tech!
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June 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Last few days to book a ticket to MIX 2025 - 2 July. Join us for a day on writing + tech!
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Looking to incorporate AI into your creative process?
Explore the benefits, challenges, and practical applications of this exciting technology at MIX 2025.
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#CreativeProcess #AI #DigitalTechnology #MIX2025
Explore the benefits, challenges, and practical applications of this exciting technology at MIX 2025.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/cccibathspa/...
#CreativeProcess #AI #DigitalTechnology #MIX2025
June 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Looking to incorporate AI into your creative process?
Explore the benefits, challenges, and practical applications of this exciting technology at MIX 2025.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/cccibathspa/...
#CreativeProcess #AI #DigitalTechnology #MIX2025
Explore the benefits, challenges, and practical applications of this exciting technology at MIX 2025.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/cccibathspa/...
#CreativeProcess #AI #DigitalTechnology #MIX2025