Marcus Chown
@marcuschown.bsky.social
Writer. Books include A Crack in Everything, Breakthrough, The Ascent of Gravity, Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand, Quantum Theory Cannot Hurt You & Solar System for iPad. See www.marcuschown.com
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Marcus Chown
@marcuschown.bsky.social
· Jan 5
"The most revolutionary thing one can do is always to proclaim loudly what is happening."
- Rosa Luxemburg
- Rosa Luxemburg
Think it’s pre-AI.
This looks like no fantasy but AI :)
February 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Think it’s pre-AI.
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Stairs, Lazy Oaf, London www.lazyoaf.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Stairs, Lazy Oaf, London www.lazyoaf.com
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In the beautiful interior of Daunt Books, Marylebone, London www.hive.co.uk/Product/Marc...
February 10, 2026 at 4:54 PM
In the beautiful interior of Daunt Books, Marylebone, London www.hive.co.uk/Product/Marc...
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Canada is beautiful. Especially in September.
February 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Canada is beautiful. Especially in September.
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Canada is. There's a ton here to see.
February 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Canada is. There's a ton here to see.
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“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…”
(Brian, Freddie, John, Roger… and Fluffy)
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…”
(Brian, Freddie, John, Roger… and Fluffy)
February 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM
“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…”
(Brian, Freddie, John, Roger… and Fluffy)
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…”
(Brian, Freddie, John, Roger… and Fluffy)
In the beautiful interior of Daunt Books, Marylebone, London www.hive.co.uk/Product/Marc...
February 10, 2026 at 4:54 PM
In the beautiful interior of Daunt Books, Marylebone, London www.hive.co.uk/Product/Marc...
Stairs, Lazy Oaf, London www.lazyoaf.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Stairs, Lazy Oaf, London www.lazyoaf.com
No. Here’s mine…
February 10, 2026 at 3:51 PM
No. Here’s mine…
I shall pass on your thanks to my wife, who took the photo.
Great capture. Such an atypical view of a rainbow. Well done sir. Thank you for sharing.
February 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I shall pass on your thanks to my wife, who took the photo.
It is, isn’t it? I can say that because my wife took it while I was driving.
What a magical image.
February 10, 2026 at 3:47 PM
It is, isn’t it? I can say that because my wife took it while I was driving.
Some kind of electron scattering event that preferentially affects blue light? Related to Rayleigh scattering?
I wonder why the refractive index of water changes with wavelength ...
February 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Some kind of electron scattering event that preferentially affects blue light? Related to Rayleigh scattering?
It really is.
this is so magical when you get to see one in real life ❤️
February 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM
It really is.
“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…”
(Brian, Freddie, John, Roger… and Fluffy)
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…”
(Brian, Freddie, John, Roger… and Fluffy)
February 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM
“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…”
(Brian, Freddie, John, Roger… and Fluffy)
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality
Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see…”
(Brian, Freddie, John, Roger… and Fluffy)
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An unusually bold muntjac deer I spotted.
February 9, 2026 at 8:13 PM
An unusually bold muntjac deer I spotted.
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Ben Goldsborough MP speaking in a debate on Russian influence on UK politics:
“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”
“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”
February 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Ben Goldsborough MP speaking in a debate on Russian influence on UK politics:
“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”
“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”
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No Reform UK MPs turned up for today’s debate.
Tomorrow I’ll post my full speech which focused on:
❌ Russian involvement in Brexit referendum
❌ Boris Johnson’s appointment of Lebedev
❌ Cryptocurrency in British politics
❌ Helping Brits identify misinformation on social media
Tomorrow I’ll post my full speech which focused on:
❌ Russian involvement in Brexit referendum
❌ Boris Johnson’s appointment of Lebedev
❌ Cryptocurrency in British politics
❌ Helping Brits identify misinformation on social media
Ben Goldsborough MP speaking in a debate on Russian influence on UK politics:
“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”
“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”
February 9, 2026 at 9:58 PM
No Reform UK MPs turned up for today’s debate.
Tomorrow I’ll post my full speech which focused on:
❌ Russian involvement in Brexit referendum
❌ Boris Johnson’s appointment of Lebedev
❌ Cryptocurrency in British politics
❌ Helping Brits identify misinformation on social media
Tomorrow I’ll post my full speech which focused on:
❌ Russian involvement in Brexit referendum
❌ Boris Johnson’s appointment of Lebedev
❌ Cryptocurrency in British politics
❌ Helping Brits identify misinformation on social media
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Up until now, I have never been to America. I wanted to come to New York and the West Coast one day. But have decided that I will never ever visit.
Canada looks nice though
Canada looks nice though
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Up until now, I have never been to America. I wanted to come to New York and the West Coast one day. But have decided that I will never ever visit.
Canada looks nice though
Canada looks nice though
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Travel and tourism is almost 10% of our economy. All the chaos cannot be good for that, and the steep drop-off of Canadians into the US will likely continue.
And how many Europeans are going to want to come here this summer (or ever), between our frequent insults, and the risk of being arrested or
And how many Europeans are going to want to come here this summer (or ever), between our frequent insults, and the risk of being arrested or
February 9, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Travel and tourism is almost 10% of our economy. All the chaos cannot be good for that, and the steep drop-off of Canadians into the US will likely continue.
And how many Europeans are going to want to come here this summer (or ever), between our frequent insults, and the risk of being arrested or
And how many Europeans are going to want to come here this summer (or ever), between our frequent insults, and the risk of being arrested or
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Here is my conclusion after sitting through Maxwell's deposition with her refusing to answer a single question about the men who raped underage girls, saying she would only do so for clemency.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Here is my conclusion after sitting through Maxwell's deposition with her refusing to answer a single question about the men who raped underage girls, saying she would only do so for clemency.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
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The US economy is going to suffer a devastating hit in the next year. You can’t deport your low-paid work force and expect companies not to go under. The biggest contributor to the California economy, for instance, is not silicon valley but agriculture. It relies on millions of immigrants.
February 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
The US economy is going to suffer a devastating hit in the next year. You can’t deport your low-paid work force and expect companies not to go under. The biggest contributor to the California economy, for instance, is not silicon valley but agriculture. It relies on millions of immigrants.
If they kill themselves and not everyone else.
Darwinism
February 9, 2026 at 8:27 PM
If they kill themselves and not everyone else.
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This morning, Ghislaine Maxwell blanket pleaded the 5th during her deposition in the Epstein case. What’s the message? She seems to be making it clear to Donald Trump that he can buy her silence with clemency.
Not on our watch. Here is the latest. ⬇️
Not on our watch. Here is the latest. ⬇️
Rep. Stansbury: Latest on Ghislaine Maxwell Deposition
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
This morning, Ghislaine Maxwell blanket pleaded the 5th during her deposition in the Epstein case. What’s the message? She seems to be making it clear to Donald Trump that he can buy her silence with clemency.
Not on our watch. Here is the latest. ⬇️
Not on our watch. Here is the latest. ⬇️
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Ghislaine Maxwell refused to speak in a deposition with lawmakers unless Trump lets her out of prison, lawmakers said. www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
February 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell refused to speak in a deposition with lawmakers unless Trump lets her out of prison, lawmakers said. www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
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A dark day for accountability.
Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer Congress’ questions about the men she helped traffic and abuse. And now her lawyers hint she’ll talk only if Donald Trump grants clemency.
Justice isn’t a transaction. Release the remaining Epstein files. No more secrets.
Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer Congress’ questions about the men she helped traffic and abuse. And now her lawyers hint she’ll talk only if Donald Trump grants clemency.
Justice isn’t a transaction. Release the remaining Epstein files. No more secrets.
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads fifth: Read lawyer's statement to House Oversight
Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded the Fifth before the House Oversight Committee, with her attorney pointing to a pending habeas petition and trial concerns.
www.newsweek.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
A dark day for accountability.
Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer Congress’ questions about the men she helped traffic and abuse. And now her lawyers hint she’ll talk only if Donald Trump grants clemency.
Justice isn’t a transaction. Release the remaining Epstein files. No more secrets.
Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer Congress’ questions about the men she helped traffic and abuse. And now her lawyers hint she’ll talk only if Donald Trump grants clemency.
Justice isn’t a transaction. Release the remaining Epstein files. No more secrets.