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@naturalmessiah.bsky.social
Feed your mind, grow your soul, work your body!
Daer fuidhir seeking boredom in the noise. Thrives on type 2 fun. Lives close to the ground & stays hungry.
"There's the least you can do & the most you can do; when those 2 points meet, you're dead."
Daer fuidhir seeking boredom in the noise. Thrives on type 2 fun. Lives close to the ground & stays hungry.
"There's the least you can do & the most you can do; when those 2 points meet, you're dead."
Pinned
A driver of motivation, self-determination theory is based on three basic psychological needs:
1. autonomy (the need to exercise self-determination),
2. competence (the need to experience mastery)
3. relatedness (the need to interact, be connected to & care for others).
1. autonomy (the need to exercise self-determination),
2. competence (the need to experience mastery)
3. relatedness (the need to interact, be connected to & care for others).
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HS2 reports subcontractor over alleged fraud.
Is there a pristine sector?
Fraud/Corruption is endemic: In a rat race people are rewarded for hitting targets & self worth is determined by material outcomes, seeds of fraud and corruption are sown.
How do we change our value systems?
Is there a pristine sector?
Fraud/Corruption is endemic: In a rat race people are rewarded for hitting targets & self worth is determined by material outcomes, seeds of fraud and corruption are sown.
How do we change our value systems?
HS2 contractors referred to taxman over supply of workers
The firm managing the giant rail project has shared whistleblower allegations with HMRC.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 16, 2025 at 6:19 AM
HS2 reports subcontractor over alleged fraud.
Is there a pristine sector?
Fraud/Corruption is endemic: In a rat race people are rewarded for hitting targets & self worth is determined by material outcomes, seeds of fraud and corruption are sown.
How do we change our value systems?
Is there a pristine sector?
Fraud/Corruption is endemic: In a rat race people are rewarded for hitting targets & self worth is determined by material outcomes, seeds of fraud and corruption are sown.
How do we change our value systems?
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ICE throws gas at protesters who immediately cone it then use boards to help fan the gas back at ICE.
June 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
ICE throws gas at protesters who immediately cone it then use boards to help fan the gas back at ICE.
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Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. It's already happening.
To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to…
wrd.cm
June 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. It's already happening.
To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
Great letter in @privateeyenews.bsky.social detailing the debt leveraging by @yorkshirewater.bsky.social.
June 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Great letter in @privateeyenews.bsky.social detailing the debt leveraging by @yorkshirewater.bsky.social.
Excellent decision by the judiciary. Opportunity hoarding ensures imbeciles eventually end up with the power. The rot starts with private schools.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Private schools lose High Court challenge over VAT changes
Three high court judges have rejected a judicial review into the government's VAT policy on school fees.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Excellent decision by the judiciary. Opportunity hoarding ensures imbeciles eventually end up with the power. The rot starts with private schools.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fuuuuuuuuck.
NEW: The CBP confirmed to @404media.co that it has been flying Predator drones over LA amid the protests. These Predator B drones are military-caliber UAVs used for aerial reconnaissance that can be armed.
It further breaks the seal on federal involvement in civilian matters. More here:
It further breaks the seal on federal involvement in civilian matters. More here:
The High-Flying Escalation of CBP's Predator Drone Flights Over LA
Custom and Border Protection flying powerful Predator B drones over Los Angeles further breaks the seal on federal involvement in civilian matters typically handled by state or local authorities.
www.wired.com
June 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Fuuuuuuuuck.
When it comes to #NHS investment & the question of "How will we pay for it?", is it worth flipping the question & asking, "What would be the cost of getting rid of the NHS?".
Reflection on the burden of a sick population & the loss of productivity would underline the value NHS investment generates.
Reflection on the burden of a sick population & the loss of productivity would underline the value NHS investment generates.
June 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
When it comes to #NHS investment & the question of "How will we pay for it?", is it worth flipping the question & asking, "What would be the cost of getting rid of the NHS?".
Reflection on the burden of a sick population & the loss of productivity would underline the value NHS investment generates.
Reflection on the burden of a sick population & the loss of productivity would underline the value NHS investment generates.
Every so often the #BBC smashes-for-six its mandate to inform, educate, and entertain.
#DavidRunciman's #Politically #Postwar on @bbcsounds.bsky.social is a great example.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
#DavidRunciman's #Politically #Postwar on @bbcsounds.bsky.social is a great example.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Politically - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Politically on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Every so often the #BBC smashes-for-six its mandate to inform, educate, and entertain.
#DavidRunciman's #Politically #Postwar on @bbcsounds.bsky.social is a great example.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
#DavidRunciman's #Politically #Postwar on @bbcsounds.bsky.social is a great example.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
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June 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Isaac Asimov on, "If God is Dead, Everything is Permitted?"
June 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Isaac Asimov on, "If God is Dead, Everything is Permitted?"
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ADVICE ON PARIS PRIORITIES?
I’ll be back in the “City Of Lights” next week for a certain exhibition opening and some meetings/tours — I’m making a list of #Paris transformations to catch up on since I was last there. What places or things should be on the list? Bonus points if you include a pic.
I’ll be back in the “City Of Lights” next week for a certain exhibition opening and some meetings/tours — I’m making a list of #Paris transformations to catch up on since I was last there. What places or things should be on the list? Bonus points if you include a pic.
June 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
ADVICE ON PARIS PRIORITIES?
I’ll be back in the “City Of Lights” next week for a certain exhibition opening and some meetings/tours — I’m making a list of #Paris transformations to catch up on since I was last there. What places or things should be on the list? Bonus points if you include a pic.
I’ll be back in the “City Of Lights” next week for a certain exhibition opening and some meetings/tours — I’m making a list of #Paris transformations to catch up on since I was last there. What places or things should be on the list? Bonus points if you include a pic.
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The parallels with 1930s just keep coming.
"Hitler Used a Bogus Crisis of ‘Public Order’ to Make Himself Dictator"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
"Hitler Used a Bogus Crisis of ‘Public Order’ to Make Himself Dictator"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Hitler Used a Bogus Crisis of ‘Public Order’ to Make Himself Dictator
Using disorder he had helped manufacture, the chancellor seized control of Bavaria.
www.theatlantic.com
June 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The parallels with 1930s just keep coming.
"Hitler Used a Bogus Crisis of ‘Public Order’ to Make Himself Dictator"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
"Hitler Used a Bogus Crisis of ‘Public Order’ to Make Himself Dictator"
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
After 20 years I am leaving @virginmediatv.bsky.social in #Sheffield. Prices go ever upwards whilst TV packages become ever-underwhelming. But worst of all, the absolutely rubbish connection speeds are forcing my hand.
June 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
After 20 years I am leaving @virginmediatv.bsky.social in #Sheffield. Prices go ever upwards whilst TV packages become ever-underwhelming. But worst of all, the absolutely rubbish connection speeds are forcing my hand.
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UK govt can raise £bns in tax revenues to reduce inequalities, redistribute wealth, cut taxes for low/middle income families and invest in social infrastructure.
One example: End National Insurance loopholes enjoyed by law/accountancy firms.
Watch the video- How do you rate the Minister's reply?
One example: End National Insurance loopholes enjoyed by law/accountancy firms.
Watch the video- How do you rate the Minister's reply?
June 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
UK govt can raise £bns in tax revenues to reduce inequalities, redistribute wealth, cut taxes for low/middle income families and invest in social infrastructure.
One example: End National Insurance loopholes enjoyed by law/accountancy firms.
Watch the video- How do you rate the Minister's reply?
One example: End National Insurance loopholes enjoyed by law/accountancy firms.
Watch the video- How do you rate the Minister's reply?
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Our ability to study faint radio signals from when the first stars began to form is being threatened by SpaceX's Starlink satellites, which seem to be unintentionally leaking radio signals that overpower astronomers' telescopes
Starlink satellites are leaking radio signals that may ruin astronomy
Our ability to study faint radio signals from when the first stars began to form is being threatened by SpaceX's Starlink satellites, which seem to be unintentionally leaking radio signals that overpower astronomers' telescopes
www.newscientist.com
June 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Our ability to study faint radio signals from when the first stars began to form is being threatened by SpaceX's Starlink satellites, which seem to be unintentionally leaking radio signals that overpower astronomers' telescopes
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Prior to 2017, HMRC had a separate unit to investigate the tax affairs of the super rich. But then they scrapped it.
As a result our schools and hospitals are likely losing £billions.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/tackletaxavo...
As a result our schools and hospitals are likely losing £billions.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/tackletaxavo...
June 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Prior to 2017, HMRC had a separate unit to investigate the tax affairs of the super rich. But then they scrapped it.
As a result our schools and hospitals are likely losing £billions.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/tackletaxavo...
As a result our schools and hospitals are likely losing £billions.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/tackletaxavo...
A piss-poor click-bait article in the @irishtimes.com that contributes to the confusion & stupidity that surrounds body image.
Basic foods, regular walking & occasional challenging exercise will all lead to ⬆️ body composition & ⬆️ mental health - but ⬇️ clicks.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Basic foods, regular walking & occasional challenging exercise will all lead to ⬆️ body composition & ⬆️ mental health - but ⬇️ clicks.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Rachel O'Dwyer: ‘Skinny is social capital’: Extreme thinness fad is back and it’s more dangerous than ever
Latest fad shuns old-school diet culture and is coded instead as luxury, wellness and discipline
www.irishtimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A piss-poor click-bait article in the @irishtimes.com that contributes to the confusion & stupidity that surrounds body image.
Basic foods, regular walking & occasional challenging exercise will all lead to ⬆️ body composition & ⬆️ mental health - but ⬇️ clicks.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Basic foods, regular walking & occasional challenging exercise will all lead to ⬆️ body composition & ⬆️ mental health - but ⬇️ clicks.
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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Video shows two Palestinian children searching for food among the garbage amid Israel’s forced starvation in Gaza.
June 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Video shows two Palestinian children searching for food among the garbage amid Israel’s forced starvation in Gaza.
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“We found there’s this perfect one-to-one relationship. If a city increased its road capacity by 10% then driving in that city went up by 10%.” Still one of the best articles on why building bigger roads leads to more cars stuck in the same congestion. Understanding #InducedDemand Via @wired.com
What's Up With That: Building Bigger Roads Actually Makes Traffic Worse
The concept is called induced demand, which is economist-speak for when increasing the supply of something (like roads) makes people want that thing even more. Though some traffic engineers made note ...
www.wired.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
“We found there’s this perfect one-to-one relationship. If a city increased its road capacity by 10% then driving in that city went up by 10%.” Still one of the best articles on why building bigger roads leads to more cars stuck in the same congestion. Understanding #InducedDemand Via @wired.com
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Holy shit.
3) Secondly, and of greater consequence, they get the plural of octopus wrong! "Octopus" as eni fule kno (& as @sturdyalex.bsky.social will attest) ὀκτώπους is a Greek word and (as Fowler puts it) "The only acceptable plural in English is octopuses. Octopi is misconceived, and octopodes pedantic."
June 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Post Office Horizon IT scandal payouts hit £1bn.
Postmasters pressured into accepting less.
No contribution from PO execs, Fujitsu, lawyers, accountants and others who benefitted from wrongful prosecutions.
Despite evidence no one charged for perverting justice. Will they ever be?
Postmasters pressured into accepting less.
No contribution from PO execs, Fujitsu, lawyers, accountants and others who benefitted from wrongful prosecutions.
Despite evidence no one charged for perverting justice. Will they ever be?
Post Office Horizon IT scandal compensation hits £1bn
A total of £1.039bn has been awarded to just over 7,300 sub-postmasters, the latest figures show.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Post Office Horizon IT scandal payouts hit £1bn.
Postmasters pressured into accepting less.
No contribution from PO execs, Fujitsu, lawyers, accountants and others who benefitted from wrongful prosecutions.
Despite evidence no one charged for perverting justice. Will they ever be?
Postmasters pressured into accepting less.
No contribution from PO execs, Fujitsu, lawyers, accountants and others who benefitted from wrongful prosecutions.
Despite evidence no one charged for perverting justice. Will they ever be?
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Public ownership of England’s water companies could cost close to zero.
Companies have violated their licences. Shares worthless. Debt low value.
Railtrack, Northern Rock were taken over without compensation for investors.
Can do the same for water companies? But govt obsessed with privatisation.
Companies have violated their licences. Shares worthless. Debt low value.
Railtrack, Northern Rock were taken over without compensation for investors.
Can do the same for water companies? But govt obsessed with privatisation.
Public ownership of England’s water companies could cost close to zero, says thinktank
Exclusive: Common Wealth report argues debt, pollution and underinvestment justify process known as special administration
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Public ownership of England’s water companies could cost close to zero.
Companies have violated their licences. Shares worthless. Debt low value.
Railtrack, Northern Rock were taken over without compensation for investors.
Can do the same for water companies? But govt obsessed with privatisation.
Companies have violated their licences. Shares worthless. Debt low value.
Railtrack, Northern Rock were taken over without compensation for investors.
Can do the same for water companies? But govt obsessed with privatisation.
This is profoundly interesting. Two icons on the same side but with conflicting ideas about the solution. #SlyStone and #MuhammadAli
#RIP #SlyStone. According to reports, he has passed away at the age of 82.
Let's look back at a time he wanted ALL the smoke with the champ, #MuhammadAli. If he was nothing else, he was fearless. 😂😂😂
Rest well, legend.
Let's look back at a time he wanted ALL the smoke with the champ, #MuhammadAli. If he was nothing else, he was fearless. 😂😂😂
Rest well, legend.
June 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This is profoundly interesting. Two icons on the same side but with conflicting ideas about the solution. #SlyStone and #MuhammadAli
Whenever society laments the lying & disinformation on social media, remember that #TheTelegraph, #DailyMail, #Sun and #Express were lying to you and manipulating you long before now.
The Telegraph has started a 'thorough investigation' into the article's publication.
June 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Whenever society laments the lying & disinformation on social media, remember that #TheTelegraph, #DailyMail, #Sun and #Express were lying to you and manipulating you long before now.