Pete Miles
@petermiles.bsky.social
Ex- consultant, manager, marketer, engineer. Interested in Complexity, Systems and Collective Intelligence. GSOH (Brit)
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Pete Miles
@petermiles.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Welcome to Bluesky, the latest operating system for Collective Intelligence on planet Earth.
As short thread on a paper from the Royal Society in the context of innovation, which explains how you fit in.
(For those who participated in the prototype phase, Twitter/X can now be deleted.)
As short thread on a paper from the Royal Society in the context of innovation, which explains how you fit in.
(For those who participated in the prototype phase, Twitter/X can now be deleted.)
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This is hilarious: the best case for OpenAI is _just breaking even_ in 2030 on a $200bn balance sheet. Absolutely terrible margins.
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is hilarious: the best case for OpenAI is _just breaking even_ in 2030 on a $200bn balance sheet. Absolutely terrible margins.
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I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
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If I wanty to read extreel fascy and cruellymost posts from twittle, I wouldn’t have deletey my account there.
So many unfalollowits today.
Folly folly.
So many unfalollowits today.
Folly folly.
November 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
If I wanty to read extreel fascy and cruellymost posts from twittle, I wouldn’t have deletey my account there.
So many unfalollowits today.
Folly folly.
So many unfalollowits today.
Folly folly.
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This post reminded me that the lecture series has started, so I've just listened to the first episode.
Strongly recommended of course!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Strongly recommended of course!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This post reminded me that the lecture series has started, so I've just listened to the first episode.
Strongly recommended of course!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Strongly recommended of course!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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I'm always surprised to open a can of evaporated milk and find anything there.
November 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I'm always surprised to open a can of evaporated milk and find anything there.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
(Well at least he will be faithful)
(Well at least he will be faithful)
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
(Well at least he will be faithful)
(Well at least he will be faithful)
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Is runaway welfare spending to blame for the Chancellor's fiscal challenges?
Hear from @alexclegg.bsky.social on why any claims that the Chancellor could avoid raising in the Budget could by cutting welfare should be scrutinised.
Hear from @alexclegg.bsky.social on why any claims that the Chancellor could avoid raising in the Budget could by cutting welfare should be scrutinised.
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Is runaway welfare spending to blame for the Chancellor's fiscal challenges?
Hear from @alexclegg.bsky.social on why any claims that the Chancellor could avoid raising in the Budget could by cutting welfare should be scrutinised.
Hear from @alexclegg.bsky.social on why any claims that the Chancellor could avoid raising in the Budget could by cutting welfare should be scrutinised.
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For a limited time only: Pay what you feel for The Mill!
We're launching a campaign to get 1,000 new subscribers.
If we succeed, we'll fulfil six pledges, chosen by our readers.
Read the pledges and sign up by clicking the link below!
We're launching a campaign to get 1,000 new subscribers.
If we succeed, we'll fulfil six pledges, chosen by our readers.
Read the pledges and sign up by clicking the link below!
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
For a limited time only: Pay what you feel for The Mill!
We're launching a campaign to get 1,000 new subscribers.
If we succeed, we'll fulfil six pledges, chosen by our readers.
Read the pledges and sign up by clicking the link below!
We're launching a campaign to get 1,000 new subscribers.
If we succeed, we'll fulfil six pledges, chosen by our readers.
Read the pledges and sign up by clicking the link below!
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A small but significant step: Dutch national broadcaster NOS is leaving X.
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
NOS plaatst vanaf vandaag geen nieuwsberichten meer op X - Over NOS
De NOS en Nieuwsuur (NOS/NTR) zijn gestopt met posten op X. Het platform past niet meer bij onze visie op...
over.nos.nl
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A small but significant step: Dutch national broadcaster NOS is leaving X.
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
“The volume of hateful comments and disinformation on X is enormous and flows freely. This also applies under our own posts, meaning we unintentionally contribute to their spread”
over.nos.nl/nieuws/nos-p...
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By 2024-25, pensioners received on average an extra £900 a year compared to 2010-11, while those under 65 receiving benefits have lost an average of £1,500 a year.
The key drivers of this? Increasing the state pension via the Triple Lock, while freezing and capping support for working-age families.
The key drivers of this? Increasing the state pension via the Triple Lock, while freezing and capping support for working-age families.
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
By 2024-25, pensioners received on average an extra £900 a year compared to 2010-11, while those under 65 receiving benefits have lost an average of £1,500 a year.
The key drivers of this? Increasing the state pension via the Triple Lock, while freezing and capping support for working-age families.
The key drivers of this? Increasing the state pension via the Triple Lock, while freezing and capping support for working-age families.
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Cycling to the local community garden to collect some apple juice... and spotted a random chunk of Hadrian's Wall outside Kwik Fit. Unexpected encounters with bits of Roman archaeology in everyday locations is one of my favourite #TinyJoys of living in this area.
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Cycling to the local community garden to collect some apple juice... and spotted a random chunk of Hadrian's Wall outside Kwik Fit. Unexpected encounters with bits of Roman archaeology in everyday locations is one of my favourite #TinyJoys of living in this area.
This post reminded me that the lecture series has started, so I've just listened to the first episode.
Strongly recommended of course!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Strongly recommended of course!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This post reminded me that the lecture series has started, so I've just listened to the first episode.
Strongly recommended of course!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Strongly recommended of course!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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If I post a cartoon that's not on my website you can request a copy via the email because I draw each one to order.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
If I post a cartoon that's not on my website you can request a copy via the email because I draw each one to order.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
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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
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FACT OF THE DAY.
People who are on the fence about Teflon coated saucepans are known as agnonstic.
People who are on the fence about Teflon coated saucepans are known as agnonstic.
November 25, 2025 at 7:08 AM
FACT OF THE DAY.
People who are on the fence about Teflon coated saucepans are known as agnonstic.
People who are on the fence about Teflon coated saucepans are known as agnonstic.
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Hospital of the Future - this report looks very good to me - realistic (from my partial knowledge and experience), clear and succinct (just 20 pages).
I hope the right people are paying attention.
@re-state.bsky.social @ardernkate.bsky.social
re-state.co.uk/publications...
I hope the right people are paying attention.
@re-state.bsky.social @ardernkate.bsky.social
re-state.co.uk/publications...
Hospital of the future: the last word - Re:State
Over the past year, Re:State has been working on a landmark programme titled ‘Hospital of the Future’. This was predicated on the idea that the 'upstream' shift to prevention alone will not address th...
re-state.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Hospital of the Future - this report looks very good to me - realistic (from my partial knowledge and experience), clear and succinct (just 20 pages).
I hope the right people are paying attention.
@re-state.bsky.social @ardernkate.bsky.social
re-state.co.uk/publications...
I hope the right people are paying attention.
@re-state.bsky.social @ardernkate.bsky.social
re-state.co.uk/publications...
Hospital of the Future - this report looks very good to me - realistic (from my partial knowledge and experience), clear and succinct (just 20 pages).
I hope the right people are paying attention.
@re-state.bsky.social @ardernkate.bsky.social
re-state.co.uk/publications...
I hope the right people are paying attention.
@re-state.bsky.social @ardernkate.bsky.social
re-state.co.uk/publications...
Hospital of the future: the last word - Re:State
Over the past year, Re:State has been working on a landmark programme titled ‘Hospital of the Future’. This was predicated on the idea that the 'upstream' shift to prevention alone will not address th...
re-state.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Hospital of the Future - this report looks very good to me - realistic (from my partial knowledge and experience), clear and succinct (just 20 pages).
I hope the right people are paying attention.
@re-state.bsky.social @ardernkate.bsky.social
re-state.co.uk/publications...
I hope the right people are paying attention.
@re-state.bsky.social @ardernkate.bsky.social
re-state.co.uk/publications...
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Petition for an inquiry into Russian interference in UK democracy.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Petition for an inquiry into Russian interference in UK democracy.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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This will of course also be happening in the UK...
I think it is very unlikely that most of these are Russian influence agents, and considerably more likely that they are people from developing economies who have cottoned on to ways to make relatively large amounts of money for them by being paid-per-view by X.
This week we learned that many of the most active Twitter accounts are foreigners, most likely Russian influence agents, operating in the guise of Red State Americans.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
This will of course also be happening in the UK...
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Looks like some good stuff in here...
'People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost - GOV.UK'
share.google/kdrNFAWMBvcN...
'People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost - GOV.UK'
share.google/kdrNFAWMBvcN...
People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost
A new government unit, GDS Local, has launched to help councils across the UK make everyday services – from managing council tax to accessing local support – easier, faster, and more accessible for re...
share.google
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Looks like some good stuff in here...
'People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost - GOV.UK'
share.google/kdrNFAWMBvcN...
'People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost - GOV.UK'
share.google/kdrNFAWMBvcN...
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This seems important to me. The current global energy transition breaks our key GDP metric.
Any economists out there care to comment?
From @allanpatterson.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/allanpat...
Any economists out there care to comment?
From @allanpatterson.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/allanpat...
What Deflation Actually Looks Like: Lessons from China
A Lesson In Understanding GDP
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
This seems important to me. The current global energy transition breaks our key GDP metric.
Any economists out there care to comment?
From @allanpatterson.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/allanpat...
Any economists out there care to comment?
From @allanpatterson.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/allanpat...
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![[Scene is JESUS sat behind a boss’s desk in his office on a cloud in HEAVEN]
1
JESUS [speaking into intercom]
Hi can you send in Saint Nicholas please
2
SANTA [entering in full Santa garb]:
Hi boss
JESUS:
Hi Nick
3
JESUS:
Listen - about this ‘my birthday’ thing...
SANTA:
Ohh not this again boss
4
JESUS:
Nick, it’s out of hand. *You’ve* got out of hand.
5
JESUS:
I mean when I hired you, you was all humble, hiding under windows, lobbing in dowries…
And now you’re like…
6
JESUS [gesturing disdainfully at Santa’s clothing]:
I mean - what’s this.
7
SANTA:
This is my get up! I’ve had this since the Coca Cola deal in the 30s
JESUS:
*That’s what I mean.*
8
JESUS:
You’ve just gone too -
SANTA:
Oh no, oh no -
9
SANTA:
Sorry boss but waaay back in the Reformation, right, Martin Luther said: “why don’t we have Jesus delivering the presents?”. And when he prayed to ask you, do you remember what you said? Eh?
10
SANTA:
You said: “I ain’t going back there”
11
SANTA:
If you wanna take over -
JESUS:
Oh yeah! Kids coming downstairs to find me resurrected in their living room going "I got you an Xbox"...
12
SANTA:
You’re just feeling threatened cos I’m doing a bloody good -
JESUS:
*WATCH IT NICK*.
[ends]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreiayhglimve4fbwilzyfjedpa56xwmjq4oriqqs62atkospprs6x5y@jpeg)