Pranay⚡️
@pranman.com
I build tech for good. I also talk a lot about stuff that makes you think.
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Pranay⚡️
@pranman.com
· Nov 13
Hello to everyone on Blue Sky. Here's a quick intro:
My claim to fame is that I led the digital campaign to fight Brexit including the tactical vote campaign in 2019, in the process becoming the biggest political advertiser in the UK.
My claim to fame is that I led the digital campaign to fight Brexit including the tactical vote campaign in 2019, in the process becoming the biggest political advertiser in the UK.
If politics depresses you, do not isolate or accept your condition.
Instead, become an engaged activist.
When you're an activist, news doesn't depress anymore, it energises.
My advice has a scientific basis (research linked below).
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Instead, become an engaged activist.
When you're an activist, news doesn't depress anymore, it energises.
My advice has a scientific basis (research linked below).
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
When does activism benefit well-being? Evidence from a longitudinal study of Clinton voters in the 2016 U.S. presidential election
Contrary to the expectations of many, Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The initial shock to her supporters turned into despair for most, but not everyone was affected equally. We draw from the literature on political ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
January 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM
If politics depresses you, do not isolate or accept your condition.
Instead, become an engaged activist.
When you're an activist, news doesn't depress anymore, it energises.
My advice has a scientific basis (research linked below).
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Instead, become an engaged activist.
When you're an activist, news doesn't depress anymore, it energises.
My advice has a scientific basis (research linked below).
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Of course it wasn't this generation who enslaved millions of people or colonised half the world - but as a good human, I take a deep breath every time I walk this city's streets, admire an old building, or take the underground. It's not an apology, it's recognition and acceptance.
January 6, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Of course it wasn't this generation who enslaved millions of people or colonised half the world - but as a good human, I take a deep breath every time I walk this city's streets, admire an old building, or take the underground. It's not an apology, it's recognition and acceptance.
This shouldn't be a hot take but while London is a wonderful city to live in, those who call it the greatest city in the world can only do so because they ignore this city's history and the source of its wealth.
January 6, 2026 at 12:14 PM
This shouldn't be a hot take but while London is a wonderful city to live in, those who call it the greatest city in the world can only do so because they ignore this city's history and the source of its wealth.
I did some tech research into Grok and the scale of the problem is unprecedented. Thousands of requests every minute. Anonymous men posting screenshots of instagram stories and posts of women and removing their clothes. It's so obnoxious and I am aghast this isn't the headlines everywhere.
January 6, 2026 at 11:57 AM
I did some tech research into Grok and the scale of the problem is unprecedented. Thousands of requests every minute. Anonymous men posting screenshots of instagram stories and posts of women and removing their clothes. It's so obnoxious and I am aghast this isn't the headlines everywhere.
The case for Schengen was always evaluated on the basis of benefit for British citizens, not for the millions of immigrants. The unlock due to us being able to travel and transact freely with European business would be enormous, worth a lot to the British and EU economies.
January 6, 2026 at 11:53 AM
The case for Schengen was always evaluated on the basis of benefit for British citizens, not for the millions of immigrants. The unlock due to us being able to travel and transact freely with European business would be enormous, worth a lot to the British and EU economies.
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UK: Hey EU, we’ve had a great idea.
EU: OK.
UK: We think our national interest suggests we’d be better off in the Single Market.
EU: Don’t say it!
UK: But …
EU: DON’T SAY IT!
UK: Obviously no Freedom of Movement.
EU: ARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHH
EU: OK.
UK: We think our national interest suggests we’d be better off in the Single Market.
EU: Don’t say it!
UK: But …
EU: DON’T SAY IT!
UK: Obviously no Freedom of Movement.
EU: ARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHH
January 5, 2026 at 1:08 AM
UK: Hey EU, we’ve had a great idea.
EU: OK.
UK: We think our national interest suggests we’d be better off in the Single Market.
EU: Don’t say it!
UK: But …
EU: DON’T SAY IT!
UK: Obviously no Freedom of Movement.
EU: ARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHH
EU: OK.
UK: We think our national interest suggests we’d be better off in the Single Market.
EU: Don’t say it!
UK: But …
EU: DON’T SAY IT!
UK: Obviously no Freedom of Movement.
EU: ARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHH
Given we're all talking about Venezuela I thought it'd help to know how big it really is
January 4, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Given we're all talking about Venezuela I thought it'd help to know how big it really is
Trump needs to do something really bad, like spray paint a plane, before Darren Jones and Keir Starmer can condemn him
BREAKING: “You must have a view about whether this was lawful?” - Trevor Philips Sky News
“It’s not for politicians to make judgments around international law” - Darren Jones Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister
“It’s not for politicians to make judgments around international law” - Darren Jones Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister
January 4, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Trump needs to do something really bad, like spray paint a plane, before Darren Jones and Keir Starmer can condemn him
Stop roasting the cauli. Its veganuary, just cook aloo gobhi.
January 4, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Stop roasting the cauli. Its veganuary, just cook aloo gobhi.
"International rules-based order"
January 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM
"International rules-based order"
Also, show me a British newspaper that has used Indians in a science lab photo to illustrate a story about immigration and I'll eat my hat.
January 4, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Also, show me a British newspaper that has used Indians in a science lab photo to illustrate a story about immigration and I'll eat my hat.
Don't ever make the argument again that immigrants are coming over to do low-paid jobs you won't do. We're literally raising everyone's game.
January 4, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Don't ever make the argument again that immigrants are coming over to do low-paid jobs you won't do. We're literally raising everyone's game.
Non-US-aligned countries will be looking at how Trump abducted Maduro and thinking only one thing: how do we get nuclear weapons.
It's the only proven deterrent to US meddling.
It's the only proven deterrent to US meddling.
January 4, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Non-US-aligned countries will be looking at how Trump abducted Maduro and thinking only one thing: how do we get nuclear weapons.
It's the only proven deterrent to US meddling.
It's the only proven deterrent to US meddling.
Yes, agree. Starmer would say that the UK is in a unique position to mediate between Trump and Europe.
January 4, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Yes, agree. Starmer would say that the UK is in a unique position to mediate between Trump and Europe.
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So much magical thinking around following Starmer's ridiculous comments on Single Market alignment this morning.
There can be no cherry picking, and you are either in the Single Market or you are a third country (potentially paying through the nose for partial access via bilateral agreements).
There can be no cherry picking, and you are either in the Single Market or you are a third country (potentially paying through the nose for partial access via bilateral agreements).
January 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
So much magical thinking around following Starmer's ridiculous comments on Single Market alignment this morning.
There can be no cherry picking, and you are either in the Single Market or you are a third country (potentially paying through the nose for partial access via bilateral agreements).
There can be no cherry picking, and you are either in the Single Market or you are a third country (potentially paying through the nose for partial access via bilateral agreements).
Trump and Rubio both said repeatedly that they tried to bring Maduro onboard but he was unwilling. So it is possible all this took place because Maduro was uncooperative and did not bow to the emperor.
January 4, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Trump and Rubio both said repeatedly that they tried to bring Maduro onboard but he was unwilling. So it is possible all this took place because Maduro was uncooperative and did not bow to the emperor.
This is why at venues I always go for prosecco, at least then the drink is tolerably bad.
January 4, 2026 at 11:41 AM
This is why at venues I always go for prosecco, at least then the drink is tolerably bad.
Switzerland doesn't just have freedom of movement with the EU, it's in Schengen, something even many remainers are unconvinced about. The EU won't entertain this proposal at all.
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Switzerland doesn't just have freedom of movement with the EU, it's in Schengen, something even many remainers are unconvinced about. The EU won't entertain this proposal at all.
I know the Overton Window for war crimes has shifted considerably given Israel's actions in Gaza, but Pete Hegseth is a war criminal.
“Mark my words: It may take some time, but Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder.”
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I know the Overton Window for war crimes has shifted considerably given Israel's actions in Gaza, but Pete Hegseth is a war criminal.
I wanna go to Melbourne just for the coffee, I've heard good things!
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I wanna go to Melbourne just for the coffee, I've heard good things!
This is Brexit all over again but worse, because we are again willingly destroying the very thing that feeds us - just at a time when we are at our weakest.
Net migration has fallen again to 204,000, the lowest level since 2021 and is forecast to continue falling over the coming years.
Not that you would know it from the endless coverage of Britain's supposed "immigration crisis"
Not that you would know it from the endless coverage of Britain's supposed "immigration crisis"
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This is Brexit all over again but worse, because we are again willingly destroying the very thing that feeds us - just at a time when we are at our weakest.
I'd still come, because of cultural affinity if not economic possibility! Britain offers such a good quality of life once you settle in.
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I'd still come, because of cultural affinity if not economic possibility! Britain offers such a good quality of life once you settle in.
Turns out we hit my net migration forecast a year earlier.
Now, all we need to do is brace ourselves for the economic impact.
Now, all we need to do is brace ourselves for the economic impact.
This is shaping up exactly as I predicted.
There are further effects from Covid-era student-arrivals and post-study workers, these will show a further downward trend in net migration in 2026 numbers.
I suspect we'll be down to about 250K net migration by the end of 2026.
There are further effects from Covid-era student-arrivals and post-study workers, these will show a further downward trend in net migration in 2026 numbers.
I suspect we'll be down to about 250K net migration by the end of 2026.
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Turns out we hit my net migration forecast a year earlier.
Now, all we need to do is brace ourselves for the economic impact.
Now, all we need to do is brace ourselves for the economic impact.
You can't tell me the Gall Peters equal area projection map, where countries are shown in their true sizes, isn't absolutely beautiful
November 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
You can't tell me the Gall Peters equal area projection map, where countries are shown in their true sizes, isn't absolutely beautiful