Mr Benn
@rjfk.bsky.social
Gig-going, gin-drinking, gallery-meandering, and cigar-smoking liberal humanist. Workplace tech, organisation & people change, executive coach. Co-creator of nephie. He/They 🔶🇫🇴🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Because of its proximity to Russia, Finland treats resistance to disinformation almost as a form of civil defence: an integral part of its broader security strategy.
Should we all be doing the same?
Should we all be doing the same?
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Because of its proximity to Russia, Finland treats resistance to disinformation almost as a form of civil defence: an integral part of its broader security strategy.
Should we all be doing the same?
Should we all be doing the same?
The price of AI! "Effective 14 February 2025, the price for Microsoft 365 Personal subscriptions will increase from GBP 59.99* per year to GBP 84.99* per year" Time to find the cancel subscription option and make some changes to my OneDrive usage.
December 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The price of AI! "Effective 14 February 2025, the price for Microsoft 365 Personal subscriptions will increase from GBP 59.99* per year to GBP 84.99* per year" Time to find the cancel subscription option and make some changes to my OneDrive usage.
The joys of Christmas parcel delivery! One package sat at Melbourne airport since Tuesday waiting for a flight, another sat at my local Evri 😱 depot also since Tuesday waiting to get a van. We all know which will arrive first!
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The joys of Christmas parcel delivery! One package sat at Melbourne airport since Tuesday waiting for a flight, another sat at my local Evri 😱 depot also since Tuesday waiting to get a van. We all know which will arrive first!
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Thou shalt not bear false witness…
Unless, apparently, you can get AI to do it for you.
Unless, apparently, you can get AI to do it for you.
This is AI. It's fake. It's fictional.
This is the new world of AI-Evangelism.
It's manipulative, disingenuous, and predatory.
It targets older, vulnerable people who won’t know the difference – aiming to convert through deception for views and ad revenue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiyv...
This is the new world of AI-Evangelism.
It's manipulative, disingenuous, and predatory.
It targets older, vulnerable people who won’t know the difference – aiming to convert through deception for views and ad revenue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiyv...
99-Year-Old Atheist Goes Viral for His Baptism — He Finally Tells All
YouTube video by When God Spoke To Me
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Thou shalt not bear false witness…
Unless, apparently, you can get AI to do it for you.
Unless, apparently, you can get AI to do it for you.
The joys of AI! Customer service bot has told me they will do something that is against their normal policy. Because it's all in writing they will honour the bots commitment. 😂
December 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The joys of AI! Customer service bot has told me they will do something that is against their normal policy. Because it's all in writing they will honour the bots commitment. 😂
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X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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This is very concerning. In future the BBC should submit any proposals for the Reith Lectures to Karoline Leavitt at the White House so that President Trump can sign off on them. Maye Pete Hegseth next year?
November 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This is very concerning. In future the BBC should submit any proposals for the Reith Lectures to Karoline Leavitt at the White House so that President Trump can sign off on them. Maye Pete Hegseth next year?
There is no more beautiful an aircraft than the Catalina. ❤️ G-PBYA flying past my window at 1,100ft as part of #LadyMayorsShow
November 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
There is no more beautiful an aircraft than the Catalina. ❤️ G-PBYA flying past my window at 1,100ft as part of #LadyMayorsShow
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I know nothing about Dr Who, but, for Londoners, the phrase "Going For Dinner With Billie Piper" is the absolute best way to remember the order of the vertical streets running east to west in Soho (Greek, Frith, Dean, Wardour, Berwick, Poland) and has saved many a late night out
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I know nothing about Dr Who, but, for Londoners, the phrase "Going For Dinner With Billie Piper" is the absolute best way to remember the order of the vertical streets running east to west in Soho (Greek, Frith, Dean, Wardour, Berwick, Poland) and has saved many a late night out
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I am so angry, I almost can’t type. By @pruebray.bsky.social www.libdemvoice.org/prue-bray-i-...
Prue Bray: I am so angry I almost can’t type
We are in the middle of elections for internal roles in the Federal party, and I am one of the candidates for President. Voting opens tomorrow. So, this morning, I sat down to write a piece about why ...
www.libdemvoice.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I am so angry, I almost can’t type. By @pruebray.bsky.social www.libdemvoice.org/prue-bray-i-...
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and his colleagues in the House of Lords.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
October 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and his colleagues in the House of Lords.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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This is Graham Linehan, who UKLabour, WesStreeting and every columnist in the country rushed to defend when he was arrested by police, after inciting online violence and smashed a trans girl’s phone. They are even changing the law specifically to protect him. “Just a joke” @mrjamesob.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This is Graham Linehan, who UKLabour, WesStreeting and every columnist in the country rushed to defend when he was arrested by police, after inciting online violence and smashed a trans girl’s phone. They are even changing the law specifically to protect him. “Just a joke” @mrjamesob.bsky.social
The Oxford St Christmas lights are switched on the 5th November. Bonfire night. I wonder how the usual suspects will deal with this clash of 'Englishness'. (Even I'm feeling a sense of rage at this but for different reasons I hope.)
October 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The Oxford St Christmas lights are switched on the 5th November. Bonfire night. I wonder how the usual suspects will deal with this clash of 'Englishness'. (Even I'm feeling a sense of rage at this but for different reasons I hope.)
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Amazing test for M.E.
"sensitivity – or the likelihood of a test being positive if that patient has the condition – of 92%
"specificity – the probability the test will rule out negative cases – of 98%"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
"sensitivity – or the likelihood of a test being positive if that patient has the condition – of 92%
"specificity – the probability the test will rule out negative cases – of 98%"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome
Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Amazing test for M.E.
"sensitivity – or the likelihood of a test being positive if that patient has the condition – of 92%
"specificity – the probability the test will rule out negative cases – of 98%"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
"sensitivity – or the likelihood of a test being positive if that patient has the condition – of 92%
"specificity – the probability the test will rule out negative cases – of 98%"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
October 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
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With just under half of the votes counted, pro-European forces led by Maia Sandu are already heading toward a crushing majority. Even before the diaspora vote is added — which is expected to heavily favour Europe — this result signals a decisive defeat for the pro-Russian bloc. 1/2
September 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
With just under half of the votes counted, pro-European forces led by Maia Sandu are already heading toward a crushing majority. Even before the diaspora vote is added — which is expected to heavily favour Europe — this result signals a decisive defeat for the pro-Russian bloc. 1/2
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I have never, in hundreds & hundreds of sessions, met a trauma survivor who wanted to be "rescued."
I HAVE met hundreds of survivors who wanted to be seen & supported in rescuing themselves-- & caring for the past version of themselves who actually did need rescuing at one time.
I HAVE met hundreds of survivors who wanted to be seen & supported in rescuing themselves-- & caring for the past version of themselves who actually did need rescuing at one time.
September 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I have never, in hundreds & hundreds of sessions, met a trauma survivor who wanted to be "rescued."
I HAVE met hundreds of survivors who wanted to be seen & supported in rescuing themselves-- & caring for the past version of themselves who actually did need rescuing at one time.
I HAVE met hundreds of survivors who wanted to be seen & supported in rescuing themselves-- & caring for the past version of themselves who actually did need rescuing at one time.
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How can you be legally required to have something on a device you are not legally required to have?
September 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
How can you be legally required to have something on a device you are not legally required to have?
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UK recognition of the State of Palestine was a promise made to my great grandfather decades ago. While on its own, recognition won’t solve anything without further action, it is a down payment on peace. Today we have just a little more hope, and hope is contagious.
📻 on BBC world service this AM:
📻 on BBC world service this AM:
September 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
UK recognition of the State of Palestine was a promise made to my great grandfather decades ago. While on its own, recognition won’t solve anything without further action, it is a down payment on peace. Today we have just a little more hope, and hope is contagious.
📻 on BBC world service this AM:
📻 on BBC world service this AM:
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URGENT: For those attending #LDConf we have just learned of a likely attempt by transphobic activists to hijack the conference agenda by suspending standing orders first thing tomorrow morning at 9am. If you're going to conference please turn up to oppose this.
Radical Conference Briefing Autumn 2025
Our briefing on motions, policy and key votes at Lib Dem Autumn Conference 2025.
radicalassociation.org
September 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
URGENT: For those attending #LDConf we have just learned of a likely attempt by transphobic activists to hijack the conference agenda by suspending standing orders first thing tomorrow morning at 9am. If you're going to conference please turn up to oppose this.
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The vast majority of people who mock the word "trigger" could not accurately define "trigger" if their life depended on it.
September 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The vast majority of people who mock the word "trigger" could not accurately define "trigger" if their life depended on it.
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Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
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You know you’re living in strange times when Last Night of the Proms feels like the least jingoistic thing happening in Britain at the moment.
September 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
You know you’re living in strange times when Last Night of the Proms feels like the least jingoistic thing happening in Britain at the moment.