Sam Downie
@samdownie.bsky.social
2x BAFTA Nominated #Autistic Film Director, Actor/Voice Actor, #dolbyatmos mix engineer verified by Universal Music Group (uk)
official website: www.dsoundz.co.uk
linktree : https://linktr.ee/samdownie
I have a book out too! www.dsoundz.co.uk/books
official website: www.dsoundz.co.uk
linktree : https://linktr.ee/samdownie
I have a book out too! www.dsoundz.co.uk/books
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Sam Downie
@samdownie.bsky.social
· Jun 16
Announcement 📣 I’m a full member of the @ukmpg.bsky.social now, see the news on my website at www.dsoundz.co.uk
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Liberty says proposed law saying police must consider cumulative impact of protests more restrictive than expected, Haroon Siddique reports - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
November 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Liberty says proposed law saying police must consider cumulative impact of protests more restrictive than expected, Haroon Siddique reports - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
A good day spent in Oxford at #solidstatelogic hq learning more and hands on with a great mixing console
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A good day spent in Oxford at #solidstatelogic hq learning more and hands on with a great mixing console
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A chilling story about an ex-partner weaponizing Apple's family sharing. www.wired.com/story/apples...
This happened with AirTags and connected car services (see @kashhill.bsky.social). And apparently it's hard to ditch the primary account holder when they're no longer part of the family.
This happened with AirTags and connected car services (see @kashhill.bsky.social). And apparently it's hard to ditch the primary account holder when they're no longer part of the family.
October 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A chilling story about an ex-partner weaponizing Apple's family sharing. www.wired.com/story/apples...
This happened with AirTags and connected car services (see @kashhill.bsky.social). And apparently it's hard to ditch the primary account holder when they're no longer part of the family.
This happened with AirTags and connected car services (see @kashhill.bsky.social). And apparently it's hard to ditch the primary account holder when they're no longer part of the family.
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I feel I must unleash my annual opposition to No Nut November*. It's not good for people who have prostates.
[*may be a meme more than a practice, but it's an opportunity for education on cancer prevention. 30% lowered risk is not nothing]
[*may be a meme more than a practice, but it's an opportunity for education on cancer prevention. 30% lowered risk is not nothing]
Ejaculation frequency and prostate cancer - Harvard Health
Research into the connections between sexual activity and prostate cancer....
www.health.harvard.edu
October 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
I feel I must unleash my annual opposition to No Nut November*. It's not good for people who have prostates.
[*may be a meme more than a practice, but it's an opportunity for education on cancer prevention. 30% lowered risk is not nothing]
[*may be a meme more than a practice, but it's an opportunity for education on cancer prevention. 30% lowered risk is not nothing]
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ah, this is such sad news www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Fawlty Towers actor Prunella Scales dies aged 93
Actor portrayed Sybil Fawlty and later charmed viewers with her canal boat journeys alongside husband Timothy West
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
ah, this is such sad news www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Invest in staff and you'll have a well functioning NHS that serves the population well.
Retain and commit to the 100,000 staff threatened with redundancy, and pay Resident Doctors what they're owed.
Just a thought.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Retain and commit to the 100,000 staff threatened with redundancy, and pay Resident Doctors what they're owed.
Just a thought.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn
Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Invest in staff and you'll have a well functioning NHS that serves the population well.
Retain and commit to the 100,000 staff threatened with redundancy, and pay Resident Doctors what they're owed.
Just a thought.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Retain and commit to the 100,000 staff threatened with redundancy, and pay Resident Doctors what they're owed.
Just a thought.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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You asked, we delivered! By VERY popular demand - if you’re five raccoons in an overcoat, you can now say it with your chest!
Available in all the usual fits and colours - go go go!
the-daily-tism.teemill.com/product/five...
Available in all the usual fits and colours - go go go!
the-daily-tism.teemill.com/product/five...
October 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
You asked, we delivered! By VERY popular demand - if you’re five raccoons in an overcoat, you can now say it with your chest!
Available in all the usual fits and colours - go go go!
the-daily-tism.teemill.com/product/five...
Available in all the usual fits and colours - go go go!
the-daily-tism.teemill.com/product/five...
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CALLING MOST GUITARISTS! You probably owe yourself this!! 💥 🎸 👇🏼
October 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
CALLING MOST GUITARISTS! You probably owe yourself this!! 💥 🎸 👇🏼
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Opened the fridge. Just read the back of a tub of ricotta that instructs, ‘consume within 24 hours.’
That’s not a cheese. That’s a time bomb
That’s not a cheese. That’s a time bomb
October 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Opened the fridge. Just read the back of a tub of ricotta that instructs, ‘consume within 24 hours.’
That’s not a cheese. That’s a time bomb
That’s not a cheese. That’s a time bomb
@thedailytism.com well @joewellscomic.bsky.social has landed in bristol with a fab unique show and t-shirt #thedailytism we want more satire and comedy 🎭
October 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
@thedailytism.com well @joewellscomic.bsky.social has landed in bristol with a fab unique show and t-shirt #thedailytism we want more satire and comedy 🎭
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Feels quite surreal to see this image from Flow every day when I open Blender. You can get a high res version here
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7pfxc...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7pfxc...
March 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Feels quite surreal to see this image from Flow every day when I open Blender. You can get a high res version here
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7pfxc...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7pfxc...
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This is what you do after winning an Oscar
March 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This is what you do after winning an Oscar
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My statement on Middle East peace
October 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
My statement on Middle East peace
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There will be artists, makers and creatives opening their doors across three floors
Centrespace Open Studios returns along with the illustrators’ exhibition ‘We’re Here Now’
There will be artist studios and workshop spaces open across three floors of the building
www.bristol247.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
There will be artists, makers and creatives opening their doors across three floors
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the discord hack is every user's worst nightmare www.404media.co/the-discord-...
October 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
the discord hack is every user's worst nightmare www.404media.co/the-discord-...
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Trump and Congressional Republicans shut down the government over health care funding that helps over 300,000 Massachusetts residents afford their insurance.
Some residents could see their premiums increase by over $25,000 a year.
That’s indefensible.
Some residents could see their premiums increase by over $25,000 a year.
That’s indefensible.
October 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Trump and Congressional Republicans shut down the government over health care funding that helps over 300,000 Massachusetts residents afford their insurance.
Some residents could see their premiums increase by over $25,000 a year.
That’s indefensible.
Some residents could see their premiums increase by over $25,000 a year.
That’s indefensible.
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🚨 Our new investigation out today reveals how thousands of people who've taken their bosses to employment tribunals & won, never got paid, even after they approached the government for help.
This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Thousands of rogue bosses get away with not paying tribunal awards
The government scheme ‘enforcing’ money owed to workers has been unsuccessful in a staggering three-quarters of cases
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
🚨 Our new investigation out today reveals how thousands of people who've taken their bosses to employment tribunals & won, never got paid, even after they approached the government for help.
This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
This has serious implications for the Employment rights bill.
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
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How Long Should You Keep Taking Antidepressants?
thecosmicshamblesnet...
A science-based retort to the constant refrain that you need to 'get off those pills' if you take antidepressants.
#Depression #MentalHealth #Medication #PillShaming
thecosmicshamblesnet...
A science-based retort to the constant refrain that you need to 'get off those pills' if you take antidepressants.
#Depression #MentalHealth #Medication #PillShaming
How Long Should You Keep Taking Antidepressants?
For as long as you NEED to says Dr Dean Burnett.
thecosmicshamblesnetwork.substack.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:56 AM
How Long Should You Keep Taking Antidepressants?
thecosmicshamblesnet...
A science-based retort to the constant refrain that you need to 'get off those pills' if you take antidepressants.
#Depression #MentalHealth #Medication #PillShaming
thecosmicshamblesnet...
A science-based retort to the constant refrain that you need to 'get off those pills' if you take antidepressants.
#Depression #MentalHealth #Medication #PillShaming
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This piece on MSNBC, authored by Alex Morozov, Helen Petousis-Harris, and I is presenting evidence of what appears to be a long-planned campaign against vaccines by RFK Jr and his, umm, colorful associates. They discovered a new scary chemical called aluminum ... www.msnbc.com/opinio...
Opinion | RFK Jr. and the troubling link between the antivax agenda and potential money and influence
Science does not support aluminum as a culprit of autism. Yet RFK Jr. and his associates continue to find ways to support the claim.
www.msnbc.com
July 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This piece on MSNBC, authored by Alex Morozov, Helen Petousis-Harris, and I is presenting evidence of what appears to be a long-planned campaign against vaccines by RFK Jr and his, umm, colorful associates. They discovered a new scary chemical called aluminum ... www.msnbc.com/opinio...
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On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed, New Zealand law enforcement agencies told The Associated Press. https://to.pbs.org/4nXLMhB
FBI director gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws
On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed.
www.pbs.org
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed, New Zealand law enforcement agencies told The Associated Press. https://to.pbs.org/4nXLMhB
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‘Real friendships felt mythical to me’: On autism, reading and growing up
‘Real friendships felt mythical to me’: On autism, reading and growing up
Some people liken autistic girls to an iceberg. Personally, I prefer the analogy of a rotten log: overturn any one of us and there’ll be…
medium.com
September 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
‘Real friendships felt mythical to me’: On autism, reading and growing up
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New from 404 Media: here is the story of how Ruby went off the rails. 3000 words on developers suddenly locked out, corporate pressure, and claims of a "hostile takeover" of one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure for the internet we all rely on everyday
www.404media.co/how-ruby-wen...
www.404media.co/how-ruby-wen...
How Ruby Went Off the Rails
What happened to RubyGems, Bundler, and the Open Source drama that controls the internet infrastructure.
www.404media.co
September 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
New from 404 Media: here is the story of how Ruby went off the rails. 3000 words on developers suddenly locked out, corporate pressure, and claims of a "hostile takeover" of one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure for the internet we all rely on everyday
www.404media.co/how-ruby-wen...
www.404media.co/how-ruby-wen...
When travelling 🧳 outside England I recommend getting a @currensea travel card #currensea it’s great 👍
I’m making great savings with Currensea, the card for people who travel 💳 Order your card and you’ll get £5 back when you start using it www.currensea.com/refer-a-frie...
I’m making great savings with Currensea, the card for people who travel 💳 Order your card and you’ll get £5 back when you start using it www.currensea.com/refer-a-frie...
September 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
When travelling 🧳 outside England I recommend getting a @currensea travel card #currensea it’s great 👍
I’m making great savings with Currensea, the card for people who travel 💳 Order your card and you’ll get £5 back when you start using it www.currensea.com/refer-a-frie...
I’m making great savings with Currensea, the card for people who travel 💳 Order your card and you’ll get £5 back when you start using it www.currensea.com/refer-a-frie...
