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Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · Jun 4

Story idea:

we are x years in the future and there’s an ageing generation of those who still know the old art of “thinking” independently of computers

In a race against the machines (😉), a few remaining humans try to rescue those skills against the rise of LLM, human mortality & dementia

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Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 10h

I really hope the Nobel committee has some spine

Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 21h

Cant reply so QT

It’s not resistance it’s immunity
Immunity does not quite work like this
„Bad cold” is not what I would say
Not sure where your „not concerning” comes from?

Panicking not needed, but informed decisions are individual

As a healthy NHs worker I’ll be getting my private vaccine

Flaming June @juneussell.bsky.social · 1d

The two new variants aren’t considered to be very concerning, and we’ll all have resistance built up enough to make it not much worse than a bad cold. Appreciate that a week off when you’re freelance makes paying worthwhile, but in most cases it probably isn’t.
I’m 73, but not panicking.

Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 1d

It can only reinforce the biased world it has learned on.

Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 2d

Me: Give me some examples of clinical leaders from around the world.
Gemini: [provides list]
Me: You just gave me 5 white males
Gemini: I sincerely apologize. You are absolutely right. I regret [self flagellates some more...].
Me: We’ve been through this before, haven’t we?
Gemini: I am a LLM etc

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Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 3d

Oooof life decisions

Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 3d

Bemused by all the Apple crossbody (American) reviews - we’ve had those in Europe for years

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Dr Delyth Badder @folklorewales.com · 4d

Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.

After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵

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Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 4d

And can I just add an actual physiotherapist at least once? At home leaflets or apps are not the same, especially for people not used to exercise

Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 4d

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Of course this is a no brainer

But sadly doing exercise is costly for many - cost of gym, cost of club membership or simply cost of having spare time

Prevention and healthy lifestyles really need to become a priority and eg maybe subsidised

Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP

Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bn

www.theguardian.com

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Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 4d

Lazy Sunday on the couch for us all

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Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 4d

Happy birthday!!

Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 5d

Had a good chat with the taxi driver today about traffic chaos in Oxford, and how to solve it. And no he was not for more cars.

I wish those who drive up and down our roads daily were consulted more when plans are made by the council.

Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 5d

I saw! If it’s stormy enough this year, I might get to hear many people mispronounce the storms name 😆

Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 5d

Oh it’s windy in Oxford

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 8d

When you are totally out of ideas

The Verge @theverge.com · 10d

Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and Word

Vibe working is all about Office’s new Agent Mode.

buff.ly

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Kasia @scullingmonkey.bsky.social · 8d

Door closing / window opening kinda day