Simon Ward
@simonjbward.bsky.social
Producer/Actor/Writer, currently in that order. Made Badjelly with Mukpuddy (TVNZ+, Family Canada, ABC Australia, ITV UK) & currently in production on BE WITH ZEE.
No we’re not running out of good ideas. We’re running out of people willing and able to invest in good ideas.
America, you have spoken loud and clear: You do not like AI. But what if AI is the way to restart the world’s idea machine?
We’re running out of good ideas. AI might be how we find new ones.
What if the best use of AI is restarting the world’s idea machine?
www.vox.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:15 AM
No we’re not running out of good ideas. We’re running out of people willing and able to invest in good ideas.
This year I’m wishing everyone Murky Chasms to see if it catches on.
December 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This year I’m wishing everyone Murky Chasms to see if it catches on.
“MY BODY MY RULES” declares the 4 year old as he sweeps an entire shelf of books to the floor.
Not _quite_ there with the consent conversation. But we’re working on it.
Not _quite_ there with the consent conversation. But we’re working on it.
November 26, 2025 at 6:13 AM
“MY BODY MY RULES” declares the 4 year old as he sweeps an entire shelf of books to the floor.
Not _quite_ there with the consent conversation. But we’re working on it.
Not _quite_ there with the consent conversation. But we’re working on it.
Take it from someone with an objective viewpoint (not in the US) - if an actual lefty wins anything in the US it’s downright historic (traditionally the Dems are about as lefty as our centre-right party, so…)
The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Opinion | Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Take it from someone with an objective viewpoint (not in the US) - if an actual lefty wins anything in the US it’s downright historic (traditionally the Dems are about as lefty as our centre-right party, so…)
JFC all the emails about how AI can do all the fun shit I spent my life figuring how to get paid for.
WHERE ARE THE AI REAL ESTATE AGENTS
WHERE ARE THE AI REAL ESTATE AGENTS
June 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
JFC all the emails about how AI can do all the fun shit I spent my life figuring how to get paid for.
WHERE ARE THE AI REAL ESTATE AGENTS
WHERE ARE THE AI REAL ESTATE AGENTS
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“I don’t get headaches” is the sort of thing you say in your 30s before becoming a parent at 42.
a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face and saying `` loud noises '' .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face and saying `` loud noises '' .
media.tenor.com
May 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
“I don’t get headaches” is the sort of thing you say in your 30s before becoming a parent at 42.
Finally Dutton can go back to his first love #auspol
a man in a blue shirt is making a funny face while sitting in a dark room .
ALT: a man in a blue shirt is making a funny face while sitting in a dark room .
media.tenor.com
May 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Finally Dutton can go back to his first love #auspol
Are National lining up their new Luxon?
March 6, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Are National lining up their new Luxon?
One year anniversary of this slice of internet gold.
Oh my god whose idea was it to eat leftover Indian food in this heat
January 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
One year anniversary of this slice of internet gold.
Studies show that supermarkets are responsible for the second-highest amounts of food wastage.
In first place, my 3 year old.
In first place, my 3 year old.
January 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Studies show that supermarkets are responsible for the second-highest amounts of food wastage.
In first place, my 3 year old.
In first place, my 3 year old.
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Sorry, but I really hope people who love THE WILD ROBOT movie know it was inspired by my book. It's mentioned in the credits but most people don't read that stuff. If you love the movie you should check out the book! There's more to the story and it's a quick read.
December 11, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Sorry, but I really hope people who love THE WILD ROBOT movie know it was inspired by my book. It's mentioned in the credits but most people don't read that stuff. If you love the movie you should check out the book! There's more to the story and it's a quick read.
Ugh. Time to “know what day of the week it is” again I guess.
January 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Ugh. Time to “know what day of the week it is” again I guess.
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Massive away win for the little fella.
December 2, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Massive away win for the little fella.
How is there not a Masterchef recap show with all the people who have to do the dishes?
July 25, 2024 at 8:32 AM
How is there not a Masterchef recap show with all the people who have to do the dishes?
I honestly just don’t know what’s real any more.
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
Giant phallus-shaped iceberg floating in Conception Bay surprises residents of Dildo, Canada
A phallus-shaped iceberg hovered off the coast of Dildo, Newfoundland in Conception Bay before collapsing.
www.livescience.com
July 9, 2024 at 10:17 PM
I honestly just don’t know what’s real any more.
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
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A brief history of self-regulation
July 9, 2024 at 9:14 PM
A brief history of self-regulation
LESS BREAKING
Simeon Brown as much of a dipshit as previously thought.
Simeon Brown as much of a dipshit as previously thought.
BREAKING
Simeon Brown has admitted being caught up in a well-known scam called CCS that could cost the country millions.
#nzpol
Simeon Brown has admitted being caught up in a well-known scam called CCS that could cost the country millions.
#nzpol
Carbon capture framework to reduce emissions
A Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) framework has been released by the Coalition Government for consultation, providing an opportunity for industry to reduce net CO2 emissions from gas us...
www.beehive.govt.nz
July 9, 2024 at 8:32 PM
LESS BREAKING
Simeon Brown as much of a dipshit as previously thought.
Simeon Brown as much of a dipshit as previously thought.
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May 23, 2024 at 12:53 AM
This is a clear attempt to get everyone to call him The Red King instead of “Spaniel” and I for one will not stand for it.
May 15, 2024 at 8:31 PM
This is a clear attempt to get everyone to call him The Red King instead of “Spaniel” and I for one will not stand for it.
The only time I’ve ever cared about cricket is when Rusty steps up to bat. #iykyk #WhatWeDidntKnow
March 19, 2024 at 4:48 AM
The only time I’ve ever cared about cricket is when Rusty steps up to bat. #iykyk #WhatWeDidntKnow
Did you ever receive inspiration that you really didn’t appreciate because it was on the wall of the McDonald’s drive-through in Levin?
March 3, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Did you ever receive inspiration that you really didn’t appreciate because it was on the wall of the McDonald’s drive-through in Levin?
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Because becoming more conservative as you age was never a result of getting older, it was a function of getting richer. The greedy fucks took all the shit, so we never got richer. It's not fucking rocket science.
February 24, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Because becoming more conservative as you age was never a result of getting older, it was a function of getting richer. The greedy fucks took all the shit, so we never got richer. It's not fucking rocket science.
Oh my god whose idea was it to eat leftover Indian food in this heat
January 15, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Oh my god whose idea was it to eat leftover Indian food in this heat