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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 10h

You're welcome 😁

Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 11h

Has anyone ever seen Phil Harding and Neil Young in the same room?

Stereogum @stereogum.bsky.social · 13h

“BEZOS SUPPORTS THIS GOVERNMENT,” Neil Young writes. “IT DOES NOT SUPPORT YOU OR ME.”

www.stereogum.com/2325956/neil...

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 1d

"[gen]AI allows any of us to feel like an expert, but it is risk, doubt, and failure that make us human. When I write, the process is full of risk, error and painstaking self-correction. It arrives somewhere surprising only when I’ve stayed in uncertainty long enough..." Full quote in this article:

Andy Roddick @aroddick.bsky.social · 1d

Longer read, but the best I've read in a while on why no one should be using AI shit. www.nplusonemag.com/issue-51/the...

Large Language Muddle | The Editors

The AI upheaval is unique in its ability to metabolize any number of dread-inducing transformations. The university is becoming more corporate, more politically oppressive, and all but hostile to the ...

www.nplusonemag.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

‘I’m a composer. Am I staring extinction in the face?’: classical music and AI

Technology is radically reshaping how we make music. As I dug deeper into this for a radio 3 documentary I began to wonder if creative organisations are right to be so upbeat about AI. Are we riding the wave or will the wave destroy us?

www.theguardian.com

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TAG 2025 @ York @tag2025york.bsky.social · 2d

Are you a student at a UK university and looking for support to come to TAG York? Did you know the Royal Archaeological Institute Cheney Bursary is available to support you?

You can find more details here: www.royalarchinst.org/grants/bursa...

@royalarchinst.bsky.social

Bursaries

Cheney Bursaries for StudentsAs a result of a bequest left by Frank Cheney, the Institute has a fund to enable students that attend a UK university to attend RAI Meetings and conferences. Individuals ...

www.royalarchinst.org

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 2d

His house and garden is lovely!

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Dr Mike Nevell @archaeotea.bsky.social · 2d

ICON - The Instute of Conservation - Launches 4th Edition of 'First Aid for Finds'

ICON – The Instute of Conservation – Launches 4th Edition of ‘First Aid for Finds’

ICON, the Instute for Conservation, is launching the 4th edition of 'First Aid for Finds', the essential guide for the care of freshly excavated archaeological objects, on 15th October. The session will feature an exclusive lecture from the book’s authors, who will discuss the evolution of First Aid for Finds, highlight the key updates in the new edition, and share insights from decades of experience in archaeological conservation.

industrialheritagesupport.com

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Dr Matt Pope @mattpope.bsky.social · 3d

As archaeologists we bear witness to the destruction of the natural environment. Up close. In real time. We are entangled in that destruction and it impacts us. A callous and uncaring approach to planning behind Reeve's comments should be sickening to everyone involved in such grave undertakings. 🏺

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

Oh interesting! Will look out for them.

Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

It does, surprisingly so!

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

That'll come next!

Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

Yep, file management, had never realised it was a skill that needed to be taught.

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

Your photo would make a good jigsaw puzzle.

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

Must be. I know one student who told me uni was the first time he had a proper laptop and was still learning how to use it.

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

That looks amazing! And precarious. Where is it?

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

Save the snails!!! 🐌🐌🐌

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, our students don't know important and time-saving tools to produce professional documents in Word. We have to teach them. Presumably no longer done in school?

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

In an aim to keep up with the times, we've just started watching Yes Minister. It's very good.

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

🫂 So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, Lorna, and sending strength for the next couple of days.

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

Ugh, horrid. Sorry.

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 3d

Hi - I can send you a few slide decks on these topics which might help inspire? DM me your email.

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 4d

Agreed, awful news. Do we need a programme to ensure such artefacts are scanned and photographed to the nth degree?

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 4d

It'll ruffle a few feathers.

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 4d

Yeah, after I posted this I was thinking - more greedy antiquary than archaeologist!

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 4d

😂

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