Dr Zara Bain
@zaranosaur.bsky.social
Some kind of philosopher | mama of toddlers (yes, plural) | disabled, chronically ill and neurofuntimes | professionally tired | founder and director of disabled-majority transcription and closed captioning social biz @aat-transcribes.bsky.social | goof
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microsoft promised to "empower every user" and google to "revolutionise knowledge and technological innovation" but in reality what they have given us is an invasive surveillance dystopian nightmare hard to escape
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
Microsoft Teams Starts Telling Your Boss Where You Are—Now Just 8 Weeks Away
Microsoft confirms start date for new Teams update — no more hiding places.
www.forbes.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
microsoft promised to "empower every user" and google to "revolutionise knowledge and technological innovation" but in reality what they have given us is an invasive surveillance dystopian nightmare hard to escape
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
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A university that is able and willing to invest in staff and teaching hours will soon be able to absolutely clean up by advertising "lots of small group seminars and face to face time with REAL LECTURERS" with this shit going round
December 9, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A university that is able and willing to invest in staff and teaching hours will soon be able to absolutely clean up by advertising "lots of small group seminars and face to face time with REAL LECTURERS" with this shit going round
well it’s certainly interesting navigating the measles reporting system in the UK, I’ll say that
December 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
well it’s certainly interesting navigating the measles reporting system in the UK, I’ll say that
Fucking UKHSA automated call hold message which says, and I quote:
washing hands regularly and disposing of tissues in the bin are important ways of preventing respiratory illness
This UK paradigm where droplet spread is the only transmission route and we ignore aerosolised disease is so bad
washing hands regularly and disposing of tissues in the bin are important ways of preventing respiratory illness
This UK paradigm where droplet spread is the only transmission route and we ignore aerosolised disease is so bad
December 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Fucking UKHSA automated call hold message which says, and I quote:
washing hands regularly and disposing of tissues in the bin are important ways of preventing respiratory illness
This UK paradigm where droplet spread is the only transmission route and we ignore aerosolised disease is so bad
washing hands regularly and disposing of tissues in the bin are important ways of preventing respiratory illness
This UK paradigm where droplet spread is the only transmission route and we ignore aerosolised disease is so bad
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"Our analysis shows that in the aftermath of extreme weather events, lower-income neighbourhoods are less likely to rebuild and do not return to their pre-disaster state, whereas higher-income areas rebuild and tend to improve...highlighting increasing disparities in their built environments."
Nature research paper: Built environment disparities are amplified during extreme weather recovery
go.nature.com/3YcD2ZS
go.nature.com/3YcD2ZS
Built environment disparities are amplified during extreme weather recovery - Nature
Higher-income neighbourhoods rebuild and improve after disasters while lower-income areas do not return to pre-disaster conditions.
go.nature.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Our analysis shows that in the aftermath of extreme weather events, lower-income neighbourhoods are less likely to rebuild and do not return to their pre-disaster state, whereas higher-income areas rebuild and tend to improve...highlighting increasing disparities in their built environments."
Moments after posting this my eldest woke up screaming and kicking and punching me demanding his other parent who isn’t here so oh well I guess
The kids have both crashed out so I’m going to watch Christmas romance movies rather than work, fuck it
December 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Moments after posting this my eldest woke up screaming and kicking and punching me demanding his other parent who isn’t here so oh well I guess
The kids have both crashed out so I’m going to watch Christmas romance movies rather than work, fuck it
December 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The kids have both crashed out so I’m going to watch Christmas romance movies rather than work, fuck it
listen can someone do me a solid and find me a good deal on a new or refurbished iPhone 14 or above with 256GB storage with £100 up front cost and monthly payments under £26 because I’m broke but this iPhone 11 screen is fucked and it’s not worth repairing but also a hazard to my toddlers
December 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
listen can someone do me a solid and find me a good deal on a new or refurbished iPhone 14 or above with 256GB storage with £100 up front cost and monthly payments under £26 because I’m broke but this iPhone 11 screen is fucked and it’s not worth repairing but also a hazard to my toddlers
kids are now properly poorly and either my eldest is in the 5% of kids who gets a measles rash after the booster on top of some other nasty virus or… my kids have measles
So we’re awaiting testing from UKSA
which is yknow
something
So we’re awaiting testing from UKSA
which is yknow
something
December 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
kids are now properly poorly and either my eldest is in the 5% of kids who gets a measles rash after the booster on top of some other nasty virus or… my kids have measles
So we’re awaiting testing from UKSA
which is yknow
something
So we’re awaiting testing from UKSA
which is yknow
something
Why is Vanessa Williams on UK gameshow Celebrity Catchphrase?!
December 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Why is Vanessa Williams on UK gameshow Celebrity Catchphrase?!
win for the week: saving £58 a month off utilities bills by switching, hurray
December 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
win for the week: saving £58 a month off utilities bills by switching, hurray
having a bit of a shit weekend and feeling super unsupported and not at the place with any of my mum friends IRL where I feel I can tell them about it, boooo
December 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
having a bit of a shit weekend and feeling super unsupported and not at the place with any of my mum friends IRL where I feel I can tell them about it, boooo
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This is like Mr Rogers picking up Mjolnir
We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
December 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This is like Mr Rogers picking up Mjolnir
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If I were one of the wealthiest people in human history, living in a country with ever growing wealth inequality, I might think twice about advocating ritual execution
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
www.thenerdreich.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
If I were one of the wealthiest people in human history, living in a country with ever growing wealth inequality, I might think twice about advocating ritual execution
I would actually love to know why this is and have always wondered if it’s something to do with histamine
The way that kids get profoundly sicker after bedtime is just wild
December 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I would actually love to know why this is and have always wondered if it’s something to do with histamine
The way that kids get profoundly sicker after bedtime is just wild
December 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The way that kids get profoundly sicker after bedtime is just wild
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What did I tell y'all about taking medical advice from randoms whose website cookie disclaimers are stronger than their CVs?
AI deepfakes of real doctors spreading health misinformation on social media
AI deepfakes of real doctors spreading health misinformation on social media
Hundreds of videos on TikTok and elsewhere impersonate experts to sell supplements with unproven effects
TikTok and other social media platforms are hosting AI-generated deepfake videos of doctors whose words have been manipulated to help sell supplements and spread health misinformation.
The factchecking organisation Full Fact has uncovered hundreds of such videos featuring impersonated versions of doctors and influencers directing viewers to Wellness Nest, a US-based supplements firm. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
What did I tell y'all about taking medical advice from randoms whose website cookie disclaimers are stronger than their CVs?
I feel like a terrible person and of course I’m not because it’s normal but I could really do with like two hours to just catch up on some important projects and go to a yoga class
December 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I feel like a terrible person and of course I’m not because it’s normal but I could really do with like two hours to just catch up on some important projects and go to a yoga class
Oh, except about our broken toilet and nursery settling and then work
December 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Oh, except about our broken toilet and nursery settling and then work
I haven’t spoken to other adults much this week and I think I’m beginning to really feel it yknow
December 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I haven’t spoken to other adults much this week and I think I’m beginning to really feel it yknow
my child is trying to police my wearing of a cardigan what
December 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
my child is trying to police my wearing of a cardigan what
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I desperately want a grilled cheese sandwich now
December 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I desperately want a grilled cheese sandwich now
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First of many such incidents, I expect. Another ‘win’ for those ‘useful’ Gen AI tools.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trains cancelled over fake bridge collapse image - BBC News
Rail services were cancelled after a 'hoax' picture of a damaged bridge appeared on social media
www.bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
First of many such incidents, I expect. Another ‘win’ for those ‘useful’ Gen AI tools.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
is it neurodivergent parenting when you teach your fever ridden kid that they can cool down their feet by pressing them against the brick bedroom wall
December 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
is it neurodivergent parenting when you teach your fever ridden kid that they can cool down their feet by pressing them against the brick bedroom wall
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first time I've been sad bsky doesn't have an algorithm because how did it take a month for this to show up on my timeline
December 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
first time I've been sad bsky doesn't have an algorithm because how did it take a month for this to show up on my timeline