Chris McCallum
@caledonite.bsky.social
Geologically inclined. Franco-écossais. J'habite à Paris. Birdwatching & other natural sciences.
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I don't think I could take one of the most dominant club teams in Europe and make them that shit if it was my stated intention. Gregor Townsend really is a generational talent in that regard
February 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM
I don't think I could take one of the most dominant club teams in Europe and make them that shit if it was my stated intention. Gregor Townsend really is a generational talent in that regard
Even the TV can't take Ashman's throwing in at the lineout.
February 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Even the TV can't take Ashman's throwing in at the lineout.
Group of professional Scottish rugby players struggling to adapt to play in the rain.
February 7, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Group of professional Scottish rugby players struggling to adapt to play in the rain.
Please just kick the 3 points
February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Please just kick the 3 points
Not even 20 minutes in and I'm muttering at the TV to fire Townsend. If we do it at half time we might have a chance.
February 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Not even 20 minutes in and I'm muttering at the TV to fire Townsend. If we do it at half time we might have a chance.
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Last term I tried an experiment: I walked into my Tech and Design Ethics class, admitted that I had *no idea* what to do about ChatGPT - so I would let them figure it out.
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
January 22, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Last term I tried an experiment: I walked into my Tech and Design Ethics class, admitted that I had *no idea* what to do about ChatGPT - so I would let them figure it out.
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
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Has Matt LaFleur been fired yet ?
January 11, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Has Matt LaFleur been fired yet ?
Has Matt LaFleur been fired yet ?
January 11, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Has Matt LaFleur been fired yet ?
Clermont contre Glasgow á la télé !
January 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Clermont contre Glasgow á la télé !
Stares at the EU youtu.be/f04bLYqWnUk?...
Big Tech Tried to Steal My Soul
YouTube video by booradleyboo
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Stares at the EU youtu.be/f04bLYqWnUk?...
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Made a video talking about the social media ban in Australia.
Music and other original bits from me in there too.
youtu.be/f04bLYqWnUk
Music and other original bits from me in there too.
youtu.be/f04bLYqWnUk
Big Tech Tried to Steal My Soul
YouTube video by booradleyboo
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Made a video talking about the social media ban in Australia.
Music and other original bits from me in there too.
youtu.be/f04bLYqWnUk
Music and other original bits from me in there too.
youtu.be/f04bLYqWnUk
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The inescapable view that on both the UK and USA, Charles de Gaulle was absolutely right.
January 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The inescapable view that on both the UK and USA, Charles de Gaulle was absolutely right.
Scotland finally qualify for a World Cup only for the host to get expelled from FIFA ?
January 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Scotland finally qualify for a World Cup only for the host to get expelled from FIFA ?
Stade and Racing serving up the ugliest game of rugby I've seen in some time.
December 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Stade and Racing serving up the ugliest game of rugby I've seen in some time.
Franco Smith needs to be given the keys to Murrayfield post haste.
December 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Franco Smith needs to be given the keys to Murrayfield post haste.
So they can't do it on a wet December night at Scotstoun after all eh.
December 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
So they can't do it on a wet December night at Scotstoun after all eh.
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I wrote a Christmas gift guide! Who am I? Anyway, there’s lots of crap out there so get the best deal for the wildlife gardener in your life. Merry Christmas 🎄
open.substack.com/pub/katebrad...
open.substack.com/pub/katebrad...
Gifts for wildlife gardeners that really work
(Or, don't buy a hedgehog box that kills hedgehogs. Ok?)
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I wrote a Christmas gift guide! Who am I? Anyway, there’s lots of crap out there so get the best deal for the wildlife gardener in your life. Merry Christmas 🎄
open.substack.com/pub/katebrad...
open.substack.com/pub/katebrad...
Coupe de Monde déjà vu.
December 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Coupe de Monde déjà vu.
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Newsletter #2 is out today. This week, the politics and psychology of the massive and gross road that encircles Paris, and why it's so hard to do anything about it
millefeuilleparis.substack.com/p/should-we-...
millefeuilleparis.substack.com/p/should-we-...
Should we bury the périph like nuclear waste?
Next year’s elections have reignited a debate over what to do with the monstrous Paris ringroad.
millefeuilleparis.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Newsletter #2 is out today. This week, the politics and psychology of the massive and gross road that encircles Paris, and why it's so hard to do anything about it
millefeuilleparis.substack.com/p/should-we-...
millefeuilleparis.substack.com/p/should-we-...
Lifetime ban for Etzebeth please World Rugby: that was heinous.
November 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Lifetime ban for Etzebeth please World Rugby: that was heinous.
C'est incroyable ! youtu.be/GdDtZD1jCKU?...
How THE WORLD reacted to Scotland Reaching the World Cup 🌍 | Crazy Commentary | Scotland 4-2 Denmark
YouTube video by Scotland National Team
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
C'est incroyable ! youtu.be/GdDtZD1jCKU?...
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I've put together a song bundle fundraiser for Sudan & Palestine with money going to Doctors Without Borders, The Sameer Project, & The Gaza Project.
Pay as much or as little (0$ if you like, we'd just ask you to share the link) as you can afford for 21 tracks from artists around the world.
Pay as much or as little (0$ if you like, we'd just ask you to share the link) as you can afford for 21 tracks from artists around the world.
The Hear Something Do - suggested $15, by A Global Collection of Artists
21 track album
thesomethingdosomething.bandcamp.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I've put together a song bundle fundraiser for Sudan & Palestine with money going to Doctors Without Borders, The Sameer Project, & The Gaza Project.
Pay as much or as little (0$ if you like, we'd just ask you to share the link) as you can afford for 21 tracks from artists around the world.
Pay as much or as little (0$ if you like, we'd just ask you to share the link) as you can afford for 21 tracks from artists around the world.
Clarke out, Townsend out, they say things come in threes Matt Lafleur.
November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Clarke out, Townsend out, they say things come in threes Matt Lafleur.
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We have upgraded our geomagnetic forecast today (12 November 2025) to the highest intensity level amid an ongoing solar storm.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We have upgraded our geomagnetic forecast today (12 November 2025) to the highest intensity level amid an ongoing solar storm.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.