Chris Hewson
@chrishewson.bsky.social
Head of Policy Engagement, University of Huddersfield; sociology PhD; advocate of knowledge exchange; co-chair Universities Policy Engagement Network; appreciator of reasonably priced fine wine; understander of the power of football to ruin your weekend.
See also: 'it is what it is'
February 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
See also: 'it is what it is'
Extremely big yikes
February 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Extremely big yikes
What we really need - more thoughty thought leadership
February 7, 2026 at 7:43 PM
What we really need - more thoughty thought leadership
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Legislating AI and kids off social media isn’t interference or a waste of time.
It’s the beginning of the war for the concept of truth & democracy.
It’s the beginning of the war for the concept of truth & democracy.
February 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Legislating AI and kids off social media isn’t interference or a waste of time.
It’s the beginning of the war for the concept of truth & democracy.
It’s the beginning of the war for the concept of truth & democracy.
Reposted by Chris Hewson
Starting to think that we shouldn't allow the worst people in the world to have a hand in shaping technology
February 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Starting to think that we shouldn't allow the worst people in the world to have a hand in shaping technology
Probably dyed it to match his shirt
February 3, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Probably dyed it to match his shirt
I'm desperately hoping that this isn't a euphemism
January 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I'm desperately hoping that this isn't a euphemism
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The first amendment of the US constitution, as a friend once put it, lets you say whatever you like and the 2nd amendment puts a gun in your hand to defend your right to say it.
That is sub optimal.
That is sub optimal.
January 30, 2026 at 7:59 AM
The first amendment of the US constitution, as a friend once put it, lets you say whatever you like and the 2nd amendment puts a gun in your hand to defend your right to say it.
That is sub optimal.
That is sub optimal.
There was definitely a missed opportunity there to discuss her role as an empty signifier
January 29, 2026 at 8:52 AM
There was definitely a missed opportunity there to discuss her role as an empty signifier
It certainly radicalised him, so there's always that.
January 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
It certainly radicalised him, so there's always that.