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Dr. Damien P. Williams Wants A Better Sociotechnical Paradigm @wolvendamien.bsky.social · 4d

Like… it's kind of right there, no?

"AI" generated image of woman with dark hair sitting in a chair in front of posters with random shapes and symbols meant to look like images and text on movie posters, all superimposed with a post from k.w.bogen reading
"AI actresses can't negotiate. They can't say they'd prefer their bodies not be shown certgain ways. They can't refuse degrading scenes. They can't express distress about disturbing content. They can't ask the creators :why would you do that to me? Why put any woman through watching that? If AI film winds up being the path, we're about to see an entirely new generation (and more brutal depiction) of media misogyny."

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · 6d

I’m really not cut out for academia. Whenever I see the words ‘Assessment Briefs’, I just think of underpants.

Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · 8d

1tIs@llvoid. Great password!

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · 9d

In unrelated news…

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · 12d

Since before then, I think. Still gorgeous.

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · 16d

Let joy be abounding! I’ve been assigned a new cyber security training module!

Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · 20d

So, this afternoon I managed to send a slap-wrist email intended for a student to my children’s ex-piano teacher. How was your day?

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · 24d

My daughter is reading Crime and Punishment and bursts out with things like ‘No, bro, no! Absolutely terrible idea! Actually deranged!’

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Riding Lights Theatre Company @ridinglights.bsky.social · 27d

Riding Lights MAKE Retreats - a creative short break like no other.
FRESH ACT is for people who love acting and want to spend a weekend playing, exploring, and creating. You don’t need any experience – just curiosity and a sense of fun. More info and booking form via 'MAKE' link in bio. Sign up now!

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · 27d

My mind is boggling with the possibilities of what this might be…

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Sep 9

If you haven’t already, you need to read Skios by Michael Frayn.

Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Sep 5

Read this WHILE DRINKING A NEGRONI! Perfect. Thank you.

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Sep 5

This is laugh out loud. A Friday treat.

‘Our songs last three minutes but they feel like an hour’: the return of Spinal Tap – an exclusive that goes up to 11!

Over 40 years since This Is Spinal Tap was mistaken for a comedy, its hard-rocking subjects are back in a legally obligated sequel. Our writer heads to smell the glove

www.theguardian.com

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢 Creatives! In September, our Artistic Director @estherichardson.bsky.social will be running a FREE Masterclass in Directing on the Mid-scale!
📅 18 Sep
📍Northern Stage, Newcastle
🎟️ northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/dir...

A rehearsal photograph showing seven people in a large hall with lots of colourful grafitti on teh back wall. Their is a tiered set. It shows Esther Richardson sat on the lower tier taking to an actor. Behind them are actors working on movement.

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Pilot Theatre @pilottheatre.bsky.social · Aug 28

Here's a free creative writing opportunity for Yorkshire-based 18–25 year olds from our friends at Northern Broadsides Theatre Company.

All the info you need is on their website 👇
www.northern-broadsides.co.uk/life-in-a-no...

LIFE IN A NORTHERN TOWN - Northern Broadsides

www.northern-broadsides.co.uk

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Aug 25

Alan Titchmarsh Live.

Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Aug 23

Ooooh!

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Aug 21

So, City of York Council won’t take down the flags on lamp posts put up by far Right activists. It’s illegal, intimidatory, and York is officially a City of Sanctuary. Shameful. @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social

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David Higham @oldtrotter.bsky.social · Aug 15

The witch trials of 1612 still cast a long shadow.

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Aug 18

So beautiful and poignant.
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‘A symbol of Palestinian presence and identity’: the personal and political world of ‘tatreez’ – in pictures

A new exhibition explores Palestine’s ‘most vital living tradition’ – embroidery which reflects not only the personal lives of women, but is also a symbol of resistance and survival

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Aug 17

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‘I’m proud to have made this stand’: over-60s arrested at Palestine Action ban protest explain their decision

From a retired British colonel to a Catholic priest, half of the 532 people arrested in Parliament Square were 60 or older. Many believe they had a greater share of responsibility to take in defending...

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Aug 16

I’m pretty certain there’s a team at my university dedicated to *lengthening* processes…

Prof Damien Page @profdamienpage.bsky.social · Aug 16

We’re creating a team focused on shortening processes and procedures across the university.

For us, the freeing of time to focus on what truly matters is central to leadership.

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Prof Damien Page @profdamienpage.bsky.social · Aug 16

At BNU, we’ve designated Fridays a meeting free day. We’re cutting committees by 60%. We’ve made it the norm not to email or call after 6pm or at weekends. We’ve simplified processes like course approval and business planning. We’ve devolved budgets to end protracted multi-stage sign offs. 1/

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Bridget Foreman @foremanwrites.bsky.social · Aug 15

I lived in Charlbury until I was 5. I’m now thinking it may have made me the woman I am today…

Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · Aug 14

Meanwhile in Oxfordshire, UK....

Endlessly vacationing Vance is getting booted out of British pubs.

Even the pints are telling him to fuck off.

Staff Mutiny Forces Pub to Turn Away JD Vance

The vice president had reportedly attempted to dine at The Bull in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, weeks after the venue hosted Kamala Harris.

www.thedailybeast.com

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