Rav 🐧
@ravipradhan.co.uk
I have approximate knowledge of some things. Expect software development, public sector digital, arts/humanities, games, tennis, and dog chatter
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Don't mind me, just listening to When The Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin for what is probably the 50th time over the last few days
February 6, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Don't mind me, just listening to When The Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin for what is probably the 50th time over the last few days
Missed this when it was published last week, but The Observer has a lovely writeup of my hometown (I'm pretty sure the article photo was taken on the same day I nearly stacked it multiple times walking along the promenade)
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
Broadstairs’ brand of new-wave retro | The Observer
A revolution of hopeful, modern restaurants is taking place in Kent – Dickensiana now meets San Sebastián
observer.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Missed this when it was published last week, but The Observer has a lovely writeup of my hometown (I'm pretty sure the article photo was taken on the same day I nearly stacked it multiple times walking along the promenade)
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
Today I learned about OpenAlex, an open access bibliographic catalogue of scholarly entities. Looks v handy openalex.org
OpenAlex
openalex.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Today I learned about OpenAlex, an open access bibliographic catalogue of scholarly entities. Looks v handy openalex.org
The fact there's now a sliver of royal blue in the sky during the 5pm dog walk is giving me far more strength than I anticipated
February 3, 2026 at 9:26 AM
The fact there's now a sliver of royal blue in the sky during the 5pm dog walk is giving me far more strength than I anticipated
One observation from driving this weekend: a lot of near misses on larger spiral roundabouts near motorways could be avoided if people maintained a bubble of space and not drive next to another motorist or in their blind spot
February 1, 2026 at 5:59 PM
One observation from driving this weekend: a lot of near misses on larger spiral roundabouts near motorways could be avoided if people maintained a bubble of space and not drive next to another motorist or in their blind spot
Home from a beautiful weekend wedding in Surrey and now off to my parents’ for a roast and to pick up the little rapscallion that is Luna
February 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Home from a beautiful weekend wedding in Surrey and now off to my parents’ for a roast and to pick up the little rapscallion that is Luna
Autopilot has failed me because Luna now has two bowls of water and no food. She does not look impressed
January 29, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Autopilot has failed me because Luna now has two bowls of water and no food. She does not look impressed
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"I miss the days of serendipity and connection, relationships forged through a shared love of fan culture and cats...That magic no longer exists on X. That’s helpful. It frees me from deciding whether it would be worth staying in Musk’s porn-addled domain for it"
www.newstatesman.com/culture/soci...
www.newstatesman.com/culture/soci...
How I quit Elon Musk’s toxic online playground
X abandoned me long before I abandoned it
www.newstatesman.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:57 AM
"I miss the days of serendipity and connection, relationships forged through a shared love of fan culture and cats...That magic no longer exists on X. That’s helpful. It frees me from deciding whether it would be worth staying in Musk’s porn-addled domain for it"
www.newstatesman.com/culture/soci...
www.newstatesman.com/culture/soci...
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Really excited to share a thing I've been working on: a new book from @publicdigital.bsky.social on shaping technology for transformation.
Tech is a fundamental part of every organisation - but they're often hamstrung by layers of digital geology, alongside huge pressure to chase the latest hype.
Tech is a fundamental part of every organisation - but they're often hamstrung by layers of digital geology, alongside huge pressure to chase the latest hype.
January 28, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Really excited to share a thing I've been working on: a new book from @publicdigital.bsky.social on shaping technology for transformation.
Tech is a fundamental part of every organisation - but they're often hamstrung by layers of digital geology, alongside huge pressure to chase the latest hype.
Tech is a fundamental part of every organisation - but they're often hamstrung by layers of digital geology, alongside huge pressure to chase the latest hype.
Made another lush Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipe tonight: tomato and saffron baked rice. Don’t think I’ve ever had a bad recipe of his tbh
January 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Made another lush Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipe tonight: tomato and saffron baked rice. Don’t think I’ve ever had a bad recipe of his tbh
Perusing the bookshelf and rediscovered a book I’ve not read in about six years. A story about Japanese lexicographers that I remember finding surprisingly compelling. Adapted as an anime and film at some point in the 2010s, too
January 27, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Perusing the bookshelf and rediscovered a book I’ve not read in about six years. A story about Japanese lexicographers that I remember finding surprisingly compelling. Adapted as an anime and film at some point in the 2010s, too
Just managed to pull out 250g of spaghetti from the pack, as needed (please applaud)
January 26, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Just managed to pull out 250g of spaghetti from the pack, as needed (please applaud)
Finally getting around to Shannon Vallor’s book on, well, as the name suggests: technology and the virtues. Looking forward to reading this
January 26, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Finally getting around to Shannon Vallor’s book on, well, as the name suggests: technology and the virtues. Looking forward to reading this
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And damn, this is the rare one where it's not the AI bros getting to me reading comments. Replies & quotes are ROUGH. By all means, dunk on AI every chance. But doing it as a cluelessly as possible, shouting ignorance from rooftop about what philosophy is + philosophers do, ain't it ya bosses. Oof.
January 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
And damn, this is the rare one where it's not the AI bros getting to me reading comments. Replies & quotes are ROUGH. By all means, dunk on AI every chance. But doing it as a cluelessly as possible, shouting ignorance from rooftop about what philosophy is + philosophers do, ain't it ya bosses. Oof.
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I spend the last three days reading a book on the history of Japanese pop culture and all of a sudden I've bought myself cans of Asahi. Disgustingly impressionable
January 22, 2026 at 8:41 PM
I spend the last three days reading a book on the history of Japanese pop culture and all of a sudden I've bought myself cans of Asahi. Disgustingly impressionable
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Buy BLADESONG! Now in Early Access, it's an insanely detailed blacksmithing RPG featuring a grim, immersive story campaign written by yours truly!
Bladesong is out in Early Access! Get the game now with a 10% launch discount, or go all in and get the bundle with Bladesong and its original soundtrack! 🔥 Swords shall be made, more so than ever! ⚔️
January 22, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Buy BLADESONG! Now in Early Access, it's an insanely detailed blacksmithing RPG featuring a grim, immersive story campaign written by yours truly!
Luna refused to make eye contact with me when I was about to leave for London earlier this morning 😅
January 22, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Luna refused to make eye contact with me when I was about to leave for London earlier this morning 😅
The vocal harmonies in Nowhere Man - and only the vocal harmonies - are currently living rent free in my head
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The vocal harmonies in Nowhere Man - and only the vocal harmonies - are currently living rent free in my head
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, and post the second sentence.
“Tactical design patterns support low-level design decisions; the intent of these decisions is to design and implement a solution that fits the problem domain as closely as possible”
“Tactical design patterns support low-level design decisions; the intent of these decisions is to design and implement a solution that fits the problem domain as closely as possible”
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, and post the second sentence.
"'Beautiful,' my grandmother said, 'very striking,' and my father said he thought I'd look even better if both my legs were the same length."
"'Beautiful,' my grandmother said, 'very striking,' and my father said he thought I'd look even better if both my legs were the same length."
OK, fine
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, and post the second sentence.
"This idea was remarked on by a number of the interviewees, who felt the key to achieving desireable public health outcomes lay with an ability to instil a widespread commitment to a common vision of public health."
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, and post the second sentence.
"This idea was remarked on by a number of the interviewees, who felt the key to achieving desireable public health outcomes lay with an ability to instil a widespread commitment to a common vision of public health."
January 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, and post the second sentence.
“Tactical design patterns support low-level design decisions; the intent of these decisions is to design and implement a solution that fits the problem domain as closely as possible”
“Tactical design patterns support low-level design decisions; the intent of these decisions is to design and implement a solution that fits the problem domain as closely as possible”
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I peeked at my therapist’s notes and this was the only thing written down
There is nothing more to say about the creature.
January 21, 2026 at 8:51 AM
I peeked at my therapist’s notes and this was the only thing written down
Browsing the Lexus website and stumbled upon their "Lexus AI Concierge" which includes example prompts such as, "Help me choose a grade" or "Summarise the [specific Lexus model you're looking at]". A wholly unnecessary (and slow) tool. Just have a better structured and content-designed website!
January 21, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Browsing the Lexus website and stumbled upon their "Lexus AI Concierge" which includes example prompts such as, "Help me choose a grade" or "Summarise the [specific Lexus model you're looking at]". A wholly unnecessary (and slow) tool. Just have a better structured and content-designed website!
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jesus nailed on to score with a cross like that
January 20, 2026 at 8:36 PM
jesus nailed on to score with a cross like that