A spectacular view of the Italian #alps this evening.

I have stage four cancer – there will be no cure, but death isn’t necessarily imminent: this is how it feels to live in the long middle When you are cured, the world cheers; when you are dying, it mourns. But when you are simply maintaining, the world is at a loss

"In a culture that fetishises the loud “bounce-back”, choosing to live gently, attentively and on one’s own terms is an act of quiet defiance." www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

It really pains me that, after more than a decade of Bannon and Farage et al, there's not a more strategic approach to media on the left. Independent media is fantastic but not enough, and the sad truth now is that there's a straight line from posting to power. It's ridiculous but true.

Excitied to start the day at @coopfutures.bsky.social event #PowerToThePeople at such a crucial moment in time. Looking forward to the conversation we will be having.

I’m seeing a big shift of the conversations that would usually happen on Twitter now happening on LinkedIn. I haven’t made the shift there as I don’t want to be only defined by my career path or the people I know (or know me) but it is getting to the point that I feel I *need* to be there.

One of the things I think got lost with Ye Olde Twitter is that, although it had a relatively small user base compared w/other social-media sites, there were lots of people there who wouldn't bump into one another anywhere else, and you didn't have to surrender yourself to algorithmic funnelling.

New papers from me and @carefultrouble.bsky.social today on the safe adoption of AI - exploring what "safe adoption" means and whether its possible. We analysed more than 300 sources on AI safety in critical systems, outcomes for workers, and environmental impacts and found 5 common barriers

It’s taken a while for people in power to recognise the growing strength of the @greenparty.org.uk . But now that it’s become evident, we need to be prepared to all the possible insidious ways that the currents powers will try to discredit it.

The greatest victory of yesterday’s results is that of #Hope over #Fear. It is the proof that people in the UK haven’t given up on accepting the status quo and are prepared to stand up and take action to build a better future.

Quite rare to see a chart that says quite so overtly that no one involved has the slightest clue what’s happening here

Is AI making work more intense? Using agents appears to increase the number of hours worked and the exhausting nature of tasks

unbelievably good from @jburnmurdoch.ft.com @sarahoconnorft.ft.com on the intensification of (knowledge) work under AI
www.ft.com/content/9c6a...

It reminds me a bit of when the Internet arrived, that sense of a cornucopia of content, an infinite bookstore, a neverending toread list. 1/

I’m in Milan to visit family. Apparently you can only pay with Visa for anything related to the #olympics as it’s the official sponsor. How ridiculous is that! #DigitalCurrencies

We have two dominant visions for digital tech: one from major corporations that maximizes profit at any cost, and another based on cyberlibertarian ideals that assumes you must code to participate in society.

We need another: where the public sector builds and funds tech for the broad public good.

Infographic showing the responses to the question "Do you think the following should be nationalised and run in the public sector, or privatised and run by private companies?" Headline: Public ownership is popular Water - 82% Energy - 71% Buses - 66% NHS - 87% Rail - 76% Royal Mail - 75% Polling by YouGov, June 2024

🤔You want your government to be popular?

💡Why not try doing something that's popular with the public.

Most of us want to see public ownership across a range of public services.

It was true at the last general election. It's true now.

#publicownership

Board elections Democracy is the lifeblood of co‑operatives and we want as many of our members as possible to get involved in the election process, either standing as candidates, nominating candidates or voting for c...

Are you a member of a UK-based #coop? Are you passionate about the co-operative movement? Then why not join the board of @cooperativesuk.bsky.social ! Find out about the election process here: www.uk.coop/about-us/our...

Can you help us support social movements with technology?

We’re recruiting 4–6 founding members to join our Advisory Circle, bringing external expertise and strategic perspective to support our cooperative’s mission.

Apply here: bit.ly/ckadvisory

How to Film ICE Filming federal agents in public is legal, but avoiding a dangerous—even deadly—confrontation isn’t guaranteed. Here’s how to record ICE and CBP agents as safely as possible and have an impact.

NEW: The @wired.com Security desk put together a comprehensive guide to filming ICE—with tips for reducing risk at the forefront. No paywall, but please consider subscribing to help find these kinds of resources. And stay safe out there. www.wired.com/story/how-to...

www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...

Come and work in our fantastic team supporting and inspiring people to set up #co-ops. Deadline coming up soon! 👇🏼

Mafia goon: Nice house you got here...it'd be a shame if something happened to it

Media outlets: Mafia goon rules out use of force. Expresses regret at the mere thought of it

Europeans challenge US big tech with alternative app menu Driven by concerns over privacy and geopolitical vulnerability, Europeans are increasingly adopting local "app menus" and open-source software to reduce reliance on US big tech.

cybernews.com/tech/europea...

📢 Applications now open: £1 million Community Energy Fund launches in Greenwich

Greenwich has opened applications for the first £250,000 funding round of its new Community Energy Fund (CEF), a four-year, £1 million programme designed to boost renewable energy projects and cut emissions 🙌

CEO Chief Executive Officer – Community Energy England Closing Date for applications: Friday 19 December 2025 Disrupt Recruitment & Search are proud to have been retained by Community Energy...

Could you be the next CEO of @commenergyengland.bsky.social?

Amazing opportunity for the right person: careers.wearedisrupt.co.uk/job/ceo-4540...

⏰ Deadline is this Friday 19 December!

#CommunityEnergy #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #CommunityPower #SocEnt #Coops #Retrofit #Renewables #Jobs

We're hiring a Business Operations and Movement Building Coordinator - workers.coop Business Operations and Movement Building Coordinator Salary: £36,000-£38,000 FTE, dependent on desired benefits package.Location: Remote (UK

Hey up, @workers-coop.bsky.social is hiring! Looking for a "strategic organiser and collaborator".

Freelance in tech? This part-time role may be something you can do alongside other work!

#coops #socialimpact #techjobs

What a fantastic resource.

AI doesn't have to be run only by and for a few enormous companies.

Just out from Metagov! A digital zine listing the MANY ways that people are trying to make AI more governable, accountable, and community-controlled: https://metagov.org/cg-ai/

Competition overview - Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26 - Innovation Funding Service

Oooh nice! Innovate UK is offering Women in Innovation Awards to women founders & co-founders. £75,000 of grant funding and business support 🤩👇

@ukri.org #innovation #tech

Did you know?
👉 75–80% of Fairtrade products come from cooperatives.
👉 Fair trade thrives where strong co-ops exist.
👉 Ethical business models already exist — and they work.

Lush urges businesses to divest from big tech after leaving social media UK ethical beauty brand Lush is moving away from using big tech companies in its business operations after leaving social media, and wants other companies to do the same

Lush knows how to run a business.
cosmeticsbusiness.com/lush-divest-...

In our brand new Music Streaming guide, we take a look at 12 streaming platforms, giving our recommendations on what to avoid and who is leading the way with their ethics.

We also include a bespoke rating on how each platform compensates musicians.

Read the full guide here: bit.ly/4968YWG