New, from me: Take the Palantir manifesto seriously, if not literally.
It reveals that our tech philosopher kings want public money, but without public accountability. This creates a dilemma for governments unaligned with its techno-fascist vision. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/palantir-w...
Universal basic research income please.
We are looking at a painting of St Liphardus - a 6th-century lawyer, hermit and abbot in Meung-sur-Loire near Orléans, France. He is wearing bishops clothing including a surplus and mitre and is holding a crook. On a lead is a small knee high green and blue dragon.
We’re very sorry sir but you cannot bring your emotional support dragon in here.
Brixton London Underground station
Ton of Bricks!
I love this visual pun on the wall tiles at Brixton London Underground station on the Victoria line.
Every day is “National Something Day” – on 21 April, it’s tea
Once a luxury, arriving centuries ago on a slow boat from China, tea had its pivotal moment in 1784
northeastbylines.co.uk/lifestyle/fo...
This is the best depiction of US strategy in the Iran war
Painting of a woodland scene in dappled sunlight and with the forest flower covered in blue flowers
'Bluebells at Wisley' by contemporary UK painter Susan Entwistle #womensart
Next week - online seminar - researcher trauma in qualitative research - use QR code to register
Next week - online seminar - researcher trauma in qualitative research - use QR code to register
People in the most deprived areas are now spending less than 50 years of their lives in good health Graphic: Years expected to be spent in states of "good" health and "poorer" health by sex and deprivation decile, England, 2022 to 2024
People in England’s most deprived areas spend less than 50 years of their lives in good health, a 20-year gap compared with those in the richest areas
www.ft.com/content/85de...
I’ve been wandering over Downs on the Isle of Wight. Being the time of year it’s mostly older people out walking.
Yesterday we passed three separate couples, each on their mobiles. It’s the older generation we need to worry about, not the younger.
Came across a slightly windswept yarn bomb
New on the CSP blog: Red Flags! Data led technology is leading families to mistrust, fear and avoid services by Val Gillies, Rosalind Edwards and Sarah Gorin
www.criticalsocialpolicy.com/post/red-fla...
(Image credit: "Close up of Computer Hardware" by panumas nikhomkhai licensed: Free to use)
Alt text: A yellow poster with black text reads, “Over 1,000 Jews in the UK are speaking up against Israeli apartheid. Join us and sign the open letter.” A small black Na'amod logo appears in the top right corner.
Over 1,000 Jews in the UK have called on our institutions to name Israeli apartheid for what it is and take a stand against its injustices.
Join them and add your name to the open letter.
forms.gle/JDHQorh6Ypg5...
Print featuring a blue and white jug with an image of a cat on it and filled with blue and white flowers next to a small ornament of a cat, in front of some plates, all on a wood surface
'The Blue Cat Jug' linocut by contemporary printmaker Vanessa Lubach #WomensArt
Painting of a woodland carpeted with light purple blossoms
Britain is home to almost half of the world’s bluebells, found in ancient or semi-natural woodlands, flowering in April and May. 'Bluebell woods' by contemporary UK painter Susan Entwistle #WomensArt
Interested in studying the Holocaust?
Applications are now open for our MA Holocaust: History, Experience, Heritage.
We're pleased to offer Sayers Family Scholarships available for 2026 entry.
www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/holo...
Walking in the bluebell woods. An annual delight.
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Hello, I have a new book out in the spring with Picador and I would love it if you could help me spread the word.
IF WE TOLERATE THIS draws on years of work, to help readers understand why British politics is hurtling rightwards and what to do about it.
Pre-orders: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/if-w...
Hey British sociologists - the Cutteslowe Wall was discussed as a sociological exemplar of social class in action. If you’re not aware of it, take a listen
Just published research note. What do ppl from different generations and across gender see as the most important factual information for researchers to know about their #siblings? And find out about the electronic postcard method of generating data for speedy reach and response.
Aesop: I TOLD YOU
Just published research note. What do ppl from different generations and across gender see as the most important factual information for researchers to know about their #siblings? And find out about the electronic postcard method of generating data for speedy reach and response.
#Published: "The sibling postcard exercise – substance and methodology" by @rosedwards.bsky.social, Susie Weller & Luisa Weissberg (doi.org/10.20377/jfr...). #JFR #JFamRes #openaccess #openscience #sociology #demography
Debbie Shamir on Na'amods disruption of the Reform Jewish Alliance launch, and the intensifying battle over Jews' political role in the UK. Read the piece in full on our website and subscribe to our newsletters. Images: Talia Woodin. www.vashtimedia.com/the-fight-is...
Academia self-destruct continues. Wiley require you to allow AI to eat
Your paper as a condition for submission. "I agree that Wiley can utilize the submission to improve AI services for submission, screening, and peer review whether the manuscript is accepted or rejected for publication."
Photo of a dress with jacket and belt n light purple with embroidered borders against a white background
The British Pre-Raphaelite painter Marie Spartali Stillman (1844-1927) designed this embroidered tunic and shoes and decorated it with an embroidered floral design, perhaps created for her daughter's marriage in 1905 #womensArt
