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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak)

@andrewr.bsky.social

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Contract Instructor in Physics, but has PhD in Physical Chemistry. British Immigrant to Canada. Won some teaching awards. Dad to son with DLG-4 Synaptopathy (SHINE Syndrome). Pronouns: he/him/his. Likes tea. Bertie the Labradoodle's human. #iteachphysics

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 13d

Lulu "To Sir With Love", the theme tune to the marvelous Sidney Poitier film of the same name. A classic of the 1960s London era. You need to see it.

youtu.be/EV1qmmMwc9M?...

To Sir, with Love • Theme Song • Lulu

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 1h

Sorry, mate, I can do 3000 words on J R Hartley's "Fly Fishing".

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David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · 1h

Evil people designing evil technology to make society worse for profit

The Verge @theverge.com · 2h

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults

ChatGPT is about to get flirty.

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 1h

Hello, is this science? I don't think so. Free advertising, it certainly is.
"Copyright growing pains" is actually "Stealing intellectual property from others" by the way.

Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 1d

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

Want to See Marilyn Monroe in Game of Thrones? AI Could Make It Soon

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

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JustAlpal @justalpal.bsky.social · 4h

If you see this, post a robot

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Seven of Sixty Nine @internetperson69.bsky.social · 5h

A cool meme of Worf floating in space with a graphic oval behind him that mirrors the mustard color of his uniform. The caption is in a retro 80s-esque font in the same color. Top text: "TODAY IS A GOOD DAY," Bottom text: "TO TRY"

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King Ludd @kingludd.bsky.social · 8h

The Lego Jazz Club in all it's glory! Full of details on all floors 🤩

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 12h

Today's the 959th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, so obviously I'm reposting my scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry in Playmobil.

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 9h

"Terrible pain in all the diodes down my left side"

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 9h

If you see this, post a robot

Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 19h

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and sequels are the most entertaining philosophy books ever written.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 20h

We were all JMB too. Saw Twelfth Night at the Crucible in Sheffield iirc.

Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 21h

O-levels '78, A-levels '80.

two muppets are sitting in front of a bookshelf with the words back in my day

Alt: two muppets are sitting in front of a bookshelf with the words back in my day

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 21h

Fortunately, the set Shakespeare play was Twelve Night, which is one of my favourites, otherwise I would have been in real trouble.

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 21h

That was our set book for O-level. I hated it.

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Mike Sutherland @bravehoundgabby.bsky.social · 22h

Surprise!

Kevin J. CREATURE @kevinjkircher.com · 1d

I know it won't last forever, but one unexpectedly awesome thing about raising a six-year-old is having a tiny entourage go absolutely bananas when I walk in the door from work

a dog is standing in front of a door in a room and says glad you 're home .

Alt: gif of a dog pouncing on a guy when he walks in the door

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 22h

Especially the Roderick Spode stuff.

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Isa / EvilCleverDog @evilcleverdog.bsky.social · Aug 23

Using ChatGPT

Edith @edithcharles.bsky.social · Aug 23

What's something that isn't considered embarrassing but you think it should be?

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 1d

Thomas Hardy is an incredibly boring writer. And should on no account be required reading in schools

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 1d

The Bandai X-Wing is a superb kit. 👍

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 1d

This is a R'Ickroll isn't it?

Worf Email @worfemail.bsky.social · Aug 27

All crew,

Do not click on links in emails. They pose a major security risk. For more information: http://bit.ly/1MUISmu

Worf

Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 1d

Unless you are a squirrel!

Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 1d

SQUIRREL! UP THE TREE!

Bertie the Labradoodle standing by a maple tree, looking upwards.

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Andrew Robinson (no, not Garak) @andrewr.bsky.social · 1d

An absolute given, as you have a Likely Lads avatar. 😀

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Matt Owen @mjowen174.bsky.social · 2d

Wow! Overwhelmed, thank you excellent people for RT-ing this for me. You never know, huh?

Matt Owen @mjowen174.bsky.social · 2d

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Matt Owen @mjowen174.bsky.social · 2d

Home | Matt Owen | Freelance Writer

I offer a broad and diverse range of writing services. Get in touch!

www.mathew-owen.co.uk

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