Dan Thornton
@danthornton.net
Self-employed writer, marketer and SEO for 20+ years, avid sim racer. Interests: sci-fi, motorcycling, classic cars, film, freelancing, tech, music and playing guitar. Co-founder: Digital People in Peterborough / Peterborough STEM Festival
Reposted by Dan Thornton
RFK Jr. appointee Kirk Milhoan has just clearly stated, out loud, that he wants to experiment on the people of the United States by seeing what happens as vaccination coverage plummets and infectious diseases spread.
January 22, 2026 at 7:47 PM
RFK Jr. appointee Kirk Milhoan has just clearly stated, out loud, that he wants to experiment on the people of the United States by seeing what happens as vaccination coverage plummets and infectious diseases spread.
Reposted by Dan Thornton
Last year, nearly one hundred people donated to ensure I could move the Ada Lovelace Day website to a new hosting platform, go to four events, and run ALD online in October.
With the arrival of a New Year, though, comes the need for a new fundraiser:
www.gofundme.com/f/ada-lovela...
With the arrival of a New Year, though, comes the need for a new fundraiser:
www.gofundme.com/f/ada-lovela...
Donate to Ada Lovelace Day 2026, organized by Suw Charman-Anderson
Support Ada Lovelace Day and women in STEM!
It's really great that Ada Lovelace Day con… Suw Charman-Anderson needs your support for Ada Lovelace Day 2026
www.gofundme.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Last year, nearly one hundred people donated to ensure I could move the Ada Lovelace Day website to a new hosting platform, go to four events, and run ALD online in October.
With the arrival of a New Year, though, comes the need for a new fundraiser:
www.gofundme.com/f/ada-lovela...
With the arrival of a New Year, though, comes the need for a new fundraiser:
www.gofundme.com/f/ada-lovela...
I see a lot of studies stating more people are starting a process with AI.
I don't see as many studies saying how many people actually manage to finish a process with AI, rather than struggling and either giving up or finally finding a way to contact an actual human.
I don't see as many studies saying how many people actually manage to finish a process with AI, rather than struggling and either giving up or finally finding a way to contact an actual human.
January 7, 2026 at 6:51 PM
I see a lot of studies stating more people are starting a process with AI.
I don't see as many studies saying how many people actually manage to finish a process with AI, rather than struggling and either giving up or finally finding a way to contact an actual human.
I don't see as many studies saying how many people actually manage to finish a process with AI, rather than struggling and either giving up or finally finding a way to contact an actual human.
I might have fallen hard for the Moza KS Pro... It feels like I need it on my sim rig, even if I never use half the buttons...
Moza has released the KS Pro and CS Pro steering wheels, with both featuring a 2.99 inch screen, flag lights, and a lot more buttons, encoders and thumb wheels than the standard models, and with both priced at a competitive £319...
www.onlineracedriver.com/2026/01/06/m...
#SimRacing #Moza #ORD
www.onlineracedriver.com/2026/01/06/m...
#SimRacing #Moza #ORD
January 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I might have fallen hard for the Moza KS Pro... It feels like I need it on my sim rig, even if I never use half the buttons...
I can't think of a more obviously pointless status symbol than an AI pen.
If I'm writing on paper, it's private. Or jumbled thoughts which I want to work on in the future. And my handwriting is barely legible, let alone worth 'capturing' so someone can more easily forge my identity.
If I'm writing on paper, it's private. Or jumbled thoughts which I want to work on in the future. And my handwriting is barely legible, let alone worth 'capturing' so someone can more easily forge my identity.
January 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I can't think of a more obviously pointless status symbol than an AI pen.
If I'm writing on paper, it's private. Or jumbled thoughts which I want to work on in the future. And my handwriting is barely legible, let alone worth 'capturing' so someone can more easily forge my identity.
If I'm writing on paper, it's private. Or jumbled thoughts which I want to work on in the future. And my handwriting is barely legible, let alone worth 'capturing' so someone can more easily forge my identity.
The more I see about impending AI-enabled gadgets, the more I'm considering turning parts of my house into a large Faraday cage, and making guests turn over any devices when they visit...
January 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The more I see about impending AI-enabled gadgets, the more I'm considering turning parts of my house into a large Faraday cage, and making guests turn over any devices when they visit...
Spent a couple of days not looking forward to getting back into the early morning routine...
Then got up early, had some OK appointments, did some errands, and started work full of enthusiasm.
Turns out that rising at a decent hour and getting stuff done does build some motivation. Who knew? 🤦♂️
Then got up early, had some OK appointments, did some errands, and started work full of enthusiasm.
Turns out that rising at a decent hour and getting stuff done does build some motivation. Who knew? 🤦♂️
January 5, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Spent a couple of days not looking forward to getting back into the early morning routine...
Then got up early, had some OK appointments, did some errands, and started work full of enthusiasm.
Turns out that rising at a decent hour and getting stuff done does build some motivation. Who knew? 🤦♂️
Then got up early, had some OK appointments, did some errands, and started work full of enthusiasm.
Turns out that rising at a decent hour and getting stuff done does build some motivation. Who knew? 🤦♂️
Every time I think I've settled on a cost-effective set of upgrades for the year, a new temptation appears...
Moza has teased two new sim racing wheels due for a full reveal at CES 2026 on January 6th, with both looking pretty interesting whether you prefer a round or GT-style rim...
www.onlineracedriver.com/2026/01/04/m...
#Moza #SimRacing #SimRacingWheels #CES2026 #ORD
www.onlineracedriver.com/2026/01/04/m...
#Moza #SimRacing #SimRacingWheels #CES2026 #ORD
January 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Every time I think I've settled on a cost-effective set of upgrades for the year, a new temptation appears...
Picked out some personal film, TV, music and gaming highlights for Disposable Media, and got it done just before the end of the year...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/12/dans...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/12/dans...
Dan's Disposable 2025 - Highlights - Disposable Media
Some of the standout film, TV, videogames and music, with Dan's Disposable 2025 - Highlights, both new and old.
www.disposablemedia.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Picked out some personal film, TV, music and gaming highlights for Disposable Media, and got it done just before the end of the year...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/12/dans...
www.disposablemedia.co.uk/2025/12/dans...
What on earth is going on at the moment? People who have had a big cultural impact on my life seem to all be leaving us at the moment...
I've spent so much time in Call of Duty and Apex Legends over the years, playing with friends old and new, and with my son...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I've spent so much time in Call of Duty and Apex Legends over the years, playing with friends old and new, and with my son...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 1:07 AM
What on earth is going on at the moment? People who have had a big cultural impact on my life seem to all be leaving us at the moment...
I've spent so much time in Call of Duty and Apex Legends over the years, playing with friends old and new, and with my son...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I've spent so much time in Call of Duty and Apex Legends over the years, playing with friends old and new, and with my son...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Clio Cup SoF League | S1 2026 - Week 1 | Lime Rock Park | Split 3
YouTube video by PatrickG24
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December 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It's weird to see posts praising the use of Gen AI as an alternative to session musicians the day after it was announced Steve Cropper has passed...
Without the Mar-Keys at Stax, and the Funk Brothers at Motown, soul music wouldn't have existed.
So many artists started out doing sessions.
Without the Mar-Keys at Stax, and the Funk Brothers at Motown, soul music wouldn't have existed.
So many artists started out doing sessions.
December 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
It's weird to see posts praising the use of Gen AI as an alternative to session musicians the day after it was announced Steve Cropper has passed...
Without the Mar-Keys at Stax, and the Funk Brothers at Motown, soul music wouldn't have existed.
So many artists started out doing sessions.
Without the Mar-Keys at Stax, and the Funk Brothers at Motown, soul music wouldn't have existed.
So many artists started out doing sessions.
Another music legend gone...
I've probably listened to his guitar playing more than any other musician, given the amount of hits he played on...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
I've probably listened to his guitar playing more than any other musician, given the amount of hits he played on...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84
Prolific musician was known for work on songs like Green Onions and Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Another music legend gone...
I've probably listened to his guitar playing more than any other musician, given the amount of hits he played on...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
I've probably listened to his guitar playing more than any other musician, given the amount of hits he played on...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
Between MTD, IR35, NIC contributions and now an increase in dividend tax, it definitely feels like being a solo director makes less and less sense every year...
It's a way to offset the loss of holiday and sick pay, the increased risks etc. And already subject to corporation tax.
It's a way to offset the loss of holiday and sick pay, the increased risks etc. And already subject to corporation tax.
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Between MTD, IR35, NIC contributions and now an increase in dividend tax, it definitely feels like being a solo director makes less and less sense every year...
It's a way to offset the loss of holiday and sick pay, the increased risks etc. And already subject to corporation tax.
It's a way to offset the loss of holiday and sick pay, the increased risks etc. And already subject to corporation tax.
Looking at the budget headline points, it seems that if you run an existing small business you'll pay more tax, but if you're taking a gamble on something with big investors, you'll get some help.
Cool.
Cool.
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Looking at the budget headline points, it seems that if you run an existing small business you'll pay more tax, but if you're taking a gamble on something with big investors, you'll get some help.
Cool.
Cool.
Well, that's a handy reminder to always double and triple-check publication dates and times when you're uploading something to a website...
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Well, that's a handy reminder to always double and triple-check publication dates and times when you're uploading something to a website...
😢
'The Harder They Come' and 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' have been on a playlist I've kept saved for years, and play any time I need to feel happier or more motivated.
And they take me back to childhood, and my dad pulling out classic vinyl to share with me
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'The Harder They Come' and 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' have been on a playlist I've kept saved for years, and play any time I need to feel happier or more motivated.
And they take me back to childhood, and my dad pulling out classic vinyl to share with me
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
😢
'The Harder They Come' and 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' have been on a playlist I've kept saved for years, and play any time I need to feel happier or more motivated.
And they take me back to childhood, and my dad pulling out classic vinyl to share with me
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'The Harder They Come' and 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' have been on a playlist I've kept saved for years, and play any time I need to feel happier or more motivated.
And they take me back to childhood, and my dad pulling out classic vinyl to share with me
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Still working on my photography, and discovering more local residents...
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Still working on my photography, and discovering more local residents...
Is it weird to want to model my home office on the interior of a nuclear bunker decomissioned in 1992?
November 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Is it weird to want to model my home office on the interior of a nuclear bunker decomissioned in 1992?
It's not surprising there are so many right wing voices online considering how much time and effort it takes to stop adutomated ad systems from trying to fund them - even for totally irrelevant topics.
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It's not surprising there are so many right wing voices online considering how much time and effort it takes to stop adutomated ad systems from trying to fund them - even for totally irrelevant topics.
Doing the difficult thing first is always a little painful when you sit down to work...
But it's rarely as bad as anticipated, and always feels better when it's done. Yet for some reason my brain seems to forget it every few days until I give myself a kick...
But it's rarely as bad as anticipated, and always feels better when it's done. Yet for some reason my brain seems to forget it every few days until I give myself a kick...
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Doing the difficult thing first is always a little painful when you sit down to work...
But it's rarely as bad as anticipated, and always feels better when it's done. Yet for some reason my brain seems to forget it every few days until I give myself a kick...
But it's rarely as bad as anticipated, and always feels better when it's done. Yet for some reason my brain seems to forget it every few days until I give myself a kick...
Aside from the fact modern sims look absolutely amazing - I'm really enjoying Assetto Corsa Rally so far...
The car choice and the stages feel great, even if I suck at rally driving...
The car choice and the stages feel great, even if I suck at rally driving...
Just a month after it was announced with a surprise reveal, Assetto Corsa Rally is now available via Steam Early Access with 4 laser-scanned stages, 10 iconic rally cars, dynamic conditions and a 20% discount on the launch price...
www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/11/13/a...
#AssettoCorsaRally #ORD
www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/11/13/a...
#AssettoCorsaRally #ORD
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Aside from the fact modern sims look absolutely amazing - I'm really enjoying Assetto Corsa Rally so far...
The car choice and the stages feel great, even if I suck at rally driving...
The car choice and the stages feel great, even if I suck at rally driving...