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Dr Stephen Harwood
@drsharwood.bsky.social
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Researching, innovating, writing & influencing
Working at intersection of #Ethics, #Technology & #Sustainability via lens of #Cybersystemics, grounding a radical way of engaging with #social #complexity
#Trust #DigitalTransformation #EmergingTech #futures
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Dr Stephen Harwood @drsharwood.bsky.social · 10d
Read about the amazing work of Mimie, who helps #empower women affected by #conflict in East #DRC
congoayuk.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/f...
#Congo #CAYP #Goma
@enilev.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social @antgrasso.bsky.social @pierrepinna.bsky.social
From Victims to Survivors: Mimie’s Mission to Empower Women in Eastern Congo
In the heart of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, resilience takes many forms. For some women, it’s found in the grit of their hands as they pack charcoal into plastic tubs under the blis…
congoayuk.wordpress.com
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drsharwood.bsky.social
Anyone interested in #Organisational #Cybernetics? My book chapter is published. It explores #ontological cybernetics & importance of #values in how we handle #complex #social #issues such as found in #Sustainability
Thoughts welcome
#ethics #morality #complexity #society #tech4good #tech4all
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
drsharwood.bsky.social
Anyone interested in #Organisational #Cybernetics? My book chapter is published. It explores #ontological cybernetics & importance of #values in how we handle #complex #social #issues such as found in #Sustainability
Thoughts welcome
#ethics #morality #complexity #society #tech4good #tech4all
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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drsharwood.bsky.social
Read about the amazing work of Mimie, who helps #empower women affected by #conflict in East #DRC
congoayuk.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/f...
#Congo #CAYP #Goma
@enilev.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social @antgrasso.bsky.social @pierrepinna.bsky.social
From Victims to Survivors: Mimie’s Mission to Empower Women in Eastern Congo
In the heart of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, resilience takes many forms. For some women, it’s found in the grit of their hands as they pack charcoal into plastic tubs under the blis…
congoayuk.wordpress.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Reposted by Dr Stephen Harwood
tonypitchford.bsky.social
I’m back in the North East this evening after spending three days working in London.
For any Americans reading this, I can confirm that I was mugged four times, attacked by a vicious gang of Corgis, murdered twice, and converted to Islam by the Mayor. If only I had a 🔫
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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tonypitchford.bsky.social
I hope it grows back, but with the socialist nightmare that is the NHS you run the risk of them changing your gender when you see a doctor.
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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climatekeith.bsky.social
Good that Canada joins coalition to fight against climate disinformation (so maybe don't weaken greenwashing law?) www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at COP30
It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.
www.euronews.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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patrickmaroney.bsky.social
↪️ There’ upside & downside to all technology. As a society we must guard against the dangers while not stifling the innovation that can drive the good. Not an easy task.

Case in point ai cyberattacks are growing b/c they drive speed and scale see @wsj.com article here ⬇️

bsky.app/profile/patr...
November 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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patrickmaroney.bsky.social
Prices are up in most categories: groceries, electricity, housing, vehicles etc with the exception of gas which is down 4 cents from 12 months ago.

See cements below for sources

#economy #inflation #prices
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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rogercre.bsky.social
Tipping point.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d
TAPPER: Do you have any numerical idea of how many Americans will not be able to be with their families for Thanksgiving because of this?

DUFFY: I think the number is going to be substantial
November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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drsharwood.bsky.social
The hidden cost of #Tantalum: how MANY have suffered & died in #DRC for our #electronics? May they find #peace & #justice
tomorrowsaffairs.com/tantalum-the...
#conflict #minerals #GENOCOST #Congo
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Tantalum: the hidden cost to our everyday existence
May us as consumers of tantalum be more demanding in the ethical sourcing of this and other conflict minerals?
tomorrowsaffairs.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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enilev.bsky.social
🧠 #AI-Driven #Brain Implant Brings “Two-Way” Artificial Vision Closer to Reality

#Neuroscience
ht: @chidambara09.bsky.social

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neurosciencenews.com/ai-neuropros...
AI-Driven Brain Implant Brings "Two-Way" Artificial Vision Closer to Reality - Neuroscience News
Scientists have created an advanced visual neuroprosthesis that communicates bidirectionally with the brain, marking one of the biggest steps yet toward restoring functional vision.
neurosciencenews.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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enilev.bsky.social
What a beautiful and inspiring article on Mimie and her impact on women in a zone of conflict👏 Thank you very much for sharing, Stephen @drsharwood.bsky.social
#conflictresolution #women
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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rogercre.bsky.social
Great post on sustainability from a cybersystemics angle 👏 👏
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
drsharwood.bsky.social
The hidden cost of #Tantalum: how MANY have suffered & died in #DRC for our #electronics? May they find #peace & #justice
tomorrowsaffairs.com/tantalum-the...
#conflict #minerals #GENOCOST #Congo
@tonymoroney.bsky.social @fabrizio78.bsky.social @efiglobal.bsky.social @chrisggarrod.bsky.social
Tantalum: the hidden cost to our everyday existence
May us as consumers of tantalum be more demanding in the ethical sourcing of this and other conflict minerals?
tomorrowsaffairs.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
drsharwood.bsky.social
Read about the amazing work of Mimie, who helps #empower women affected by #conflict in East #DRC
congoayuk.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/f...
#Congo #CAYP #Goma
@enilev.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social @antgrasso.bsky.social @pierrepinna.bsky.social
From Victims to Survivors: Mimie’s Mission to Empower Women in Eastern Congo
In the heart of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, resilience takes many forms. For some women, it’s found in the grit of their hands as they pack charcoal into plastic tubs under the blis…
congoayuk.wordpress.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Reposted by Dr Stephen Harwood
enilev.bsky.social
🧠 Scientists report the #first molecular evidence connecting #childhood #intelligence to a longer life

#Epidemiology
@chidambara09.bsky.social #Neuroscience

@drsharwood.bsky.social
@vaniveena09.bsky.social
@chrisggarrod.bsky.social
@jeancayeux.bsky.social

www.psypost.org/scientists-r...
Scientists report the first molecular evidence connecting childhood intelligence to a longer life
A new study in Genomic Psychiatry reveals a genetic link between childhood intelligence and longevity. The findings suggest shared genes may help explain the long-observed connection between higher co...
www.psypost.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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enilev.bsky.social
🧠 Pioneering #eye device restores reading #vision to #blind eyes
By @ucl.ac.uk

#Neuroscience @chidambara09.bsky.social
#Ophthalmology

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www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Pioneering eye device restores reading vision to blind eyes
After being treated with an electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, people with sight loss have recovered reading vision, reports a trial involving a UCL and Moorfields clinical ...
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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nicochan33.bsky.social
EU announces AI Factories Antennas across Member States and partner countries | Shaping Europe’s digital future digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/eu-a...
#AI #AIfactories #innovation #techn
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EU announces AI Factories Antennas across Member States and partner countries
The European Commission has announced the launch of ‘AI Factories Antennas' in seven Member States, Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Slovakia, and in partner countries including I...
digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu
October 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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enilev.bsky.social
▪️⚖️ I am being defamed on #socialmedia!
▪️I only recently found out that this has been going on for many years

WhatsApp Facebook Instagram…

#deepfakes #idtheft #TikTok #catfishing #fakes #POA #financialfraud #fakeprofiles #darkweb #monetizing #hiddencameras #darkweb #myface #narcissist #humanright
enilev.bsky.social Eveline Ruehlin @enilev.bsky.social · Aug 23
🖼️ A Movie Review holding eerily true in today’s digital transformation

A Movie (2006) Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (Cold War, East Berlin)
#Privacy #Cyber
@chidambara09.bsky.social
@nicochan33.bsky.social @chrisggarrod.bsky.social
@fabrizio78.bsky.social

youtu.be/qg11RSfrRw4?...
The Lives of Others (Privacy)
YouTube video by Human Rights Network
youtu.be
October 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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shi4tech.bsky.social
“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends." ~Okakura Kakuzō

Much Love, Beautiful @heatherthomasaf.bsky.social ❤️
heatherthomasaf.bsky.social Heather Thomas @heatherthomasaf.bsky.social · Sep 8
Sunday night blooms.
September 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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enilev.bsky.social
🧠 Bilingual #Brains Build Stronger Connections

#Neuroscience #Bilingual
@neurosciencenews.bsky.social 🔬
@mcgilluniversity.bsky.social
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@shi4tech.bsky.social
@vaniveena09.bsky.social @chrisggarrod.bsky.social @fabrizio78.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social

neurosciencenews.com/bilingual-br...
Bilingual Brains Build Stronger Connections - Neuroscience News
New research demonstrates that learning a second language enhances brain connectivity, particularly when started in childhood.
neurosciencenews.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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fabrizio78.bsky.social
The Future is now 💥🖖

#Robotics #AI #IoT #5G #6G #4IR #Bigdata #MachineLearning #Tech

Cc: @jblefevre60.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social @smaksked.bsky.social @tonymoroney.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @margaretsiegien.bsky.social @evankirstel.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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enilev.bsky.social
💥 BREAKTHROUGH
The Microscopic Tech That Could Rebuild Your #Body + #Mind🤖🧠
By @icepfl.bsky.social
#gastroenterology #biotech #Neuroscience #Robotics @chidambara09.bsky.social #Innovation

@fabrizio78.bsky.social @andrewincontact.bsky.social @nicochan33.bsky.social
neuro-x.epfl.ch/en/news/a-pi...
A pill that prints - Neuro-X
EPFL researchers have demonstrated the first pill-sized bioprinter that can be swallowed and guided within the gastrointestinal tract, where it directly deposits bio-ink over damaged tissues to suppor...
neuro-x.epfl.ch
October 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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tonypitchford.bsky.social
The Arch Druid himself! #totp
a group of rocks in a field with a starry night sky in the background
ALT: a group of rocks in a field with a starry night sky in the background
media.tenor.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM