Duncan Casey
@duncancasey.bsky.social
Designer of gadgets, start-up builder, geek. Quite bad at quite a lot of things. Science, tech, festivals, rock music, and rugby in no particular order of priority.
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Louvre Thieves Given Immunity After Confirming Jewels Stolen For Purpose Of Training AI Software https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/10/20/louvre-thieves-given-immunity-after-confirming-jewels-stolen-for-purpose-of-training-ai-software/
Louvre Thieves Given Immunity After Confirming Jewels Stolen For Purpose Of Training AI Software
FRENCH POLICE have immediately ended all efforts to recover priceless Napoleon-era jewellery from the Louvre taken in a daring heist after it emerged the jewels were merely stolen for the purposes of training AI software.
When …
waterfordwhispersnews.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Louvre Thieves Given Immunity After Confirming Jewels Stolen For Purpose Of Training AI Software https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/10/20/louvre-thieves-given-immunity-after-confirming-jewels-stolen-for-purpose-of-training-ai-software/
It turns out this lad is quite good on stage, isn't he?
We believe that in the wealthiest city in the wealthiest nation in the history of the world, working people deserve a dignified life.
And to the billionaires who think this movement is an existential threat to their corruption of our democracy: you're right.
And to the billionaires who think this movement is an existential threat to their corruption of our democracy: you're right.
October 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It turns out this lad is quite good on stage, isn't he?
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"Luke...on balance it's in my financial interest to reinstate being your father"
September 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"Luke...on balance it's in my financial interest to reinstate being your father"
The prospect of *actually getting paid* for some of my academic papers feels slightly alien. 🧪
There are tons of graphic novels, academic papers, film and TV scripts, & prose novels/nonfiction on the LibGen list Anthropic used.
As settlement approaches, make it easy for the class action lawyers to contact you! Here’s how
Part 1: is your work in Libgen?
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
As settlement approaches, make it easy for the class action lawyers to contact you! Here’s how
Part 1: is your work in Libgen?
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
www.theatlantic.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
The prospect of *actually getting paid* for some of my academic papers feels slightly alien. 🧪
Ozzy has checked out in the style you'd have hoped for, a couple of weeks after the kind of show that will appear in earthquake records and history books, and raised millions for charity.
His conversation at the pearly gates should be likewise quite entertaining.
Safe travels.
His conversation at the pearly gates should be likewise quite entertaining.
Safe travels.
a hand with a skull on it is burning brightly
Alt: A devil-horn salute, outlined in flickering orange flames.
media.tenor.com
July 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ozzy has checked out in the style you'd have hoped for, a couple of weeks after the kind of show that will appear in earthquake records and history books, and raised millions for charity.
His conversation at the pearly gates should be likewise quite entertaining.
Safe travels.
His conversation at the pearly gates should be likewise quite entertaining.
Safe travels.
When does school restart, again?
July 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
When does school restart, again?
The tents are packed and there's a frankly alarming volume of alcohol in the car: it must be #Glastonbury build day tomorrow!
June 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The tents are packed and there's a frankly alarming volume of alcohol in the car: it must be #Glastonbury build day tomorrow!
Bags are packed for #SciComm nirvana at #Glastonbury festival next week. Swing by if you're amongst the lucky few - and come see me on the Laboratory stage at 1200 on Friday!
June 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Bags are packed for #SciComm nirvana at #Glastonbury festival next week. Swing by if you're amongst the lucky few - and come see me on the Laboratory stage at 1200 on Friday!
Truly, it's poetry.
I just searched "groimes" and the posts that came up made me cry laugh so hard that my eyeballs are rehydrated after all this scrolling, highly recommend.
June 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Truly, it's poetry.
Developing technology has taken me a number of strange places, but today I get to tick off a real #scicomm bucket-list item - I'm performing on-stage at #Glastonbury!
Come and see "Can you hear me, Major Tom?" in Science Futures.🧪
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/areas/the-gr...
Come and see "Can you hear me, Major Tom?" in Science Futures.🧪
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/areas/the-gr...
Science Futures - Glastonbury Festivals
Discover science in true Glastonbury style at Science Futures. Explore how science shapes our daily lives and is levelling-up to preserve and protect our planet. Don’t miss a packed line-up on the Lab...
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Developing technology has taken me a number of strange places, but today I get to tick off a real #scicomm bucket-list item - I'm performing on-stage at #Glastonbury!
Come and see "Can you hear me, Major Tom?" in Science Futures.🧪
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/areas/the-gr...
Come and see "Can you hear me, Major Tom?" in Science Futures.🧪
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/areas/the-gr...
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Scientists Alarmed At Rising Sea Levels Blame Increased Number Of Submerged F/A 18 Fighter Jets
May 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Scientists Alarmed At Rising Sea Levels Blame Increased Number Of Submerged F/A 18 Fighter Jets
I'm all in for this. A good friend of mine recently died unexpectedly, and I'm considering taking him to Glastonbury anyway, El Cid-style.
if your sick wife is like three hours from death, busting her free to smoke meth and get railed to slayer one last time is fuckin awesome and sweet and you can't convince me otherwise
April 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I'm all in for this. A good friend of mine recently died unexpectedly, and I'm considering taking him to Glastonbury anyway, El Cid-style.
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A time-lapse of some images of asteroid (52246) Donaldjohanson during the encounter by Lucy!
Images taken on April 20, 2025, from a distance of 1,600 to 1,100 km.
Credit: NASA/Goddard/SwRI/Johns Hopkins APL
science.nasa.gov/image-articl...
#PlanetSci #SciComm 🧪
Images taken on April 20, 2025, from a distance of 1,600 to 1,100 km.
Credit: NASA/Goddard/SwRI/Johns Hopkins APL
science.nasa.gov/image-articl...
#PlanetSci #SciComm 🧪
April 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
A time-lapse of some images of asteroid (52246) Donaldjohanson during the encounter by Lucy!
Images taken on April 20, 2025, from a distance of 1,600 to 1,100 km.
Credit: NASA/Goddard/SwRI/Johns Hopkins APL
science.nasa.gov/image-articl...
#PlanetSci #SciComm 🧪
Images taken on April 20, 2025, from a distance of 1,600 to 1,100 km.
Credit: NASA/Goddard/SwRI/Johns Hopkins APL
science.nasa.gov/image-articl...
#PlanetSci #SciComm 🧪
I'm rapidly remembering why it is I can't be arsed with playing Hideo Kojima games. Get to the bloody point already.
April 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I'm rapidly remembering why it is I can't be arsed with playing Hideo Kojima games. Get to the bloody point already.
Okay, I'm in. Let's do this.
Okay, genuine belly laugh at the very end of this.
The Naked Gun | Official Teaser Trailer (2025 Movie) - Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson
YouTube video by Paramount Pictures
youtu.be
April 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Okay, I'm in. Let's do this.
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I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
April 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
Note to self: next time I fly to the States, pack any space free in my suitcase full of eggs. I'll get a better exchange rate. Can't see a flaw in the logic.
April 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Note to self: next time I fly to the States, pack any space free in my suitcase full of eggs. I'll get a better exchange rate. Can't see a flaw in the logic.
Jesus, Sky Stream's playlist thing is completely unusable, isn't it? They spent all the money on the ad server, and none at all on the software integration. Didn't want to watch the rugby anyway...
March 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Jesus, Sky Stream's playlist thing is completely unusable, isn't it? They spent all the money on the ad server, and none at all on the software integration. Didn't want to watch the rugby anyway...
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The apprentice is now the master.
March 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The apprentice is now the master.
@matteason.me I can confirm that form TF-230 worked flawlessly, and my cynical, streetwise 8-year-old son was utterly baffled by finding an envelope with his application form and a handful of coins in the letterbox this afternoon.
March 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
@matteason.me I can confirm that form TF-230 worked flawlessly, and my cynical, streetwise 8-year-old son was utterly baffled by finding an envelope with his application form and a handful of coins in the letterbox this afternoon.
Here's a UK cultural export we can be genuinely proud of. [sniffs patriotic tears]
March 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Here's a UK cultural export we can be genuinely proud of. [sniffs patriotic tears]
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In a world consumed by greedy people who only want to take, a very wholesome thing is @realdollyparton.bsky.social will send your kid a free book every month, no strings, no membership, no extra bs attached, just a nice present in the mail. iO loves this month’s book by @chriseliopoulos.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
In a world consumed by greedy people who only want to take, a very wholesome thing is @realdollyparton.bsky.social will send your kid a free book every month, no strings, no membership, no extra bs attached, just a nice present in the mail. iO loves this month’s book by @chriseliopoulos.bsky.social
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🚨 Here it is! ✨️ This year’s line-up for the ever-amazing Field of Avalon at Glastonbury 2025! 🎉🎊
March 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🚨 Here it is! ✨️ This year’s line-up for the ever-amazing Field of Avalon at Glastonbury 2025! 🎉🎊