Siobhán Dowling
@siobhandowling.bsky.social
Dubliner, Ex-Berliner, Editor at Internationale Politik Quarterly
@ipq.bsky.social. Doing an MPhil in literary translation at TCD. @tclctdublin.bsky.social she/her
@ipq.bsky.social. Doing an MPhil in literary translation at TCD. @tclctdublin.bsky.social she/her
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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I would rather 50 people got benefits they didn't need than 1 went without food or shelter.
Hot take maybe but I actually don’t give a shit about benefit fraud.
I give a shit about multimillionaires and billionaires existing and not paying tax on their actual wealth.
I give a shit about multimillionaires and billionaires existing and not paying tax on their actual wealth.
November 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I would rather 50 people got benefits they didn't need than 1 went without food or shelter.
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Join us for a webinar on Creative Europe's Circulation of European Literary Works call on 02 December at 11am.
Supports projects that translate, publish, distribute, and promote European works of fiction.
Register: tinyurl.com/yknuh8y5
Supports projects that translate, publish, distribute, and promote European works of fiction.
Register: tinyurl.com/yknuh8y5
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Join us for a webinar on Creative Europe's Circulation of European Literary Works call on 02 December at 11am.
Supports projects that translate, publish, distribute, and promote European works of fiction.
Register: tinyurl.com/yknuh8y5
Supports projects that translate, publish, distribute, and promote European works of fiction.
Register: tinyurl.com/yknuh8y5
Sinéad O'Connor Airport!
The Dáil has heard a suggestion that Dublin Airport be named after the former Taoiseach Sean Lemass.
Any counteroffers?
Any counteroffers?
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Sinéad O'Connor Airport!
Realizing this was from last year! So not available at the moment. Hopefully it'll reappear on the BBC website one day.
Berlin Alexanderplatz - Alfred Döblin's masterpiece, set in the 1920s' underworld, dramatised by Simon Scardifield from Michael Hofmann's landmark translation. Episode 1 - 3pm Sat 23 Nov #BBCRadio4, BBC Sounds. Stars Claes Bang & Lee Ross. #books #Berlin #BerlinFiction www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Berlin Alexanderplatz, Episode 1
Alfred Döblin's modernist masterpiece set in the underworld of 1920s Berlin.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Realizing this was from last year! So not available at the moment. Hopefully it'll reappear on the BBC website one day.
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when its definitely not a hostage situation
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
when its definitely not a hostage situation
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Berlin Alexanderplatz - Alfred Döblin's masterpiece, set in the 1920s' underworld, dramatised by Simon Scardifield from Michael Hofmann's landmark translation. Episode 1 - 3pm Sat 23 Nov #BBCRadio4, BBC Sounds. Stars Claes Bang & Lee Ross. #books #Berlin #BerlinFiction www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Berlin Alexanderplatz, Episode 1
Alfred Döblin's modernist masterpiece set in the underworld of 1920s Berlin.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Berlin Alexanderplatz - Alfred Döblin's masterpiece, set in the 1920s' underworld, dramatised by Simon Scardifield from Michael Hofmann's landmark translation. Episode 1 - 3pm Sat 23 Nov #BBCRadio4, BBC Sounds. Stars Claes Bang & Lee Ross. #books #Berlin #BerlinFiction www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Couldn't agree more.
The problem is: I absolutely see a scenario where Europeans, after an acceptable deal, go back into comfort zone and argue that alliances are part of US national interest and Europe is vital to US grand strategy.
This is very dangerous because Europe can't rely on US.
The problem is: I absolutely see a scenario where Europeans, after an acceptable deal, go back into comfort zone and argue that alliances are part of US national interest and Europe is vital to US grand strategy.
This is very dangerous because Europe can't rely on US.
Yes, but it is also a fact now that there is a pattern to it.
As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool my twice, shame on me. The Europeans should no longer dellude themselves that a Trump/Vance US can be a reliable ally.
As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool my twice, shame on me. The Europeans should no longer dellude themselves that a Trump/Vance US can be a reliable ally.
The Trump cycle on Russia-Ukraine. Some pro-Russian plan emerges. Instant commentariat renew their "Trump as Russian plant" stories. Plan is amended under EU (and US) pressure. Putin rejects it. Instant commentariat is puzzled. Rinse and repeat. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Couldn't agree more.
The problem is: I absolutely see a scenario where Europeans, after an acceptable deal, go back into comfort zone and argue that alliances are part of US national interest and Europe is vital to US grand strategy.
This is very dangerous because Europe can't rely on US.
The problem is: I absolutely see a scenario where Europeans, after an acceptable deal, go back into comfort zone and argue that alliances are part of US national interest and Europe is vital to US grand strategy.
This is very dangerous because Europe can't rely on US.
(It's in English) www.arte.tv/de/videos/10...
Ein Gespräch mit... Udo Kier - Masterclass Locarno 2022 - Film in voller Länge | ARTE
Schauspieler Udo Kier hat uns mit 81 Jahren verlassen. Im Interview spricht er über seine Filmkarriere, seinen familiären Hintergrund und prägende Begegnungen, unter anderem mit den Kultregisseuren Pa...
www.arte.tv
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
(It's in English) www.arte.tv/de/videos/10...
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You’re going to see more and more of this, especially when the economic crash kicks in - despite the giant PR campaign and widespread use, there’s a growing understanding that generative AI has an air of shonkiness and poor quality about it.
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
You’re going to see more and more of this, especially when the economic crash kicks in - despite the giant PR campaign and widespread use, there’s a growing understanding that generative AI has an air of shonkiness and poor quality about it.
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And Letitia James indictment also dismissed on same basis that the appointment of Lindsey Halligan was invalid
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
And Letitia James indictment also dismissed on same basis that the appointment of Lindsey Halligan was invalid
My afternoon: Thinking up crappy memoir titles about my lack of ability to get stuff done, instead of getting the stuff done.
November 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
My afternoon: Thinking up crappy memoir titles about my lack of ability to get stuff done, instead of getting the stuff done.
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what a surprise, majority of fash "Ireland is full" posts on shitter are from outside Ireland
November 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
what a surprise, majority of fash "Ireland is full" posts on shitter are from outside Ireland
Stone Roses/Happy Mondays double whammy wearecult.rocks/how-one-edit...
How One Edition Of Top Of The Pops Killed The '80s » We Are Cult
❉ On 23 November 1989, enter The Stone Roses and The Happy Mondays…
wearecult.rocks
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Stone Roses/Happy Mondays double whammy wearecult.rocks/how-one-edit...
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Two years ago I had lunch with the dean of a department at one of Toronto’s major universities and she told me she had instructed all her profs teaching first-year classes to do exactly this. It sounded sensible and I wonder if it’s now more widely applied
November 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Two years ago I had lunch with the dean of a department at one of Toronto’s major universities and she told me she had instructed all her profs teaching first-year classes to do exactly this. It sounded sensible and I wonder if it’s now more widely applied
When homeschooling goes terribly wrong:
'This is not normal behaviour': Why three more Burkes could be facing jail for contempt of court jrnl.ie/6880856
'This is not normal behaviour': Why three more Burkes could be facing jail for contempt of court
A High Court judgment from this week has widened the case between Enoch Burke and Wilson’s Hospital School.
jrnl.ie
November 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
When homeschooling goes terribly wrong:
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People who a) admit they don't know something and b) apologise when they are wrong, are the absolute best people
completely outside of politics, this is so charming
November 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
People who a) admit they don't know something and b) apologise when they are wrong, are the absolute best people
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Breaking character: I am open to the idea the media's coverage of Biden's age and mental acuity was fair or perhaps not even tough enough. But the fact that it was so much tougher than the coverage of Trump's (more severe) mental decline is damning and I can't see how anyone could argue otherwise.
NYT isn’t worth reading because they are in the bag for Trump
November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Breaking character: I am open to the idea the media's coverage of Biden's age and mental acuity was fair or perhaps not even tough enough. But the fact that it was so much tougher than the coverage of Trump's (more severe) mental decline is damning and I can't see how anyone could argue otherwise.
This does such a great job of describing the utter insanity of right now.
this week's newsletter is titled "aren't you tired of feeling insane all the time?" and I think it speaks for itself
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This does such a great job of describing the utter insanity of right now.
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Some notable things in what's being called the "Trump peace plan" but which could not have been more clearly written in Moscow if it came with a 2 for 1 deal on tickets to the Bolshoi Ballet. 🧵
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Some notable things in what's being called the "Trump peace plan" but which could not have been more clearly written in Moscow if it came with a 2 for 1 deal on tickets to the Bolshoi Ballet. 🧵
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The G8 provision is also fascinating and ludicrous because it shows that Russia and the Trump admin think they have the power to compel states that aren't parties to the conflict to sign up to things they've no interest in agreeing to. It reflects Putin's view of allies as puppets of great powers.
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The G8 provision is also fascinating and ludicrous because it shows that Russia and the Trump admin think they have the power to compel states that aren't parties to the conflict to sign up to things they've no interest in agreeing to. It reflects Putin's view of allies as puppets of great powers.
One of my first ever "proper" gigs was The Sugarcubes in the SFX. I remember her wearing a shiny skinny jumpsuit and being so cool and amazing.
happy 60th to bjork and hello to everyone who had their teenage head turned inside out when this came on The Chart Show m.youtube.com/watch?v=BFQP...
The Sugarcubes - Birthday (English)
YouTube video by björk
m.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
One of my first ever "proper" gigs was The Sugarcubes in the SFX. I remember her wearing a shiny skinny jumpsuit and being so cool and amazing.
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There's an opportunity for some company board to be truly revolutionary and ditch their high paid CEO and replace them with ChatGPT. Y'all think AI is so good... go do it! Think of the stock bump! The Street will love it! Goooooo ooonnn!
November 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
There's an opportunity for some company board to be truly revolutionary and ditch their high paid CEO and replace them with ChatGPT. Y'all think AI is so good... go do it! Think of the stock bump! The Street will love it! Goooooo ooonnn!
It seems I haven't been to "The Point" since before the Luas. I remember that long long walk back to civilization (aka bus). I think last time was Underworld in 2000....
So... If doors open at 6.30pm when does the band start?
#SpeirGorm
So... If doors open at 6.30pm when does the band start?
#SpeirGorm
November 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
It seems I haven't been to "The Point" since before the Luas. I remember that long long walk back to civilization (aka bus). I think last time was Underworld in 2000....
So... If doors open at 6.30pm when does the band start?
#SpeirGorm
So... If doors open at 6.30pm when does the band start?
#SpeirGorm
Introducing mbv to the child at breakfast and she hums along... baby steps. youtu.be/PpXZAmeQDqY?...
my bloody valentine – to here knows when (official video)
YouTube video by my bloody valentine
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Introducing mbv to the child at breakfast and she hums along... baby steps. youtu.be/PpXZAmeQDqY?...