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Matthew Coates
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Visiting Professor in Philosophy (PPEL), Bowling Green State University, Ohio | Birdwatcher | Burnley supporter, Up the Clarets!

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I’ve taken to giving wider grade boundaries but grading harsher at the same time to reflect this. I’ve actually not had any complaints yet, though I am very upfront about it throughout the course
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
“Just to be clear, I'm not a professional 'quote maker'.”
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I assume the answer is either print loadsamoney or hypnotise bond traders into thinking that we can afford things in a stable way (and that they have big tits)
November 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Trains and fantasy, the two main components of British culture
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
My new study is to find out if Neanderthals were wiped out by cooties. Strong evidence in favour
November 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Whisper it, but Rishi Sunak… I mean Kemi Badenoch… is making an extraordinary comeback
November 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Yeah, the best Star Trek movie is obviously Empire Strikes Back
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Also a North American Racer. I do like going to Louisiana for the reptiles #herps
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Whenever America’s not on screen, all the other characters should be asking, "where's America?"
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
You’d think Italians, as non-white people themselves, may understand
November 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM