Jo Zebedee@TheSecretBookshelf
@jozebwrites.bsky.social
Writes blasting sci fi and fantasy. Dogsbody at Secret Bookshelf Carrickfergus. Consultant in all things management
‘Sometimes AI is a necessary evil - like reimagining this long lost cinema that we don’t have photos of…’
Every artist in the world quietly weeping
Every artist in the world quietly weeping
January 20, 2026 at 7:55 AM
‘Sometimes AI is a necessary evil - like reimagining this long lost cinema that we don’t have photos of…’
Every artist in the world quietly weeping
Every artist in the world quietly weeping
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Not for the first time, it looks like Channel 4 just handed the keys to their socials to an evil genius:
January 19, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Not for the first time, it looks like Channel 4 just handed the keys to their socials to an evil genius:
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WELL NOW, would you look at that?
A massive, 26-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 2.4 MILLION people in Sweden found found NO EVIDENCE to support a causal link between acetaminophen (the API in Tylenol) use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, OR intellectual disability in children.
A massive, 26-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 2.4 MILLION people in Sweden found found NO EVIDENCE to support a causal link between acetaminophen (the API in Tylenol) use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, OR intellectual disability in children.
January 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
WELL NOW, would you look at that?
A massive, 26-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 2.4 MILLION people in Sweden found found NO EVIDENCE to support a causal link between acetaminophen (the API in Tylenol) use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, OR intellectual disability in children.
A massive, 26-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 2.4 MILLION people in Sweden found found NO EVIDENCE to support a causal link between acetaminophen (the API in Tylenol) use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, OR intellectual disability in children.
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As Pratchett said:
January 17, 2026 at 7:43 PM
As Pratchett said:
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Lancet study finds no higher risk of autism when pregnant women take paracetamol ft.trib.al/Kc6S3qG
Lancet study finds no higher risk of autism when pregnant women take paracetamol
Analysis of previous research backs prevailing medical advice that painkiller is safe for use despite Trump comments
ft.trib.al
January 16, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Lancet study finds no higher risk of autism when pregnant women take paracetamol ft.trib.al/Kc6S3qG
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WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE!
In 700 words or less!
Welcome to all writers both new and old, apply for the chance to have your moment on the stage!
Send submissions to: [email protected]
Come and join us Friday 8th of May for our open mic at NornCon!
Tickets @ norncon.org
In 700 words or less!
Welcome to all writers both new and old, apply for the chance to have your moment on the stage!
Send submissions to: [email protected]
Come and join us Friday 8th of May for our open mic at NornCon!
Tickets @ norncon.org
January 14, 2026 at 10:27 PM
WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE!
In 700 words or less!
Welcome to all writers both new and old, apply for the chance to have your moment on the stage!
Send submissions to: [email protected]
Come and join us Friday 8th of May for our open mic at NornCon!
Tickets @ norncon.org
In 700 words or less!
Welcome to all writers both new and old, apply for the chance to have your moment on the stage!
Send submissions to: [email protected]
Come and join us Friday 8th of May for our open mic at NornCon!
Tickets @ norncon.org
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WELL NOW, would you look at that? A massive, 24-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION people in Denmark found NO LINK between aluminum in childhood vaccines and autism, asthma, OR chronic disorders.
Aluminum is an ADJUVANT.
It ENHANCES your immune response to a vaccine.
That’s it.
Aluminum is an ADJUVANT.
It ENHANCES your immune response to a vaccine.
That’s it.
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
WELL NOW, would you look at that? A massive, 24-YEAR-LONG study of MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION people in Denmark found NO LINK between aluminum in childhood vaccines and autism, asthma, OR chronic disorders.
Aluminum is an ADJUVANT.
It ENHANCES your immune response to a vaccine.
That’s it.
Aluminum is an ADJUVANT.
It ENHANCES your immune response to a vaccine.
That’s it.
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The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
January 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
Anyone still remember Epstein?
January 8, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Anyone still remember Epstein?
Lads feeling like the world is a dystopian nightmare. You can find me selling books in a small local bookshop and reminding myself that making community spaces is vital to surviving the coming shit storm with any sanity intact.
Also I see no one wants Norn Iron, still :D
Also I see no one wants Norn Iron, still :D
January 6, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Lads feeling like the world is a dystopian nightmare. You can find me selling books in a small local bookshop and reminding myself that making community spaces is vital to surviving the coming shit storm with any sanity intact.
Also I see no one wants Norn Iron, still :D
Also I see no one wants Norn Iron, still :D
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A very long and important THREAD -
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 AM
A very long and important THREAD -
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
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This is a good thread presenting known AI-generated and other fake images supporting the US intervention in Venezuela.
THREAD: Viral misinformation on US capture of Nicolas Maduro - 4 January
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
This video, shared by Alex Jones and others, falsely claims to show millions of Venezuelans in Caracas celebrating Maduro's capture.
In fact, it shows anti-Maduro protests in July 2024 over a highly disputed election.
January 5, 2026 at 5:38 AM
This is a good thread presenting known AI-generated and other fake images supporting the US intervention in Venezuela.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani: “Unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation is an act of war and a violation of federal and international law.”
January 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani: “Unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation is an act of war and a violation of federal and international law.”
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The #SPFBO contest will open to new entries at 11am GMT on January 3rd.
It will remain open to entries for 24 hours. After which 300 novels will be randomly selected to go forward into the contest.
It will remain open to entries for 24 hours. After which 300 novels will be randomly selected to go forward into the contest.
December 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The #SPFBO contest will open to new entries at 11am GMT on January 3rd.
It will remain open to entries for 24 hours. After which 300 novels will be randomly selected to go forward into the contest.
It will remain open to entries for 24 hours. After which 300 novels will be randomly selected to go forward into the contest.
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Young Stars Go For It!
This is NGC 2264, also called the "Christmas Tree Cluster." It's a cluster of young stars about 2,500 light years away.
They were 'born' during the Pliocene Epoch (2-5 MYA), about the same time as early hominids like Ardipithecus or Homo habilis, so they're barely older than humanity.
🎄💫🔭
They were 'born' during the Pliocene Epoch (2-5 MYA), about the same time as early hominids like Ardipithecus or Homo habilis, so they're barely older than humanity.
🎄💫🔭
December 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Young Stars Go For It!
Ha! Nice one Clinton
December 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Ha! Nice one Clinton
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Very disappointed in the new Nebula Award eligibility information from SFWA that allows partially-generated works to be on the ballot. See 9.11.2.
www.sfwa.org/complete-neb...
This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI
www.sfwa.org/complete-neb...
This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI
December 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Very disappointed in the new Nebula Award eligibility information from SFWA that allows partially-generated works to be on the ballot. See 9.11.2.
www.sfwa.org/complete-neb...
This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI
www.sfwa.org/complete-neb...
This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI
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Every time there's a breaking story about a celeb's treatment of women, everyone in the book world asks, "Is it finally Walliams?" Well, it finally is.
Exclusive: David Walliams dropped by publisher over inappropriate behaviour towards women
Telegraph investigation into best-selling children’s author uncovers claims that he ‘harassed’ junior female employees at Harper Collins
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Every time there's a breaking story about a celeb's treatment of women, everyone in the book world asks, "Is it finally Walliams?" Well, it finally is.
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The Epstein Files, everybody!
December 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The Epstein Files, everybody!
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There was a time when the Earth was first becoming oxygenated and the planet . . . rusted. All the iron in the rock started to oxidize and the rock changed colour. Existing forms of anaerobic life were wiped out as oxygen-breathing life took over. Now, rust is a warning of something very different.
December 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
There was a time when the Earth was first becoming oxygenated and the planet . . . rusted. All the iron in the rock started to oxidize and the rock changed colour. Existing forms of anaerobic life were wiped out as oxygen-breathing life took over. Now, rust is a warning of something very different.
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Just a few of my favourite friends and allies
December 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Just a few of my favourite friends and allies
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Jack, seems like your president may disagree with you. Sick.
December 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Jack, seems like your president may disagree with you. Sick.