Chris Painter
@rineen.bsky.social
Wide awake for the common good, I make mind-levers. Brit, sails West Cork badly, fishes worse, classicist.
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This is a frightening piece on the power of men, sidelining and destruction of women. I would like to think noone would act like this, but obviously many do and they did.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Sex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club
Files reveal a world of flattery and fratboy tones, where rich men are cultivated and women provide services
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:36 AM
This is a frightening piece on the power of men, sidelining and destruction of women. I would like to think noone would act like this, but obviously many do and they did.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Perish the Thought: You Didn’t Override Anything philosophics.blog/2026/02/05/p...
#philosophy #blog #podcast #cognitive
#philosophy #blog #podcast #cognitive
Perish the Thought: You Didn’t Override Anything
Je m’accuse. I find myself bickering on social media again. Zut, alors! Unfortunately, I struck a nerve with otherwise unidentified Adam. He may believe that I need to be right; rather, IR…
philosophics.blog
February 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Perish the Thought: You Didn’t Override Anything philosophics.blog/2026/02/05/p...
#philosophy #blog #podcast #cognitive
#philosophy #blog #podcast #cognitive
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The Californian think-tank that applies intellectual gloss to MAGA
Meet the brains who explain Trumpism
The Californian think-tank that applies intellectual gloss to MAGA
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February 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The Californian think-tank that applies intellectual gloss to MAGA
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"Mandelson’s career is littered with scandal, but no one cared – because everyone assumes that corruption is the norm."
Green Party peer Jenny Jones on why Mandelson's case, and patronage politics, demands fundamental reform of the House of Lords.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Green Party peer Jenny Jones on why Mandelson's case, and patronage politics, demands fundamental reform of the House of Lords.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Peter Mandelson is fleeing the House of Lords: now let’s throw out all the other rogues and idlers | Jenny Jones
The disgraced politician throws all that is wrong with our present system into sharp focus. We need a second chamber the public can trust, says Jenny Jones, a Green party peer
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
"Mandelson’s career is littered with scandal, but no one cared – because everyone assumes that corruption is the norm."
Green Party peer Jenny Jones on why Mandelson's case, and patronage politics, demands fundamental reform of the House of Lords.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Green Party peer Jenny Jones on why Mandelson's case, and patronage politics, demands fundamental reform of the House of Lords.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Why Better Political Arguments Don't Win
open.spotify.com/episode/6LBm...
#philosophy #politics #podcast #essay #summary #perspective #communication #argument #spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/6LBm...
#philosophy #politics #podcast #essay #summary #perspective #communication #argument #spotify
February 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Why Better Political Arguments Don't Win
open.spotify.com/episode/6LBm...
#philosophy #politics #podcast #essay #summary #perspective #communication #argument #spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/6LBm...
#philosophy #politics #podcast #essay #summary #perspective #communication #argument #spotify
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The AI image generation was really quite bad indeed - for example in one prompt I asked for a man sitting behind a desk with his arms crossed. Folks - the image that came back had two dismembered arms on the desk (?) and I asked for an image of a young man wearing a hoodie with a logo of an owl on
February 4, 2026 at 10:48 AM
The AI image generation was really quite bad indeed - for example in one prompt I asked for a man sitting behind a desk with his arms crossed. Folks - the image that came back had two dismembered arms on the desk (?) and I asked for an image of a young man wearing a hoodie with a logo of an owl on
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What I am doing about 3.45pm Wednesday - my #HouseofLords fatal motion explained
protectthewild.substack.com/p/a-critical...
protectthewild.substack.com/p/a-critical...
A critical vote on protest rights happens this Wednesday
This Wednesday, the House of Lords will debate whether animal testing sites should be classified as “key national infrastructure” under the Public Order Act.
protectthewild.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:02 AM
What I am doing about 3.45pm Wednesday - my #HouseofLords fatal motion explained
protectthewild.substack.com/p/a-critical...
protectthewild.substack.com/p/a-critical...
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All is so very peaceful in Sligo this evening.
February 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM
All is so very peaceful in Sligo this evening.
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House of Lords should strip Mandelson of peerage, says Starmer.
That alone won't do. Mandelson leaked sensitive govt info. How many times did he do so? Who benefited from the leaks?
Mandelson advised Starmer. Starmer made him US ambassador. What did Starmer know?
That alone won't do. Mandelson leaked sensitive govt info. How many times did he do so? Who benefited from the leaks?
Mandelson advised Starmer. Starmer made him US ambassador. What did Starmer know?
House of Lords should strip Mandelson of peerage, says Starmer
PM believes ex-Labour minister should not be member of House of Lords or use title, No 10 spokesperson says
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:35 PM
House of Lords should strip Mandelson of peerage, says Starmer.
That alone won't do. Mandelson leaked sensitive govt info. How many times did he do so? Who benefited from the leaks?
Mandelson advised Starmer. Starmer made him US ambassador. What did Starmer know?
That alone won't do. Mandelson leaked sensitive govt info. How many times did he do so? Who benefited from the leaks?
Mandelson advised Starmer. Starmer made him US ambassador. What did Starmer know?
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With FIFA World Cup matches due to be played in 11 US cities, the shooting of innocent people by ICE raises serious concerns about the safety of fans travelling to America, especially those at risk of racial profiling.
January 26, 2026 at 4:36 PM
With FIFA World Cup matches due to be played in 11 US cities, the shooting of innocent people by ICE raises serious concerns about the safety of fans travelling to America, especially those at risk of racial profiling.
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It's time for a truly massive general strike. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-enough
January 25, 2026 at 3:12 PM
It's time for a truly massive general strike. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-enough
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The real threat to Greenland isn’t from the north — it’s from the west.
1/ Denmark was preparing to fight the United States over Greenland, according to Scandinavian news reports. Around 1,000 Danish troops and a frigate with anti-ship and anti-aircraft capabilities are being sent to Greenland, with standing orders to fight invading forces. ⬇️
January 23, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The real threat to Greenland isn’t from the north — it’s from the west.
Project Zeno ~ Concept maps, simples
January 23, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Project Zeno ~ Concept maps, simples
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When tools for production are cheap and abundant, process and perspective become the edge. #ai #tools #design
January 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM
When tools for production are cheap and abundant, process and perspective become the edge. #ai #tools #design
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All too timely poetry on the Tube.
We need much more #PublicArt - space for reflection, not just selling things
We need much more #PublicArt - space for reflection, not just selling things
January 19, 2026 at 11:13 AM
All too timely poetry on the Tube.
We need much more #PublicArt - space for reflection, not just selling things
We need much more #PublicArt - space for reflection, not just selling things
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Alternatively: this is, for computing, business as usual, operating ever nearer the edge of failure while users still largely treat computers as more perfect (and more magical) than they can ever be.
January 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Alternatively: this is, for computing, business as usual, operating ever nearer the edge of failure while users still largely treat computers as more perfect (and more magical) than they can ever be.
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America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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If this blows up it will take Blackrock and possibly JP Morgan with it...
December 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
If this blows up it will take Blackrock and possibly JP Morgan with it...
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#WomensHistory #WomenInScience
Hertha Sponer conducted early spectroscopic work in the 1920s and 1930s that experimentally confirmed the predictions of quantum mechanics
Hertha Sponer conducted early spectroscopic work in the 1920s and 1930s that experimentally confirmed the predictions of quantum mechanics
The UN proclaimed 2025 the Int’l Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
I was too busy to celebrate, except that just now I read this from @ryandahn.com.
A succinct history of a pivotal period, arguing against the portrayal of Heisenberg as a lone genius. 🧪
physicstoday.aip.org/features/dem...
I was too busy to celebrate, except that just now I read this from @ryandahn.com.
A succinct history of a pivotal period, arguing against the portrayal of Heisenberg as a lone genius. 🧪
physicstoday.aip.org/features/dem...
Demythologizing quantum history
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics in 2025 without providing appropriate context risks reinforcing a long legacy of hagiography and hero worship.
physicstoday.aip.org
December 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
#WomensHistory #WomenInScience
Hertha Sponer conducted early spectroscopic work in the 1920s and 1930s that experimentally confirmed the predictions of quantum mechanics
Hertha Sponer conducted early spectroscopic work in the 1920s and 1930s that experimentally confirmed the predictions of quantum mechanics
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
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Exactly. Musk and the DJT cabal are all heartless and cretinous murdering wannabees already, if not actually.
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Exactly. Musk and the DJT cabal are all heartless and cretinous murdering wannabees already, if not actually.
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