Rob Gordon
@s-rob-gordon.bsky.social
Semi-retired software developer
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actually, a lot of it is the fact these guys are full steam ahead to fuck not just the internet but the economy and the environment, and if it works we get... what? unemployed? what's the best case scenario here?
Okay, but why *do* I feel so angry about this whole AI thing?
The Bullshit Maximiser
This week, a very quick take on what the Budget says about the state we are in; but mostly, a not-at-all quick list of all the reasons I despise AI.
jonn.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
actually, a lot of it is the fact these guys are full steam ahead to fuck not just the internet but the economy and the environment, and if it works we get... what? unemployed? what's the best case scenario here?
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The aftermath of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv region last night.
In Vyshhorod, a residential building was hit by a Russian drone. Apartments on six floors burned down completely.
One person was killed, 19 more injured, including four children.
Horrible.
In Vyshhorod, a residential building was hit by a Russian drone. Apartments on six floors burned down completely.
One person was killed, 19 more injured, including four children.
Horrible.
November 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The aftermath of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv region last night.
In Vyshhorod, a residential building was hit by a Russian drone. Apartments on six floors burned down completely.
One person was killed, 19 more injured, including four children.
Horrible.
In Vyshhorod, a residential building was hit by a Russian drone. Apartments on six floors burned down completely.
One person was killed, 19 more injured, including four children.
Horrible.
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“Over nine months, Sky News’ Data and Forensics team investigated whether X’s algorithms amplify right-wing and extreme content.
Their findings were clear: Elon Musk’s X is boosting right-wing and extreme content, as well as politicians Musk favours.”
Their findings were clear: Elon Musk’s X is boosting right-wing and extreme content, as well as politicians Musk favours.”
The X Effect and the dangers of social media bias
Sky News' investigation The X Effect has exposed a right-wing bias in X's algorithm, which boosts extreme content over left-wing voices
centralbylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“Over nine months, Sky News’ Data and Forensics team investigated whether X’s algorithms amplify right-wing and extreme content.
Their findings were clear: Elon Musk’s X is boosting right-wing and extreme content, as well as politicians Musk favours.”
Their findings were clear: Elon Musk’s X is boosting right-wing and extreme content, as well as politicians Musk favours.”
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In March 2022, while Russian invasion forces were pouring into Ukraine, Farage was deeply concerned about the welfare of Russian oligarchs. Why was that? Is there something about Farage and Russia billionaires that the public ought to know about?
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
In March 2022, while Russian invasion forces were pouring into Ukraine, Farage was deeply concerned about the welfare of Russian oligarchs. Why was that? Is there something about Farage and Russia billionaires that the public ought to know about?
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Now 442 dead, apparently, and with many places still inaccessible, that's likely to rise further.
Death toll from Indonesia flooding and landslides rises to 417
Hundreds have been killed across South East Asia, with monsoons exacerbated by cyclones also affecting Thailand and Malaysia.
www.bbc.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Now 442 dead, apparently, and with many places still inaccessible, that's likely to rise further.
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It's been quite something to see one of the world's leading climate scientists, James Hansen, being vilified the past years for presenting data showing the rapid acceleration of global and regional warming, associated with continued greenhouse gas emissions and rapid reduction of air pollution.
November 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It's been quite something to see one of the world's leading climate scientists, James Hansen, being vilified the past years for presenting data showing the rapid acceleration of global and regional warming, associated with continued greenhouse gas emissions and rapid reduction of air pollution.
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It would be a lot cleaner for the marine environment and wildlife if NATO did its f*cking job and interdicted Russian-linked shipping, including the 'shadow fleet', and escorted them safely to port and kept them under arrest.
We DON'T need any more oil spills FFS!
We DON'T need any more oil spills FFS!
The tanker M/T Mersin, frequently seen in Russian ports like Novorossiysk and Taman, is now sinking off the coast of Senegal. The vessel had been heading to Africa but has remained stationary for nearly a week. Another 'mysterious' incident involving Russia-linked shipping.
November 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
It would be a lot cleaner for the marine environment and wildlife if NATO did its f*cking job and interdicted Russian-linked shipping, including the 'shadow fleet', and escorted them safely to port and kept them under arrest.
We DON'T need any more oil spills FFS!
We DON'T need any more oil spills FFS!
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Targeting the free press is nothing new for this administration or for Trumpism but this feels like an elevation of hostiles
November 30, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Targeting the free press is nothing new for this administration or for Trumpism but this feels like an elevation of hostiles
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This is an excellent, level-headed, informative piece. I'd kill for a government which could discuss the issue with the same sense of objectivity and calm.
Here's this week's column. Please - please - can we stop talking about migration in a way that's completely detached from the facts? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Net migration is plummeting. Why can’t Labour say so? | Heather Stewart
An honest debate is needed on this polarising topic as sectors such as social care struggle with recruitment
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This is an excellent, level-headed, informative piece. I'd kill for a government which could discuss the issue with the same sense of objectivity and calm.
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‘Taking action is not a sacrifice, it’s not even a problem, taking action is the opportunity here’ @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
November 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
‘Taking action is not a sacrifice, it’s not even a problem, taking action is the opportunity here’ @zackpolanski.bsky.social
Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer and all public service broadcasters.
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #netzero #NEB2025 #cop30
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At today’s National Emergency Briefing, Chris Packham delivered a clear message: act now. Decision-makers must step up and tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer.
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
At today’s National Emergency Briefing, Chris Packham delivered a clear message: act now. Decision-makers must step up and tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer.
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
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Here's this week's column. Please - please - can we stop talking about migration in a way that's completely detached from the facts? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Net migration is plummeting. Why can’t Labour say so? | Heather Stewart
An honest debate is needed on this polarising topic as sectors such as social care struggle with recruitment
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Here's this week's column. Please - please - can we stop talking about migration in a way that's completely detached from the facts? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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The White House is now targeting individual journalists for their journalism. Ironically, this will definitely backfire since being featured will look great on a resume once Trump no longer has power.
www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
Media Offenders
Explore the Media Bias Tracker that fact checks and holds Fake News accountable. False claims debunked, Hall of Shame for serial offenders, Leaderboard of networks ranked by Repeated Lies. Stay inform...
www.whitehouse.gov
November 30, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The White House is now targeting individual journalists for their journalism. Ironically, this will definitely backfire since being featured will look great on a resume once Trump no longer has power.
www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
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I seem to remember Fox News and MAGA going apoplectic over Joe Biden’s so-called “ministry of truth” against misinformation.
And yet, now we have a “media bias” monitor that is going after news and opinion the White House doesn’t like, singling out reporters by name: www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
And yet, now we have a “media bias” monitor that is going after news and opinion the White House doesn’t like, singling out reporters by name: www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
Media Offenders
Uncover Media Bias & Hold Fake News Accountable. False claims debunked, serial offenders immortalized in the Hall of Fame, networks ranked on the Leaderboard of Repeat Lies. Stay informed, stay accura...
www.whitehouse.gov
November 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I seem to remember Fox News and MAGA going apoplectic over Joe Biden’s so-called “ministry of truth” against misinformation.
And yet, now we have a “media bias” monitor that is going after news and opinion the White House doesn’t like, singling out reporters by name: www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
And yet, now we have a “media bias” monitor that is going after news and opinion the White House doesn’t like, singling out reporters by name: www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
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November 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
How come The Guardian has escaped being on this list (so far)? www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
Media Offenders
Explore the Media Bias Tracker that fact checks and holds Fake News accountable. False claims debunked, Hall of Shame for serial offenders, Leaderboard of networks ranked by Repeated Lies. Stay inform...
www.whitehouse.gov
November 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
How come The Guardian has escaped being on this list (so far)? www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
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But is it blazingly fast?
Fil-C: A memory-safe C implementation lwn.net/SubscriberLi... from Hacker News via #[email protected] / gcu.info/gruik/
Fil-C: A memory-safe C implementation lwn.net/SubscriberLi... from Hacker News via #[email protected] / gcu.info/gruik/
Fil-C: A memory-safe C implementation
Fil-C is a memory-safe implementation of C and C++ that aims to let C code — complete with po [...]
lwn.net
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 AM
But is it blazingly fast?
Fil-C: A memory-safe C implementation lwn.net/SubscriberLi... from Hacker News via #[email protected] / gcu.info/gruik/
Fil-C: A memory-safe C implementation lwn.net/SubscriberLi... from Hacker News via #[email protected] / gcu.info/gruik/
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November 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I'm sure Ukraine fully understands this but how many in Europe and America do?
PayWall-Free link to my newest article on Medium:
Why does Russia keep fighting a war it can’t afford, can’t win quickly, and can’t seem to step away from?
medium.com/@elvirabary/...
Why does Russia keep fighting a war it can’t afford, can’t win quickly, and can’t seem to step away from?
medium.com/@elvirabary/...
Why Putin Can’t Stop: The Lie Keeping Russia Fighting in Ukraine
Why does Russia keep fighting a war it can’t afford, can’t win quickly, and can’t seem to step away from? People ask me this almost every…
medium.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I'm sure Ukraine fully understands this but how many in Europe and America do?
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Paul Brown on SMRs:
“the problem is that they do not yet exist, except on paper or on a computer. No factory has been built to make their components, no prototype has been built, no licensing process has taken place.
…Unlike wind & solar, nuclear costs have consistently gone up for decades.”
“the problem is that they do not yet exist, except on paper or on a computer. No factory has been built to make their components, no prototype has been built, no licensing process has taken place.
…Unlike wind & solar, nuclear costs have consistently gone up for decades.”
‘I have watched politicians failing yet and yet again’: lessons from a life as an environment writer
Paul Brown looks back at his career reporting on the climate crisis, failed summit and nuclear power – and how to do it well
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Paul Brown on SMRs:
“the problem is that they do not yet exist, except on paper or on a computer. No factory has been built to make their components, no prototype has been built, no licensing process has taken place.
…Unlike wind & solar, nuclear costs have consistently gone up for decades.”
“the problem is that they do not yet exist, except on paper or on a computer. No factory has been built to make their components, no prototype has been built, no licensing process has taken place.
…Unlike wind & solar, nuclear costs have consistently gone up for decades.”
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Two significant takeaways from this:
- done in broad daylight
- done out of range and relative safety of Russian Navy & air power
To compensate Russia would need to devote security teams to every tanker – which even then is no magic cure – at a time when they have manpower issues.
Smart tactics.
- done in broad daylight
- done out of range and relative safety of Russian Navy & air power
To compensate Russia would need to devote security teams to every tanker – which even then is no magic cure – at a time when they have manpower issues.
Smart tactics.
💥🚢 Sea Baby naval drones strike two sanctioned Russian “shadow fleet” tankers in the Black Sea.
Sea Baby naval drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) have struck two sanctioned tankers of Russia’s shadow fleet — KAIRO and VIRAT — in the Black Sea.
Sea Baby naval drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) have struck two sanctioned tankers of Russia’s shadow fleet — KAIRO and VIRAT — in the Black Sea.
November 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Two significant takeaways from this:
- done in broad daylight
- done out of range and relative safety of Russian Navy & air power
To compensate Russia would need to devote security teams to every tanker – which even then is no magic cure – at a time when they have manpower issues.
Smart tactics.
- done in broad daylight
- done out of range and relative safety of Russian Navy & air power
To compensate Russia would need to devote security teams to every tanker – which even then is no magic cure – at a time when they have manpower issues.
Smart tactics.
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Here's a gift link: www.wsj.com/world/russia...
November 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Here's a gift link: www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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Human activity hast turned all of the planet’s 3 main rainforest regions – the South American Amazon, south-east Asia and Africa – from a carbon sink into a carbon source
Humanity is a failed species headed for the dustbin of history
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Humanity is a failed species headed for the dustbin of history
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Africa’s forests transformed from carbon sink to carbon source, study finds
Alarming shift since 2010 means planet’s three main rainforest regions now contribute to climate breakdown
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Human activity hast turned all of the planet’s 3 main rainforest regions – the South American Amazon, south-east Asia and Africa – from a carbon sink into a carbon source
Humanity is a failed species headed for the dustbin of history
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Humanity is a failed species headed for the dustbin of history
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink
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The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink
We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. The consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer
academic.oup.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
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Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
November 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.