Why I object to and reject generative AI simplysociology.wordpress.com/2026/05/08/w...

Tennis is the only sports scoring system that actually makes sense. You hit the ball over the net? Incredible! That's worth at least 15 points. You did it again? Have another 15! You did it a third time? Well you're obviously pretty good at this so you only get 10 this time

WHO Suggests Some Kind Of World Health Organisation To Address Emerging Global Health Threats Like Hantavirus

Dance like nobody is watching. Email like one day your data will be leaked by a criminal hacker group.

happy 9th anniversary to the day we watched Zendaya fall madly in love with Tom Holland in real-time

Everything Is Ok

Is humanity being subjugated to the whims of weird greedy freaks? Yes! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Covid Is A Bioweapon, Just A Cold, A Hoax, Overblown, No Worse Than Flu. But Also My Son Has Long Covid And It’s Really Bad

This is very cool. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

The Government™ has made an ad about the era we're living through, and it's surpsingly honest and informative.

You mean the superannuation tax breaks? No? You mean the CGT discount? No? You mean the fossil fuel subsidies? No? You mean the free gas for multinationals? No? You mean the failure of the PRRT? No? You mean the tax dodging trusts? No? You mean the lack of a wealth tax? No? No you mean the NDIS FFS

In a growing number of airports, stressed-out or delayed travelers can turn to books and dedicated reading spaces provided by the local public library. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/03/02/airport-libraries-take-off/

Health Officials Pleasantly Surprised By Public’s Willingness To Run With ‘Menopause Flu’ Narrative

The rehabilitation of the luddites is a beautiful thing

I want one. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Nothing Is Wrong, But The Things That Are Wrong Were Not Caused By That.

Looks like lego will decide who rules the world. I did not see that coming. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

What a ride. Covid epidemiology meets elder millennial teen TV culture. Highly recommend this read.

This:

In an uncanny scheduling coincidence, the world’s largest Chocolate Festival will again fall on the same weekend as the Christian festival marking Jesus’ death.

'Steampunk bunny' by US artist Sue Beatrice who creates sculptures and jewellery out of watch parts #womensart

This 💯

oil prices are about to make polyester a noble fiber

The intake form at the doctor’s office included the question “are you feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?” which seemed to me like a rather rude way of asking “are you paying attention to the state of the world?”

Tasmania desperately needs more affordable housing options, and tiny homes can be part of the solution. #politas

This is the best summary of Google search tips I’ve ever seen; many of which I use at work to find excellent sources of information

Everyone Getting Ill More Easily Now Nothing At All To Do With That Virus That Makes You Get Ill More Easily Say Doctors

"Doctors urge Tasmanians to get vaccinated after nearly 100 Covid and flu deaths" "Doctors have issued a vaccination warning after nearly 100 Tasmanians died from Covid and influenza last year, with medical experts fearing vaccine fatigue is putting lives at risk." Source: archive.md/z63N4

Long Covid Awareness Day Hailed As Major Step Towards Never Mentioning That Thing Ever Again

Wow! Meddy is back!

Hyper-Australia? What the goodness gracious is that? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"The COVID-19 pandemic at 6 years: Mass death, debilitation and media silence" "The pandemic has killed over 30 million people worldwide, left more than 400 million suffering from Long COVID... It is one of the most catastrophic events in modern history—and it is not over."

Why Do Some People Still Wear Masks In 2026 And On A Completely Unrelated Note Why Is Everyone In The Office Sick Right Now Apart From The Guy In The Mask?

We're putting together an article summarizing advocacy and awareness efforts for #LongCOVID Awareness Day and Month 2026. Please share this form with advocates organizing events and actions! bit.ly/4sxqtpg

Nice news to start your day. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Remember guys, you can’t afford a gas rig, or a coal mine, or a nuclear power station, but you can afford to put some cheap solar panels on your roof. That’s why the fossil fuel industry has spent billions trying to kill renewable energy. The dealer needs to keep you addicted.

FYI: Norway's Consumer Council targets enshittification

Would love to see the risk assessment recommending the tournament go ahead. www.bbc.com/sport/tennis...

"This is a life and death story for the UK – so why is it being brushed under the carpet?" Healthy Life Expectancy at Birth Plummeting. 📉 It is a hideous scandal that they can publish a chart as obvious as this and not even mention the words 'covid infections'.

Australia has millions more women than first expected, a post-election analysis by the Liberal Party has found.

We relocated to Western Australia for a school term in Jan and thought we’d make ourselves useful by covering some local shitfuckery with help from local talent, so we’re stoked to have folksinger, writer, educator and all-round WA legend Lucy Peach guest-hosting our latest episode! ✨

This is what it really comes down to. Masks are a reminder the pandemic isn’t over. 🔹COVID is airborne 🔹Each infection carries cumulative risk 🔹Long COVID has no cure 🔹The pandemic isn’t over 🔹Wearing a mask is still one of the best ways to protect yourself and others Stay informed. Stay safe.

Tough game 😌