David Owen

David Owen

@artsofdenial.bsky.social

Dyslexic diabetic. Eclectic philosopher and political theorist. Art and cricket lover. Artisan kimchi maker. Recovering poet. Fortunate man. Interested in all things human (and some non-human). Apparently now meant to add FBA to all social media profiles.

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David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

Delighted to say that my poem 'Learning Scots during the World Cup' has been selected for publication in GALLUS which is "Poetry Scotland’s sassy supplement".

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Simon Pistor
@simonintheory.bsky.social

As academics tend to say (but the reasons why escape me), I am *deligthed* that my article on Kant‘s cosmopolitan right in now available in open access in the Kantian Review. In this article, I start to develop an account of Kant's cosmopolitan relationality. 1/ www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

cambridge.orgKant’s Cosmopolitan Relationality: Global Shape of the Earth, Hospitality, and Cosmopolitan Right | Kantian Review | Cambridge CoreKant’s Cosmopolitan Relationality: Global Shape of the Earth, Hospitality, and Cosmopolitan Right
David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

Data centres are springing up everywhere, using massive amounts of energy and water. I’ve signed @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition calling for a pause on new data centres until the government gets a grip on the situation. Will you join me? action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/put...

action.friendsoftheearth.ukStop data centres draining our precious resourcesAdd my name Data centres are springing up all over the UK – using massive amounts of electricity and, in many cases, huge amounts of water. The UK is already facing water shortages, high energy demand...
David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

Burnham's regional plans need to pay attention to this www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/loss-of...

thebritishacademy.ac.ukLoss of academic staff and "cold spots" for humanities and social science degrees threaten strategically important skills for UK, says British AcademyA new data map released today shows a sharp and widespread decline in opportunities for university staff in the humanities, social sciences and arts subjects in 2024-25. The data shows a precarious la...
David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

Two years ago I coined the term "Civil Geopolitics" to address transformations of citizenship in terms of competition between states over people conducted by attracting, fostering and forging civil connections to some and by deterring, disallowing and disavowing civil connections with others.

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David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

Nineteen of Mohamed Ouahbi's 26-man squad were born outside the country. During the group-stage draw against Brazil, Morocco became the first team in World Cup history to field an entire starting XI born abroad.

David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

It is no accident of demographics. More than a decade ago, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation began investing heavily in identifying dual-national talent across Europe."

David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

Two years ago I coined the term "Civil Geopolitics" to address transformations of citizenship in terms of competition between states over people conducted by attracting, fostering and forging civil connections to some and by deterring, disallowing and disavowing civil connections with others.

David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

The World Cup is quite a nice example of one strand within the contemporary constellation of civil geopolitics: "Almost one in every four players at World Cup 2026 was born outside the country they represent.

David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

Eight of the tournament's 48 squads have at least as many players born abroad as in the country, illustrating how modern international football increasingly mirrors patterns of migration. Few nations embody that evolution more than Morocco.

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Celso Neto
@celsoneto.bsky.social

Looking for a current assessment of process philosophy, pluralism, and other themes of John Dupré’s philosophy? This open access volume brings together biologists, philosophers, and social scientists to do just that. #philsky #HPBio #philsci

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David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

"Even in the early 2020s, higher education paid back fourteen times more than governments put into it and was worth £265bn a year. But even that doesn’t seem to count for much these days."

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Daniel Devine
@danjdevine.bsky.social

Replying to @danjdevine.bsky.social

But we let people like this say things like this on national TV. bsky.app/profile/huwc...

Huw Davies@huwcdavies.bsky.social

Got to be one of the most inflammatory statements ever broadcast on the BBC, let alone a current affairs show. Apparently, there’s a ‘regime’ that for ‘30 years’ has been operating against the interests of whites.

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Daniel Devine
@danjdevine.bsky.social

This, just down the road from me, is some of the worst I've seen. Portrayed as a community movement, it is in fact a national push, with Laurence Fox, Tommy Robinson, and Nick Tenconi here. The Nazi White Vanguard and other far right groups have also travelled.

Politics UK@politicsuk.com

🚨 WATCH: Police come under attack at protest in Southampton over the arrest of Henry Nowak Credit: Ay_audits on YouTube

David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

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instagram.combasicincomeforartistsscot on Instagram: "In one day we've doubled the calls for a Scottish basic income for artists pilot! Our new MSPs were sworn in today. Sign the open l…"In one day we've doubled the calls for a Scottish basic income for artists pilot! Our new MSPs were sworn in today. Sign the open letter now to make sure this is at the top of their agenda. To ensure the success and long-term impact of any pilot, we're calling for: 👉 Meaningful consultation of artists, who know best what’s needed👉 Cross-party support👉 Collaboration across cultural institutions👉 A focus on reaching artist most impacted by financial insecurityShare and sign! Link in bio

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Rob Ford
@robfordmancs.bsky.social

I fear Labour people risk falling into an ecological fallacy visible from space when reacting to these results. Here is what is very clear in results so far: Labour are losing *seats* to Reform, but... Labour are losing *votes* to the Greens Greens split the vote, Ref comes thru middle

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Dan Sohege
@danielsohege.bsky.social

Wrote this for the @bigissue.com about how Labour's, as with previous governments, focus on anti-asylum policies isn't just harmful for those seeking safety, but is also a diabolical waste of money which could be used to help support people in the UK. www.bigissue.com/opinion/labo...

bigissue.comLabour’s hostile asylum policies are a dangerous waste of moneyIn the last decade the UK will have paid France more than £1 billion to stop channel crossings. We know these policies don’t work.
David Owen
@artsofdenial.bsky.social

Many UK universities are slipping ever deeper into financial insecurity while the Labour government seems to be happy to actively prevent recovery. The University of Nottingham is the latest to suffer the consequences.