Dr Paula Gazzard

Dr Paula Gazzard

@extraneous.bsky.social

Leftie neuroqueer researcher and retired HE policy wonk with a detached fascination for the politics of crazed techno-utopias, TESCREAL, technology and philosophy of mind 🏳️‍🌈☕ #actuallyautistic #posthumanism

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aslynn is just a ghoul 👻
@aslynnromano.com

"Our results suggest that adult autistic individuals have baseline retinal hyper-responsivity to single light flashes and that the GABAergic system modulates this retinal response differently in autistic and nonautistic individuals" Oh so then the lights MIGHT actually BE brighter for us, y'say? 🫠

jneurosci.orgRetinal GABAergic Alterations in Adults with Autism Spectrum DisorderAlterations in γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) have been implicated in sensory differences in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Visual signals are initially processed in the retina, and in t...

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Timnit Gebru
@timnitgebru.blacksky.app

Thanks for making this video @taylorlorenz.bsky.social lets hope people listen and not accuse you of "calling everything you disagree with eugenics" and such as they did me and @xriskology.bsky.social 🙄 I don't know how much evidence people need.

Taylor Lorenz@taylorlorenz.bsky.social

I made a deep dive video into the TESCREAL ideology shaping Silicon Valley’s biggest companies and the AI arms race, and how a shocking number of tech billionaires are pro-human extinction

youtu.beTech Billionaires Want Us DeadYouTube video by Taylor Lorenz

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Social Media Lab
@socialmedialab.ca

Anyone who insists on taking what you’re willing to lend cannot honestly be called a friend or ally. Appeasement and bending the knee have run their course. Europe’s best chance now is to push back against Trump. The era of gentle diplomacy is over.

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Social Media Lab
@socialmedialab.ca

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Trump's like card, the EU has quite a few valuable ones. "Brussels hold’em: European cards against Trumpian coercion" ecfr.eu/publication/...

ecfr.euBrussels hold’em: European cards against Trumpian coercion – European Council on Foreign RelationsFaced with an aggressive United States, Europe has more leverage than it realises. Across trade, technology, infrastructure, finance and people-to-people relati

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The Guardian
@theguardian.com

‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam

theguardian.com‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says OxfamGovernments opting for oligarchy while brutally repressing protests over austerity and lack of jobs, charity report says The world saw a record number of billionaires created last year, with a collective wealth of $18.3tn (£13.7tn), while global efforts stalled in the fight against poverty and hunger. Oxfam’s annual survey of global inequality has revealed that the number of billionaires surpassed 3,000 for the first time during 2025. Since 2020, their collective wealth grew by 81%, or $8.2tn, which the charity claims would be enough to eradicate global poverty 26 times over. Continue reading...

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Ryan
@ryanjfa.bsky.social

Just in case you see this headline and agree with it. Undiagnosed and untreated ADHD costs billions. There’s no money being saved here #ADHD #NHS

Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

Well if the roster on the Gaza "board of peace" doesn't tip you off on Trump's intention to ransack the "Gaza Riviera" the $1bn ticket for permanent board membership certainly will : ground.news/article/more...

ground.newsMore countries confirm invites to Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza. $1 billion buys a permanent seatSewage overflowed parts of a makeshift tent camp for displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)(AP/Abdel Kareem Hana) Sewage overflowed...

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Alison Bennett
@alisonebennett.bsky.social

Watching the Jenrick Press Conference: Really hoping a journalist asks him in the manner of Mrs Merton: "What was it about losing the Tory leadership contest that helped you realise that the Tories had broken Britain?"

Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

I've previously heard the whole speech, edited or not an obvious call to insurrection with plausible deniability from a chancer. There comes a limit to grovelling to foreign dictators, surely? ground.news/article/bbc-...

ground.newsBBC chair apologises for 'error of judgement' over Trump speech edit in documentaryBBC Chair Samir Shah on Monday apologised for an "error of judgment" in editing a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump in a Panorama documentary, following the resignations of BBC's boss and head of ...
Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...

you.38degrees.org.ukSave NHS dentistry now!I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

Thinking you're not already doomed makes not being doomed much more likely! And I think this holds for politics as much as nature. Every little helps! www.thegef.org/newsroom/pre...

thegef.orgFirst-of-its-kind study definitively shows that conservation actions are effective at halting and reversing biodiversity lossA new study published online today, April 25, in the scientific journal Science provides the strongest evidence to date that not only is nature conservation successful, but that scaling conservation interventions up would be transformational for halting and reversing biodiversity loss—a crisis that can lead to ecosystem collapses and a planet less able to support life—and reducing the effects of climate change.
Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

USA Republicans did nothing to control MAGA because MAGA was electorally successful. Ditto Johnson in the UK. Yes, Starmer, you can't govern if you can't get elected but you also can't govern if you have subordinated your party to lawless authoritarian voters and nerd reich think tank funders

Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

Subject for this month's Neurodissidence Network discussion: Is autistic experience universalisable? We'll be meeting online Thurs 2 October 7-9pm - link will be posted to our Signal group or you can sign up at www.meetup.com/neurodisside...

meetup.comNeurodissidence Network | MeetupThis group is associated with the neurodissidence network blog: http://neurodissidence.org.uk/It's a space by and for autistic and neurodivergent people. We're left-leaning, and see neurodissidence ve...
Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

FFS don't pander to far right, it only encourages them

Dan Sohege@danielsohege.bsky.social

This is the state of play. This is how anti-trans hate can affect everyone. When the wife of a world leader is not immune to having to prove she's a woman to satisfy bigots, what hope do most trans and non-binary individuals have of being able to live our lives in peace www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.ukMacrons to offer 'scientific' court evidence to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer saysThey have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.

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elia ayoub
@ayoub.bsky.social

Pay attention to the media organisations who will report on Trump declaring antifa - which does not exist - as a terrorist organisation without explicitly saying what antifa stands for every time. They’d have to report that Trump is effectively declaring anti-fascism as an enemy ideology.

Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

And if you're not from that class you'd better learn to adapt to its attitudes pretty fast or you're not going anywhere

Margot Finn@eicathomefinn.bsky.social

Sutton Trust report: 'Only three categories were below the national average – male professional footballers at 5%, female professional footballers at 4% and the Northern Ireland assembly, where nobody attended a fee-paying school.' 1/2

theguardian.comPrivately educated still have ‘vice-like grip’ on most powerful UK jobsThose in top roles are five times as likely to have been to private school than general population, study finds
Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

ffs things you never thought could happen here

Eliot Higgins@eliothiggins.bsky.social

One of the reasons we shouldn't invite authoritarians to the UK - ABC barred from Trump’s UK press conference after his clash with Australian journalist John Lyons www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...

theguardian.comABC barred from Trump’s UK press conference after his clash with Australian journalist John LyonsExclusive: London bureau of Australia’s national broadcaster informed accreditation removed for ‘logistical reasons’

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ralpholsson.bsky.social
@ralpholsson.bsky.social

It's so refreshing to hear a party leader telling people the true reason why they are struggling, rather than blaming it on the Ukraine war, or immigrants, or any of the other lies the leaders of other parties tell to convince the public not to change the system. Bravo @zackpolanski.bsky.social!

Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social

The Conservatives started this experiment. But Labour are fully on board too. No 10 refuse to comment or take action - but we're all paying the price for corporate greed. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

theguardian.comPrivatisation of UK industries is driving cost of living crisis, says Greens leaderZack Polanski calls mass privatisation a ‘failed experiment’ as report finds it has cost UK households £250 a year more

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Sarah Murphy
@13sarahmurphy.bsky.social

Quite incredible this is even being discussed. Quoting Charlie Kirk and Musk’s plans for us. And traitorous Farage as their way in. All those moronic Brexiters calling for ‘control’ and ‘sovereignty’, now happy to be kicked around by American fascists. It’s horrific and it must not happen. (Times)

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Johnny Ryan
@johnnyryan.bsky.social

Replying to @johnnyryan.bsky.social

In May we wrote to DPC Commissioners Des Hogan and Dale Sutherland to say "Should a significant national security incident now occur as a result of RTB data we will be obliged to make this correspondence public and clarify where responsibility lies." That day has arrived.

Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

Little and late but something at least... UK Bars Israel From London Defense Expo Over New Gaza Offensive https://ground.news/article/uk-blocks-israeli-officials-from-its-biggest-defence-show_cafd4f?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share

ground.newsUK Bars Israel From London Defense Expo Over New Gaza OffensiveThe UK barred Israeli administration officials from attending a flagship defense exhibition in London because of its military offensive in Gaza, a move that further frayed relations between the two governments.
Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

Bloody 'ell! Australia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador https://ground.news/article/iran-directed-antisemitic-attacks-in-australia-pm-albanese-says_a769bc?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share

ground.newsAustralia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassadorAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Iran of directing at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia and said the country is expelling the Iranian ambassador on Tuesday.
Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

Hmmm more pandering to racism <sigh> Police ordered to consider revealing ethnicity of suspects https://ground.news/article/police-ordered-to-consider-revealing-ethnicity-of-suspects?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share

ground.newsPolice ordered to consider revealing ethnicity of suspectsPolice should consider disclosing the ethnicity and nationality of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive cases, new national guidance says. Coming into force today, it says there must be a policing reason to release the information, such as where there are high levels of disinformation, if it will improve public safety, or if it is significantly in the public interest.
Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

Xi Says China, Brazil Can Model 'Self-Reliance' for Global South https://ground.news/article/xi-says-china-brazil-can-model-self-reliance-for-global-south_a5ce21?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share

ground.newsXi Says China, Brazil Can Model 'Self-Reliance' for Global SouthChina's President Xi Jinping told his Brazilian counterpart on Tuesday (Aug 12) the two countries could set an example of "self-reliance" for emerging powers, as trade and geopolitical challenges mount.
Dr Paula Gazzard
@extraneous.bsky.social

I see Modi is making India great again: India’s opposition parties protest against a controversial electoral roll revision https://ground.news/article/indias-opposition-parties-protest-against-a-controversial-electoral-roll-revision?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share

ground.newsIndia’s opposition parties protest against a controversial electoral roll revisionIndia ’s opposition parties held a protest Monday calling for the rollback of a controversial revision of the voter list in one of the country’s poorest states, where key elections are scheduled in November, and warning it could lead to voter disenfranchisement.
Dr Paula Gazzard
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Norway Wealth Fund Divests from Several Israeli Companies, Plans Further Sales over Gaza War https://ground.news/article/norways-sovereign-wealth-fund-sells-its-shares-in-11-israeli-companies?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share

ground.newsNorway Wealth Fund Divests from Several Israeli Companies, Plans Further Sales over Gaza WarNorway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Tuesday it expects to divest from more Israeli companies as part of its ongoing review of investments in the country over the situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
Dr Paula Gazzard
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Great news! Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community holds first Pride rally since US funding cuts https://ground.news/article/nepals-lgbtq-community-holds-first-pride-rally-since-us-funding-cuts?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=newsroom-share

ground.newsNepal’s LGBTQ+ community holds first Pride rally since US funding cutsMembers of the Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community and supporters rallied in the capital Sunday in the annual pride rally, which was the first since a major cut in funding after the U.S. government ceased financial aid. Hundreds of people took part in the rally through the heart of Kathmandu, playing music and dancing in the Gai Jatra festival, which is celebrated to remember family members who have passed away during the year. But it has long drawn colorful parades by bringing in sexual minorities to join in on the festivities.