ProfDanny

Me Da taught me... 'Each man's death diminishes me, For I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee.' 🙈

'Logic...allows one to be wrong with authority...' 🙈 Holmes

📢 Introducing six new SPRITE+ funded #Sandpitprojects! In June/July 2026, we hosted our sixth sandpit focused on '#AI and #TIPSS', in conjunction with CRANE. 🌱 Combined funding was awarded to six interdisciplinary projects arising from this sandpit. Learn more on our website: buff.ly/XrCTFRt

Chekov's Gun. #StarTrek

Now's the time to get an early Christmas present or three for your loved ones (or treat yourself!): get a MASSIVE 20% off our books with the case-sensitive code EARLY20 until midnight on Friday 30 October! Store link: linktr.ee/scarredforlife

🔪 SLASH! AAAGHHH! 🎃 There are some BIG cuts in the HALLOWEEN sale! Click https://bgfn.sh/wee26 for up to 80% off selected titles in the HALLOWEEN @ BIG FINISH collection.

@dannyrobins.bsky.social 🙈

If you’ve read stuff about cyber’s “Black October” it’s worth reading this quote from one of the human beings who found the PHP bug (with the help of AI, AI didn’t find it) Key quote (what happened is big & scary but neither new nor apocalyptic Full article (£) www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...

Last week's sabbatical readings were taken from... 🙈

Me on CNN on Thursday night trying to explain the PHP vulnerability video.snapstream.net/Play/4b0LSJ4...

This 15% discount off our books ends at midnight tomorrow!

🚀 October Half Term is nearly here! From 26 October–1 November, there’s plenty to discover at Jodrell Bank, with space, science, creativity and a little Halloween fun along the way! 🎃✨ www.jodrellbank.net/events/october-half-term-at-jodrell-bank/

The anniversary of Quatermass II is an appropriate time to remind people that me and the Quatermassive* are back in Derby to watch, discuss and celebrate this classic serial (and a bit of Beasts too). 5 December at Derby QUAD.

Damn fine photograph! 🙈

One week to go!

HAI! 🥋👊🥋 We've chopped 50% off selected Third Doctor Adventures. Click https://bgfn.sh/hai to kara-take a look at the offers. Sale ends no later than 23:59 (UK time) on 25 October 2026.

✨ Jodrell is hiring! We're looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to develop and support our fantastic community of volunteers at Jodrell Bank. www.jodrellbank.net/about/opportunities/ 🚀 Applications close 29.10.26 Please note this is a part-time role and access to personal transport is essential

Well that’s one way of emphasising the severity of PHP2Shell from the Dutch Government… www.ncsc.nl/index-en.html

The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) directed by Robert Fuest stars Vincent Price with co-stars Joseph Cotten, Hugh Griffith, Terry-Thomas, Virginia North, and an uncredited Caroline Munro appearing as Phibes's wife.

Our books are heaving with essays about the dark pop culture of the 70s and 80s! Get a whopping 15% off with the case-sensitive code BOOKCLUB15 till midnight, Friday October 23. Here's a small taste of their contents... Also available as colour eBooks! Store: linktr.ee/scarredforlife

Drop some computors... 🙈

On Sundays I observe Quatermass: on 1st Nov I will be introducing (alongside @mrgeetsromo.bsky.social) a thrilling double bill of Quatermass and the Pit (film) and Lifeforce. Big trouble & frenzied destruction in London: sci-fi horror-tastic. Tickets selling fast! www.homemcr.org/whats-on/qua...

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@everyheron.bsky.social I think that I shall never see, A tree as lovely as a heron... 🙈

Last Friday night at the emergency vets: a long wait, no updates and no fluids for Poppy who has EPI. Yesterday, same clinic, different vet: kind, calm and a clear treatment plan. Good care shouldn’t depend on who is on shift. Full story on my blog, link in comments #JusticeForPoppy 🙏 🙏 xx

Trash Gordon

Watch out! Today’s real-life potentially paranormal case feels both extremely moving - and very difficult to explain. Whether you’re #TeamBeliever or #TeamSceptic, tell me your theories. Can we get to the bottom of this case? Uncanny Halloween Countdown | Listen on BBC Sounds & watch on YouTube

Get in the bin! UK Space Agency wants public to name its debris removal mission

A week and a half till the Scarred For Life Folk Horror show makes it to Burton-on-Trent! Tickets still available!

My dish of the day... 😍

#booksky Last week's sabbatical readings were taken from... 🙈

The best parody of AI doomerism I’ve yet seen alignmentalignment.ai/caaac/blog/p...

Does your chewing gum lose its flavor in the third act every night?

Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn't a selfie... 🙈

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... wow heating fridges to 50c for 6 hrs... That's going to be an expensive bill for someone and a supply chain headache

Oh FFS!! Stop regurgitating press releases from AI companies and taking their claims as gospel!! Validate their claims! Yes IoT devices are insecure but can they run an AI model? Probably no. Do they retain persistence? No. Will criminals use AI models over current scripts, e.g. Mirai? No.

Our trilogy of books is heaving with essays about the dark pop culture of the 70s and 80s! Get 10% off with the case-sensitive code NOVEL10 till midnight, Friday October 16. Also available as colour eBooks! Store: linktr.ee/scarredforlife

This is insane (also, & I wish I didn’t have to point this out, seemingly nothing to do with AI) www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

Thank you @jodrellbank.bsky.social for encouraging me to share my father's involvement with the early work at Jodrell Bank. www.jodrellbank.net/explore/stor...

Game Theory & Decision Theory are of upmost importance now. #Strategy #mathematics

Pascal’s wager (updated, 2026 version)

Morning Bluesky.

We're making (very) provisional plans for a new issue of Blake’s 7 Magazine. No promises! 🤞 We’d love your thoughts on the show for the letters page, and your questions for 'Ask Orac'. Comment below or email b7annual@gmail.com 📩 Submissions may be published.

Sorry...misread that... 🙈

How the heck can we explain Nikki’s experience in today’s #Uncanny Halloween Countdown case? Has this, or anything similar, ever happened to you? Let me know if so 🪶 and come back tomorrow for another tiny tale of terror. Uncanny Halloween Countdown | Listen on BBC Sounds and watch on YouTube