You don't have to like anchovies to visit San Sebastian, but it helps.

There's more than one way to "stick two fingers up at the entire establishment". Just saying...

Is this his any good?

Has there been a wildfire recently on Arthur's seat?

Can I afford it? Of course not, you fool!

Every hometown's got the ominous megastructure. What's yours?

Man of the people...

Lancaster Philosophy has deontological toilets! It's all about fairness. A utilitarian might have pointed to how dirty toilets affect overall happiness!

We are a bit behind the times with our decorations

List of jobs you may be interested in - I think not, Research Gate

Went to a very lively event on the Threat of AI by @triphilosophy.bsky.social with some excellent panelists, including @shannonvallor.bsky.social . Then on the way home, saw this -

I never made it through Cryptonomicon, having another go at Neal Stephenson now. Liking it so far.

I'm working on a chapter and a paper, and find my gaze directed longingly to a completely different topic I feel I could whip out an excellent paper on in no time. Me looking across to the other side:

Heartwood forest, today

It's bluebell season

Happy International Waffle day to those who celebrate!

After an excellent workshop on AI psychosis, hearing voices and suicidality, I am so tired I can't even read Middlemarch!

RIP Jürgen Habermas, one of the greats.

I have just finished reading Wedekind's Frühlingserwachen (Spring Awakening). It's certainly different....

Maybe more orange. Anyway, it was fine? Long time since I've read it for a reading group

I feel seen...

You've lost that loving feeling, ooh-ooh that loving feeling...

It's very embarrassing, but even though I've sung music by both of them, I still struggle to keep my Händel and my Haydn apart. Maybe I should just remember Händel has the bigger wig.

January impressions

Hard to call who is showing worse taste in their choice of cuddle partner here.