[-] ThePyroPython@feddit.uk 3 points 1 year ago

Suella it's very fucking simple:

Is there a problem with the immigration system and a large influx of migrants? Yes.

Do you need to use dehumanising language like "swarm" and "invasion" implying you'd stop refugees with a gaint can of Raid Insect Repellent? No.

[-] ThePyroPython@feddit.uk 5 points 1 year ago

Apathy's a tragedy and boredom is a crime.

Anything and everything, all of the time.

[-] ThePyroPython@feddit.uk 5 points 1 year ago

I mean it can happen with any scientific & technological concept that reaches wide enough in the collective consciousness.

[-] ThePyroPython@feddit.uk 4 points 1 year ago

Yeah, Angela made that clear that they'll be "holding developers to account for their obligations" for building social and affordable housing which sounds like strongly enforcing the percentage rules on new developments.

[-] ThePyroPython@feddit.uk 4 points 1 year ago

What about random-selection jury-style technocracy?

[-] ThePyroPython@feddit.uk 5 points 1 year ago

Nope.

But journalists go looking for evidence for the most likely ones, then the stories come out.

I like it when people who do this shit are held accountable. Shame that the ones that get held accountable aren't more often shady business people and politicians.

[-] ThePyroPython@feddit.uk 5 points 1 year ago

I agree. The UK universities that act as major hubs for research and innovation are still around and still have a good reputation. The Brexit political forces have damaged the sector, but it's not dead and it can be fixed if talented international teams feel confident to invest their people in the UK to leverage the institutions we have.

I think that the Brexit gang had the idea that all modern UK innovation was being done by Brunel and Newton types: the myth of a single person who though sheer will bring forth technological & scientific disruption.

It's completely the wrong idea. Hopefully, when they see that showing commitment to international and Europe-wide collaboration brings back the top-talent they're so despite for, they'll swallow their misplaced pride.

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