I've finally decided to experiment with Mastodon, so here's an #introduction #histodons

I'm a historian of science, technology, and neoliberalism. My first book (coming out Spring 2024) investigates the digitalisation and privatisation of Britain's telecom infrastructure, and I've recently started a new project on the history of futurology in British government.

I grew up and went to university in London, and now I work at Maastricht University, in the History department and STS research programme.

I had a Twitter account but was shocking at actually using it. Twitter always felt a bit too "broadcast" and exposing for me, which I think I reacted to by only posting declarations and announcements (when I posted at all). I'd like to be more active here and I hope there's more space for dialogue and interaction. Thanks for reading!

@jacobward Since I run a Mastodon instance myself, I maintain a moderately popular getting-started guide to all this. Here it is, if you like:

https://mastodon.murkworks.net/@moira/110640605054053513

Solarbird :flag_cascadia: (@[email protected])

Attached: 2 images Aaaaand we're off again! Hello to the new wave of #TwitterMigration #Twitter #TwitterExodus and please enjoy a few tips for getting started! 1: There's no algorithm to fill your Home feed for you. You _must_ explore. 2: What are the feeds? "Home" is who and what you _explicitly_ follow "This server" is everyone on your instance "Other servers" is everyone followed by anyone on your instance. 3: #Hashtags are important here, and can be followed. To do so, search for one, then click the "add" icon in the search results bar. 4: Follow (and unfollow) with abandon! Follow people who boost a lot, that helps you find stuff. But you can also follow people and choose _not_ to see their boosts, see first photo. Welcome, and good hunting! 🧵:

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@moira thanks, super helpful!