Martin Raag

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tfw you die in #projectzomboid because you thought it’d be safe to put the metal pot in a microwave to heat up your stew 🤦‍♀️ #gaming
Got a bit obsessed with this one, but lucky to catch One Battle After Another in both 70mm IMAX and VistaVision. #film #cinema #london

The former prime minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak, has been hired as a senior advisor by both Microsoft and Anthropic. However he promises not to use his position for lobbying in the UK.

The UK politician to Silicon Valleysdvisor pipeline is real.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/09/rishi-sunak-takes-advisory-roles-with-microsoft-and-ai-firm-anthropic

Rishi Sunak takes advisory roles with Microsoft and AI firm Anthropic

Former UK prime minister told post-ministerial jobs watchdog roles would not involve lobbying or UK policy influence

The Guardian
Also, how are these attackers choosing their targets? I understand they can’t stoop much lower after attacking local councils and hospitals, but what kinda money do they expect to see from an independent cinema?

Saw the most heartwarming post on Reddit today, where someone is bringing attention to their favorite independent cinema, suffering from low attendance after a cyber attack.

If you’re in London, have a look at https://www.lumiereromford.com/

Lumiere Romford | Unforgettable Cinema

Welcome to the Lumiere Romford, your ultimate destination for an unforgettable cinema and performing arts experience within The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford. Catch the latest releases of films and big screen events plus classic, independent, arthouse and world cinema. Remember, Lumiere members get discounted tickets, concessions and event passes!

Qino can keep track of movies you want to see, and your favorite cinemas, and notify you when new screenings are added. #london #cinema #buildinpublic #swiftui #ios #iosdev
Qino aggregates showtimes from all major chains and select independent cinemas in the UK. Actively working to support more independent cinemas across the country.
#london #cinema #buildinpublic #swiftui #ios #iosdev

Excited to ship my first independent iOS app. Got tired of checking a dozen websites to keep up with the London cinema scene. Felt like I kept missing great screenings because I couldn’t keep track of everything.

Qino brings all UK cinema showtimes to one place. Free on the App Store. No ads. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qino-cinema-showtimes/id6741431128
#london #cinema #buildinpublic #swiftui #ios #iosdev

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Turns out Donald Trump isn't the only world leader with a tech billionaire "first buddy" who gets to serve as an unaccountable, self-interested de facto business regulator. UK PM Keir Starmer has just handed the keys to the British economy over to Jeff Bezos.

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If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this thread to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2025/01/22/autocrats-of-trade/#dingo-babysitter

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Pluralistic: Keir Starmer appoints Jeff Bezos as his “first buddy” (22 Jan 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow