SF author, he/him. Next novella: ESCAPE FROM PUROLAND (July '21): Next novel: INVISIBLE SUN (Sept '21). Resident of Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Charlie Stross retweeted
I present to you 'Stoat on a Trampoline'
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Irony isn’t just dead: its mummified corpse has been dug up and paraded through the streets in preparation for a US version of the Cadaver Synod.
Hannah Arendt. No, seriously; *Donald Trump* has executive-ordered the construction of a federal statue of Hannah Arendt. whitehouse.gov/presidential-…
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Well this is all totally normal
Parler is back online now by routing 100% of its user traffic through servers located within the Russian Federation. Raise your hand if you understand the very significant impact this has on the ability to surveil and target insurrectionists who organize on Parler.
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I'll receive an astronomical legal bill shortly, so still spreading the word (and donate, if you can) is SO much appreciated. But I am just so very grateful. I've felt so alienated/solitary/overwhelmed to be facing this. Now I feel less alone. Thank you. gofundme.com/f/uc4wb-help-cr…
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Charlie Stross retweeted
Preliminary data from South Africa suggests that the novel variant 501.V2 wasn't recognised by antibodies in 21/44 serum samples collected from people infected in the first wave - worth watching today's presentation for more info & caveats invidious.snopyta.org/watch?v=Ja_tLG8C…
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Charlie Stross retweeted
Some personal news: I am now the proud owner of a vintage "Thou Shalt Not" photo—from photographer A.L. 'Whitey' Schafer's estate. It was listed in the most recent TCM/Bonhams auction. I... bought my avatar.
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Charlie Stross retweeted
Replying to @AliceAvizandum
I don’t think placing trans rights in the hands of the Tories (Who, make no mistake, rule the UK now) is a better move.
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Timelapse of the @virgin_orbit first stage today for #LauncherOne. What an exciting day! You can notice some oscillations at two points in the burn, I'm sure they'll sort that out in future flights.
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Hard not to see some degree of this being down to the change of leadership from Salmond to Sturgeon. Plus completely rubbishes the claim by TransphobesForIndy that progressive politics are putting women off independence. If anything the opposite is true.
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