Tales from the NHS: Schrödinger’s Elderly
A quiet moment from the ward… an elderly man, “medically stable” for discharge yet unable to stand. I didn’t intervene. Helplessness, fear… and the ache of not knowing what happened next. If this is how we treat those who’ve lived full lives, what becomes of us when our turn comes?
The New Frontier of Biocomputing: Power, Ethics and the Perils of Living Machines
Biocomputing is moving from sci-fi to server racks. Using living neurons as processors promises huge energy savings… but raises hard questions about consent, sentience risk, decommissioning and biosecurity. As a cybersecurity professional, I explore how “living machines” demand new ethics, governance and infection-control standards before they ever scale.
Amstrad CPC Themed 2026 Calendar
Forget the 80s loading screens, the 2026 CPC calendar celebrates new releases from the modern Amstrad scene. Download it free and prove the CPC is still leading the 8-bit pack.
Calendar Compiler
Create gorgeous, personalised printable calendars with CalendarCompiler! This open-source Python tool lets you mix your own artwork, public holidays, and special events (like “International Day Of…” and birthdays) in a fully customisable layout. Free to use and easy to configure, just update a settings file and hit run. Grab the latest version or contribute at: https://github.com/muckypaws/CalendarCompiler
Data Breach Today, Your Problem Tomorrow: Why Victims Deserve More Than Apologies
When your data is stolen in a breach, the company gets fined, but you’re left picking up the pieces. This blog explores the need for a Digital FSCS: a restitution fund for breach victims, inspired by real-world failures and systemic neglect. Includes a free template letter you can send to your MP to call for change.
Who Owns Your Voice?
Your writing style is your fingerprint, and in the age of AI, it can be copied, flattened, or weaponised. This article explores stylometry, voice mimicry, and the risks of outsourcing your voice to AI. Are you protecting your identity... or losing it? Read on to discover why your voice might be more valuable than you think.
The Scammer Who Called Me Back: What a Real Scammer Told Me When He Dropped the Act
A scammer named “Michael” called me back. But instead of trying to con me, he opened up. Over 20 minutes, he revealed his targets, his methods, and a glimpse of the ego and addiction behind the script. This isn't just a scam story, it’s a confessional from inside the game.
Deploy Now, Explain Never? Why AI Needs Forensic Parity
As AI systems increasingly make decisions that affect our lives, are we truly ready to investigate those decisions when they go wrong? This article explores the growing forensic gap in LLMs and self-evolving models, highlighting real-world failures and calling for urgent industry action on auditability, legal replay, and transparency.
🧬 Spit, Swab, and Surrender?
Ancestry DNA tests promise fascinating insights, but the cost isn’t always printed on the box. From NHS newborn genome plans to data breaches, this post explores the hidden risks of genetic testing, drawing on lived experience and real-world case studies. Curiosity is good. Informed consent is better.
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