Trying to understand how we adapt to a changing world, with occasional success.https://bsky.app/profile/alexswabey.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexswabey.bsky.social/post/3mqzm6cn54s2wSeeing reactions to the BBC ad really points to the value of algorithms.19 Jul 2026 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:54mtou2f4tp6d67czd4qdffb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzm6cn54s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/alexswabey.bsky.social/post/3mpzv422dfk2bNobody is ready for the number of video essays this news will generate. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Jul 2026 05:35 +0000at://did:plc:54mtou2f4tp6d67czd4qdffb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpzv422dfk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexswabey.bsky.social/post/3mjasnejnu22bWe all constantly underestimate how easy it is for people to decide to forgive themselves for heinous shit. [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Apr 2026 21:44 +0000at://did:plc:54mtou2f4tp6d67czd4qdffb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjasnejnu22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexswabey.bsky.social/post/3mjarhjfxac2gWhen you’re anxious about your circumstances, moments like the Swalwell revelation feel like an attack. It’s not about the evidence, it’s about wanting to sleep soundly. [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Apr 2026 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:54mtou2f4tp6d67czd4qdffb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjarhjfxac2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/alexswabey.bsky.social/post/3mizcpws4us2aThese people are showing that they were always capable of taking other perspectives, they just chose not to. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Apr 2026 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:54mtou2f4tp6d67czd4qdffb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizcpws4us2a