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@edgranter.bsky.social

Academic in the UK. Sociology of work and organization. Critical Theory. Gardening. Food. Miscellaneous. Posts views opinions links likes reposts comments strictly personal.

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Latest posts by edgranter.bsky.social on Bluesky

"That's boss scran!"

25.10.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

'These are my theories. If you don't like them I have others'

25.10.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I mean you trained in the UK. Rain's Centre of Excellence.

25.10.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What is wrong with people?

25.10.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It really is (you have to swipe it across to move the timeline).

25.10.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not my field but I am aware of this study group within @britsoci.bsky.social

25.10.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Preston cafe owner starts 'phone jail' to encourage more chatting Usman Hussain wants people to interact with each other more, instead of being glued to their phones.

Cool idea

25.10.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same here and this is all totally new to me

25.10.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Academia is my passion

25.10.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It went on and on as well. Bloody turtle.

25.10.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Neither do I and I mean that quite seriously.

25.10.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great article

25.10.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good for you πŸ‘

25.10.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

'Everyone had 'em in those days.'

25.10.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All water supply in the UK is private for-profit

25.10.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember the speaking clock 😬

25.10.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Line of Duty icon Vicky McClure reveals how she 'champions' the working class with ITV's Trigger Point The celebrated actor called for a "top down" rethink of industry hiring practices.

✍️ "Privately educated people tend to find more success in the creative industries, with BAFTA-nominated actors being five times more likely to have attended private school than the general population."

Our research mentioned in Radio Times ‡️

25.10.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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AI models may be developing their own β€˜survival drive’, researchers say Like 2001: A Space Odyssey’s HAL 9000, some AIs seem to resist being turned off and will even sabotage shutdown

Paging Cyberdyne Systems

25.10.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

See also the UK

25.10.2025 06:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pretend We're Dead by @annaleen.bsky.social

25.10.2025 06:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember somewhere called Shakely Mere... Childhood memories

24.10.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@darklonelywater.bsky.social

24.10.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is that Time Bandits?

24.10.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Is it heavy metal?

24.10.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How come academics don't like them then?

24.10.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Uni Bern: PhD Position in Sociology Institute of Sociology, University of Bern Start of employment: January 2026 or by agreement Duration: Up to 4 years

Two PhD Positions at the Institute of Sociology, University of Bern (Switzerland)
The review of applications will begin on November 21st, and the ideal starting date is January 2026. For more information, and to submit your application, please see πŸ‘‰ ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jo...

24.10.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a time to be alive

24.10.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I didn't like to say but yes, probably.

24.10.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beat me to it

23.10.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is how you blurb

23.10.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1136    πŸ” 290    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 25

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