Michael Baxter
@michaelbaxter_
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I am a Techopian. That means I believe technology is accelerating and is set to transform the world. Whether the result is akin to utopia or dystopia depends.
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Joined April 2010
“If you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it, and you will even come to believe it yourself.” Joseph Goebbels
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I broadly support what Keir Starmer is doing (with a few concerns, but thought ‘give him time’) but this is a truly bad move https://t.co/rPYlpBRshh. I would say ‘little Englanders’ thinking is one of the UK’s biggest problems and Erasmus is a partial solution.
politico.eu
Government spokesperson says the U.K. has “no plans” to rejoin European program.
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“By 2100, Europe’s population is set to shrink by 21 per cent from its peak in 2020.” https://t.co/HFw6xgleZ3 Presumably this means immigration from outside Europe must increase by 21% of the total population just for it to stay still.
ft.com
UN report shows earlier — and lower — peak for number of people in the world to reach its maximum level
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I LOVE this new post by my friend (and sometimes foe ;-) @MLiebreich on the five superheroes that might keep climate change below 2C while making us more affluent. https://t.co/7vMO53LTuq My main take-aways in a short thread.
about.bnef.com
Welcome to the second part of my two-part article exploring the bull and bear cases for the net-zero transition.
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Absolutely masterful interview on Gaza of Dominique De Villepin, former Prime Minister of France, who famously led France's opposition to the Iraq war and who, IMHO is the best diplomat the West has produced in decades. This is so important, so incredibly well argued, that I
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Am I the only person whose opinion of banks has improved since the Nigel Farage saga developed?
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I hardly ever look at @Facebook. For the first time in ages I have liked a post, photos of my daughter on holiday in Rhodes, and had a message saying my account is restricted because I am not following guidelines. How is this possible?
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With news that AI has helped discover a superbug-killing antibotic, let's take a look at some of the other ways we expect AI will impact medicine. How do YOU think AI will impact our health? https://t.co/03b23ICOef
discovermagazine.com
An explosion of artificial-intelligence technology could reshape the health-care landscape as we know it.
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Chip-based quantum #keydistribution achieves higher transmission speeds @opticalsociety
https://t.co/uY4Xeg6bQb
phys.org
Researchers have developed a quantum key distribution (QKD) system based on integrated photonics that can transmit secure keys at unprecedented speeds. The proof-of-principle experiments represent an...
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If you want to hear more discussions about ESG and get the conversation started on this hugely important aspect in business, join us on LinkedIn on 10th May to kick off the ESG Show with 3 amazing speakers: https://t.co/JtfN5OInH0
#esg #esgstrategy #environmental
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Find out what Cecilia Carlsward, founding partner of Violet Hill and Co has to say if the boss asked "what is the point in us caring about ESG?" Do you agree with Cecilia? #esg #employeeengagement #mentalhealth #sustainability #climatechange
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If you want to hear more discussions about ESG and get the conversation started on this hugely important aspect in business, join us on 10th May over on LinkedIn to kick off the start of The ESG Show: https://t.co/JtfN5OInH0
#esg #esgstrategy #environmental #social #governance
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Find out what Martijn Eikelenboom partner at Arthur D. Little has to say if the boss asked "what is the point in us caring about ESG?" Do you agree with Martijn? #esg #esginvesting #stakeholders #sustainability #financialbenefit #valuecreation
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If you want to hear more discussions about ESG and get the conversation started on this hugely important aspect in business, join us on 10th May to kick off The ESG Show: https://t.co/JtfN5OInH0
#esg #environmental #social #governance #impact #impactinvesting
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Find out what Stuart Ravens, well-known ESG analyst has to say if the boss asked "what is the point in us caring about ESG?" Do you agree with Stuart? #esg #esginvesting #investment #sustainability #climatechange
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'Convince me, why do we need #ESG?' You know you've got about 30 seconds. Your job may be on the line here 😅 What do you say? P.S. We'll be sharing our favourite responses from some of the upcoming speakers on The ESG Show later this week. #sustainability #ESGstrategy
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Myself, along with speakers from across the globe will be diving in to explore every bit of ESG and more. Want to join us? Take a look at our exclusive group over on LinkedIn: https://t.co/PuKzXJuc3x
#ESG #esgintegration #sustainability #environmental
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This is what I am on a mission to create conversations about. ESG. Technology and ESG. What is ESG? How can we use ESG? What is an ESG strategy? As an investor and professional, why is ESG important and a future trend? It's time to break the barriers. #ESG #sustainability
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Poor #mentalhealth impacts the ability to do our jobs well. Therefore the balance sheet dips, brand, reputation, attraction all dips and so does investment potential. And maybe the ‘S’ in ESG needs to bring out mental health more than it does at present. #ESG #productivity
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