Blair
@oceanwithoutend.bsky.social
Appalachian. Aesthete, autodidact, bibliophile. Believer in fairies. They/them
The Hendrix live comp Songs for Groovy Children - Filmore East Concerts is one of the best sets of recorded rock music I've ever heard, maybe even the best.
September 16, 2026 at 1:51 AM
The Hendrix live comp Songs for Groovy Children - Filmore East Concerts is one of the best sets of recorded rock music I've ever heard, maybe even the best.
Tokyo Twilight almost feels like watching an Ozu noir -- totally dry, heavy and steeped in shadow. With so much of the lightness removed, the stillness of the shots feels eerie. Great movie
September 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Tokyo Twilight almost feels like watching an Ozu noir -- totally dry, heavy and steeped in shadow. With so much of the lightness removed, the stillness of the shots feels eerie. Great movie
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I love maths, I did a PhD in it, I do a job where I use maths everyday. But I also love history, music, literature, and they are as important as maths. And I studied maths because I like it, not because it "offers most value to the nation". We need all subjects in universities.
A cheery message from the new minister responsible for research funding for the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences (and the subjects that the majority of UK taught undergraduate and Masters students study).
Science and maths degrees offer most value to the nation, says minister
Chris McDonald told a room full of vice-chancellors that science, engineering and mathematics ‘offer the greatest personal, social and economic value’
www.thetimes.com
September 11, 2026 at 10:17 AM
I love maths, I did a PhD in it, I do a job where I use maths everyday. But I also love history, music, literature, and they are as important as maths. And I studied maths because I like it, not because it "offers most value to the nation". We need all subjects in universities.