Cory Doctorow:

AI is the asbestos we’re shoveling into the walls of our high-tech society

Roll up, roll up.

It’s time for my annual round-up of the top 10 most read posts on One Man & His Blog.

(Not first day back at work procrastination, no, not at all. 😇)

I appear to have deeply confused Amazon’s algorithm. This is not going to encourage me to spend…

A notification from a shopping app recommends new Care Bears t-shirts and hoodies.

Possibly the best pub meal I’ve ever had. Kudos to the team at the Rose & Crown, Shilton.

Sunset on Shoreham Beach

A family stands on the beach at sunset, silhouetted against the horizon.

Getting the tour of my brother’s new place.

I have questions.

A stone sculpture of an old-fashioned diving helmet is mounted on a concrete base, situated near a tree and parked car.

Chilly Christmas beach walk.

A serene beach scene features the sun setting over the ocean, casting a golden reflection on the water and waves gently washing onto the shore.

The advent candles in church this morning.

A set of five lit candles, including purple, pink, and white, is surrounded by greenery in a decorative setting with a floral arrangement in the background.

My late parents’ angel, keeping watch over another family Christmas.

Merry Christmas, to all who celebrate it.

A decorative figurine of an angel holding a book with Joyeux Noël written on it stands on top of a Christmas tree in front of a blurred background with framed pictures.