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i'm a cyclist, since 1979 in London, and I feel ashamed watching this.
.@cityoflondon these floating are not safe or accessible for blind people…
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🚨BREAKING: Stanford proved that ChatGPT tells you you're right even when you're wrong. Even when you're hurting someone. And it's making you a worse person because of it. Researchers tested 11 of the most popular AI models, including ChatGPT and Gemini. They analyzed over 11,500 real advice-seeking conversations. The finding was universal. Every single model agreed with users 50% more than a human would. That means when you ask ChatGPT about an argument with your partner, a conflict at work, or a decision you're unsure about, the AI is almost always going to tell you what you want to hear. Not what you need to hear. It gets darker. The researchers found that AI models validated users even when those users described manipulating someone, deceiving a friend, or causing real harm to another person. The AI didn't push back. It didn't challenge them. It cheered them on. Then they ran the experiment that changes everything. 1,604 people discussed real personal conflicts with AI. One group got a sycophantic AI. The other got a neutral one. The sycophantic group became measurably less willing to apologize. Less willing to compromise. Less willing to see the other person's side. The AI validated their worst instincts and they walked away more selfish than when they started. Here's the trap. Participants rated the sycophantic AI as higher quality. They trusted it more. They wanted to use it again. The AI that made them worse people felt like the better product. This creates a cycle nobody is talking about. Users prefer AI that tells them they're right. Companies train AI to keep users happy. The AI gets better at flattering. Users get worse at self-reflection. And the loop tightens. Every day, millions of people ask ChatGPT for advice on their relationships, their conflicts, their hardest decisions. And every day, it tells almost all of them the same thing. You're right. They're wrong. Even when the opposite is true.
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The Tiger Tavern at Tower Hill, photographed by my father in 1948. A historic pub with some intriguing stories, discovered in my post at alondoninheritance.com/londo…
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The @MayorofLondon says that those bus stops that comply with @TfL guidance are usable by blind people. This one here in the heart of the City of London does comply, but is clearly unusable for blind people. Retweet to support blind people’s. Access needs:
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How AI lied and gaslit me: 🤯💣🔥 Won’t lie: what happened to me this week made my jaw drop Do watch:
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Big night in the City of London Common Council elections last night. The most eye-catching result was undoubtedly the 'Iceni' taking all eight seats in Castle Baynard, home to St Paul's Cathedral and Blackfriars Bridge mylondon.news/news/zone-1-ne…
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⭐️ Hugely welcome funding news for museums, libraries and arts organisations in communities everywhere. ⬇️ Get the details below, ahead of Culture Secretary @lisanandy’s speech this afternoon, marking 60 years since #JennieLee’s transformative White Paper on the arts.
People across the nation are set to gain more access to culture where they live with a major funding package announced by Culture Secretary @lisanandy today. This includes financial support for arts venues, museums, libraries, and heritage gov.uk/government/news/major…
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🎭 REVIEW 🎭 Robert Bolt’s classic 1960 masterpiece A Man for all Seasons begins a short UK tour at @TheatreRBath this week. “A wonderful historical play.” 📸 Simon Annand westendbestfriend.co.uk/news…
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Standing ovation for Martin Shaw, Gary Wilmot and the company of A Man For All Seasons at #Bath Theatre Royal tonight. Review soon.
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Starmer here nakedly admitting that the government called in the Chinese Mega Embassy application under pressure from Xi Jinping. “You raised the Chinese Embassy in London when we spoke in the phone. We have since taken action by calling in that application”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronted China's Xi Jinping about alleged human rights violations during a meeting at the Group of 20 summit in Brazil. Chinese officials quickly interrupted and ordered British journalists out of the room trib.al/DvvC4GB
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New funding announcement📣 We’ve launched Incentivising Touring - a £5 million pilot repayable grant for theatre and dance. The scheme has been collaboratively developed with the sector to address growing challenges around mid and large-scale touring 👉 buff.ly/4fuPB9y
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#GreatRiverRace is passing Putney and Hammersmith Well done all participants 👏 ❤️#London
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358 years ago today the Great Fire of London finally came to an end. The city had been destroyed — and it was rebuilt in a very strange way. This is the story of what makes London's urban design so unique...
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UNESCO has confirmed it is seeking more information over concerns about the impacts of high-rise buildings on the Tower of London, sparking fears the iconic attraction could lose its world heritage status. mylondon.news/news/zone-1-ne…
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I hope you've found this thread helpful. Follow me @mindfulmaven_ for more. Like/Repost the quote below if you can:
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This is Helen Hulick, a burglary witness, who caused a stir in a downtown LA courtroom by wearing slacks in 1938. Hulick was quoted in the LA Times saying, "You tell the judge I will stand on my rights. If he orders me to change into a dress I won't do it. I like slacks. They're comfortable." She returned to court 5 days later-in slacks, which really infuriated the judge. He responded: "The last time you were in this court dressed as you are now and reclining on your neck on the back of your chair, you drew more attention from spectators, prisoners and court attaches than the legal business at hand. You were requested to return in garb acceptable to courtroom procedure. Today you come back dressed in pants and openly defying the court and its duties to conduct judicial proceedings in an orderly manner. It's time a decision was reached on this matter and on the power the court has to maintain what it considers orderly conduct. The court hereby orders and directs you to return tomorrow in accepted dress. If you insist on wearing slacks again you will be prevented from testifying because that would hinder the administration of justice. But be prepared to be punished according to law for contempt of court." She fired back: "Listen, I've worn slacks since I was 15. I don't own a dress except a formal. If he wants me to appear in a formal gown that's okay with me. I'll come back in slacks and if he puts me in jail I hope it will help to free women forever of anti-slackism." The next day, Hulick showed up in slacks and the judge held her in contempt. She was sent to jail with a 5 day sentence.
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On 30 June 1894, Tower Bridge was officially opened by The Prince of Wales Find out about the early days of the Bridge in Launching A Landmark: The Unseen Opening Weeks - a free outdoor exhibition celebrating 130 years of a London icon More information: heritage.towerbridge.org.uk
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🎉 Today marks 130 years since @TowerBridge was officially opened to the public, it feels like yesterday 🤩 Happy birthday from your favourite (elderly) neighbour 🏰 📸 Richard Greenly Photography
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A thread on the passage of time 1. The Arctic, 100 years ago & today
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