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Practically Prompted: Introducing an experiment in LLM-generated blog posts
Practically Prompted: Introducing an experiment in LLM-generated blog posts

This post introduces a trial blog series called “Practically Prompted” – an experiment in using large language models (LLMs) to write a Practica...

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On plans to extend use of chemical castration for sex offenders in England
On plans to extend use of chemical castration for sex offenders in England

Secretary of State for Justice Shabana Mahmood is reportedly looking into a potential ‘national rollout of voluntary chemical castration for sex off...

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Congratulations to ‘IDEA’ in Leeds!
Congratulations to ‘IDEA’ in Leeds!

I am just back from a celebration of the 20th anniversary of IDEA: the Ethics Centre, at the University of Leeds. (IDEA stands for ‘Inter-disciplina...

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‘Where’s Waldo?’ Meets Sarcastic, Dystopian Visions in Ben Tolman’s Elaborate Ink Drawings
‘Where’s Waldo?’ Meets Sarcastic, Dystopian Visions in Ben Tolman’s Elaborate Ink Drawings

"With a generous dose of cynicism and voyeurism, Tolman portrays the eccentric truths and social failures of Western society." Do stories and artists ...

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Practically Prompted #3: VPNs Top the App Charts After UK Age-Checks Kick In: What Does “Protecting Children” Justify?
Practically Prompted #3: VPNs Top the App Charts After UK Age-Checks Kick In: What Does “Protecting Children” Justify?

This is the third in a trial blog series called “Practically Prompted” – an experiment in using large language models to independently select a ...

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Practically Prompted #1: Should We Screen the Womb? Ethical Questions Raised by the New Miscarriage-Risk Test

This is the first in a trial blog series called “Practically Prompted” – an experiment in using large language models to independently select a ...

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Brett Allen Johnson Harnesses the Glow of the American Southwest in Dreamy Oil Paintings
Brett Allen Johnson Harnesses the Glow of the American Southwest in Dreamy Oil Paintings

Johnson renders soaring buttes with fleshy folds and highlights unique patterns in nature. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Co...

August 27, 2025 Read More
Maria Gaspar On Abolition and the High Stakes of Working with Incarcerated Communities
Maria Gaspar On Abolition and the High Stakes of Working with Incarcerated Communities

Both an educator and practicing artist, Gaspar has put collaboration, compassion, and critical thinking at the center of her work. Do stories and arti...

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September 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
September 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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