Ben Wilson

Ben Wilson

@benreturns.bsky.social

Interested in urban design and architecture / Exploring screenwriting and film production / Pro-Commonwealth / Loves a decent Pinot Noir

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Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

Hello Bluesky ☺️ I'm planning a trip to Los Angeles, and looking for some recommendations for what to do and see. This will be my first time in LA, so any tips/advice would be great. Coffee shops, museums, good places for food, etc. Thank you! #LosAngeles #LA #California

Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

Some rough subject/course areas I have in my mind: -Space health / space medicine -Astronautics and space engineering (and technology) -Astronomy, space science and planetary science -Space law I'm thinking there would be courses within these broad areas/themes. And multidisciplinary #Space

Ben Wilson@benreturns.bsky.social

Looking forward to reading this over the weekend. A question to space folks on Bluesky - what subjects/courses/modules/content are needed for Masters (and Undergraduate) level? Working on a project, would love to discuss further #Space #SpaceEducation

Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

Looking forward to reading this over the weekend. A question to space folks on Bluesky - what subjects/courses/modules/content are needed for Masters (and Undergraduate) level? Working on a project, would love to discuss further #Space #SpaceEducation

The Royal Society@royalsociety.org

Read our full Space: 2075 report, which looks at what we can expect in the next 50 years of space, and how we can ensure that activity in space is sustainable and benefits all of humanity: royalsociety.org/news-resourc...

royalsociety.orgSpace: 2075 | Royal SocietyThe Royal Society’s Space:2075 report explores how activities and the technologies used in space will develop over the next half century.
Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

There's also a similar question too about pre-University qualifications too (A-Levels and vocational courses). Big(ish) questions that I'd love to discuss #Space #SpaceEducation

Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social
Andrew Copson@andrewcopson.bsky.social

Delighted to become Chair of the Board at @classicsforall.bsky.social, the national charity dedicated to giving every state school pupil the chance to study the ancient world. I have loved and supported this life-changing charity since it began in 2010. classicsforall.org.uk/news-and-eve...

classicsforall.org.ukAndrew Copson OBE appointed Chair of Classics for AllClassics for All is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Copson OBE as Chair of Trustees. Andrew will take up the role in early October, succeeding Jimmy Mulville, who has chaired the chari...
Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

What I've always found mad is the spot/land next to Branksome station in Poole. Next door to the station is a car showroom and bowling alley. This would be an ideal spot for flats/homes. Across the road is a Lidl and a Tesco, and trains from Branksome can get to Waterloo in under 2 hours (just)

Steve Chambers@planningtransport.co.uk

Please support this petition. We want to let the government know that land around stations should not be wasted with low density housing. actionnetwork.org/petitions/in...

actionnetwork.orgIncrease minimum density to build more homes near stationsWe are calling on the government to double the minimum density of homes around stations (from the current 35 dwellings per hectare) so more homes can be built. This will allow more people to live with...
Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

I'm wondering what each would be drinking? Normandy cider for William? An IPA for Harold?

Marc Morris@marcmorris.bsky.social

LOST ENDING of Bayeux Tapestry found, shows Harold did NOT die at Hastings, but settled his differences with William amicably over a couple of pints.

Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

Got to be a film in this? Maybe a comedy? If only Robin Williams were still around...

IFLScience@iflscience.com

It's been made legal for the first time in more than fifty years. www.iflscience.com/louisiana-le...

Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

Would anyone have any advice/thoughts on how to replace US products with Canadian products? (Food, drink, tech, etc) I'd love to be able to support more Canadian producers/companies. I live in the UK, any advice welcome :) #Canada

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social

Here are some ways to “De-Google” your life. Other suggestions welcome. If this latest corrupt capitulation to Trump isn’t enough for you, read @doctorow.pluralistic.net’s Enshittification chapter on how Google killed competition and then deliberately made their products worse to increase revenue.

Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

Completely agree! I'd even add decent public transport (metro systems and/or buses) help support shops and high streets #Transport #HighStreets #ShopLocal #UrbanTruth

Urban Truth Collective@urbantruth.bsky.social

How many more studies does your city need proving that people on bikes and on foot spend more on shopping streets than people in cars? Bike-lanes mean business. In general, and specifically more than on-street parking or another lane for cars. #UrbanTruth

Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

I love The Menu, one of my top films

DMovies@dmovies.bsky.social

A brilliantly bitter satire of fine dining and wealth, Mark Mylod’s dark comedy presents its wealthy customers with a tasting menu they will neither forget nor survive Now on all major VoD platforms: dmovies.org/2026/08/13/t...

dmovies.orgThe Menu - DMoviesA brilliantly bitter satire of fine dining and wealth, Mark Mylod’s dark comedy presents its wealthy customers with a tasting menu they will neither forget nor survive - now on all major VoD platforms

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Saganism
@sagan.bsky.social

"As soon as we abandon our own reason, and are content to rely upon authority, there is no end to our troubles." — Bertrand Russell

Ben Wilson
@benreturns.bsky.social

I will always stand with Canada and Prime Minister Carney, especially against the wild/mad/changing policies of President Trump. Maybe this is the time for more (free?) trade within/amoungst the Commonwealth? #Canada #Commonwealth #CANZUK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.ukCarney faces crucial test after calling Trump's bluffThe Canadian prime minister will have the sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.