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ChatGPT, you’re fired!

March 14, 2023 by Jackie Kemp 1 Comment

“Mum, ChatGPT is gaslighting you!” That was the response from my young associates when I shared conversations I have been having with the famous new Artificial intelligence machine this week, and I think they have a point. One of my young associates has been making good use of the free tool and he suggested I try it for a project I am working on. On the phone to him one night, … [Read more...] about ChatGPT, you’re fired!

GERS 2019 and indyref2

August 22, 2019 by John McLaren 1 Comment

A small ship, hopelessly at sea

The size of Scotland’s inherited fiscal deficit, and how best to deal with it is likely to remain a highly relevant issue if the prospect of a second independence referendum rises. Unlike the currency issue this topic is one that has been little debated by those who favour independence.The Scottish Government has published the latest edition of GERS, covering financial … [Read more...] about GERS 2019 and indyref2

Can satire bring Brexit Britain to its senses?

September 4, 2017 by Fay Young Leave a Comment

A screenshot of David Cameron played by Paul Rich in the satire, Brexit the Musical

The poetry of Donald Trump. Pause. The rapping rhythm of Theresa May. Pause again. Brexit the musical. Ah, no, surely someone’s having a laugh. … [Read more...] about Can satire bring Brexit Britain to its senses?

The Sceptical Scot cartoon: conference conundrum

October 12, 2016 by Kipper Williams Leave a Comment

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Sceptical Scot cartoon: Sturgeon’s woes pile up

September 16, 2016 by Kipper Williams Leave a Comment

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