Dr Mark Robinson

Investigating (really) Big Science; lessons for Global Governance & Leadership | #Sciencediplomacy | #SDGs | #continuingeducation | planet's views only

[Dr Mark Robinson @MarkRobbo565]

@sarahcpr Meanwhile, spot the world leader with a PhD in quantum chemistry (and common sense)...
#WearAMask

[Dr Mark Robinson @MarkRobbo565]

@campbellclaret and... so valid...

[Dr Mark Robinson @MarkRobbo565]

@HarrisonFordLA and you @HarrisonFordLA and @MarkHamill

[Dr Mark Robinson @MarkRobbo565]

Can the world govern AI? My new paper in International Affairs proposes a UN-backed IAIA to lead global regulation.
Thanks @IAJournal_CH @vdignum @UMUnews @UNTechEnvoy @StanfordHAI @ChathamHouse
#AIgovernance #GlobalDigitalCompact @MarietjeSchaake @garymarcus @ForeignAffairs

[International Affairs @IAJournal_CH]

🌐 Can the world govern artificial intelligence?

@MarkRobbo565 calls for a UN backed international AI agency to lead global regulation. Read his IA policy paper: https://t.co/uwZUVQB2xz

[Dr Mark Robinson @MarkRobbo565]

An International AI Agency is inevitible. Waiting for perfect geopolitical conditions risks permanent inaction. #aigovernance

[International Affairs @IAJournal_CH]

🤖If AI is reshaping the world, who should be in charge?

In his policy paper, @MarkRobbo565 says that a UN-backed agency can bring together governments & big tech to create fair global rules: https://t.co/uwZUVQB2xz

[Dr Mark Robinson @MarkRobbo565]

Thank you to all the editorial team @IAJournal_CH
#AIGovernace #AIForGood @ITU @gioasempre @GoogleDeepMind @AIatMeta @ianbremmer @StanfordAILab @AnthropicAI @geoffreyhinton @UN @Yoshua_Bengio @ScienceBoard_UN @guardian @InstituteGC @princetonCITP @UNDPDigital @OECD @UNTechEnvoy

[International Affairs @IAJournal_CH]

With summer in full swing, we have launched our July issue today!☀️

🌏 Special section on Central Asia and the Indo-Pacific
🔖 Articles on climate politics, EU-UK relations and more
💻Policy papers on US foreign policy & AI governance
📚24 book reviews

Read NOW: https://t.co/zzqhMjJHEz

[International Affairs @IAJournal_CH]

With summer in full swing, we have launched our July issue today!☀️

🌏 Special section on Central Asia and the Indo-Pacific
🔖 Articles on climate politics, EU-UK relations and more
💻Policy papers on US foreign policy & AI governance
📚24 book reviews

Read NOW: https://t.co/zzqhMjJHEz

[Thomas Sowell Quotes @ThomasSowell]

Milton Friedman on tariffs and the free trade.

[Students For Liberty @sfliberty]

Milton Friedman explains why no one can “bring back” industry by force. 👇

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

What she said.

[Dietmar Pichler @DietmarPichler1]

Little experiment: Since President Reagan is no longer with us, I was curious and asked ChatGPT what he might say about the current situation. The results are quite interesting. AI-generated photo by Grok.

AI generated "Reaganesque" speech (ChatGPT):

"My fellow Americans,

I speak to you today not as a Republican, not as a Democrat, but as an American who believes in freedom, in democracy, and in the sacred duty we have to stand against tyranny wherever it may rise.

For decades, the United States has been a shining city on a hill—a beacon of hope for those oppressed, a defender of liberty, and a friend to those who fight for their own freedom. That is who we are. That is who we have always been. And that is who we must remain.

Today, we see a tyrant in Moscow—Vladimir Putin, a man who mourns the fall of the Soviet Union, not because he seeks peace, but because he longs for empire. A man who crushes dissent, silences opponents, and wages war against a free and sovereign Ukraine.

And yet, we hear voices here at home—some even within our own party—who would rather appease this dictator than oppose him. Who would rather shake his hand than stand firm against his aggression. Who mock and belittle a man like President Zelensky, not because he has failed, but because he has dared to succeed. Because he has dared to resist. Because he has dared to stand on his feet and say, not today, not ever!

Let me be clear: America does not cower before tyrants. America does not abandon its allies. America does not betray those who fight for the very ideals upon which this nation was founded.

Some would have us turn inward, retreat from the world stage, and cozy up to those who despise our way of life. But we have seen this story before, and we know how it ends. Weakness invites aggression. Silence encourages oppression. And appeasement? Appeasement is but a prelude to disaster.

So I ask you, my fellow Americans: Shall we stand with the man who jails his critics, poisons his opponents, and invades his neighbors? Or shall we stand with the man who fights—not for conquest, but for the right of his people to live in peace and liberty?

If America is to remain the last, best hope of Earth, we must choose wisely. Because the free world still looks to us, as it always has. And I say, as I have always said: Mr. Putin, we will not yield. And Mr. Zelensky, we stand with you.

God bless you, and God bless the United States of America"

[Kira Rudik @kiraincongress]

Three years ago we were standing alone against russia. We did not capitulate. And we won't do now.

@NBCNews

[Anton Gerashchenko @Gerashchenko_en]

◾️"Look at these photos, Mrs. Weidel, and look at the people in Ukraine. No, Mrs. Weidel, we are not neutral, we are not standing aside. We are on the side of Ukraine, defending our political system," - Friedrich Merz, Chancellor candidate, in response to the leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, Alice Weidel, that if German troops were sent to Ukraine to ensure security, Russia would no longer perceive Germany as a neutral country.

◾️In an interview on RTL/ntv, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected the possibility of reaching unilateral agreements between the US and Russia, saying that Europe must also be involved.

"We will not allow this as Europeans. We will also not allow anyone to agree that Ukraine should be demilitarized," he said, adding that without the participation of European countries it is impossible to talk about security guarantees.

[Yasmina @yasminalombaert]

A Slovak student wearing a Ukrainian ribbon refuses to shake hands with president Pellegrini.

A Slovak student receiving an award at the presidential palace for placing in a mathematics competition has refused to shake hands with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini.

The student, Simon Omaník, was awarded a bronze medal at the Central European Mathematics Olympiad.

When the minister suggested that Omaník shake hands with President Pellegrini, who was standing next to him, the student declined – even though the president had already extended his hand. After the awkward moment, Omaník, Drucker and Pellegrini posed together for a group photo.

A large ribbon in the colours of the Ukrainian flag 🇺🇦 can be seen on the student’s jacket.💪🏽

[Christy ✨ @WillowMantis]

Love and support to Ukraine
💙🇺🇦💛

[Kira Rudik @kiraincongress]

A huge amount of russian money is still stashed in the West. We can and must use it to push back on putin. Our course won’t change.

@SaschaFahrbach | @TVPWorld_com

[Dr Mark Robinson @MarkRobbo565]

@MarkHamill Fly high forever #goldleader #AngusMacinnes

[Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn]

“The word 'apartheid' is exactly accurate…they are absolutely and totally separated."

I will remember Jimmy Carter as one of the only US Presidents to speak honestly about Palestine.

[James Martin, SJ @JamesMartinSJ]

Jimmy Carter's advice to a young person.

My nephew Matthew, now a @Georgetown sophomore, shared this letter with me yesterday. Five years ago, he wrote to all the living presidents and asked for advice on how to participate in public service. Only Jimmy Carter responded. My nephew has searched online and has found nothing similar so believes it not to be a "form letter." It's a beautiful precis on how to live a life of service.

February 11, 2019

To Matthew:

Thank you for your letter. I admire your interest in serving our country and appreciate your desire to begin that service as soon as possible. No matter what the future holds, there are a few things that young people must do to ensure success: Study hard in order to excel in college and learn as much as possible about the things that particularly interest you; be tenacious in fulfilling commitments, whether to others or to yourself; volunteer your time and talents to community projects, learning all you can about the specific needs of the country or state in which you live; and treat everyone—family, friends and strangers—with honest and respect. If you do these things, I’m sure you will find satisfaction in whatever career you chose.

With best wishes,

Jimmy Carter.

[Macer Gifford @macergifford]

A message to all Americans that think peace through surrender is possible!
🇺🇸
Reagan warned you of the self destructive nature of appeasement. Remember your history, stand with your allies and support Ukraine! 🇺🇦

[🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 @front_ukrainian]

⚡️🇺🇦President Zelensky is currently in Kupyansk, visiting brigades

"We are holding our positions" — Zelensky