The new plan to dynamite the Peak District (Odds and Ends #104)

A new plan proposes dynamiting parts of the Peak District, according to a newsletter by James O'Malley. The plan is discussed alongside other topics including a state-funded open-source AI lab proposed by the Tony Blair Institute and a mobile game with ethical dilemmas.

The new plan to dynamite the Peak District Odds and Ends 104 Plus how I've vibecoded myself into an ethical dilemma, and more POD On YIMBY Pod this week, a double-interview special. We talk to Guy Ward Jackson and Elizabeth Seger from the Tony Blair Institute about why they think Britain needs a state-funded open-source AI lab. And then Joe Hill from Re:State makes the case for rethinking the regulatory state. It’s good nerdy stuff, and the perfect savoury alternative to the Westminster personnel drama this week. Go have a listen https://yimbypod.com Don’t forget to catch-up with my two other posts this week – I wrote about why I’m worried that Andy Burnham isn’t serious , and then a reaction pieces to some of his cabinet choices and the bizarre decision to exile a bunch of digital government functions to DCMS https://takes.jamesomalley.co.uk/p/four-takes-on-the-new-burnham-cabinet . Hello It’s time for Odds and Ends , your regular round-up for the most interesting links I’ve seen lately, plus some shorter takes. This time I’m featuring: Why my friend wants to dynamite the Peak District A smart analysis of Andy Burnham’s first policy moves How I’ve made an addictive mobile game that has a weird ethical quandary attached A tiny plane that cancels out turbulence My mildly contrarian take on smart glasses And an excellent new polling aggregator Now let’s get started Keep reading with a 7-day free trial Subscribe to Odds and Ends of History to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.