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About Jon Butterworth

UCL Physics prof, works on LHC, writes (books, Cosmic Shambles and elsewhere). Citizen of England, UK, Europe & Nowhere, apparently.

Nine Lessons 24

Posted on 17/12/2020 by Jon Butterworth

I was privileged to be part of this, and the wrap-up/running order is now up at the Cosmic Shambles Network. Top quote “If this whole thing reads like a weird fever dream. It was.” Some highlights will be up there … Continue reading →

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It could be me and it could be thee…

Posted on 13/12/2020 by Jon Butterworth

Our house is being refurbished (nearly done, in fact), so since September we have been living in temporary accommodation. My daughter is on her way home from swimming club right now, and I’ve been sitting in this by-now-familiar kitchen looking … Continue reading →

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Science Shambles

Posted on 30/11/2020 by Jon Butterworth

I did another Sunday Science Shambles with Robin and Helen, and Becky Smethurst. The recording is available here…

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US Election Week

Posted on 07/11/2020 by Jon Butterworth

“Stress and nervous tension are now serious social problems in all parts of the Galaxy, and it is in order that this situation should not be in any way exacerbated that the following facts will now be revealed in advance. … Continue reading →

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