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About John Kerridge

I have a camera, drink tea and trip on untied shoe​ laces.

Beauty Can Be Found

Amidst the choking haze and iron skeletons of a desolate industrial wasteland, where the sky is veiled in a shroud of relentless smoke and the earth trembles with the ceaseless clamour of machines, a singular vision emerges—a majestic white horse, radiant as a beacon from a forgotten dream. Its coat glows with an ethereal light, pure as freshly fallen moonlight, untouched by the grime and ruin that surround it.

It moves not as a creature of this harsh world, but as a spectral guardian, its every step a slow and deliberate ritual that seems to hush the clanging for just a moment. The horse’s eyes, deep pools of ancient knowing, hold the weight of countless stories—of hope, of endurance, and of a world beyond the gray.

In the midst of this landscape, where iron giants belch their poison and the air hangs heavy with despair, the white horse stands as a living symbol of transcendence. It is the last flicker of light before the darkness, the silent promise that purity, grace, and beauty can survive even in the shadow of ruin.

This luminous creature is no mere animal—it is a myth made flesh, a spirit of hope galloping through the ashes, reminding all who behold it that from the harshest forge of life, something radiant and eternal may yet arise.

The People Who Never were

Technology grants us the extraordinary power to bring to life people who have never existed — to craft vivid, imagined beings out of pure innovation and imagination. It blurs the line between reality and possibility, allowing us to create identities, stories, and personalities born entirely from the spark of human ingenuity. Through technology, we become modern-day creators, breathing existence into the unreal and expanding the very boundaries of what it means to be.

60 from 1979

I’ve been seeing a fun trend lately where people share 10 albums released in the year they turned 18—a kind of musical time capsule from their coming-of-age. It got me thinking back to my own 18th year, a time when music wasn’t just background noise, but the soundtrack to late nights, long talks, and life-changing moments. I went down the rabbit hole and ended up with 60 albums from that year—some chart-toppers, some cult classics, and a few hidden gems only the die-hards will remember.

So here they are… how many do you recognise, and which ones take you right back?

Talking to Robots About Robots

I asked an Artificial Intelligence software programme to write a statement on the dangers of AI. This was the unedited reply.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, but it also poses significant risks and dangers. As AI becomes more advanced and integrated into our daily lives, there are growing concerns about the potential consequences of its use.

One of the biggest dangers of AI is its potential to replace human jobs. As AI becomes more sophisticated, it has the ability to perform tasks that were previously only possible for humans, such as driving cars or diagnosing medical conditions. While this may lead to increased efficiency and productivity, it also has the potential to leave millions of people without work, which could have devastating economic and social consequences.

Another danger of AI is its potential to be used for malicious purposes. As AI becomes more advanced, it could be used to create autonomous weapons or to conduct cyberattacks, which could have catastrophic consequences. There are also concerns about the use of AI for surveillance and the potential for it to be used to violate privacy rights.

Additionally, there are concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the development and use of AI. As AI becomes more complex and autonomous, it becomes increasingly difficult to understand how it works and to ensure that it is being used ethically and responsibly.

It is important that we recognize the potential dangers of AI and take steps to mitigate these risks. This includes investing in research to better understand the risks and benefits of AI, developing regulations and guidelines to ensure that AI is used ethically and responsibly, and promoting transparency and accountability in the development and use of AI. By taking these steps, we can harness the power of AI while minimizing its potential risks and dangers.