Martin O'Leary

@mewo2

Tech + Community @PMStudioUK @wshed / Weird Internet Stuff mewo2.com / Words mewo2.substack.com / Mastodon @[email protected]

Bristol | he/him

mewo2.com

Joined October 2008

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Martin O'Leary
@mewo2
Oct 28, 2022
Mastodon has its problems, but they're mostly caused by weird forum drama among furries and Linux fans, rather than a bunch of fascist billionaires trying to become god-emperor of mankind. I know which I prefer, so you can find me over there at
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martin (@[email protected])
11.7K Posts, 455 Following, 1.35K Followers · I make weird tech and I do art on and off the internet. I used to be a scientist, but I don't do that so much any more. I run @pervasivemediastudio@mas...
Martin O'Leary
@mewo2
Nov 22, 2023
I'm hiring! Come work as a producer on my team: looking for someone interested in testing early stage creative tech work, as well as keeping on top of partnerships with academia and industry. Fun inclusive work environment, lots of varied projects, beautiful harbourside location
Pervasive Media Studio
@PMStudioUK
Nov 22, 2023
Come join our team! We're looking for a Network Producer (Maternity Cover) to support us to make our R&D community more visible with more accessible opportunities to participate. Full time until April 2025, £34,364pa, hybrid working available: watershed.co.uk/jobs-opportuni…
Martin O'Leary
@mewo2
Sep 6, 2023
Dropping back in here to say hey look, we wrote a thing! @vtillz and I have put together all of our thoughts about using random selection in application processes. I think it's good! If you run any kind of application scheme for funding or similar, you should check it out.
Pervasive Media Studio
@PMStudioUK
Sep 6, 2023
Together with @JerwoodArts, today we've published Random Selection: A How To Guide, a handbook for organisations that are interested in using randomness in their application processes: watershed.co.uk/studio/news/20…
Martin O'Leary
@mewo2
Apr 15, 2023
I gave a talk yesterday @PMStudioUK about using random selection processes to reduce the amount of unpaid labour involved in arts funding! With guest appearances by David Graeber, Eugène Delacroix, and the civil service of classical Athens:
Martin O'Leary
@mewo2
Apr 12, 2023
Hey I'm giving a talk on Friday! Going to explore some of the fundamental injustices of how the arts is funded in this country, and also show off our shiny gold tombola. Will be livestreamed if you can't make it in person
Pervasive Media Studio
@PMStudioUK
Apr 12, 2023
In this Friday's talk, Studio Community Lead @mewo2 shares some of the things we learned from experimenting with Random Selection during our Winter Residency application process!🔮 Join us in person or online watershed.co.uk/studio/events/…