Catelli
@catelli.bsky.social
Consumer of beer, smoker of cigars. Camping and cycling
IT guy, from Cambridge, Ontario
Handle is an old nickname, it means "looked like a wet spaghetti noodle when running down the basketball court"
IT guy, from Cambridge, Ontario
Handle is an old nickname, it means "looked like a wet spaghetti noodle when running down the basketball court"
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Catelli
@catelli.bsky.social
· Jun 24
AI, The Digital El Dorado
I have come to the conclusion that the search for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a modern quest for a mythical solution with no…
catelli2oh.medium.com
On how the search for AI is the pursuit of a myth. There is no 'there' there but the search itself will cause so much damage.
catelli2oh.medium.com/ai-the-digit...
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Taking a break for the exciting snow shovel coverage to check in with the dog.
How does she feel about all this snow?
She's a big fan obviously. Can't get enough of the stuff.
#winterTO #snowTO #dogsofbluesky #snowmageddon2026
How does she feel about all this snow?
She's a big fan obviously. Can't get enough of the stuff.
#winterTO #snowTO #dogsofbluesky #snowmageddon2026
January 25, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Taking a break for the exciting snow shovel coverage to check in with the dog.
How does she feel about all this snow?
She's a big fan obviously. Can't get enough of the stuff.
#winterTO #snowTO #dogsofbluesky #snowmageddon2026
How does she feel about all this snow?
She's a big fan obviously. Can't get enough of the stuff.
#winterTO #snowTO #dogsofbluesky #snowmageddon2026
"More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies" blame all sides for the current chaos in Minnesota. Including, therefore, the people of Minnesota.
www.mnchamber.com/blog/open-le...
www.mnchamber.com/blog/open-le...
Open letter from more than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
www.mnchamber.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:39 PM
"More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies" blame all sides for the current chaos in Minnesota. Including, therefore, the people of Minnesota.
www.mnchamber.com/blog/open-le...
www.mnchamber.com/blog/open-le...
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ICE out of Minneapolis protest - January 23, 2026. "Immigrants are welcome here! #iceoutofmn
January 25, 2026 at 8:31 PM
ICE out of Minneapolis protest - January 23, 2026. "Immigrants are welcome here! #iceoutofmn
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The big thing a lot of people on the inside are talking about with this stuff is that there are moles.
Rule 1 of any organizing (and any anything, really) is DO NOT TELL SECRETS TO PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW OR TRUST.
Doesn't matter how "secure" the chat is.
Rule 1 of any organizing (and any anything, really) is DO NOT TELL SECRETS TO PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW OR TRUST.
Doesn't matter how "secure" the chat is.
I think it is *incredibly* irresponsible for someone like @stonekettle.bsky.social, with a huge following, to claim that Signal is just as insecure as texts or other public social media.
This is a classic “making perfect the enemy of the good” error.
This is a classic “making perfect the enemy of the good” error.
January 25, 2026 at 8:32 PM
The big thing a lot of people on the inside are talking about with this stuff is that there are moles.
Rule 1 of any organizing (and any anything, really) is DO NOT TELL SECRETS TO PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW OR TRUST.
Doesn't matter how "secure" the chat is.
Rule 1 of any organizing (and any anything, really) is DO NOT TELL SECRETS TO PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW OR TRUST.
Doesn't matter how "secure" the chat is.
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Recieved secure gov of Canada correspondence on government properties where we are required to have secret clearance for personnel from gov consultants using their gmail address. Was told by gov employee that this is fine, no need to worry, gmail is secure enough.
One simple question I want every organization, especially governments, to answer.
Why are you so quick to rely solely on e-mail for billing and critical communications?
Because nearly every citizen is using a free e-mail service provided by a foreign corporation. Think about that.
Why are you so quick to rely solely on e-mail for billing and critical communications?
Because nearly every citizen is using a free e-mail service provided by a foreign corporation. Think about that.
January 25, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Recieved secure gov of Canada correspondence on government properties where we are required to have secret clearance for personnel from gov consultants using their gmail address. Was told by gov employee that this is fine, no need to worry, gmail is secure enough.
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Shoveling snow is hard work, but it's all worth it when you look outside forty-five minutes later and it doesn't look like you did a damned thing out there.
January 25, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Shoveling snow is hard work, but it's all worth it when you look outside forty-five minutes later and it doesn't look like you did a damned thing out there.
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Also a great question for Govt entities having Twitter accounts and Facebook pages to diffuse emergency info.
One simple question I want every organization, especially governments, to answer.
Why are you so quick to rely solely on e-mail for billing and critical communications?
Because nearly every citizen is using a free e-mail service provided by a foreign corporation. Think about that.
Why are you so quick to rely solely on e-mail for billing and critical communications?
Because nearly every citizen is using a free e-mail service provided by a foreign corporation. Think about that.
January 25, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Also a great question for Govt entities having Twitter accounts and Facebook pages to diffuse emergency info.
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The whole thread.
One simple question I want every organization, especially governments, to answer.
Why are you so quick to rely solely on e-mail for billing and critical communications?
Because nearly every citizen is using a free e-mail service provided by a foreign corporation. Think about that.
Why are you so quick to rely solely on e-mail for billing and critical communications?
Because nearly every citizen is using a free e-mail service provided by a foreign corporation. Think about that.
January 25, 2026 at 8:08 PM
The whole thread.
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As someone who’d been wanting to buy a new iPad, I think the jellyfish spinelessness of Tim Cook has been particularly awful. He went to the MELANIA party last night! What’s the point of having “fuck you money” if you won’t say fuck you, Tim? 😡
Really hard to look at this and all the other examples of bravery and kindness from ordinary people in this moment not think also of the tremendous cowardice exhibited over the past year by some of the richest, most well-protected people in business, media and politics
Let us all have the courage displayed by the residents of Minneapolis.
January 25, 2026 at 2:42 PM
As someone who’d been wanting to buy a new iPad, I think the jellyfish spinelessness of Tim Cook has been particularly awful. He went to the MELANIA party last night! What’s the point of having “fuck you money” if you won’t say fuck you, Tim? 😡
Ugh. Just got the reminder that I need to check-in for my flight to Calgary tomorrow.
I don't wanna go.
This is me whining. It's a work thing and I ain't looking forward to it. Nothing against Calgary.
I don't wanna go.
This is me whining. It's a work thing and I ain't looking forward to it. Nothing against Calgary.
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Ugh. Just got the reminder that I need to check-in for my flight to Calgary tomorrow.
I don't wanna go.
This is me whining. It's a work thing and I ain't looking forward to it. Nothing against Calgary.
I don't wanna go.
This is me whining. It's a work thing and I ain't looking forward to it. Nothing against Calgary.
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🏴 Happy Robert Burns Day! 🏴Everyone knows his song Auld Lang Syne but here's another of his from our Scottish Album,
"Green Grow the Rashes" youtu.be/lx3jxewOmN8
"Green Grow the Rashes" youtu.be/lx3jxewOmN8
Green Grow the Rashes
YouTube video by The Irish Rovers - Topic
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 6:22 PM
🏴 Happy Robert Burns Day! 🏴Everyone knows his song Auld Lang Syne but here's another of his from our Scottish Album,
"Green Grow the Rashes" youtu.be/lx3jxewOmN8
"Green Grow the Rashes" youtu.be/lx3jxewOmN8
In tribute of his contributions.
January 25, 2026 at 6:18 PM
In tribute of his contributions.
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This is quite a coincidence.
Earlier, I wrote about why I choose to openly call Trump a fascist despite my historical resistance to use that word, even when it seems legitimate.
Well, this article just appeared in my inbox, and it is on the exact same topic! www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Earlier, I wrote about why I choose to openly call Trump a fascist despite my historical resistance to use that word, even when it seems legitimate.
Well, this article just appeared in my inbox, and it is on the exact same topic! www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Yes, It’s Fascism
Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.
www.theatlantic.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
This is quite a coincidence.
Earlier, I wrote about why I choose to openly call Trump a fascist despite my historical resistance to use that word, even when it seems legitimate.
Well, this article just appeared in my inbox, and it is on the exact same topic! www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Earlier, I wrote about why I choose to openly call Trump a fascist despite my historical resistance to use that word, even when it seems legitimate.
Well, this article just appeared in my inbox, and it is on the exact same topic! www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Ah dammit. Chester Scoville deleted his account on here. Blast it all.
I understand, but damn, I enjoyed his presence.
I understand, but damn, I enjoyed his presence.
January 25, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Ah dammit. Chester Scoville deleted his account on here. Blast it all.
I understand, but damn, I enjoyed his presence.
I understand, but damn, I enjoyed his presence.
Oh I don't doubt Doug Ford's patriotism.
It's his level of intelligence I question.
I.e. He's a fucking moron who was gifted a life of privilege.
It's his level of intelligence I question.
I.e. He's a fucking moron who was gifted a life of privilege.
Wab Kinew on national unity: "Premier Ford and I, we're going to have our back and forth about canola and EVs. We're going to have our back and forth about Crown Royal. But at the end of the day, neither one of us is ever going to doubt the other's patriotism."
January 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Oh I don't doubt Doug Ford's patriotism.
It's his level of intelligence I question.
I.e. He's a fucking moron who was gifted a life of privilege.
It's his level of intelligence I question.
I.e. He's a fucking moron who was gifted a life of privilege.
The situation is already worse and inflamed.
Scoop: Trump admin plans to remove ~400 individuals, including children and families, to Mexico in first known restart of controversial “Remain in Mexico” policy during Trump’s 2nd term, sources tell me and Jake Traylor @ms.now
They’re set to be removed as early as Tuesday from TX and AZ to Mexico
They’re set to be removed as early as Tuesday from TX and AZ to Mexico
January 25, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The situation is already worse and inflamed.
🤣
January 25, 2026 at 5:54 PM
🤣
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It is more important now than ever to post about trivial things like football, pets, flowers, sunsets, and whatever else brings you joy.
So someone on BlueSky called me the c-word for posting about a football game. Others are critical of posting about something as trivial as football when so many awful things are happening. So we shouldn’t post photos of pets, flowers or sunsets either? C’mon. We can resist AND live our lives.
January 25, 2026 at 5:09 PM
It is more important now than ever to post about trivial things like football, pets, flowers, sunsets, and whatever else brings you joy.
It's times like these that I struggle to say something that is not the current dominating issue. And also to make jokes, and share amusing anecdotes.
But I still try. Because this is a core truth.
But I still try. Because this is a core truth.
So someone on BlueSky called me the c-word for posting about a football game. Others are critical of posting about something as trivial as football when so many awful things are happening. So we shouldn’t post photos of pets, flowers or sunsets either? C’mon. We can resist AND live our lives.
January 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM
It's times like these that I struggle to say something that is not the current dominating issue. And also to make jokes, and share amusing anecdotes.
But I still try. Because this is a core truth.
But I still try. Because this is a core truth.
A reply I received on Mastodon
"It's like we're just coasting. Privatized mail service that can't be relied on to deliver mail. A robust and reliable phone system replaced by one that goes down at random. We add complexity and throw away reliability without understanding that's what we're doing."
"It's like we're just coasting. Privatized mail service that can't be relied on to deliver mail. A robust and reliable phone system replaced by one that goes down at random. We add complexity and throw away reliability without understanding that's what we're doing."
January 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM
A reply I received on Mastodon
"It's like we're just coasting. Privatized mail service that can't be relied on to deliver mail. A robust and reliable phone system replaced by one that goes down at random. We add complexity and throw away reliability without understanding that's what we're doing."
"It's like we're just coasting. Privatized mail service that can't be relied on to deliver mail. A robust and reliable phone system replaced by one that goes down at random. We add complexity and throw away reliability without understanding that's what we're doing."
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WHOMST COULD HAVE GUESSED
"Accountants report surging AI-driven tax errors in Canada, from expense misreads to payroll flubs, risking penalties and CRA audits as general tools like ChatGPT overpromise accuracy
...experts such as our @Gruzd.ca urge fixing human accuracy first, warning against over-reliance on AI."
...experts such as our @Gruzd.ca urge fixing human accuracy first, warning against over-reliance on AI."
AI Tax Blunders Surge: Accountants Sound Alarm on Errors, Penalties and CRA Crackdowns
Accountants report surging AI-driven tax errors in Canada, from expense misreads to payroll flubs, risking penalties and CRA audits as general tools like ChatGPT overpromise accuracy.
www.webpronews.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:32 PM
WHOMST COULD HAVE GUESSED