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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What should we do with AI when the bubble bursts?
In my latest for CIGI, I argue that decision-makers and citizens need to be more attentive to AI’s social, cultural and democratic implications, and not simply its promises of productivity and economic growth.
www.cigionline.org/articles/aft...
In my latest for CIGI, I argue that decision-makers and citizens need to be more attentive to AI’s social, cultural and democratic implications, and not simply its promises of productivity and economic growth.
www.cigionline.org/articles/aft...
After the Pop: Should the AI Economy Be Rescued or Set Adrift?
What we do in the face of the AI bubble depends on our assessment of the value produced or damaged by different kinds of AI.
www.cigionline.org
January 24, 2026 at 1:16 PM
What should we do with AI when the bubble bursts?
In my latest for CIGI, I argue that decision-makers and citizens need to be more attentive to AI’s social, cultural and democratic implications, and not simply its promises of productivity and economic growth.
www.cigionline.org/articles/aft...
In my latest for CIGI, I argue that decision-makers and citizens need to be more attentive to AI’s social, cultural and democratic implications, and not simply its promises of productivity and economic growth.
www.cigionline.org/articles/aft...
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There is no appeasing. There is no negotiating a deal. The US is a rogue state and our biggest threat.
“If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.”
January 24, 2026 at 2:03 PM
There is no appeasing. There is no negotiating a deal. The US is a rogue state and our biggest threat.
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To delete your TikTok account without agreeing to the new TOS:
1) put your phone in airplane mode
2) open TikTok and go to your profile
3) go to settings and scroll down to delete account
4) turn airplane mode off
5) delete your account
Credit to @ kimsaira on instagram for this
1) put your phone in airplane mode
2) open TikTok and go to your profile
3) go to settings and scroll down to delete account
4) turn airplane mode off
5) delete your account
Credit to @ kimsaira on instagram for this
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US. www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:59 AM
To delete your TikTok account without agreeing to the new TOS:
1) put your phone in airplane mode
2) open TikTok and go to your profile
3) go to settings and scroll down to delete account
4) turn airplane mode off
5) delete your account
Credit to @ kimsaira on instagram for this
1) put your phone in airplane mode
2) open TikTok and go to your profile
3) go to settings and scroll down to delete account
4) turn airplane mode off
5) delete your account
Credit to @ kimsaira on instagram for this
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One American here to say that the Canadian people (in the Elbows Up campaign and their fierce boycotting of American products) and then Prime Minister Carney (in all his interactions with Trump even before Davos) have not only led the way but have inspired those of us trapped inside the nightmare.
January 24, 2026 at 1:40 PM
One American here to say that the Canadian people (in the Elbows Up campaign and their fierce boycotting of American products) and then Prime Minister Carney (in all his interactions with Trump even before Davos) have not only led the way but have inspired those of us trapped inside the nightmare.
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A big problem with The End of History is it’s far too long and has far too much Hegel so most people know the title but not the book and missed the crucial and prophetic caveat at the end. This book should have remained an essay
January 24, 2026 at 10:44 AM
A big problem with The End of History is it’s far too long and has far too much Hegel so most people know the title but not the book and missed the crucial and prophetic caveat at the end. This book should have remained an essay
Stupid nostalgia moment.
I miss frost on the windows in the house. The patterns were neat to look at.
Look, I was a kid at the time. I wasn't the one paying the power bill.
I miss frost on the windows in the house. The patterns were neat to look at.
Look, I was a kid at the time. I wasn't the one paying the power bill.
January 24, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Stupid nostalgia moment.
I miss frost on the windows in the house. The patterns were neat to look at.
Look, I was a kid at the time. I wasn't the one paying the power bill.
I miss frost on the windows in the house. The patterns were neat to look at.
Look, I was a kid at the time. I wasn't the one paying the power bill.
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Exclusive: A cyberattack targeting Poland's energy infrastructure in December used wiper malware that would have erased grid computers and rendered them inoperable had it not been thwarted, a researcher at @ESET told me. The researcher calls the attack "unprecedented" for Poland and "substantial"
Cyberattack Targeting Poland’s Energy Grid Used a Wiper
A cyberattack that targeted power plants and other energy producers in Poland at the end of December used malware known as a “wiper” that was intended to erase computers and cause a power outage and o...
www.zetter-zeroday.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Exclusive: A cyberattack targeting Poland's energy infrastructure in December used wiper malware that would have erased grid computers and rendered them inoperable had it not been thwarted, a researcher at @ESET told me. The researcher calls the attack "unprecedented" for Poland and "substantial"
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“...Stephen Nagy has argued that middle powers seeking to co-ordinate action against a great power face...a version of the prisoner’s dilemma. Collectively, there are benefits to acting together but each has an interest in cutting their own deal.” www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...
Opinion: Carney rang an opening bell in Davos. What comes next?
The middle-power project for countries such as Canada isn’t as clear as the alarm he sounded
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:12 PM
“...Stephen Nagy has argued that middle powers seeking to co-ordinate action against a great power face...a version of the prisoner’s dilemma. Collectively, there are benefits to acting together but each has an interest in cutting their own deal.” www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...
[Checks forecast]
"Well look at that. Monday is supposed to go back up to a balmy -9 degrees C."
😏
"Well look at that. Monday is supposed to go back up to a balmy -9 degrees C."
😏
January 24, 2026 at 1:12 PM
[Checks forecast]
"Well look at that. Monday is supposed to go back up to a balmy -9 degrees C."
😏
"Well look at that. Monday is supposed to go back up to a balmy -9 degrees C."
😏
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I would like to gently request that AI pharmacy bots stop trying to kill my mother
Recently, I got a notice from my new pharmacy provider that they wouldn’t cover my thyroid medication and bizarrely suggested insulin instead! I need my thyroid medication. Then a couple of days ago, they called and told me to disregard the letter they had sent. AI is such a time and labor saver!
January 23, 2026 at 11:35 PM
I would like to gently request that AI pharmacy bots stop trying to kill my mother
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Andrew Coyne: “Meanwhile, the rest of the democratic world will have to accept that the alliance with the United States has been irreparably damaged, at least for the time being, and move on.” www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: How must the world stand up to Donald Trump?
Mark Carney’s speech at Davos is a good starting point
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Andrew Coyne: “Meanwhile, the rest of the democratic world will have to accept that the alliance with the United States has been irreparably damaged, at least for the time being, and move on.” www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Out of control
President Donald Trump openly mused about invoking NATO’s collective defense obligation to place allied troops along the US-Mexico border, a suggestion that, even if not meant seriously, represents another volley of rhetoric aimed squarely at European allies.
Trump Muses About Asking NATO to Help Protect US Southern Border
President Donald Trump openly mused about invoking NATO’s collective defense obligation to place allied troops along the US-Mexico border, a suggestion that, even if not meant seriously, represents another volley of rhetoric aimed squarely at European allies.
bloom.bg
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Out of control
January 24, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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Canadian linesman usually go south to help our neighbours. With everything going on, part of me wonders if it will soften that response.
January 23, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Canadian linesman usually go south to help our neighbours. With everything going on, part of me wonders if it will soften that response.
ART OF GUITAR - Marcin, RJ Pasin (Official Video)
YouTube video by Marcin
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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The only audience I am willing to shit for are my cats
“The bathroom door scandal: why hotels are putting toilets in glass boxes
Solid doors are being replaced with sliding ones, or even transparent cubicles. For furious guests, this is a cost-cutting measure too far”
www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...
Solid doors are being replaced with sliding ones, or even transparent cubicles. For furious guests, this is a cost-cutting measure too far”
www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...
The bathroom door scandal: why hotels are putting toilets in glass boxes — Guardian US
Solid doors are being replaced with sliding ones, or even transparent cubicles. For furious guests, this is a cost-cutting measure too far
apple.news
January 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The only audience I am willing to shit for are my cats
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"A statement from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities put the blame on the federal government."
Provinces have learned that this is a conversation-ender, and they will use it to avoid accountability for their decisions forever, because nobody ever challenges them on it. Ever.
Provinces have learned that this is a conversation-ender, and they will use it to avoid accountability for their decisions forever, because nobody ever challenges them on it. Ever.
Algonquin College looks to suspend 30 more programs
After years of financial struggles and unanswered pleas for provincial and federal financial assistance, Algonquin College says it can no longer afford to run the current number of programs offered.
www.ottawalookout.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:32 AM
"A statement from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities put the blame on the federal government."
Provinces have learned that this is a conversation-ender, and they will use it to avoid accountability for their decisions forever, because nobody ever challenges them on it. Ever.
Provinces have learned that this is a conversation-ender, and they will use it to avoid accountability for their decisions forever, because nobody ever challenges them on it. Ever.
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What a time to be alive
"Do you believe (X) is a threat to Canada?"
🇺🇸 USA:
🔴 Threat: 71%
🟢 Not A Threat: 16%
🟡 Neutral: 13%
🇷🇺 Russia:
🔴 Threat: 61%
🟡 Neutral: 24%
🟢 Not A Threat: 14%
🇨🇳 China:
🔴 Threat: 60%
🟢 Not A Threat: 21%
🟡 Neutral: 19%
Nanos / Nov 2, 2025 - (Released Today)
🇺🇸 USA:
🔴 Threat: 71%
🟢 Not A Threat: 16%
🟡 Neutral: 13%
🇷🇺 Russia:
🔴 Threat: 61%
🟡 Neutral: 24%
🟢 Not A Threat: 14%
🇨🇳 China:
🔴 Threat: 60%
🟢 Not A Threat: 21%
🟡 Neutral: 19%
Nanos / Nov 2, 2025 - (Released Today)
January 24, 2026 at 12:19 AM
What a time to be alive
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What if everyone stopped worrying about retaliation and unified against him instead.
Just spitballing.
Just spitballing.
Exclusive: Mexico weighs stopping oil shipments to Cuba amid concerns of Trump retaliation, sources say reut.rs/3LRkbRM
Exclusive: Mexico weighs stopping oil shipments to Cuba amid concerns of Trump retaliation, sources say
The Mexican government is reviewing whether to keep sending oil to Cuba amid growing fears within President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration that Mexico could face reprisals from the United States over the policy, which is a vital lifeline for the Communist-run Caribbean island, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
reut.rs
January 23, 2026 at 11:41 PM
What if everyone stopped worrying about retaliation and unified against him instead.
Just spitballing.
Just spitballing.
"We need to teach kids AI!"
Fuck dude, kids these days don't even know how to use a computer.
polymaths.social/@cmccullough...
Fuck dude, kids these days don't even know how to use a computer.
polymaths.social/@cmccullough...
January 23, 2026 at 11:53 PM
"We need to teach kids AI!"
Fuck dude, kids these days don't even know how to use a computer.
polymaths.social/@cmccullough...
Fuck dude, kids these days don't even know how to use a computer.
polymaths.social/@cmccullough...
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"Do not try and lift your elbows; that's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth… you have no elbows. Then you'll see that it is not the elbow that is lifted; it is only your expectations."
The Canada-Matrix.
The Canada-Matrix.
January 11, 2026 at 2:55 PM
"Do not try and lift your elbows; that's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth… you have no elbows. Then you'll see that it is not the elbow that is lifted; it is only your expectations."
The Canada-Matrix.
The Canada-Matrix.
I know the that "there are no penguins in Greenland" but I was also staring at the matching sets of footprints.
January 23, 2026 at 11:40 PM
I know the that "there are no penguins in Greenland" but I was also staring at the matching sets of footprints.
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Seriously how much more will it take to actually see 'elbows up' and expel Hoekstra. Real countries don't sit back while foreign gov'ts foment division
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
www.thestar.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Seriously how much more will it take to actually see 'elbows up' and expel Hoekstra. Real countries don't sit back while foreign gov'ts foment division
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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The closest analogy to electing Donald Trump President is Chicago electing Al Capone mayor. Trump owns judges. He has his mob, the Republican Congress. And he has his enforcers, ICE. #maga #gop #ice
The Trump administration is a criminal organization.
Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
January 23, 2026 at 11:31 PM
To put it plainly we're sacrificing funds for government services to arm our military for the wrong war.
The thing that doesn't sit well with me on the "Canada needs to spend more on defence" is it's not for our defence. The capability being sought helps us with international commitments.
If we were serious about national defence, it would be guerilla/militia focused.
If we were serious about national defence, it would be guerilla/militia focused.
January 23, 2026 at 11:28 PM
To put it plainly we're sacrificing funds for government services to arm our military for the wrong war.