Chris Jensen
@chrisjensenj.bsky.social
Founding Engineer @spkeasy.social
Building well-being and privacy focused tech
Tech can actually do good things, but only if we try
Ex-Head of Engineering @ Raisely | Software, climate, and community nerd (he/him)
Opinions by people smarter than me
Building well-being and privacy focused tech
Tech can actually do good things, but only if we try
Ex-Head of Engineering @ Raisely | Software, climate, and community nerd (he/him)
Opinions by people smarter than me
I can only assume that because this is a headline, this clown does not understand that losing trust is the correct response
Like, no shit trust is lost, they horrifically failed in their duty to protect someone at the highest fucking levels and are _still_ doing it
Like, no shit trust is lost, they horrifically failed in their duty to protect someone at the highest fucking levels and are _still_ doing it
Former PM John Key says public's trust in police threatened by recent events McSkimming case
Former PM John Key says public's trust in police threatened by recent events McSkimming case
Sir John's comments come after a report that found senior police leaders mishandled accusations of sexual offending by former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I can only assume that because this is a headline, this clown does not understand that losing trust is the correct response
Like, no shit trust is lost, they horrifically failed in their duty to protect someone at the highest fucking levels and are _still_ doing it
Like, no shit trust is lost, they horrifically failed in their duty to protect someone at the highest fucking levels and are _still_ doing it
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When the government decided to let COVID-19 loose, they decided at that exact same time to do two things.
Make life difficult and lonely for elderly and disabled people.
Kill elderly and disabled people by playing dress up and pretend it’s 2019, because we want to be “kind”.
Make life difficult and lonely for elderly and disabled people.
Kill elderly and disabled people by playing dress up and pretend it’s 2019, because we want to be “kind”.
November 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
When the government decided to let COVID-19 loose, they decided at that exact same time to do two things.
Make life difficult and lonely for elderly and disabled people.
Kill elderly and disabled people by playing dress up and pretend it’s 2019, because we want to be “kind”.
Make life difficult and lonely for elderly and disabled people.
Kill elderly and disabled people by playing dress up and pretend it’s 2019, because we want to be “kind”.
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Thank you @writagal.bsky.social for always lighting the way. We have had an uptick in donations today and they are so very welcome. I reckon after today, we all know what’s needed is a safe and secure alternative reporting option - and that’s what we’ve built @tika
If you’re heartsick and furious at the consistent headlines and the lack of accountability across the board for NZ’s stats, please amplify and support Tika - an org that’s gearing up to do something about it, including the excellent @alisonmau.bsky.social.
Tika reps are on RNZ just after 9 today.
Tika reps are on RNZ just after 9 today.
About Us - Tika is taking collective action against sexual harm
Tika is New Zealand's first and only legal charity dedicated to taking action against sexual harm. We offer a safe, sophisticated and secure way for people to report incidents and seek justice through...
www.tika.org.nz
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Thank you @writagal.bsky.social for always lighting the way. We have had an uptick in donations today and they are so very welcome. I reckon after today, we all know what’s needed is a safe and secure alternative reporting option - and that’s what we’ve built @tika
I'm so sick of the "Luxon faces questions ..." alerts from RNZ.
The man is a walking excuse.
You wouldn't be able to get a straight answer from him on directions to the bathroom
The man is a walking excuse.
You wouldn't be able to get a straight answer from him on directions to the bathroom
November 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I'm so sick of the "Luxon faces questions ..." alerts from RNZ.
The man is a walking excuse.
You wouldn't be able to get a straight answer from him on directions to the bathroom
The man is a walking excuse.
You wouldn't be able to get a straight answer from him on directions to the bathroom
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
Posting to read later
I gave the closing keynote at posit::conf in September and it's available to watch. When you find yourself giving a talk with a little tiny microphone stuck to the side of your head you have to ask yourself some hard questions, but the talk was partly about that.
youtu.be/ZamPCbvBAgE
youtu.be/ZamPCbvBAgE
Trustworthy Data Visualization (Kieran Healy, Duke University) | posit::conf(2025)
YouTube video by Posit PBC
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Posting to read later
Imagine how frequently this must happen for Uber, the company thats let all kinds of bad stuff slide, implement this feature
“The dual class action suits allege that the functions—which followed thousands of sexual harassment and assault lawsuits against Uber and Lyft over the years— have limited the economic opportunities for men and discriminated against them because of their gender.”
Male Drivers Sue Uber and Lyft Over Women-Only Ride-Hailing
The lawsuits allege that male drivers receive fewer rides because of the feature, violating sex discrimination laws.
time.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Imagine how frequently this must happen for Uber, the company thats let all kinds of bad stuff slide, implement this feature
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Paywall lifted: At every turn, the Govt has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Govt’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
Govt's climate strategy: Let it burn
Comment: The Government has relentlessly pursued policies that boost climate pollution – even if they cost more or jeopardise NZ's reputation, Marc Daalder writes
newsroom.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Paywall lifted: At every turn, the Govt has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Govt’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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it does seem like there’s a major—though potentially fleeting—opportunity to invest in left-wing media. more than a million people in the most populous city in america just enthusiastically elected a democratic socialist and the world is watching. putting $$ towards left media rn is good business.
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
it does seem like there’s a major—though potentially fleeting—opportunity to invest in left-wing media. more than a million people in the most populous city in america just enthusiastically elected a democratic socialist and the world is watching. putting $$ towards left media rn is good business.
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That's NZ, Scottish, and Aussie bsky fucked
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
That's NZ, Scottish, and Aussie bsky fucked
They got 2nd place for sickest team at the last olympics, and their doctor's advice reflects it
fully-sick-in-paris.raiselysite.com
fully-sick-in-paris.raiselysite.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
They got 2nd place for sickest team at the last olympics, and their doctor's advice reflects it
fully-sick-in-paris.raiselysite.com
fully-sick-in-paris.raiselysite.com
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It’s been a pleasure working with Lex and everyone in the politics vertical at Teen Vogue. I’m heartbroken that my column, Disability Visibility, is gone. Teen Vogue was one of the few places that published disabled journalists regularly. I just spent the last 2 months working on my next column
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 AM
It’s been a pleasure working with Lex and everyone in the politics vertical at Teen Vogue. I’m heartbroken that my column, Disability Visibility, is gone. Teen Vogue was one of the few places that published disabled journalists regularly. I just spent the last 2 months working on my next column
And don't forget his amazing ability to make all knowledge disappear when questioned about the actions of his coalition partners
He's desperate to give off the Illusion of leadership by making his problems and people disappear!
November 6, 2025 at 5:43 AM
And don't forget his amazing ability to make all knowledge disappear when questioned about the actions of his coalition partners
There is no such thing as a bipartisan agreement
If you don't assume the right will do everything they can to tear down anything they don't like, you're not being serious
If you don't assume the right will do everything they can to tear down anything they don't like, you're not being serious
Quietly ripping out the guts of the supposedly bipartisan commitment to the Paris agreement
The Govt quietly announced a loosening of climate rules at 8pm last night:
- Decoupling the ETS from Paris
- Shifting ETS resets to every 2 years
- Delaying the public sector target by 25 years
- Removing CCC advice from *before* emission reductions plans:
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
- Decoupling the ETS from Paris
- Shifting ETS resets to every 2 years
- Delaying the public sector target by 25 years
- Removing CCC advice from *before* emission reductions plans:
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
There is no such thing as a bipartisan agreement
If you don't assume the right will do everything they can to tear down anything they don't like, you're not being serious
If you don't assume the right will do everything they can to tear down anything they don't like, you're not being serious
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good time to respectfully tap the "please support worker-led, billionaire-free, independent news" sign
For any unfamiliar with the quality of journalism at Teen Vogue, it's well known for hard-hitting stories on "politically sensitive" topics including climate.
Then there's CBS: the only major network to increase climate coverage in the last few years. They just axed nearly their whole climate team.
Then there's CBS: the only major network to increase climate coverage in the last few years. They just axed nearly their whole climate team.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
good time to respectfully tap the "please support worker-led, billionaire-free, independent news" sign
So, rents will come down under Mamdani?
November 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
So, rents will come down under Mamdani?
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i know this is too long a headline but it would be so cool to highlight that this school *followed* ministry advice which led to 900 close contacts of student with measles. Our government is not serious people.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Wellington Girls' College ignoring ministry advice by telling some students to stay home after measles cases
The school have put classes online for years 9, 10 and 11.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 3, 2025 at 12:54 AM
i know this is too long a headline but it would be so cool to highlight that this school *followed* ministry advice which led to 900 close contacts of student with measles. Our government is not serious people.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Narrator: he did not, in fact, want his mind changed
November 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Narrator: he did not, in fact, want his mind changed
What radicalised you?
"Govt policy spread measles through my school that was at risk of collapsing on us"
"Govt policy spread measles through my school that was at risk of collapsing on us"
They have recent history of the government telling them things are safe when they're not. Ministry of Education pulled staff out of a building because the earthquake risk (25% new building) but told WGC they should have classes in a higher risk (15% new Building) building for 4 years
We deserve to go to school without worrying the roof will fall on us
The Ministry of Education knew our biggest building wasn't up to earthquake safety standards, and said nothing.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
What radicalised you?
"Govt policy spread measles through my school that was at risk of collapsing on us"
"Govt policy spread measles through my school that was at risk of collapsing on us"
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‘Experts’ on saving for retirement in New Zealand never talk about low wages or extortionate rents and childcare costs. Telling people to save, while supporting the status quo that makes it impossible really grinds my gears. #nzpol
November 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
‘Experts’ on saving for retirement in New Zealand never talk about low wages or extortionate rents and childcare costs. Telling people to save, while supporting the status quo that makes it impossible really grinds my gears. #nzpol
This is your periodic reminder that conservatives don't care about being called hypocrites
To them, the whole point of getting power is so that the rules won't apply to them
To them, the whole point of getting power is so that the rules won't apply to them
November 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This is your periodic reminder that conservatives don't care about being called hypocrites
To them, the whole point of getting power is so that the rules won't apply to them
To them, the whole point of getting power is so that the rules won't apply to them
Now that public health is dead, everyone has to do their own public health
I'm sure this won't turn out to be a bad thing...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
I'm sure this won't turn out to be a bad thing...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Wellington Girls' College ignoring ministry advice by telling some students to stay home after measles cases
The school have put classes online for years 9, 10 and 11.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Now that public health is dead, everyone has to do their own public health
I'm sure this won't turn out to be a bad thing...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
I'm sure this won't turn out to be a bad thing...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
This is good, but not all schools are going to have the political will to oppose government health policy that's run by cookers
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Wellington Girls' College ignoring ministry advice by telling some students to stay home after measles cases
The school have put classes online for years 9, 10 and 11.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This is good, but not all schools are going to have the political will to oppose government health policy that's run by cookers
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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