Ky 🫐✊🌾⚙️
@comradeky.bsky.social
🚩 Unapologetic socialist 📚 Community educator 🛠️ Union strong 👷 OHSE buzzkill
👽 Gender retired 🧠 Mad (social) scientist
#NoWarButClassWar 🕊️ ☮️
👽 Gender retired 🧠 Mad (social) scientist
#NoWarButClassWar 🕊️ ☮️
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Imagine if they just subsidized newspapers and magazines the way they’re subsidizing this slop
"All of this falls apart if humans don't adopt the tech. This is why you've seen Meta cram its lame chatbots into WhatsApp and Instagram. This is why Notepad and Paint now have useless Copilot buttons on Windows. This is why Google Gemini wants to "help you" read and reply to your emails."
Analysis: OpenAI is a loss-making machine, how can it survive?
Don't call it a bubble! Loss-making monster OpenAI is on the hook for $1.4 trillion (with a T) in compute commitments. How can this go on?
www.windowscentral.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Imagine if they just subsidized newspapers and magazines the way they’re subsidizing this slop
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Why not? Not like that could go to radically reshaping the world. Pour it into the psychosis machine.
OpenAI needs to raise at least $207bn by 2030 so it can continue to lose money, HSBC estimates on.ft.com/4ij0yh8
OpenAI needs to raise at least $207bn by 2030 so it can continue to lose money, HSBC estimates
A burning platform
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Why not? Not like that could go to radically reshaping the world. Pour it into the psychosis machine.
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It's great. I have never once interacted with it in the few years it has been worshipped like a new god.
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It's great. I have never once interacted with it in the few years it has been worshipped like a new god.
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We paid $1.6 million for a company to scam us. Which is nothing new, except they used a program to help them scam us more EFFECIENTLY this time.
A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We paid $1.6 million for a company to scam us. Which is nothing new, except they used a program to help them scam us more EFFECIENTLY this time.
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Finding and keeping workers for 24-hour snow clearing could be difficult, says union leader
NAPE President Jerry Earle says the province needs to offer competitive pay and better job security
#nlpoli #canlab
theindependent.ca/news/lji/fin...
NAPE President Jerry Earle says the province needs to offer competitive pay and better job security
#nlpoli #canlab
theindependent.ca/news/lji/fin...
Finding and keeping workers for 24-hour snow clearing could be difficult, says union leader – The Independent
NAPE President Jerry Earle says the province needs to offer competitive pay and better job security
theindependent.ca
November 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Finding and keeping workers for 24-hour snow clearing could be difficult, says union leader
NAPE President Jerry Earle says the province needs to offer competitive pay and better job security
#nlpoli #canlab
theindependent.ca/news/lji/fin...
NAPE President Jerry Earle says the province needs to offer competitive pay and better job security
#nlpoli #canlab
theindependent.ca/news/lji/fin...
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The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
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Instead of trying to green cars so much why don't we just invest in trains. city trains. under ground trains. above ground trains. trains between cities. trains between countries. TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
October 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Instead of trying to green cars so much why don't we just invest in trains. city trains. under ground trains. above ground trains. trains between cities. trains between countries. TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
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The @policyalternatives.ca's annual Alternative Federal Budget brings together researchers and advocates from the whole spectrum of social movements. It shows we CAN afford the investments & services Canadians need. Check out the 2026 AFB: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc.... #canlab
Alternative federal budget 2026: Building true Canadian sovereignty - CCPA
What true Canadian sovereignty and independence might look like when the public good is at the heart of budgetary planning
www.policyalternatives.ca
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The @policyalternatives.ca's annual Alternative Federal Budget brings together researchers and advocates from the whole spectrum of social movements. It shows we CAN afford the investments & services Canadians need. Check out the 2026 AFB: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc.... #canlab
The feds will likely quietly “sunset” programs as part of their cost-cutting in the Nov 4 budget.
@davidmaccdn.bsky.social examines 84 federal departments that may rely on saving money by letting hundreds of programs disappear when their funding runs out
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
@davidmaccdn.bsky.social examines 84 federal departments that may rely on saving money by letting hundreds of programs disappear when their funding runs out
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Budget cuts by stealth: Letting programs “sunset” to cut costs won’t be painless - CCPA
The feds will quietly “sunset” programs as part of their cost-cutting in the November 4, 2025 budget. Quiet cuts can still hurt.
www.policyalternatives.ca
October 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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This is a very good and bold proposal, and one that would collapse under reality if the Lewis team isn't working with Unifor to make this promise. I talked to people on the inside this past weekend about what it would take to do this and the barrier isn't at the plant level, it's in the supply chain
“We need to start proposing solutions that are actually going to make people go ‘that’s right,’” Avi says.
He gives the example of Stellantis moving auto production to the U.S.
“Fine, bye. We’re going to keep that factory and all the machines that we paid for and run it under public ownership.”
He gives the example of Stellantis moving auto production to the U.S.
“Fine, bye. We’re going to keep that factory and all the machines that we paid for and run it under public ownership.”
October 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This is a very good and bold proposal, and one that would collapse under reality if the Lewis team isn't working with Unifor to make this promise. I talked to people on the inside this past weekend about what it would take to do this and the barrier isn't at the plant level, it's in the supply chain
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On average, people had trouble with daily activities on about 27 days a month and were unable to function on about 18 days.
“People with long COVID reported worse disability than 98% of the general Australian population. A total of 86% of those with long COVID met the threshold for serious disability compared with 9% of Australians overall.”
theconversation.com/long-covid-i...
theconversation.com/long-covid-i...
Long COVID is more than fatigue. Our new study suggests its impact is similar to a stroke or Parkinson’s
Long COVID isn’t just a bunch of lingering symptoms. A new study shows it can stop peoole doing what they want to do, and need to do.
theconversation.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
On average, people had trouble with daily activities on about 27 days a month and were unable to function on about 18 days.
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We’re cutting through the undergrowth to find out why our political parties feel dead — and what might liven them up
Read Part 2 of Drew Brown's analysis of N.L.'s political system ahead of the 2025 provincial election on Oct. 14.
#nlpoli
theindependent.ca/commentary/a...
Read Part 2 of Drew Brown's analysis of N.L.'s political system ahead of the 2025 provincial election on Oct. 14.
#nlpoli
theindependent.ca/commentary/a...
How N.L. became the life (and death) of the party – The Independent
We’re cutting through the undergrowth to find out why our political parties feel dead — and what might liven them up
theindependent.ca
October 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We’re cutting through the undergrowth to find out why our political parties feel dead — and what might liven them up
Read Part 2 of Drew Brown's analysis of N.L.'s political system ahead of the 2025 provincial election on Oct. 14.
#nlpoli
theindependent.ca/commentary/a...
Read Part 2 of Drew Brown's analysis of N.L.'s political system ahead of the 2025 provincial election on Oct. 14.
#nlpoli
theindependent.ca/commentary/a...
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It’s been ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation report was released. True reconciliation requires the Canadian government to deliver on the Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It’s been ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation report was released. True reconciliation requires the Canadian government to deliver on the Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.
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This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
⚠️ Chinese researchers have invented bone glue that mimics how oysters stick to surfaces underwater.
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
China's oyster-inspired 'bone glue' bonds fractures in minutes
A new oyster-inspired Bone-02 adhesive can revolutionize bone repair without metal fasteners.
interestingengineering.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
Zone D is the ONLY answer to this. Objectively, scientifically, culinarily…. every way that matters.
Like, I can’t even imagine who would pick otherwise?
Like, I can’t even imagine who would pick otherwise?
For the rest of your life, you can only eat food from one of these regions. Which do you choose?
For more maps: brilliantmaps.beehiiv.com/s...
For more maps: brilliantmaps.beehiiv.com/s...
September 17, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Zone D is the ONLY answer to this. Objectively, scientifically, culinarily…. every way that matters.
Like, I can’t even imagine who would pick otherwise?
Like, I can’t even imagine who would pick otherwise?
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my latest for the Star, pointing out the v obv disconnect between bill C2 — the Strong Borders Act — and the whole elbows up thing
pro tip: you can’t claim the entire security & economic partnership is over and then willingly hand over all sorts of info sans warrant to the US
pro tip: you can’t claim the entire security & economic partnership is over and then willingly hand over all sorts of info sans warrant to the US
Mark Carney isn’t who he said he was, Supriya Dwivedi writes www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Supriya Dwivedi: Mark Carney isn’t who he said he was
Carney's actions have thus far yet to match up to his rhetoric.
www.thestar.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
my latest for the Star, pointing out the v obv disconnect between bill C2 — the Strong Borders Act — and the whole elbows up thing
pro tip: you can’t claim the entire security & economic partnership is over and then willingly hand over all sorts of info sans warrant to the US
pro tip: you can’t claim the entire security & economic partnership is over and then willingly hand over all sorts of info sans warrant to the US
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During WW2 when Canada's rubber supply was threatened, Canada created a Crown that included leadership from the large petroleum companies to make what became a flagship public petrochemical industry.
At some point also have to ask who does this benefit if Canada helps get this over the line with subsidies or other support? The project is owned by Shell, Mitsubishi, the Korea Gas Corporation, Petronas and PetroChina.
September 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
During WW2 when Canada's rubber supply was threatened, Canada created a Crown that included leadership from the large petroleum companies to make what became a flagship public petrochemical industry.
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“We never used to tolerate such high levels of compensation and inequality,” @marclee.bsky.social said. “Now we do. We’ve just been beaten over the head with it for a number of years.” @policyalternatives.ca #inequality www.ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/national-new...
Statistics Canada numbers say wealth gap getting bigger
Bottom 40 per cent of Canadians combined for 17.2 per cent of national income
www.ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com
August 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
“We never used to tolerate such high levels of compensation and inequality,” @marclee.bsky.social said. “Now we do. We’ve just been beaten over the head with it for a number of years.” @policyalternatives.ca #inequality www.ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/national-new...
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Trump is threatening to dismantle Canada's auto sector. It's time for the federal government to step in, and create a national vehicle manufacturer. By @policyalternatives.ca
s Nathaniel Denaro and @whosestreets.bsky.social #cdnpoli #cdnecon
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
s Nathaniel Denaro and @whosestreets.bsky.social #cdnpoli #cdnecon
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Canada needs a crown corporation for vehicle production - CCPA
Donald Trump is an existential threat to Canada’s auto sector. As he bluntly stated during a meeting with the prime minister in May, “we don’t want cars from Canada.” Tariffs are intended to make it s...
www.policyalternatives.ca
August 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Trump is threatening to dismantle Canada's auto sector. It's time for the federal government to step in, and create a national vehicle manufacturer. By @policyalternatives.ca
s Nathaniel Denaro and @whosestreets.bsky.social #cdnpoli #cdnecon
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
s Nathaniel Denaro and @whosestreets.bsky.social #cdnpoli #cdnecon
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
August 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
Even if those cars are electric.
And then there’s all the parking.
OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc.
Choices.
Simple.
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The push to take down "internal trade barriers" in Canada is mostly a political stunt. But the impacts on Atlantic Canada's fisheries could be very real—and devastating.
Internal trade stunt puts Canada’s inshore fisheries at risk - CCPA
Canada’s deleted CFTA fisheries exception Sector: FisheriesSub-Sector: Fishing; services incidental to fishing Industry Classification: CPC 04, 882 Type of Exception: Article 201 (Non-Discrimination),...
www.policyalternatives.ca
August 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The push to take down "internal trade barriers" in Canada is mostly a political stunt. But the impacts on Atlantic Canada's fisheries could be very real—and devastating.
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Calling all policy-makers: interesting thread on parental leave policy in Spain 👇
Spain has boosted paid parental leave to 19 wks PER parent: 17 weeks of “non-transferable” fully paid leave is available during the first year & 2 more to be taken any time before the child turns 8. The 6 wks after the child’s birth are mandatory. #cdnpoli bit.ly/4fr6PGc
Spain boosts paid parental leave to 19 weeks
Each parent is entitled to 17 weeks of non-transferable paid leave, six must be immediately after birth or adoption
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August 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Calling all policy-makers: interesting thread on parental leave policy in Spain 👇
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It's like ... if you genuinely believe that an anti-war position related to Russia and Ukraine is "tankie" or "pro-Russia" or anything else (from someone who has never said anything pro-Russia), that this is the conflict that breaks all arguments against pacifism, you are so cooked you're charred.
July 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It's like ... if you genuinely believe that an anti-war position related to Russia and Ukraine is "tankie" or "pro-Russia" or anything else (from someone who has never said anything pro-Russia), that this is the conflict that breaks all arguments against pacifism, you are so cooked you're charred.
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Made the mistake of dipping into the NDP's reddit in a debate on the term "tankie" and oh boy that party is cooked. They have no hope if the level of political education is so low and the willingness to be manipulated is so high.
July 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Made the mistake of dipping into the NDP's reddit in a debate on the term "tankie" and oh boy that party is cooked. They have no hope if the level of political education is so low and the willingness to be manipulated is so high.