ConorFi
@conorfi.bsky.social
Engineering Manager(Quality) | Speaker | Co-organiser Ministry of Testing Cork 🇮🇪.
Tech Economics Politics
Views my own. Politically liberal.
Tech Economics Politics
Views my own. Politically liberal.
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ConorFi
@conorfi.bsky.social
· Apr 11
Turns out even alien civilizations struggle with deadline-induced quality issues 😆.
“Not know. Many things break. My people make ship very hurry. No time to make sure all things work good.”
“Deadline-induced quality issues: a problem all over the galaxy."
—Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
“Not know. Many things break. My people make ship very hurry. No time to make sure all things work good.”
“Deadline-induced quality issues: a problem all over the galaxy."
—Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Rewatching the “democracy” speech from The Dictator.
What was meant as satire now lands uncomfortably close to documentary.
What was meant as satire now lands uncomfortably close to documentary.
The Dictator - Democracy Speech
YouTube video by flaviogago
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Rewatching the “democracy” speech from The Dictator.
What was meant as satire now lands uncomfortably close to documentary.
What was meant as satire now lands uncomfortably close to documentary.
“Of course. Fear is smart until . . .”
He headed for the door, paused as he reached for the knob. “Until what?” He looked back at her. “Until you realize you’re afraid of the wrong thing"
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.
He headed for the door, paused as he reached for the knob. “Until what?” He looked back at her. “Until you realize you’re afraid of the wrong thing"
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.
January 3, 2026 at 11:33 PM
“Of course. Fear is smart until . . .”
He headed for the door, paused as he reached for the knob. “Until what?” He looked back at her. “Until you realize you’re afraid of the wrong thing"
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.
He headed for the door, paused as he reached for the knob. “Until what?” He looked back at her. “Until you realize you’re afraid of the wrong thing"
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
The risk to the Irish economy posed by AI is “larger” compared to other economies outside the US, and if the investment tech firms have put into the technology does not pay off, it could have an impact on employment as well as corporation tax receipts, the (ESRI) has said.
ESRI: AI bubble a 'larger' risk to Irish economy compared to other economies outside of the US
If AI does not pay off, it could impact tech employment and corporation tax receipts
www.irishexaminer.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The risk to the Irish economy posed by AI is “larger” compared to other economies outside the US, and if the investment tech firms have put into the technology does not pay off, it could have an impact on employment as well as corporation tax receipts, the (ESRI) has said.
Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones.
Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones
Ireland has been left scrambling to catch up amid the heated geopolitical situation and the emergence of 'hybrid warfare'
www.irishexaminer.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones.
The Winners of the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards.
December 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Winners of the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards.
The top eight moments from this year's Late Late Toy Show.
The top eight moments from this year's Late Late Toy Show
CMAT, 6-7 and Roy Keane all made an appearance.
jrnl.ie
December 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The top eight moments from this year's Late Late Toy Show.
Ireland, along with other European Union member states, is examining the question of prohibiting access by children and young people to social media platforms - the so-called "digital age of majority", a spokesperson for the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport has said.
Ireland examining social media ban for children - dept
Ireland, along with other European Union member states, is examining the question of prohibiting access by children and young people to social media platforms - the so-called "digital age of majority"...
www.rte.ie
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Ireland, along with other European Union member states, is examining the question of prohibiting access by children and young people to social media platforms - the so-called "digital age of majority", a spokesperson for the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport has said.
“Happiness is so hard to come by.
I don’t understand why anyone would begrudge anyone else for managing to find some of it.”
— Taylor Jenkins Reid, Atmosphere
I don’t understand why anyone would begrudge anyone else for managing to find some of it.”
— Taylor Jenkins Reid, Atmosphere
December 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
“Happiness is so hard to come by.
I don’t understand why anyone would begrudge anyone else for managing to find some of it.”
— Taylor Jenkins Reid, Atmosphere
I don’t understand why anyone would begrudge anyone else for managing to find some of it.”
— Taylor Jenkins Reid, Atmosphere
“Airline says 55,000 people signed up to Prime, making €4.4m, but passengers benefited by more than €6m”
Ryanair closes frequent flyers club after members take advantage of discounts
Airline says 55,000 people signed up to Prime, making €4.4m, but passengers benefited by more than €6m
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
“Airline says 55,000 people signed up to Prime, making €4.4m, but passengers benefited by more than €6m”
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
Watching the last Mission Impossible.
Asked my wife if Ethan Hunt actually works for the IMF… the International Monetary Fund.
Thought that was a bit strange.
She said yes… then burst out laughing.
It’s the Impossible Missions Force. 😆
Clearly been listening to way too many economics podcasts. 😆
Asked my wife if Ethan Hunt actually works for the IMF… the International Monetary Fund.
Thought that was a bit strange.
She said yes… then burst out laughing.
It’s the Impossible Missions Force. 😆
Clearly been listening to way too many economics podcasts. 😆
November 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Watching the last Mission Impossible.
Asked my wife if Ethan Hunt actually works for the IMF… the International Monetary Fund.
Thought that was a bit strange.
She said yes… then burst out laughing.
It’s the Impossible Missions Force. 😆
Clearly been listening to way too many economics podcasts. 😆
Asked my wife if Ethan Hunt actually works for the IMF… the International Monetary Fund.
Thought that was a bit strange.
She said yes… then burst out laughing.
It’s the Impossible Missions Force. 😆
Clearly been listening to way too many economics podcasts. 😆
Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened a formal investigation into social media platform X amid concerns that it is not giving users the opportunity to appeal content moderation decisions.
Coimisiún na Meán opens investigation into X
Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened a formal investigation into social media platform X amid concerns that it is not giving users the opportunity to appeal content moderation decisions.
www.rte.ie
November 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has opened a formal investigation into social media platform X amid concerns that it is not giving users the opportunity to appeal content moderation decisions.
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WOW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gets a rock star welcome in Houston, Texas — greeted by cheering crowds lined up outside his rally today.
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
WOW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gets a rock star welcome in Houston, Texas — greeted by cheering crowds lined up outside his rally today.
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Savage response…👇
Sadly though, it’s very true.
Sadly though, it’s very true.
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Savage response…👇
Sadly though, it’s very true.
Sadly though, it’s very true.
“Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan described the incident as a "criminal attack" and said there would be "serious consequences for those responsible"
Five people rescued from IPAS centre blaze after fireworks 'criminal attack'
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said the incident had put the lives of those living in the centre at risk
www.irishexaminer.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan described the incident as a "criminal attack" and said there would be "serious consequences for those responsible"
“Hateful people' won't impact plans of drag performers after attack in Cork City”
'Hateful people' won't impact plans of drag performers after attack in Cork City
Lucina Schynning said it was 'sickening' that the attack on Sunday night was met with laughter and cheers from bystanders
www.irishexaminer.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
“Hateful people' won't impact plans of drag performers after attack in Cork City”
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thundergolfer.com/blog/aws-us-... I think is a much better outage summary than the one that AWS published. I understand the time pressure AWS was under to get something out, but I found the initial report to be quite baroque and hard to comprehend.
More Than DNS: The 14 hour AWS us-east-1 outage
A thorough review of a major cloud outage.
thundergolfer.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:24 AM
thundergolfer.com/blog/aws-us-... I think is a much better outage summary than the one that AWS published. I understand the time pressure AWS was under to get something out, but I found the initial report to be quite baroque and hard to comprehend.
This is somewhat concerning..
“Fringe dissident republican groups are openly supporting and taking part in protests outside the Citywest asylum accommodation centre, with Garda security services keeping a close eye on their involvement.
“
“Fringe dissident republican groups are openly supporting and taking part in protests outside the Citywest asylum accommodation centre, with Garda security services keeping a close eye on their involvement.
“
Gardaí monitoring dissident republican fringe groups fuelling Dublin riots
Security sources describe the groups as 'opportunists' looking to exploit tensions to boost their visibility
www.irishexaminer.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
This is somewhat concerning..
“Fringe dissident republican groups are openly supporting and taking part in protests outside the Citywest asylum accommodation centre, with Garda security services keeping a close eye on their involvement.
“
“Fringe dissident republican groups are openly supporting and taking part in protests outside the Citywest asylum accommodation centre, with Garda security services keeping a close eye on their involvement.
“