James W
@jamesw228.bsky.social
Takes about all kinds of things but predominantly politics, autistic people things and research, technnology.
Opinions my own and all terrible.
He/Him Pōneke/Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
Opinions my own and all terrible.
He/Him Pōneke/Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
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James W
@jamesw228.bsky.social
· Oct 9
The questions I keep coming back to are:
What if they do?
What if they automate away white collar, creative and transport workers?
Who buys the stuff from their companies?
With what money?
How does that economy function?
What if they do?
What if they automate away white collar, creative and transport workers?
Who buys the stuff from their companies?
With what money?
How does that economy function?
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"we take the responses from 'people who will spend two hours on a survey for a $20 gift card' and then we reweight it to reflect the general population"
I got called for a Roy Morgan poll the other day, which I participated in. At the end they asked if I'd be willing to do an additional online survey for a $20 gift card, "sure" I said.
The email invite arrived — "it takes most people about two hours to complete" — absolutely not!
The email invite arrived — "it takes most people about two hours to complete" — absolutely not!
November 13, 2025 at 3:17 AM
"we take the responses from 'people who will spend two hours on a survey for a $20 gift card' and then we reweight it to reflect the general population"
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police are defunding themselves now, life finds a way
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
police are defunding themselves now, life finds a way
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The liberal order might be upended, but it's nice to see the one constant of the modern world: everybody loves a big ol email dump
November 13, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The liberal order might be upended, but it's nice to see the one constant of the modern world: everybody loves a big ol email dump
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Sadly, Trump and the awful Police cover up means that this won't get the attention it deserves. #NZpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Prime Minister, I’m beginning to wonder who’s actually running the country
“Last week, a group called Hobson’s Pledge claimed victory after your government announced that school boards would no longer be required to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi,” said Ian Taylor.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Sadly, Trump and the awful Police cover up means that this won't get the attention it deserves. #NZpol
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
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“The new roadside testing regime is yet another example of our country failing to implement evidenced-based drug policy. For far too long we have had an irrational approach to substance use.”…
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/17n0y
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/17n0y
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“The new roadside testing regime is yet another example of our country failing to implement evidenced-based drug policy. For far too long we have had an irrational approach to substance use.”…
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/17n0y
#nzpol
Accessible article here: archive.ph/17n0y
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One of my favorite pieces I wrote this year. Thanks to @allegrak.bsky.social for letting me nerd out on this one.
@ericmgarcia.bsky.social tells the story of how autism disinformation spread from obscure Facebook groups to the top of the U.S. government’s public health apparatus
talkingpointsmemo.com/tpm-25/anti-...
talkingpointsmemo.com/tpm-25/anti-...
Anti-Vax Facebook Groups Ushered in Our Current MAHA Nightmare
In 2007, Oprah Winfrey featured Jenny McCarthy, the former Playboy model turned...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
One of my favorite pieces I wrote this year. Thanks to @allegrak.bsky.social for letting me nerd out on this one.
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Good to see RNZ naming names here. Now fire and/or prosecute them (some have already resigned) www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Revealed: The key figures in the IPCA report which found serious misconduct at the highest levels
RNZ can now reveal the identities of some of the police officers in the IPCA report which found serious misconduct at the highest levels.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Good to see RNZ naming names here. Now fire and/or prosecute them (some have already resigned) www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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"I'd visit your country if it had restaurants with Michelin stars.", said no foreigner ever.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 AM
"I'd visit your country if it had restaurants with Michelin stars.", said no foreigner ever.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
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Three powerful white men refuse to apologise to a young wahine Māori who was right all along? Colour me shocked.
Luxon, Mitchell, and Hipkins all failed to apologise in the House to Tamatha Paul today for their derogatory comments about her stating that police on the streets doesn't make people feel safe, and Tamatha has too much grace and class to demand it.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Three powerful white men refuse to apologise to a young wahine Māori who was right all along? Colour me shocked.
How did the staff at the police get access to parliament systems to prevent him seeing the emails?.
If this is honestly what he's saying occurred then it's a huge problem on top of everything else #mzpol
If this is honestly what he's saying occurred then it's a huge problem on top of everything else #mzpol
Mark Mitchell says 36 emails were sent to his office but also that a protocol had been put in place by the Police Commissioner's office to prevent him seeing them.
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 AM
How did the staff at the police get access to parliament systems to prevent him seeing the emails?.
If this is honestly what he's saying occurred then it's a huge problem on top of everything else #mzpol
If this is honestly what he's saying occurred then it's a huge problem on top of everything else #mzpol
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Mark Mitchell says 36 emails were sent to his office but also that a protocol had been put in place by the Police Commissioner's office to prevent him seeing them.
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Mark Mitchell says 36 emails were sent to his office but also that a protocol had been put in place by the Police Commissioner's office to prevent him seeing them.
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
I'd love a journo to ask:
1. When was the protocol put in place?
2. When did Mark Mitchell become aware of the protocol?
#nzpol
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Good apples (provisional) www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Revealed: The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police 'cover-up'
The watchdog that found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police also commended the work of several police staff who stood up. Here's who they are.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Good apples (provisional) www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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all polls are measurements of the possibly honest current sentiments of pseudo random participants who may or may not turn out to vote and may or may not change their minds if there was, say, an election campaign where parties tried to change people's minds
Realistically, given the margin of error in this poll and the effect of overhangs, all we can really say is that, right now, the next election is too close to call.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Coalition would hold power but Labour gains points after capital gains tax - poll
But coalition parties would still have a majority, according to a new Curia-Taxpayers Union poll,
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 AM
all polls are measurements of the possibly honest current sentiments of pseudo random participants who may or may not turn out to vote and may or may not change their minds if there was, say, an election campaign where parties tried to change people's minds
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Do these officers deserve credit for actually doing their jobs?
Possibly but if they do then we have a serious problem when Police actually doing their job is praiseworthy #nzpol
Possibly but if they do then we have a serious problem when Police actually doing their job is praiseworthy #nzpol
Buried in the IPCA report: the cops who showed moral courage
#JevonMcSkimmingDownfall
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
#JevonMcSkimmingDownfall
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Buried in the IPCA report: the cops who showed ‘moral courage’
The police watchdog also acknowledged the efforts of officers who displayed “commendable integrity and moral courage”
www.stuff.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Do these officers deserve credit for actually doing their jobs?
Possibly but if they do then we have a serious problem when Police actually doing their job is praiseworthy #nzpol
Possibly but if they do then we have a serious problem when Police actually doing their job is praiseworthy #nzpol
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Amused to view an academic article and see that the journal it's in abbreviates its own name to "New Global Stud"
(it's New Global Studies. The abbreviation barely saves any space at all! But it's funny so I'll allow it)
(it's New Global Studies. The abbreviation barely saves any space at all! But it's funny so I'll allow it)
November 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Amused to view an academic article and see that the journal it's in abbreviates its own name to "New Global Stud"
(it's New Global Studies. The abbreviation barely saves any space at all! But it's funny so I'll allow it)
(it's New Global Studies. The abbreviation barely saves any space at all! But it's funny so I'll allow it)
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Me when I've had six or seven too many Stolichnayas before going to get my lifetime achievement award
Russia presented its human-like AI robot. It fell down as it walked onto the stage.
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Me when I've had six or seven too many Stolichnayas before going to get my lifetime achievement award
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Prime Minister still trying to prtend that conversations about privatisation can be "non-political".
"Who gets what" is the essence of politics. His failure to recognise this shows how vacant his management view of the world is. #nzqt
"Who gets what" is the essence of politics. His failure to recognise this shows how vacant his management view of the world is. #nzqt
November 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Prime Minister still trying to prtend that conversations about privatisation can be "non-political".
"Who gets what" is the essence of politics. His failure to recognise this shows how vacant his management view of the world is. #nzqt
"Who gets what" is the essence of politics. His failure to recognise this shows how vacant his management view of the world is. #nzqt
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Maybe I've got the wrong end of the stick, but it seems extremely ironic to lodge this as the follow-up to your member's bill about criminalising deepfake pornography. #NZPOL
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Maybe I've got the wrong end of the stick, but it seems extremely ironic to lodge this as the follow-up to your member's bill about criminalising deepfake pornography. #NZPOL
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If police officers deserve credit for doing their jobs then it basically means the entire org is rotten to the core. If to do your job you have to go against the grain there’s a much bigger issue here
Do these officers deserve credit for actually doing their jobs?
Possibly but if they do then we have a serious problem when Police actually doing their job is praiseworthy #nzpol
Possibly but if they do then we have a serious problem when Police actually doing their job is praiseworthy #nzpol
Buried in the IPCA report: the cops who showed moral courage
#JevonMcSkimmingDownfall
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
#JevonMcSkimmingDownfall
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
If police officers deserve credit for doing their jobs then it basically means the entire org is rotten to the core. If to do your job you have to go against the grain there’s a much bigger issue here
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certainly looking more and more likely the police minister who was a former war profiteer might not be on the up n’ up truly shocking stuff
November 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
certainly looking more and more likely the police minister who was a former war profiteer might not be on the up n’ up truly shocking stuff
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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...
Do these officers deserve credit for actually doing their jobs?
Possibly but if they do then we have a serious problem when Police actually doing their job is praiseworthy #nzpol
Possibly but if they do then we have a serious problem when Police actually doing their job is praiseworthy #nzpol
Buried in the IPCA report: the cops who showed moral courage
#JevonMcSkimmingDownfall
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
#JevonMcSkimmingDownfall
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Buried in the IPCA report: the cops who showed ‘moral courage’
The police watchdog also acknowledged the efforts of officers who displayed “commendable integrity and moral courage”
www.stuff.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Do these officers deserve credit for actually doing their jobs?
Possibly but if they do then we have a serious problem when Police actually doing their job is praiseworthy #nzpol
Possibly but if they do then we have a serious problem when Police actually doing their job is praiseworthy #nzpol
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Pleading guilty and being discharged without conviction seems pretty messed up...
Sergeant investigated for indecent communication with 15-year-old
www.ipca.govt.nz
November 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Pleading guilty and being discharged without conviction seems pretty messed up...
When I discovered The Clash as a 19 year old in 2004, I was really struck by how relevant songs from the 70s & 80s felt to the world then
If anything they feel even more relevant now which is slightly depressing given they're largely about how fucked the world was when they were written
If anything they feel even more relevant now which is slightly depressing given they're largely about how fucked the world was when they were written
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
When I discovered The Clash as a 19 year old in 2004, I was really struck by how relevant songs from the 70s & 80s felt to the world then
If anything they feel even more relevant now which is slightly depressing given they're largely about how fucked the world was when they were written
If anything they feel even more relevant now which is slightly depressing given they're largely about how fucked the world was when they were written