Dr Linda McIver
@lindamciver.adsei.org
Author of Raising Heretics: Teaching Kids to Change the world. Founder adsei.org
Troublemaker. Make Me Data Literate podcaster. Teacher. She/her. Australian, living on stolen Wurundjeri/Bunurong land
Troublemaker. Make Me Data Literate podcaster. Teacher. She/her. Australian, living on stolen Wurundjeri/Bunurong land
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Dr Linda McIver
@lindamciver.adsei.org
· Oct 13
I am so thrilled to be shortlisted among such a fascinating set of pieces!
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Excellent news!
It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
November 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Excellent news!
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So here's the favour I want to ask: if this post crosses your feed, please take this chance to support the Gitxsan and Gitanyow by watching our latest HGA and passing it on.
Help us put Ksi Lisims and PRGT on the map 🙏
Help us put Ksi Lisims and PRGT on the map 🙏
Honest Government Ad | Watch out, Canada
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
So here's the favour I want to ask: if this post crosses your feed, please take this chance to support the Gitxsan and Gitanyow by watching our latest HGA and passing it on.
Help us put Ksi Lisims and PRGT on the map 🙏
Help us put Ksi Lisims and PRGT on the map 🙏
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Friends, can I ask a favour.
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
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Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
1/🧵
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Friends, can I ask a favour.
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
1/🧵
Our latest Honest Government out is a serious warning to Canada from Australia, which acts as a cautionary tail about the harms of the gas (LNG) export industry... Hence the cameo (spoiler alert) from our own aussie climate criminals, Woodside Energy
1/🧵
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Because everything is shit, I give you ... Puggles. #Platypus #AustralianWildlife
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Because everything is shit, I give you ... Puggles. #Platypus #AustralianWildlife
Nine degrees!! Has anyone explained to Melbourne that it should be doing late Spring??? At least a cosplay, hey?
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Nine degrees!! Has anyone explained to Melbourne that it should be doing late Spring??? At least a cosplay, hey?
knees, man. They are a bad idea.
November 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
knees, man. They are a bad idea.
I have been mugged by chocolate coated coffee beans. it's entirely possible I will never sleep again
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I have been mugged by chocolate coated coffee beans. it's entirely possible I will never sleep again
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Homo Sapiens emerged about 300,000 years ago.
Imagine you gave an early Sapiens $9,000. And they looked at you and said “the fuck is this?”
But anyway, you piled up $9,000 Every Single Day since the first Sapiens walked the Earth.
You still wouldn’t have a trillion dollars.
Capitalism is fucked
Imagine you gave an early Sapiens $9,000. And they looked at you and said “the fuck is this?”
But anyway, you piled up $9,000 Every Single Day since the first Sapiens walked the Earth.
You still wouldn’t have a trillion dollars.
Capitalism is fucked
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Homo Sapiens emerged about 300,000 years ago.
Imagine you gave an early Sapiens $9,000. And they looked at you and said “the fuck is this?”
But anyway, you piled up $9,000 Every Single Day since the first Sapiens walked the Earth.
You still wouldn’t have a trillion dollars.
Capitalism is fucked
Imagine you gave an early Sapiens $9,000. And they looked at you and said “the fuck is this?”
But anyway, you piled up $9,000 Every Single Day since the first Sapiens walked the Earth.
You still wouldn’t have a trillion dollars.
Capitalism is fucked
oh look, it's "reinvent phrenology" month already. 😬
www.economist.com/business/202... TL:DR to profile people this way replicates the biometric racism that Galton and Bertillon were so fascinated by, and which ultimately contributed significantly to the holocaust.
Should facial analysis help determine whom companies hire?
A new paper suggests a photo can tell a recruiter much about an applicant’s personality
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
oh look, it's "reinvent phrenology" month already. 😬
Oh hey! Happy "being angry about conference AV setups that rely on you wearing 'normal' men's clothing day!" to all who celebrate.
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Oh hey! Happy "being angry about conference AV setups that rely on you wearing 'normal' men's clothing day!" to all who celebrate.
is this the most photographed cat in Sydney, and do you recognise him? :)
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
is this the most photographed cat in Sydney, and do you recognise him? :)
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I wonder why so many people are feeling aggrieved and becoming radicalised.
Could it be the breathtaking wholesale betrayal of our values, while lying about it, on a daily basis?
Could it be the breathtaking wholesale betrayal of our values, while lying about it, on a daily basis?
Aust universities will cry poor while stealing millions of dollars from precariously employed workers and throwing money at the mass murder industry.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
ANU bought shares in Israeli weapons maker after pledging to stop controversial arms investments
Exclusive: University says Elbit Systems, whose drones have been used extensively in Gaza, not on any controversial weapons list when shares bought and sold this year
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I wonder why so many people are feeling aggrieved and becoming radicalised.
Could it be the breathtaking wholesale betrayal of our values, while lying about it, on a daily basis?
Could it be the breathtaking wholesale betrayal of our values, while lying about it, on a daily basis?
Using AI to detect AI use? Sounds great, but there's a catch...
November 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Using AI to detect AI use? Sounds great, but there's a catch...
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🧵Spotted at a Mask Carnivale in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A dreamy young human (7?) is participating in a haka but he's a bit distracted.
But it's okay.
His friend is at his side.
Hip bumping him and reminding him how it goes.
Yes!
He's got it now!
Eyes wide.
Face fierce.
He's in the zone. (1)
A dreamy young human (7?) is participating in a haka but he's a bit distracted.
But it's okay.
His friend is at his side.
Hip bumping him and reminding him how it goes.
Yes!
He's got it now!
Eyes wide.
Face fierce.
He's in the zone. (1)
November 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
🧵Spotted at a Mask Carnivale in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A dreamy young human (7?) is participating in a haka but he's a bit distracted.
But it's okay.
His friend is at his side.
Hip bumping him and reminding him how it goes.
Yes!
He's got it now!
Eyes wide.
Face fierce.
He's in the zone. (1)
A dreamy young human (7?) is participating in a haka but he's a bit distracted.
But it's okay.
His friend is at his side.
Hip bumping him and reminding him how it goes.
Yes!
He's got it now!
Eyes wide.
Face fierce.
He's in the zone. (1)
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I endorse this message
My philosophy really is simple, and it is:
Nobody should have to get up in the morning
Nobody should have to get up in the morning
November 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
I endorse this message
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🧵Spotted On Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A tiny human (2?) is sitting on Dad's shoulders while eating an ice cream.
But what is this?!
A BIG drip onto Dad's bald head?
Oh no!
Oh well, he'll just lick it off.
(Dad's expression running a whole gamut of emotions.) (1)
A tiny human (2?) is sitting on Dad's shoulders while eating an ice cream.
But what is this?!
A BIG drip onto Dad's bald head?
Oh no!
Oh well, he'll just lick it off.
(Dad's expression running a whole gamut of emotions.) (1)
October 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
🧵Spotted On Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A tiny human (2?) is sitting on Dad's shoulders while eating an ice cream.
But what is this?!
A BIG drip onto Dad's bald head?
Oh no!
Oh well, he'll just lick it off.
(Dad's expression running a whole gamut of emotions.) (1)
A tiny human (2?) is sitting on Dad's shoulders while eating an ice cream.
But what is this?!
A BIG drip onto Dad's bald head?
Oh no!
Oh well, he'll just lick it off.
(Dad's expression running a whole gamut of emotions.) (1)
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🧵Spotted at a Country Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:
Numerous tiny humans and their dads are lined up to sit in a fire engine and to make the BIG HOSE go. Both tiny humans and dads showing equal levels of excitement. This is a FIRE ENGINE. You don't get cooler than that. (1)
Numerous tiny humans and their dads are lined up to sit in a fire engine and to make the BIG HOSE go. Both tiny humans and dads showing equal levels of excitement. This is a FIRE ENGINE. You don't get cooler than that. (1)
October 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
🧵Spotted at a Country Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:
Numerous tiny humans and their dads are lined up to sit in a fire engine and to make the BIG HOSE go. Both tiny humans and dads showing equal levels of excitement. This is a FIRE ENGINE. You don't get cooler than that. (1)
Numerous tiny humans and their dads are lined up to sit in a fire engine and to make the BIG HOSE go. Both tiny humans and dads showing equal levels of excitement. This is a FIRE ENGINE. You don't get cooler than that. (1)
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🧵Spotted at a Country Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A worried looking small human (3?) is given a peanut butter sandwich.
Holding his sandwich protectively to his chest, he says to Mum: "I think I should hug you while I eat this."
Mum picks him up for a bear hug. (1)
A worried looking small human (3?) is given a peanut butter sandwich.
Holding his sandwich protectively to his chest, he says to Mum: "I think I should hug you while I eat this."
Mum picks him up for a bear hug. (1)
October 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🧵Spotted at a Country Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A worried looking small human (3?) is given a peanut butter sandwich.
Holding his sandwich protectively to his chest, he says to Mum: "I think I should hug you while I eat this."
Mum picks him up for a bear hug. (1)
A worried looking small human (3?) is given a peanut butter sandwich.
Holding his sandwich protectively to his chest, he says to Mum: "I think I should hug you while I eat this."
Mum picks him up for a bear hug. (1)
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🧵Spotted at a Country Fair in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A small human (4?) in bare feet, green shorts and an orange T-shirt with a fish on it is standing next to the "I'm Lost" stand.
A grownup asks if he's lost and he says with absolute earnestness: "No, but my mum is." (1)
A small human (4?) in bare feet, green shorts and an orange T-shirt with a fish on it is standing next to the "I'm Lost" stand.
A grownup asks if he's lost and he says with absolute earnestness: "No, but my mum is." (1)
October 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
🧵Spotted at a Country Fair in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A small human (4?) in bare feet, green shorts and an orange T-shirt with a fish on it is standing next to the "I'm Lost" stand.
A grownup asks if he's lost and he says with absolute earnestness: "No, but my mum is." (1)
A small human (4?) in bare feet, green shorts and an orange T-shirt with a fish on it is standing next to the "I'm Lost" stand.
A grownup asks if he's lost and he says with absolute earnestness: "No, but my mum is." (1)
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🧵Spotted recently at a Country Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A tiny human (2?) is given a cone of ice cream covered in chocolate from a Mr Whippy truck.
He looks at it, frowns, then MASHES it against his face.
Startled chortle-splutters. (Hehe!)
Ice cream and chocolate going everywhere! (1)
A tiny human (2?) is given a cone of ice cream covered in chocolate from a Mr Whippy truck.
He looks at it, frowns, then MASHES it against his face.
Startled chortle-splutters. (Hehe!)
Ice cream and chocolate going everywhere! (1)
October 30, 2025 at 3:09 AM
🧵Spotted recently at a Country Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A tiny human (2?) is given a cone of ice cream covered in chocolate from a Mr Whippy truck.
He looks at it, frowns, then MASHES it against his face.
Startled chortle-splutters. (Hehe!)
Ice cream and chocolate going everywhere! (1)
A tiny human (2?) is given a cone of ice cream covered in chocolate from a Mr Whippy truck.
He looks at it, frowns, then MASHES it against his face.
Startled chortle-splutters. (Hehe!)
Ice cream and chocolate going everywhere! (1)
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🧵Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A tiny human (1?) wearing a green onesie, tiny sunglasses and bright blue sneakers is holding Mum and Dad's hands as she navigates the footpath with wobbly steps.
Grinning up at Mum.
Then Dad
Carefully moving each foot forward.
Look at her go! (1)
A tiny human (1?) wearing a green onesie, tiny sunglasses and bright blue sneakers is holding Mum and Dad's hands as she navigates the footpath with wobbly steps.
Grinning up at Mum.
Then Dad
Carefully moving each foot forward.
Look at her go! (1)
November 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
🧵Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A tiny human (1?) wearing a green onesie, tiny sunglasses and bright blue sneakers is holding Mum and Dad's hands as she navigates the footpath with wobbly steps.
Grinning up at Mum.
Then Dad
Carefully moving each foot forward.
Look at her go! (1)
A tiny human (1?) wearing a green onesie, tiny sunglasses and bright blue sneakers is holding Mum and Dad's hands as she navigates the footpath with wobbly steps.
Grinning up at Mum.
Then Dad
Carefully moving each foot forward.
Look at her go! (1)
Never push yourself off a cliff to keep someone else warm
-- aphorisms to confuse by
-- aphorisms to confuse by
November 2, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Never push yourself off a cliff to keep someone else warm
-- aphorisms to confuse by
-- aphorisms to confuse by
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Yes, especially when you port it over from X to do it. Stop that shit, my dude. It reflects poorly on you.
My perhaps controversial assessment is that when you share the propaganda of your enemies to call it out or to mock it… you’re still spreading their propaganda and maybe doing exactly what they hope you’ll do.
November 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Yes, especially when you port it over from X to do it. Stop that shit, my dude. It reflects poorly on you.
I really wish the other linda mcivers in the world would get their email addresses right. can't believe how many of them there are!
November 1, 2025 at 4:54 AM
I really wish the other linda mcivers in the world would get their email addresses right. can't believe how many of them there are!