Daniel Nikpayuk
@nikpayuk.bsky.social
Episode 5,
Elisapee gives amazing "side eye". When I was young working at SUBmart (UofA convenience store) one of my regulars who I was friendly with told me I gave really amazing side eye, and it wasn't a veiled White person insult, we genuinely liked each other, haha. She was 20 years my senior.
Elisapee gives amazing "side eye". When I was young working at SUBmart (UofA convenience store) one of my regulars who I was friendly with told me I gave really amazing side eye, and it wasn't a veiled White person insult, we genuinely liked each other, haha. She was 20 years my senior.
On episode 4: My favourite episode of this season.
Spoilers: My uncle's name was also Lazarus. Truly. I'm told he was born in the traditional way in the Arctic---on the land.
I've noticed over the years I seem to have a genetic predisposition to the cold compared to southerners, yet not like him.
Spoilers: My uncle's name was also Lazarus. Truly. I'm told he was born in the traditional way in the Arctic---on the land.
I've noticed over the years I seem to have a genetic predisposition to the cold compared to southerners, yet not like him.
Rewatching North of North (season 1).
I rewatched it a bunch when it first came out, but now that I've taken a break from doing so I feel like the cold of winter is a great time to watch this joyous soulful comedy.
It might feel different though because I can now recognize a few filming locations.
I rewatched it a bunch when it first came out, but now that I've taken a break from doing so I feel like the cold of winter is a great time to watch this joyous soulful comedy.
It might feel different though because I can now recognize a few filming locations.
December 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Episode 5,
Elisapee gives amazing "side eye". When I was young working at SUBmart (UofA convenience store) one of my regulars who I was friendly with told me I gave really amazing side eye, and it wasn't a veiled White person insult, we genuinely liked each other, haha. She was 20 years my senior.
Elisapee gives amazing "side eye". When I was young working at SUBmart (UofA convenience store) one of my regulars who I was friendly with told me I gave really amazing side eye, and it wasn't a veiled White person insult, we genuinely liked each other, haha. She was 20 years my senior.
Is it just me,
Or does anyone else have youtube songs in pinned tabs that randomly just play advertisements hours after the last play? Anecdotally, they play only when youtube / google / alphabet algorithms seem to think you're asleep. Subliminal messaging?
I'm very tired of capitalist technology.
Or does anyone else have youtube songs in pinned tabs that randomly just play advertisements hours after the last play? Anecdotally, they play only when youtube / google / alphabet algorithms seem to think you're asleep. Subliminal messaging?
I'm very tired of capitalist technology.
December 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Is it just me,
Or does anyone else have youtube songs in pinned tabs that randomly just play advertisements hours after the last play? Anecdotally, they play only when youtube / google / alphabet algorithms seem to think you're asleep. Subliminal messaging?
I'm very tired of capitalist technology.
Or does anyone else have youtube songs in pinned tabs that randomly just play advertisements hours after the last play? Anecdotally, they play only when youtube / google / alphabet algorithms seem to think you're asleep. Subliminal messaging?
I'm very tired of capitalist technology.
On episode 4: My favourite episode of this season.
Spoilers: My uncle's name was also Lazarus. Truly. I'm told he was born in the traditional way in the Arctic---on the land.
I've noticed over the years I seem to have a genetic predisposition to the cold compared to southerners, yet not like him.
Spoilers: My uncle's name was also Lazarus. Truly. I'm told he was born in the traditional way in the Arctic---on the land.
I've noticed over the years I seem to have a genetic predisposition to the cold compared to southerners, yet not like him.
Rewatching North of North (season 1).
I rewatched it a bunch when it first came out, but now that I've taken a break from doing so I feel like the cold of winter is a great time to watch this joyous soulful comedy.
It might feel different though because I can now recognize a few filming locations.
I rewatched it a bunch when it first came out, but now that I've taken a break from doing so I feel like the cold of winter is a great time to watch this joyous soulful comedy.
It might feel different though because I can now recognize a few filming locations.
December 31, 2025 at 7:38 AM
On episode 4: My favourite episode of this season.
Spoilers: My uncle's name was also Lazarus. Truly. I'm told he was born in the traditional way in the Arctic---on the land.
I've noticed over the years I seem to have a genetic predisposition to the cold compared to southerners, yet not like him.
Spoilers: My uncle's name was also Lazarus. Truly. I'm told he was born in the traditional way in the Arctic---on the land.
I've noticed over the years I seem to have a genetic predisposition to the cold compared to southerners, yet not like him.
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今年も残すところ1日となりました。Bluesky では、来年も日本のみなさんとコミュニティを成長させていくことを楽しみにしています。そのために、専用のフィードを作成しました。
bsky.app/profile/aiha...
フィードに投稿するには、投稿にお正月に関するキーワードや新年の挨拶を含めてください。右上のピン:pushpin:アイコンをクリックすると、タブからアクセスできるようになります。
気になるアカウントを新たにフォローしたり、ゆるりと会話を楽しむお正月をお過ごしください:bamboo:
bsky.app/profile/aiha...
フィードに投稿するには、投稿にお正月に関するキーワードや新年の挨拶を含めてください。右上のピン:pushpin:アイコンをクリックすると、タブからアクセスできるようになります。
気になるアカウントを新たにフォローしたり、ゆるりと会話を楽しむお正月をお過ごしください:bamboo:
December 31, 2025 at 5:26 AM
今年も残すところ1日となりました。Bluesky では、来年も日本のみなさんとコミュニティを成長させていくことを楽しみにしています。そのために、専用のフィードを作成しました。
bsky.app/profile/aiha...
フィードに投稿するには、投稿にお正月に関するキーワードや新年の挨拶を含めてください。右上のピン:pushpin:アイコンをクリックすると、タブからアクセスできるようになります。
気になるアカウントを新たにフォローしたり、ゆるりと会話を楽しむお正月をお過ごしください:bamboo:
bsky.app/profile/aiha...
フィードに投稿するには、投稿にお正月に関するキーワードや新年の挨拶を含めてください。右上のピン:pushpin:アイコンをクリックすると、タブからアクセスできるようになります。
気になるアカウントを新たにフォローしたり、ゆるりと会話を楽しむお正月をお過ごしください:bamboo:
Memories of Iqaluit:
After moving from the Aqsarniit to the B&B, I cabbed for a bit, but I realized quickly it was a 30min walk to work (walking is my preference).
One day after work I was walking back "home" and as it had been a rough day and the sun was finally out after a long stretch
1/7
After moving from the Aqsarniit to the B&B, I cabbed for a bit, but I realized quickly it was a 30min walk to work (walking is my preference).
One day after work I was walking back "home" and as it had been a rough day and the sun was finally out after a long stretch
1/7
Rewatching North of North (season 1).
I rewatched it a bunch when it first came out, but now that I've taken a break from doing so I feel like the cold of winter is a great time to watch this joyous soulful comedy.
It might feel different though because I can now recognize a few filming locations.
I rewatched it a bunch when it first came out, but now that I've taken a break from doing so I feel like the cold of winter is a great time to watch this joyous soulful comedy.
It might feel different though because I can now recognize a few filming locations.
December 31, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Memories of Iqaluit:
After moving from the Aqsarniit to the B&B, I cabbed for a bit, but I realized quickly it was a 30min walk to work (walking is my preference).
One day after work I was walking back "home" and as it had been a rough day and the sun was finally out after a long stretch
1/7
After moving from the Aqsarniit to the B&B, I cabbed for a bit, but I realized quickly it was a 30min walk to work (walking is my preference).
One day after work I was walking back "home" and as it had been a rough day and the sun was finally out after a long stretch
1/7
Rewatching North of North (season 1).
I rewatched it a bunch when it first came out, but now that I've taken a break from doing so I feel like the cold of winter is a great time to watch this joyous soulful comedy.
It might feel different though because I can now recognize a few filming locations.
I rewatched it a bunch when it first came out, but now that I've taken a break from doing so I feel like the cold of winter is a great time to watch this joyous soulful comedy.
It might feel different though because I can now recognize a few filming locations.
December 31, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Rewatching North of North (season 1).
I rewatched it a bunch when it first came out, but now that I've taken a break from doing so I feel like the cold of winter is a great time to watch this joyous soulful comedy.
It might feel different though because I can now recognize a few filming locations.
I rewatched it a bunch when it first came out, but now that I've taken a break from doing so I feel like the cold of winter is a great time to watch this joyous soulful comedy.
It might feel different though because I can now recognize a few filming locations.
[cctmp]
I finished fixing up my library loose ends (so to speak) yesterday, the 1-2 day timeline I'd expected.
Now I'm fixing up the one last feature that still bothers me. I've reached a point where my compile time type system is starting to stabilize in design, and I'm finally building
1/3
I finished fixing up my library loose ends (so to speak) yesterday, the 1-2 day timeline I'd expected.
Now I'm fixing up the one last feature that still bothers me. I've reached a point where my compile time type system is starting to stabilize in design, and I'm finally building
1/3
December 31, 2025 at 4:47 AM
[cctmp]
I finished fixing up my library loose ends (so to speak) yesterday, the 1-2 day timeline I'd expected.
Now I'm fixing up the one last feature that still bothers me. I've reached a point where my compile time type system is starting to stabilize in design, and I'm finally building
1/3
I finished fixing up my library loose ends (so to speak) yesterday, the 1-2 day timeline I'd expected.
Now I'm fixing up the one last feature that still bothers me. I've reached a point where my compile time type system is starting to stabilize in design, and I'm finally building
1/3
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I tried to sell my last generation @Garmin.com watches, but then realized they weren't keeping charges very well.
The guy I gave them to for free sent me this lovely note and $50.
I'm forwarding the $ to ALS research in honor of Rainer Grimm, consider contributing to ALS research if you can.
The guy I gave them to for free sent me this lovely note and $50.
I'm forwarding the $ to ALS research in honor of Rainer Grimm, consider contributing to ALS research if you can.
December 31, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I tried to sell my last generation @Garmin.com watches, but then realized they weren't keeping charges very well.
The guy I gave them to for free sent me this lovely note and $50.
I'm forwarding the $ to ALS research in honor of Rainer Grimm, consider contributing to ALS research if you can.
The guy I gave them to for free sent me this lovely note and $50.
I'm forwarding the $ to ALS research in honor of Rainer Grimm, consider contributing to ALS research if you can.
I'm observing the use of the term "atmospheric river" lately.
Previously this term was unknown to me.
Previously this term was unknown to me.
December 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I'm observing the use of the term "atmospheric river" lately.
Previously this term was unknown to me.
Previously this term was unknown to me.
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I worked at an aquarium and you could tell which donors were polite to aquarium staff based on who the staff “forgot” to warn not to stand directly behind a penguin during the penguin encounter
ALMOST EVERYTHING about penguins is cute.
There is *one exception*: they are champion poop producers. Specifically, they would win the long-distance contest.
Humboldt penguins can propel poop well over twice their own height (picture is unrelated).
Warning: thread contains penguin defecation.
There is *one exception*: they are champion poop producers. Specifically, they would win the long-distance contest.
Humboldt penguins can propel poop well over twice their own height (picture is unrelated).
Warning: thread contains penguin defecation.
a group of penguins standing on top of a pile of ice .
Alt: a group of penguins standing on top of a pile of ice . One suddenly steps on thin ice and faceplants into soft spot, disappearing beneath the water.
media.tenor.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
I worked at an aquarium and you could tell which donors were polite to aquarium staff based on who the staff “forgot” to warn not to stand directly behind a penguin during the penguin encounter
Reposted by Daniel Nikpayuk
AI-made videos using attractive young women promote Poland's EU exit
AI-made videos using attractive young women promote Poland's EU exit
They are beautiful, eloquent — and do not exist. AI-generated girls from the 'Prawilne_Polki' profile called for Polexit and preached right-wing views. The TikTok account has been deleted, but disinformation and propaganda in Poland persist.
l.euronews.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
AI-made videos using attractive young women promote Poland's EU exit
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TIL: Before Hans Asperger or Leo Kanner, a Jewish-Ukrainian psychiatrist named Grunya Sukhareva defined autism in 1925. Both men did not cite her work. She also had documented how it affected women and girls, where the men did not.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
Grunya Sukhareva - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
TIL: Before Hans Asperger or Leo Kanner, a Jewish-Ukrainian psychiatrist named Grunya Sukhareva defined autism in 1925. Both men did not cite her work. She also had documented how it affected women and girls, where the men did not.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
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LinkedIn job scams have become a borderless epidemic, preying on the hopes of desperate job seekers and costing victims across the globe anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $25,000
https://restofworld.org/2025/linkedin-job-scams/
https://restofworld.org/2025/linkedin-job-scams/
The LinkedIn job scam is global. The hook is local
Scammers masterfully tailor tactics to specific cultural expectations and economic pressures.
restofworld.org
December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
LinkedIn job scams have become a borderless epidemic, preying on the hopes of desperate job seekers and costing victims across the globe anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $25,000
https://restofworld.org/2025/linkedin-job-scams/
https://restofworld.org/2025/linkedin-job-scams/
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A fact rather than an opinion, headline aside...
"Opinion: Edmonton's #tuberculosis outbreak shows need for housing"
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
"Opinion: Edmonton's #tuberculosis outbreak shows need for housing"
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Edmonton's tuberculosis outbreak shows need for housing
If you are one of the many people who thought tuberculosis just wasn’t a thing anymore, you were practically right— it shouldn’t be.
edmontonjournal.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A fact rather than an opinion, headline aside...
"Opinion: Edmonton's #tuberculosis outbreak shows need for housing"
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
"Opinion: Edmonton's #tuberculosis outbreak shows need for housing"
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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I absolutely believe that environmental effects dominate. I'm more than a 10x engineer at my new company compared to me at my old one.
And it's entirely because we've structured the organization and tech stack to allow it. I'm mostly the same dev I was before, just unchained.
And it's entirely because we've structured the organization and tech stack to allow it. I'm mostly the same dev I was before, just unchained.
We saw no evidence for these super devs looking across cycle times in 216 orgs and over 55k cycle times over a year of software development work. I think consistent individual velocity effects are present and possible but honestly, environment, task variance and compounding other factors mute them.
December 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I absolutely believe that environmental effects dominate. I'm more than a 10x engineer at my new company compared to me at my old one.
And it's entirely because we've structured the organization and tech stack to allow it. I'm mostly the same dev I was before, just unchained.
And it's entirely because we've structured the organization and tech stack to allow it. I'm mostly the same dev I was before, just unchained.
[cctmp]
Then, and now. [see images]
Maybe it all blurs together, but I assure you this is a reasonable difference in my compile time type system.
Then, and now. [see images]
Maybe it all blurs together, but I assure you this is a reasonable difference in my compile time type system.
December 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
[cctmp]
Then, and now. [see images]
Maybe it all blurs together, but I assure you this is a reasonable difference in my compile time type system.
Then, and now. [see images]
Maybe it all blurs together, but I assure you this is a reasonable difference in my compile time type system.
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This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
[cctmp]
I updated my codeberg repo.
I made a bunch of changes. No overhauls, but I improved the interface design, though it required a concord internal representation realignment. I also fixed up a few other designs that worked but I knew could be improved a bit.
Now to build a parser generator!
I updated my codeberg repo.
I made a bunch of changes. No overhauls, but I improved the interface design, though it required a concord internal representation realignment. I also fixed up a few other designs that worked but I knew could be improved a bit.
Now to build a parser generator!
December 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
[cctmp]
I updated my codeberg repo.
I made a bunch of changes. No overhauls, but I improved the interface design, though it required a concord internal representation realignment. I also fixed up a few other designs that worked but I knew could be improved a bit.
Now to build a parser generator!
I updated my codeberg repo.
I made a bunch of changes. No overhauls, but I improved the interface design, though it required a concord internal representation realignment. I also fixed up a few other designs that worked but I knew could be improved a bit.
Now to build a parser generator!
Is compositionality and ordering the same thing?
December 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Is compositionality and ordering the same thing?
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In this week of relaxation for many, take a minute and submit to NDC Toronto ndctoronto.com/call-for-pap... because it closes Dec 31st and we're not extending it. Make my job a little harder by giving me more talks to consider! NOT JUST C++. Check our topics, we want your talk!
Call for Papers - NDC Toronto 2026 | Conference for Software Developers
NDC Toronto 2026 is a 4-Day Event for Software Developers, 5-8 May the The Westin Harbour Castle, Tornoto.
ndctoronto.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In this week of relaxation for many, take a minute and submit to NDC Toronto ndctoronto.com/call-for-pap... because it closes Dec 31st and we're not extending it. Make my job a little harder by giving me more talks to consider! NOT JUST C++. Check our topics, we want your talk!
Reposted by Daniel Nikpayuk
In a year-end interview, Premier Danielle Smith says her government used the notwithstanding clause to impose a new contract onto teachers because gov't worried an arbitrator would impose pupil-teacher ratios, as teachers said they wanted
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbEd #AbLeg
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbEd #AbLeg
Q&A: Why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government imposed a teachers' contract | CBC News
In a year-end interview, Premier Danielle Smith talks about government decisions during the teachers' contract dispute and where she sees public education heading in Alberta.
www.cbc.ca
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In a year-end interview, Premier Danielle Smith says her government used the notwithstanding clause to impose a new contract onto teachers because gov't worried an arbitrator would impose pupil-teacher ratios, as teachers said they wanted
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbEd #AbLeg
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #AbEd #AbLeg
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People are more drawn to arrogant leaders in an uncertain world. They mistake swagger for strength & skill.
Narcissists are unfit to lead. They see power as an opportunity to seize, not a responsibility to serve.
Great leaders blend confidence with humility and put their missions above their egos.
Narcissists are unfit to lead. They see power as an opportunity to seize, not a responsibility to serve.
Great leaders blend confidence with humility and put their missions above their egos.
Opinion | Why We Fall for Narcissistic Leaders, Starting in Grade School
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
People are more drawn to arrogant leaders in an uncertain world. They mistake swagger for strength & skill.
Narcissists are unfit to lead. They see power as an opportunity to seize, not a responsibility to serve.
Great leaders blend confidence with humility and put their missions above their egos.
Narcissists are unfit to lead. They see power as an opportunity to seize, not a responsibility to serve.
Great leaders blend confidence with humility and put their missions above their egos.