Luis Apiolaza
@ojala.bsky.social
Quantitative Forester @UCNZ • Latin American diaspora • @ojala@mastodon.nz & @zentree in 🐦🔥 • Personal views, random commas • ojalá del ár. hisp. law šá lláh 'si Dios quiere' • Impermanence: posts last a week
Ōtautahi, Aotearoa | Christchurch, New Zealand
Ōtautahi, Aotearoa | Christchurch, New Zealand
Missing the 'oh, shit, it's too cloudy or rainy in my city: tons of hours'
![Comic. My experience seeing the Northern Lights: [Graph: x axis is increasing time, y axis is increasing aurora coolness, going from visible glow on the horizon, color only visible in photos -> sheets and pillars of light, colors faintly visible -> “oh wow, it’s getting really bright now.” -> spectacular ribbons of color spanning the sky and illuminating the landscape. Graph shows dips and peaks over many hours with the topmost peeks for only around 5 or 10 minutes.] [caption] Aurora tip: If you get good views of the aurora, keep watching the sky; you might suddenly get great ones.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiaobzgmrzo7wpvwm3z7h334szdf42salbn6skjuhfcxgsoeu7qjya@jpeg)
January 22, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Missing the 'oh, shit, it's too cloudy or rainy in my city: tons of hours'
En el siglo 20 pasamos de mucha gente analfabeta a la mayoría de la población escribiendo en cursiva. En el siglo 21 de cursiva a imprenta, con un analfabetismo funcional en cursiva.
No sé si es verdad, pero veo por varias partes que en los colegios se está dejando de enseñar a escribir a mano con letra ligada o cursiva, y que muchos niños escriben con letra imprenta. ¿Es verdad o pura impresión?
January 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM
En el siglo 20 pasamos de mucha gente analfabeta a la mayoría de la población escribiendo en cursiva. En el siglo 21 de cursiva a imprenta, con un analfabetismo funcional en cursiva.
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Historical Juxtaposition by Rod Emmerson @rodemmerson.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Historical Juxtaposition by Rod Emmerson @rodemmerson.bsky.social
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AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:46 PM
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
So uninspiring. Can we get someone else?
January 21, 2026 at 3:21 AM
So uninspiring. Can we get someone else?
Michael: WTF!
OUP: That would be $21.25
OUP: That would be $21.25
OUP want $8500 to publish a 400 word letter to the editor 🤣
January 20, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Michael: WTF!
OUP: That would be $21.25
OUP: That would be $21.25
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January 20, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Sad news. An amazing musician, superb guitar player.
RIP Ralph Towner
Source: Wikipedia. Ralph Towner (March 1, 1940 – January 18, 2026) was an American musician, composer, arranger, and bandleader. He played the twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion, trumpet, and French horn.
Source: Wikipedia. Ralph Towner (March 1, 1940 – January 18, 2026) was an American musician, composer, arranger, and bandleader. He played the twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion, trumpet, and French horn.
RIP Ralph Towner
Source: Wikipedia. Ralph Towner (March 1, 1940 – January 18, 2026) was an American musician, composer, arranger, and bandleader. He played the twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion, trumpet, and French horn.
avantmusicnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Sad news. An amazing musician, superb guitar player.
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For reference #NewZealand is using a total of 4.74GW right now
Australia adds 7 GW of renewables in 2025, stays on track for 2030 target www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/13/a...
Australia adds 7 GW of renewables in 2025, stays on track for 2030 target
Australian Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the country is on track to meet the government’s flagship target of 82% renewable energy by 2030 after solar, wind, and other renewables supplied ab...
www.pv-magazine.com
January 18, 2026 at 7:32 PM
For reference #NewZealand is using a total of 4.74GW right now
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January 17, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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This seems like a maliciously put headline to make people feel a certain way.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary.
Wikipedia unveils new AI licensing deals as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM
This seems like a maliciously put headline to make people feel a certain way.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Wikipedia is not partaking in generative AI. They are making AI companies and scrappers having to pay for training their modules off wikipedia texts. And having an AI (not that ai) tasked with updating dead links.
Tintin en la isla blanca.
January 17, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Tintin en la isla blanca.
Can’t make any sense of the dumb let’s-grab-Greenland political push?
On 12 March 2025, The Red Line podcast posted a 1.5 hour episode titled ‘Frozen Flashpoints: Greenland, Svalbard, and the Next Arctic Standoff’, explaining why it doesn’t make any sense.
www.theredlinepodcast.com/post/frozen-...
On 12 March 2025, The Red Line podcast posted a 1.5 hour episode titled ‘Frozen Flashpoints: Greenland, Svalbard, and the Next Arctic Standoff’, explaining why it doesn’t make any sense.
www.theredlinepodcast.com/post/frozen-...
Frozen Flashpoints: Greenland, Svalbard, and the Next Arctic Standoff
As the arctic heats up, so do the geopolitical ambitions of the Arctic states, with the US, Russia and China all now moving into the area.
www.theredlinepodcast.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Can’t make any sense of the dumb let’s-grab-Greenland political push?
On 12 March 2025, The Red Line podcast posted a 1.5 hour episode titled ‘Frozen Flashpoints: Greenland, Svalbard, and the Next Arctic Standoff’, explaining why it doesn’t make any sense.
www.theredlinepodcast.com/post/frozen-...
On 12 March 2025, The Red Line podcast posted a 1.5 hour episode titled ‘Frozen Flashpoints: Greenland, Svalbard, and the Next Arctic Standoff’, explaining why it doesn’t make any sense.
www.theredlinepodcast.com/post/frozen-...
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Nobel Please Prize
January 15, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Nobel Please Prize
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scott adams accepting jesus christ at the last minute, saying he looks forward to spending eternity with him, opening his eyes and learning that jesus is black
January 14, 2026 at 4:02 AM
scott adams accepting jesus christ at the last minute, saying he looks forward to spending eternity with him, opening his eyes and learning that jesus is black
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The Invention of Anarchism -
existentialcomics.com/comic/637
existentialcomics.com/comic/637
The Invention of Anarachism
A philosophy webcomic about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world. Also Jokes
existentialcomics.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The Invention of Anarchism -
existentialcomics.com/comic/637
existentialcomics.com/comic/637
Listening: Tarun Balani's Kadahin Milandaasin ڪڏهن ملنداسين. Fantastic jazz album.
Pick your source (Qobuz in my case) tarunbalani.ffm.to/kadahinmilan...
Pick your source (Qobuz in my case) tarunbalani.ffm.to/kadahinmilan...
Tarun Balani "ڪڏهن ملنداسين Kadahin Milandaasin"
Choose your preferred music service
tarunbalani.ffm.to
January 12, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Listening: Tarun Balani's Kadahin Milandaasin ڪڏهن ملنداسين. Fantastic jazz album.
Pick your source (Qobuz in my case) tarunbalani.ffm.to/kadahinmilan...
Pick your source (Qobuz in my case) tarunbalani.ffm.to/kadahinmilan...
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"If you're new to the wide world of planners, you might be wondering: What's all the hype about the Japanese versions?"
The Best Japanese Planners (2026): Hobonichi Techo, Kokuyo Jibun Techo www.wired.com/story/japane...
The Best Japanese Planners (2026): Hobonichi Techo, Kokuyo Jibun Techo www.wired.com/story/japane...
As a Planner Addict, Here’s Why I Think Japanese Planners Are Worth Switching To
Are Japanese planners like the Hobonichi really better than American planners? Here’s where they differ and why you might want to switch.
www.wired.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"If you're new to the wide world of planners, you might be wondering: What's all the hype about the Japanese versions?"
The Best Japanese Planners (2026): Hobonichi Techo, Kokuyo Jibun Techo www.wired.com/story/japane...
The Best Japanese Planners (2026): Hobonichi Techo, Kokuyo Jibun Techo www.wired.com/story/japane...
Great explanation by Cory Doctorow: “Pluralistic: The Reverse-Centaur’s Guide to Criticizing AI”.
Why we are focusing on the wrong things (like expanding copyright) to deal with a technological bubble that aims to maintaining high stock values.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
Why we are focusing on the wrong things (like expanding copyright) to deal with a technological bubble that aims to maintaining high stock values.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
Pluralistic: The Reverse-Centaur’s Guide to Criticizing AI (05 Dec 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
December 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Great explanation by Cory Doctorow: “Pluralistic: The Reverse-Centaur’s Guide to Criticizing AI”.
Why we are focusing on the wrong things (like expanding copyright) to deal with a technological bubble that aims to maintaining high stock values.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
Why we are focusing on the wrong things (like expanding copyright) to deal with a technological bubble that aims to maintaining high stock values.
pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
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I'm teaching Statistical Rethinking again starting Jan 2026. This time with live lectures, divided into Beginner and Experienced sections. Will be a lot more work for me, but I hope much better for students.
I will record lectures & all will be found at this link: github.com/rmcelreath/s...
I will record lectures & all will be found at this link: github.com/rmcelreath/s...
December 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I'm teaching Statistical Rethinking again starting Jan 2026. This time with live lectures, divided into Beginner and Experienced sections. Will be a lot more work for me, but I hope much better for students.
I will record lectures & all will be found at this link: github.com/rmcelreath/s...
I will record lectures & all will be found at this link: github.com/rmcelreath/s...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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