Paul Jonker-Hoffrén
@pjonkerhoffren.bsky.social
Sociologist, circular economy, work, industrial relations. Affiliated with University of Helsinki (#NodeWork) and Tampere University.
ORCID: 0000-0001-5769-8372
ORCID: 0000-0001-5769-8372
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Sieltä sopu jopa kolminkertaiselle nettosopeutukselle verrattuna Orpon hallituksen kykenemään runttaukseen. Siinä saavat kasvun odottajat sitten odottaa superkorkeasuhdannetta ja yksityisen sektorin investointihulluutta, jotta tämä ei syökse taloutta tuhoon. Hyvinvointivaltiolle heipat!
#politiikka
#politiikka
HS:n tiedot | Alustava sopu: Ensi hallituksen pitää säästää jopa 8–11 miljardia euroa
Eduskuntapuolueiden niin sanottu velkajarrutyöryhmä on päässyt alustavasti sopuun ensi vaalikauden tasapainotusurakasta.
www.hs.fi
February 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Sieltä sopu jopa kolminkertaiselle nettosopeutukselle verrattuna Orpon hallituksen kykenemään runttaukseen. Siinä saavat kasvun odottajat sitten odottaa superkorkeasuhdannetta ja yksityisen sektorin investointihulluutta, jotta tämä ei syökse taloutta tuhoon. Hyvinvointivaltiolle heipat!
#politiikka
#politiikka
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"No fan of Iran regime but I have concerns over unilateral action, bypassing UN and international law"
Well, yes, that is an understatement.
Well, yes, that is an understatement.
Fox News correspondent: “It's a bit surreal seeing the juxtaposition of President Trump presiding over the Board of Peace while preparing for war”
I agree with the headline. No fan of Iran regime but I have concerns over unilateral action, bypassing UN and international law
bit.ly/4kN5UTa
I agree with the headline. No fan of Iran regime but I have concerns over unilateral action, bypassing UN and international law
bit.ly/4kN5UTa
Fox News correspondent: "It's a bit surreal seeing the juxtaposition of President Trump presiding over the Board of Peace while preparing for war"
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February 19, 2026 at 6:13 PM
"No fan of Iran regime but I have concerns over unilateral action, bypassing UN and international law"
Well, yes, that is an understatement.
Well, yes, that is an understatement.
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Well look at that. US take note!!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, BBC understands
It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Well look at that. US take note!!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
Excellent point.
"excuse me sir, there must be some mistake- i voted to create the camps, not live in the zone of interest" is like every trump voter
“my children might see the children I voted to put in shackles, how shall they grow up”
February 19, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Excellent point.
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Wir gedenken:
Gökhan Gültekin
Sedat Gürbüz
Said Nesar Hashemi
Mercedes Kierpacz
Hamza Kurtović
Vili Viorel Păun
Fatih Saraçoğlu
Ferhat Unvar
Kaloyan Velkov
Ermordet vor 6 Jahren, am 19. Februar 2020, beim rassistischen Anschlag von #Hanau.
Wir gedenken Ibrahim Akkuş, verstorben an den Spätfolgen.
Gökhan Gültekin
Sedat Gürbüz
Said Nesar Hashemi
Mercedes Kierpacz
Hamza Kurtović
Vili Viorel Păun
Fatih Saraçoğlu
Ferhat Unvar
Kaloyan Velkov
Ermordet vor 6 Jahren, am 19. Februar 2020, beim rassistischen Anschlag von #Hanau.
Wir gedenken Ibrahim Akkuş, verstorben an den Spätfolgen.
February 19, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Wir gedenken:
Gökhan Gültekin
Sedat Gürbüz
Said Nesar Hashemi
Mercedes Kierpacz
Hamza Kurtović
Vili Viorel Păun
Fatih Saraçoğlu
Ferhat Unvar
Kaloyan Velkov
Ermordet vor 6 Jahren, am 19. Februar 2020, beim rassistischen Anschlag von #Hanau.
Wir gedenken Ibrahim Akkuş, verstorben an den Spätfolgen.
Gökhan Gültekin
Sedat Gürbüz
Said Nesar Hashemi
Mercedes Kierpacz
Hamza Kurtović
Vili Viorel Păun
Fatih Saraçoğlu
Ferhat Unvar
Kaloyan Velkov
Ermordet vor 6 Jahren, am 19. Februar 2020, beim rassistischen Anschlag von #Hanau.
Wir gedenken Ibrahim Akkuş, verstorben an den Spätfolgen.
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Voi hyvä luoja, voi jumal auta!
Pelk. ensi vaalikaudella leikataan 7,4–8,3 mrd €. Suomesta ei jää jäljelle kuin märkä läikkä. Missä oikeiston aina rummuttamat KASVUTOIMET?
Köyhiltä on jo viety rahat, nyt on yritysten vuoro! Jos kaikki yritystuet lopetetaan, säästöä 8 mrd
yle.fi/a/74-20211072
Pelk. ensi vaalikaudella leikataan 7,4–8,3 mrd €. Suomesta ei jää jäljelle kuin märkä läikkä. Missä oikeiston aina rummuttamat KASVUTOIMET?
Köyhiltä on jo viety rahat, nyt on yritysten vuoro! Jos kaikki yritystuet lopetetaan, säästöä 8 mrd
yle.fi/a/74-20211072
Ylen tiedot: Velkajarrutyöryhmässä sopu lähellä, edessä vähintään seitsemän miljardin sopeutukset
Ylelle arvioidaan, että lähes kaikki eduskuntaryhmät siunaavat päätöksen torstaina. Ainoastaan vasemmistoliiton saamista sovun taakse epäillään.
yle.fi
February 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Voi hyvä luoja, voi jumal auta!
Pelk. ensi vaalikaudella leikataan 7,4–8,3 mrd €. Suomesta ei jää jäljelle kuin märkä läikkä. Missä oikeiston aina rummuttamat KASVUTOIMET?
Köyhiltä on jo viety rahat, nyt on yritysten vuoro! Jos kaikki yritystuet lopetetaan, säästöä 8 mrd
yle.fi/a/74-20211072
Pelk. ensi vaalikaudella leikataan 7,4–8,3 mrd €. Suomesta ei jää jäljelle kuin märkä läikkä. Missä oikeiston aina rummuttamat KASVUTOIMET?
Köyhiltä on jo viety rahat, nyt on yritysten vuoro! Jos kaikki yritystuet lopetetaan, säästöä 8 mrd
yle.fi/a/74-20211072
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Kommentoin Ylelle, että Tanskassa koviin velvoitteisiin yhdistyy poikkeuksellisen runsaat positiiviset kannustimet.
Työntulojen suojaosa on 330-670 euroa, jonka jälkeenkin niistä huomioidaan vain 35 prosenttia tiettyyn kattoon saakka.
Pitäisin monipuolisempaa kannustinmallia hyvänä lähtökohtana.
Työntulojen suojaosa on 330-670 euroa, jonka jälkeenkin niistä huomioidaan vain 35 prosenttia tiettyyn kattoon saakka.
Pitäisin monipuolisempaa kannustinmallia hyvänä lähtökohtana.
Tanskan malli vaatii työttömiltä enemmän, mutta myös kannustaa enemmän, sanoo tutkija
Tanskassa maahanmuuttajat joutuvat tekemään muita enemmän sosiaaliturvan eteen. Tutkijan mukaan malli tarjoaa Suomea tasapainoisemmin keppiä ja porkkanaa.
yle.fi
February 19, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Kommentoin Ylelle, että Tanskassa koviin velvoitteisiin yhdistyy poikkeuksellisen runsaat positiiviset kannustimet.
Työntulojen suojaosa on 330-670 euroa, jonka jälkeenkin niistä huomioidaan vain 35 prosenttia tiettyyn kattoon saakka.
Pitäisin monipuolisempaa kannustinmallia hyvänä lähtökohtana.
Työntulojen suojaosa on 330-670 euroa, jonka jälkeenkin niistä huomioidaan vain 35 prosenttia tiettyyn kattoon saakka.
Pitäisin monipuolisempaa kannustinmallia hyvänä lähtökohtana.
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Oh no! The far right and fascism are on the rise, what should we do?
Maybe if we appeased them some more, didn't call them what they are and if we said those opposing them are just as bad or even worse that will make them go away!
It's not because it's never worked before that it won't this time!
Maybe if we appeased them some more, didn't call them what they are and if we said those opposing them are just as bad or even worse that will make them go away!
It's not because it's never worked before that it won't this time!
February 19, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Oh no! The far right and fascism are on the rise, what should we do?
Maybe if we appeased them some more, didn't call them what they are and if we said those opposing them are just as bad or even worse that will make them go away!
It's not because it's never worked before that it won't this time!
Maybe if we appeased them some more, didn't call them what they are and if we said those opposing them are just as bad or even worse that will make them go away!
It's not because it's never worked before that it won't this time!
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It’s plausible that we’re at the brink of war with Iran and you can open up The New York Times app on your phone and scroll and scroll and scroll before you find anything about it.
US-Iran war(?)🧵
Over the last few hours there are so many signs of iminnent US strike in Iran that one would be forgiven to think someone in DC wants us to think it's coming. There's already more aerial capabilities in the area than back in the 12 day war in June (see INSS map). 1/
Over the last few hours there are so many signs of iminnent US strike in Iran that one would be forgiven to think someone in DC wants us to think it's coming. There's already more aerial capabilities in the area than back in the 12 day war in June (see INSS map). 1/
Interactive Map: U.S. Forces Posture in the Middle East (CENTCOM) | INSS
ABACA via REUTERS CONNECT Map, February 11, 2026 Interactive Map: U.S. Forces Posture in the Middle East (CENTCOM) To the map Creator: Stephane Cohen | Advisory Team: Avishay Ben Sasson Gordis, Mora D...
www.inss.org.il
February 18, 2026 at 8:14 PM
It’s plausible that we’re at the brink of war with Iran and you can open up The New York Times app on your phone and scroll and scroll and scroll before you find anything about it.
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Trump insists time is running out for Iran to make a deal on the nuclear capability he ‘totally obliterated’ a few months ago …
February 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Trump insists time is running out for Iran to make a deal on the nuclear capability he ‘totally obliterated’ a few months ago …
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The “True Finns” party, like most populist far right parties, is mostly composed of incompetents. So they have to reuse a serial groomer of teenage girls as a minister after a resignation of their minister of social affairs and health.
Well, at least he will be thinking about the children.
Well, at least he will be thinking about the children.
February 18, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The “True Finns” party, like most populist far right parties, is mostly composed of incompetents. So they have to reuse a serial groomer of teenage girls as a minister after a resignation of their minister of social affairs and health.
Well, at least he will be thinking about the children.
Well, at least he will be thinking about the children.
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“Is there a technology the left is excited about?”
Yes. Granular synthesis
Yes. Granular synthesis
February 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
“Is there a technology the left is excited about?”
Yes. Granular synthesis
Yes. Granular synthesis
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🧵 THREAD: The Iran attack window isn't months away. Based on military positioning, diplomatic breakdown, and Trump's own timeline — we're looking at 48 hours, not 48 days. Here's the intelligence. #Iran #Trump #Geopolitics
February 18, 2026 at 2:19 PM
🧵 THREAD: The Iran attack window isn't months away. Based on military positioning, diplomatic breakdown, and Trump's own timeline — we're looking at 48 hours, not 48 days. Here's the intelligence. #Iran #Trump #Geopolitics
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That's one way to put it. It would be more accurate to say Iran Prepares to Defend Against Unprovoked U.S. Attack.
February 18, 2026 at 3:37 PM
That's one way to put it. It would be more accurate to say Iran Prepares to Defend Against Unprovoked U.S. Attack.
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If the left isn’t about preserving and building the very (social and technological) infrastructure that AI is preying on, it’s not a political project worth undertaking.
Instead of "the left isn't paying enough attention to these machine gods" they're claiming to build, perhaps we should write an article about how effective altruists brand themselves "left", ask who is writing these articles, and trace their cults and sources of funding.
February 18, 2026 at 6:29 AM
If the left isn’t about preserving and building the very (social and technological) infrastructure that AI is preying on, it’s not a political project worth undertaking.
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For months I've banged the drum that "not sure" has become the safe harbor answer for "Republicans who know Trump's probably wrong, but don't want to admit it."
Today's Economist/YouGov Poll: Is Donald Trump racist?
41% of Republicans have No Opinion.
d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/ec...
Today's Economist/YouGov Poll: Is Donald Trump racist?
41% of Republicans have No Opinion.
d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/ec...
February 18, 2026 at 1:12 AM
For months I've banged the drum that "not sure" has become the safe harbor answer for "Republicans who know Trump's probably wrong, but don't want to admit it."
Today's Economist/YouGov Poll: Is Donald Trump racist?
41% of Republicans have No Opinion.
d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/ec...
Today's Economist/YouGov Poll: Is Donald Trump racist?
41% of Republicans have No Opinion.
d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/ec...
Zappa ran for President once. Especially after reading @bradleymorgan.bsky.social 's book I am convinced that he would have made a terrific President - he had a good grasp of the social dynamics in American politics and society.
February 18, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Zappa ran for President once. Especially after reading @bradleymorgan.bsky.social 's book I am convinced that he would have made a terrific President - he had a good grasp of the social dynamics in American politics and society.
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Aber doch diesmal mit einem deutlichen Widerspruch. ALLE ZUSAMMEN GEGEN DEN FASCHISMUS.
100 Jahre. Gleicher Ort. Andere Fahnen, gleiche Gesinnung!
1926 marschierte die NSDAP in Thüringen auf. Exakt 100 Jahre später hält die AfD dort ihren Parteitag ab.
Geschichte wiederholt sich nicht eins zu eins, aber…
#NieWiederIstJetzt #Erinnerungskultur #Thüringen #fckafd #dielinke
1926 marschierte die NSDAP in Thüringen auf. Exakt 100 Jahre später hält die AfD dort ihren Parteitag ab.
Geschichte wiederholt sich nicht eins zu eins, aber…
#NieWiederIstJetzt #Erinnerungskultur #Thüringen #fckafd #dielinke
February 17, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Aber doch diesmal mit einem deutlichen Widerspruch. ALLE ZUSAMMEN GEGEN DEN FASCHISMUS.
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Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast about metaphor as a linguistic and cognitive phenomenon, not just a literary device.
I think I see metaphor as considerably more integral to (and hence frequent in) language than Kensy does, though: there are often many metaphors hidden in a single everyday sentence.
I think I see metaphor as considerably more integral to (and hence frequent in) language than Kensy does, though: there are often many metaphors hidden in a single everyday sentence.
We can all agree that metaphors are nice. But are they also sometimes necessary? Could there be ideas we simply can't approach literally, thoughts we can't think without metaphors?
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @sflusberg.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/the-aura-of-...
Just one of the topics discussed in our latest episode, w/ @sflusberg.bsky.social!
Listen: disi.org/the-aura-of-...
February 16, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast about metaphor as a linguistic and cognitive phenomenon, not just a literary device.
I think I see metaphor as considerably more integral to (and hence frequent in) language than Kensy does, though: there are often many metaphors hidden in a single everyday sentence.
I think I see metaphor as considerably more integral to (and hence frequent in) language than Kensy does, though: there are often many metaphors hidden in a single everyday sentence.
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Every time I try to question my kneejerk skepticism on LLMs because they seem like they might have some potentially interesting use cases, some company shoves them into a product I use all the time, and it absolutely sucks shit.
February 16, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Every time I try to question my kneejerk skepticism on LLMs because they seem like they might have some potentially interesting use cases, some company shoves them into a product I use all the time, and it absolutely sucks shit.
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I’m looking for three PhD students for my new ERC project, starting 1 September. The goal is to understand how firms shape inequality in workers’ careers—using population registers.
Please spread the word! Deadline is March 8, more info here (see projects 4-6):
ics-graduateschool.nl/vacancies/
Please spread the word! Deadline is March 8, more info here (see projects 4-6):
ics-graduateschool.nl/vacancies/
Vacancies | ICS
ICS Sociology PhD positions vacancies Graduate school program Social Sciences Methodology
ics-graduateschool.nl
February 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM
I’m looking for three PhD students for my new ERC project, starting 1 September. The goal is to understand how firms shape inequality in workers’ careers—using population registers.
Please spread the word! Deadline is March 8, more info here (see projects 4-6):
ics-graduateschool.nl/vacancies/
Please spread the word! Deadline is March 8, more info here (see projects 4-6):
ics-graduateschool.nl/vacancies/
Finally our paper (with Lauri Alkki and Mikko Sairainen), "The Feasibility of Building Component Reuse in the Construction Sector – an Empirical Multiple-Case Study of Precast Concrete Element Reuse", is out at Circular Economy and Sustainability!
link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007...
link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007...
The Feasibility of Building Component Reuse in the Construction Sector – an Empirical Multiple-Case Study of Precast Concrete Element Reuse
link.springer.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Finally our paper (with Lauri Alkki and Mikko Sairainen), "The Feasibility of Building Component Reuse in the Construction Sector – an Empirical Multiple-Case Study of Precast Concrete Element Reuse", is out at Circular Economy and Sustainability!
link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007...
link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007...
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As with most things tech, the certainty of an economic system designed to impose the bad has to be weighed against the possibility of the good :-)
We may get some of the good things, but we will certainly get most of the bad things.
We may get some of the good things, but we will certainly get most of the bad things.
February 11, 2026 at 2:53 PM
As with most things tech, the certainty of an economic system designed to impose the bad has to be weighed against the possibility of the good :-)
We may get some of the good things, but we will certainly get most of the bad things.
We may get some of the good things, but we will certainly get most of the bad things.