Karen Keiller
@karenkeiller.indieweb.social.ap.brid.gy
Someone who can’t imagine a life without a dog #librarian #YEG #curling #Canadian Watching way more hockey to avoid news #Jets #Oilers in that order […]
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://indieweb.social/@KarenKeiller, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://indieweb.social/@KarenKeiller, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
#yeg Still want to get a PRINT copy of Move Slowly and Build Bridges: #mastodon, The #fediverse, and the Struggle for #democratic #socialmedia by @rwg
Copies are available at the #macewanuniversity Bookstore (https://www.macewanbookstore.com/t-contactus.aspx) BUT they are closed until February 20.
Copies are available at the #macewanuniversity Bookstore (https://www.macewanbookstore.com/t-contactus.aspx) BUT they are closed until February 20.
February 18, 2026 at 8:31 PM
#yeg Still want to get a PRINT copy of Move Slowly and Build Bridges: #mastodon, The #fediverse, and the Struggle for #democratic #socialmedia by @rwg
Copies are available at the #macewanuniversity Bookstore (https://www.macewanbookstore.com/t-contactus.aspx) BUT they are closed until February 20.
Copies are available at the #macewanuniversity Bookstore (https://www.macewanbookstore.com/t-contactus.aspx) BUT they are closed until February 20.
Reposted by Karen Keiller
New article on too many satellites and ways that we SHOULD be allocating orbits (by Gregory Radisic with me as second author) https://theconversation.com/too-many-satellites-earths-orbit-is-on-track-for-a-catastrophe-but-we-can-stop-it-275430
Been up for about 30 minutes and I already got a […]
Been up for about 30 minutes and I already got a […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
February 18, 2026 at 1:49 AM
New article on too many satellites and ways that we SHOULD be allocating orbits (by Gregory Radisic with me as second author) https://theconversation.com/too-many-satellites-earths-orbit-is-on-track-for-a-catastrophe-but-we-can-stop-it-275430
Been up for about 30 minutes and I already got a […]
Been up for about 30 minutes and I already got a […]
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Give trans kids a chance to be kids.
February 16, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Give trans kids a chance to be kids.
Reposted by Karen Keiller
Happy Family Day, everyone! Learn about the real origin of the holiday!
https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-true-meaning-of-family-day-is-cocaine/
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli #cdnpoli #cocaine
https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-true-meaning-of-family-day-is-cocaine/
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli #cdnpoli #cocaine
www.vice.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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"#canada’s failure to regulate the development and implementation of #ai technologies is a huge problem. Though federal policymakers have developed many non-binding frameworks around AI, Canada lacks binding AI regulation, leaving Canadians without proper protections against AI harms to privacy […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
February 16, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Reposted by Karen Keiller
Here’s something I hadn’t considered before…
We see oil derricks and pump jacks all over the province, with hostile gravel and unfertile soil all around them… but when you see solar panels and wind turbines you see houses with lawns, gardens, pastures, and fields all around them.
I wonder why […]
We see oil derricks and pump jacks all over the province, with hostile gravel and unfertile soil all around them… but when you see solar panels and wind turbines you see houses with lawns, gardens, pastures, and fields all around them.
I wonder why […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
February 16, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Here’s something I hadn’t considered before…
We see oil derricks and pump jacks all over the province, with hostile gravel and unfertile soil all around them… but when you see solar panels and wind turbines you see houses with lawns, gardens, pastures, and fields all around them.
I wonder why […]
We see oil derricks and pump jacks all over the province, with hostile gravel and unfertile soil all around them… but when you see solar panels and wind turbines you see houses with lawns, gardens, pastures, and fields all around them.
I wonder why […]
Reposted by Karen Keiller
Writing my own position statement for the upcoming Open Social Web un-workshop.
A main reason I ever started #fediforum is that I wanted to attend an event like it! And sometimes you have to create things yourself if they don't exist yet.
A main reason I ever started #fediforum is that I wanted to attend an event like it! And sometimes you have to create things yourself if they don't exist yet.
February 16, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Writing my own position statement for the upcoming Open Social Web un-workshop.
A main reason I ever started #fediforum is that I wanted to attend an event like it! And sometimes you have to create things yourself if they don't exist yet.
A main reason I ever started #fediforum is that I wanted to attend an event like it! And sometimes you have to create things yourself if they don't exist yet.
Reposted by Karen Keiller
Fact check: Alberta’s new two-tier system is not “European” health care - CCPA
https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/fact-check-albertas-new-two-tier-system-is-not-european-health-care/
https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/fact-check-albertas-new-two-tier-system-is-not-european-health-care/
www.policyalternatives.ca
February 15, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Fact check: Alberta’s new two-tier system is not “European” health care - CCPA
https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/fact-check-albertas-new-two-tier-system-is-not-european-health-care/
https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/fact-check-albertas-new-two-tier-system-is-not-european-health-care/
Reposted by Karen Keiller
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Reposted by Karen Keiller
The online world is more dangerous and unethical with ‘AI slop’ – Editorial - NZ Herald
https://archive.ph/2026.02.14-191118/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-online-world-is-more-dangerous-and-unethical-with-ai-slop-editorial/premium/QBXXE2D4UZBRBPOM234EEGH4CU/
https://archive.ph/2026.02.14-191118/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-online-world-is-more-dangerous-and-unethical-with-ai-slop-editorial/premium/QBXXE2D4UZBRBPOM234EEGH4CU/
February 14, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The online world is more dangerous and unethical with ‘AI slop’ – Editorial - NZ Herald
https://archive.ph/2026.02.14-191118/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-online-world-is-more-dangerous-and-unethical-with-ai-slop-editorial/premium/QBXXE2D4UZBRBPOM234EEGH4CU/
https://archive.ph/2026.02.14-191118/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-online-world-is-more-dangerous-and-unethical-with-ai-slop-editorial/premium/QBXXE2D4UZBRBPOM234EEGH4CU/
My daughter (born in the early 90’s) and I watched Muriel’s Wedding (1994) together yesterday for Galentine’s Day. Her for the first time, me for the, I don’t know, maybe 10th. It was so interesting getting her perspective. “Women didn’t really see their self […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
February 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
My daughter (born in the early 90’s) and I watched Muriel’s Wedding (1994) together yesterday for Galentine’s Day. Her for the first time, me for the, I don’t know, maybe 10th. It was so interesting getting her perspective. “Women didn’t really see their self […]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
[Original post on indieweb.social]
Screening in #edmonton
#librarians
Defending the Right to Read | Edmonton Public Library https://www.epl.ca/blogs/post/defending-the-right-to-read/
#librarians
Defending the Right to Read | Edmonton Public Library https://www.epl.ca/blogs/post/defending-the-right-to-read/
Defending the Right to Read
What’s the most important celebration in February? No, it’s not Valentine’s Day... it’s Freedom to Read Week! Every year, libraries and partners around Canada spend the last week of February honouring our country’s strong traditions of free expression and free inquiry. Here at Edmonton Public Library we’re passionate about Intellectual Freedom and we can’t imagine a world without it.
We’re also passionate about our partnerships, which is why we’re incredibly excited to be partnering with Metro Cinema on a special event during Freedom to Read Week. On Friday, Feb 27th, Metro Cinema and Edmonton Public Library will be showing Kim A. Snyder’s 2025 acclaimed documentary _The Librarians_, which follows a group of librarians in the United States uniting to combat book banning amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond.
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Following the showing of this documentary, EPL is pleased to present a panel discussing the core themes of the film, and how arts organizations in Edmonton are doing our own challenging work of defending free expression. Our panelists include:
* Vicky Varga (Executive Director, Collections & Technology, Edmonton Public Library)
* Murray Utas, Artistic Director of the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
* Arianne Smith-Piquette, Content Director at CKUA Radio
* Peter Midgley, author, editor and translator
* Moderator: Tara McCarthy, CBC Radio One
Purchase Tickets!
www.epl.ca
February 14, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Screening in #edmonton
#librarians
Defending the Right to Read | Edmonton Public Library https://www.epl.ca/blogs/post/defending-the-right-to-read/
#librarians
Defending the Right to Read | Edmonton Public Library https://www.epl.ca/blogs/post/defending-the-right-to-read/
Reposted by Karen Keiller
Recently, there was a question by @taylorlorenz about how you explain the Fediverse to someone who doesn't use it.
And usually, what we tend to do is we talk about servers and decentralisation and federation and ActivityPub and all these highly technical concepts.
I've been thinking about it […]
And usually, what we tend to do is we talk about servers and decentralisation and federation and ActivityPub and all these highly technical concepts.
I've been thinking about it […]
Original post on gts.sadauskas.id.au
gts.sadauskas.id.au
February 14, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Recently, there was a question by @taylorlorenz about how you explain the Fediverse to someone who doesn't use it.
And usually, what we tend to do is we talk about servers and decentralisation and federation and ActivityPub and all these highly technical concepts.
I've been thinking about it […]
And usually, what we tend to do is we talk about servers and decentralisation and federation and ActivityPub and all these highly technical concepts.
I've been thinking about it […]
Reposted by Karen Keiller
AI could mark the end of young people learning on the job – with terrible results https://theconversation.com/ai-could-mark-the-end-of-young-people-learning-on-the-job-with-terrible-results-275352
AI could mark the end of young people learning on the job – with terrible results
The bargain that built careers is breaking down.
theconversation.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:05 AM
AI could mark the end of young people learning on the job – with terrible results https://theconversation.com/ai-could-mark-the-end-of-young-people-learning-on-the-job-with-terrible-results-275352
RE: https://journa.host/@winnipegfreepress/116066020156169741
Great story focused on the work of a #collections #librarian. And a #WesternUniversity alum.
Great story focused on the work of a #collections #librarian. And a #WesternUniversity alum.
journa.host
February 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
RE: https://journa.host/@winnipegfreepress/116066020156169741
Great story focused on the work of a #collections #librarian. And a #WesternUniversity alum.
Great story focused on the work of a #collections #librarian. And a #WesternUniversity alum.
Reposted by Karen Keiller
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 AM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@AnnaAnthro/116061006014754320
Eat chocolate for Ghana! But seriously, this is messed up.
Eat chocolate for Ghana! But seriously, this is messed up.
#ghana holds emergency meeting amid falling cocoa prices
“…the price of #cocoa plunged to the lowest level in years, highlighting the vulnerability of many African nations to swinging commodity prices.
Cocoa prices rose consistently for 5 years, boosting the fortunes of Ghana & other West […]
“…the price of #cocoa plunged to the lowest level in years, highlighting the vulnerability of many African nations to swinging commodity prices.
Cocoa prices rose consistently for 5 years, boosting the fortunes of Ghana & other West […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
February 13, 2026 at 2:52 AM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@AnnaAnthro/116061006014754320
Eat chocolate for Ghana! But seriously, this is messed up.
Eat chocolate for Ghana! But seriously, this is messed up.
Reposted by Karen Keiller
I'm doing a bit of a mini-Western Canada book tour for "Move Slowly and Build Bridges!" I'm talking in Edmonton and Burnaby, BC. Maybe I'll see some of you at one of these events!
https://libcal.macewan.ca/event/3981088 […]
https://libcal.macewan.ca/event/3981088 […]
Original post on aoir.social
aoir.social
February 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM
I'm doing a bit of a mini-Western Canada book tour for "Move Slowly and Build Bridges!" I'm talking in Edmonton and Burnaby, BC. Maybe I'll see some of you at one of these events!
https://libcal.macewan.ca/event/3981088 […]
https://libcal.macewan.ca/event/3981088 […]
RE: https://mstdn.ca/@Chigaze/116054675839650217
Jordan Foster https://www.macewan.ca/academics/academic-departments/sociology/our-people/profile/?profileid=fosterj54
Jordan Foster https://www.macewan.ca/academics/academic-departments/sociology/our-people/profile/?profileid=fosterj54
mstdn.ca
February 12, 2026 at 3:28 AM
What??? You can watch #curling in my library! #macewanuniversity
February 11, 2026 at 12:05 AM
What??? You can watch #curling in my library! #macewanuniversity
Maybe we should start boycotting any businesses or institutions that still have a link to X (for example) on their websites? How do you boycott your country? Or the place that you work? @Paulatics #boycottx
February 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Maybe we should start boycotting any businesses or institutions that still have a link to X (for example) on their websites? How do you boycott your country? Or the place that you work? @Paulatics #boycottx
“Canadian officials are also probably overestimating the value of staying on X. The number of Canadian users is declining, the algorithm is geared to amplifying far-right voices and the platform’s growing reputation for white nationalist content and non-consensual sexual images make the decision […]
Original post on indieweb.social
indieweb.social
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
“Canadian officials are also probably overestimating the value of staying on X. The number of Canadian users is declining, the algorithm is geared to amplifying far-right voices and the platform’s growing reputation for white nationalist content and non-consensual sexual images make the decision […]
Reposted by Karen Keiller
in 2017 a popular twitter game was to type a partial phrase then see what your phone auto-completes it with.
this proved so popular that it is now the only business model in the US.
this proved so popular that it is now the only business model in the US.
February 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM
in 2017 a popular twitter game was to type a partial phrase then see what your phone auto-completes it with.
this proved so popular that it is now the only business model in the US.
this proved so popular that it is now the only business model in the US.
Reposted by Karen Keiller
Do you or your organization use #eprints software to power a #repository? If so, you might be interested in supporting a new #governance structure for the software. Community participation is being sought for the new EPrints Steering Committee and Maintainers group. Interested? Get involved! […]
Original post on code4lib.social
code4lib.social
February 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Do you or your organization use #eprints software to power a #repository? If so, you might be interested in supporting a new #governance structure for the software. Community participation is being sought for the new EPrints Steering Committee and Maintainers group. Interested? Get involved! […]
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I absolutely cannot with today, and it's only twenty past nine.
February 9, 2026 at 8:23 AM
I absolutely cannot with today, and it's only twenty past nine.