David Haigh
@leanlearnlead.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy
Near Toronto, Ontario
Interested in tech, change, leadership, politics, health.
And laughter!
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mstdn.ca/@leanlearnlead, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
Interested in tech, change, leadership, politics, health.
And laughter!
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mstdn.ca/@leanlearnlead, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
Attensity brings the grass roots, arts focused revolution to get our attention back on what it should be on - our lives, the real, the analog, our communities.
I especially like this quote: attention, taken to the highest degree, is the same thing as prayer (Simone […]
[Original post on mstdn.ca]
I especially like this quote: attention, taken to the highest degree, is the same thing as prayer (Simone […]
[Original post on mstdn.ca]
February 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Attensity brings the grass roots, arts focused revolution to get our attention back on what it should be on - our lives, the real, the analog, our communities.
I especially like this quote: attention, taken to the highest degree, is the same thing as prayer (Simone […]
[Original post on mstdn.ca]
I especially like this quote: attention, taken to the highest degree, is the same thing as prayer (Simone […]
[Original post on mstdn.ca]
What is the endgame for #cuba in this era of a rising #american #hegemon?
https://financialpost.com/financial-times/will-pressure-cause-cuba-to-collapse
I think the unspoken question is - what does it mean for other countries in the Americas?
https://financialpost.com/financial-times/will-pressure-cause-cuba-to-collapse
I think the unspoken question is - what does it mean for other countries in the Americas?
Will pressure from Trump cause Cuba to finally buckle?
The Trump administration is trying to bring Cuba to its knees by forcing its few remaining allies to cut off fuel supplies. Find out more
financialpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:28 PM
What is the endgame for #cuba in this era of a rising #american #hegemon?
https://financialpost.com/financial-times/will-pressure-cause-cuba-to-collapse
I think the unspoken question is - what does it mean for other countries in the Americas?
https://financialpost.com/financial-times/will-pressure-cause-cuba-to-collapse
I think the unspoken question is - what does it mean for other countries in the Americas?
This is from the same bank that thought "supply constraints can't create inflation" in 2020.
The focus with #AI, for the bank, is to get the growth without wage inflation.
Talk about having your priorities messed up […]
The focus with #AI, for the bank, is to get the growth without wage inflation.
Talk about having your priorities messed up […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
February 13, 2026 at 1:55 AM
This is from the same bank that thought "supply constraints can't create inflation" in 2020.
The focus with #AI, for the bank, is to get the growth without wage inflation.
Talk about having your priorities messed up […]
The focus with #AI, for the bank, is to get the growth without wage inflation.
Talk about having your priorities messed up […]
I little tonic for the #AIHype
I'm Sorry to Burst Your Bubble: You Are Being Fooled About AI, and You Will Soon Feel Really Stupid
https://substack.com/home/post/p-187213882
I'm Sorry to Burst Your Bubble: You Are Being Fooled About AI, and You Will Soon Feel Really Stupid
https://substack.com/home/post/p-187213882
I'm Sorry to Burst Your Bubble: You Are Being Fooled About AI, and You Will Soon Feel Really Stupid
The overall inability to distinguish what is real from what is fake is fueling the frisson.
substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
I little tonic for the #AIHype
I'm Sorry to Burst Your Bubble: You Are Being Fooled About AI, and You Will Soon Feel Really Stupid
https://substack.com/home/post/p-187213882
I'm Sorry to Burst Your Bubble: You Are Being Fooled About AI, and You Will Soon Feel Really Stupid
https://substack.com/home/post/p-187213882
Reposted by David Haigh
Some really good news.
A new university will be built in Arviat, Nunavut, on the western shores of Hudson’s Bay, by 2030. It will be by and for Inuit peoples and all to learn the culture and language of the North and for people in the North to obtain post-secondary education in their language […]
A new university will be built in Arviat, Nunavut, on the western shores of Hudson’s Bay, by 2030. It will be by and for Inuit peoples and all to learn the culture and language of the North and for people in the North to obtain post-secondary education in their language […]
Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
February 11, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Some really good news.
A new university will be built in Arviat, Nunavut, on the western shores of Hudson’s Bay, by 2030. It will be by and for Inuit peoples and all to learn the culture and language of the North and for people in the North to obtain post-secondary education in their language […]
A new university will be built in Arviat, Nunavut, on the western shores of Hudson’s Bay, by 2030. It will be by and for Inuit peoples and all to learn the culture and language of the North and for people in the North to obtain post-secondary education in their language […]
RE: https://flipboard.com/@globeandmail/business-hsh2uqeaz/-/a-hlEVGmIZR96gR0k38cSZiQ%3Aa%3A729020400-%2F0
You might say, why would a former banker be the next CEO of TELUS?
Shouldn't they be a marketer, or a technologist, or a deal maker?
Having worked a few years there, I can safely say the […]
You might say, why would a former banker be the next CEO of TELUS?
Shouldn't they be a marketer, or a technologist, or a deal maker?
Having worked a few years there, I can safely say the […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
February 12, 2026 at 1:39 PM
RE: https://flipboard.com/@globeandmail/business-hsh2uqeaz/-/a-hlEVGmIZR96gR0k38cSZiQ%3Aa%3A729020400-%2F0
You might say, why would a former banker be the next CEO of TELUS?
Shouldn't they be a marketer, or a technologist, or a deal maker?
Having worked a few years there, I can safely say the […]
You might say, why would a former banker be the next CEO of TELUS?
Shouldn't they be a marketer, or a technologist, or a deal maker?
Having worked a few years there, I can safely say the […]
Reposted by David Haigh
Full comic here: www.smbc-comics.com/comic/grimm #smbc
February 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Full comic here: www.smbc-comics.com/comic/grimm #smbc
Reposted by David Haigh
The people claiming software engineering is over should try bringing about even a minor process change in an organisation with more than a handful of people in it lol
February 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The people claiming software engineering is over should try bringing about even a minor process change in an organisation with more than a handful of people in it lol
Reposted by David Haigh
Amazon was thought it was cute to call their webservices "the mechanical Turk" after the fraudulent chess-playing robot with a person inside.
But these revelations about Waymo, and also Amazon shops... the fact they they hide and must be forced to admit "what we claimed was software is just […]
But these revelations about Waymo, and also Amazon shops... the fact they they hide and must be forced to admit "what we claimed was software is just […]
Original post on sauropods.win
sauropods.win
February 7, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Amazon was thought it was cute to call their webservices "the mechanical Turk" after the fraudulent chess-playing robot with a person inside.
But these revelations about Waymo, and also Amazon shops... the fact they they hide and must be forced to admit "what we claimed was software is just […]
But these revelations about Waymo, and also Amazon shops... the fact they they hide and must be forced to admit "what we claimed was software is just […]
Phew! #rto is working.
Your corporate realtors and landlords thank you!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/commercial-real-estate-growth-toronto-9.7076237
Your corporate realtors and landlords thank you!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/commercial-real-estate-growth-toronto-9.7076237
February 6, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Phew! #rto is working.
Your corporate realtors and landlords thank you!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/commercial-real-estate-growth-toronto-9.7076237
Your corporate realtors and landlords thank you!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/commercial-real-estate-growth-toronto-9.7076237
"The Strangers' Case" Speech from Sir Thomas More
Grant them removed, and grant that this your noise
Hath chid down all the majesty of England;
Imagine that you see the wretched strangers,
Their babies at their backs and their poor luggage,
Plodding to the ports and coasts for transportation […]
Grant them removed, and grant that this your noise
Hath chid down all the majesty of England;
Imagine that you see the wretched strangers,
Their babies at their backs and their poor luggage,
Plodding to the ports and coasts for transportation […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
February 6, 2026 at 1:03 AM
"The Strangers' Case" Speech from Sir Thomas More
Grant them removed, and grant that this your noise
Hath chid down all the majesty of England;
Imagine that you see the wretched strangers,
Their babies at their backs and their poor luggage,
Plodding to the ports and coasts for transportation […]
Grant them removed, and grant that this your noise
Hath chid down all the majesty of England;
Imagine that you see the wretched strangers,
Their babies at their backs and their poor luggage,
Plodding to the ports and coasts for transportation […]
Futureproofing Canada] What Broke [#Housing in Canada, and How to Fix It
One of the most thorough and honest assessments of the problem we have in our #HousingCrisis
TLDR: the feds need to underwrite a lot of housing. Think $100B's....
#futureproofingcanada […]
One of the most thorough and honest assessments of the problem we have in our #HousingCrisis
TLDR: the feds need to underwrite a lot of housing. Think $100B's....
#futureproofingcanada […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
February 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Futureproofing Canada] What Broke [#Housing in Canada, and How to Fix It
One of the most thorough and honest assessments of the problem we have in our #HousingCrisis
TLDR: the feds need to underwrite a lot of housing. Think $100B's....
#futureproofingcanada […]
One of the most thorough and honest assessments of the problem we have in our #HousingCrisis
TLDR: the feds need to underwrite a lot of housing. Think $100B's....
#futureproofingcanada […]
"One notable drag on its books is a vast amount of unredeemed gift cards. According to the court documents, as of late November, Toys “R” Us had roughly $36 million in outstanding gift card obligations. The company is asking for the court’s approval to honour the cards for a period of 14 days." […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
February 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
"One notable drag on its books is a vast amount of unredeemed gift cards. According to the court documents, as of late November, Toys “R” Us had roughly $36 million in outstanding gift card obligations. The company is asking for the court’s approval to honour the cards for a period of 14 days." […]
RE: https://flipboard.com/@cbcnews/business-5o2kkapsz/-/a-uMYW6yriSBOTlfEhdLo2pQ%3Aa%3A107108217-%2F0
Wow, that #AIHype deflated fast.
What possible interest could tech billionaires have in saying Moltbook is proof of the singularity...🤔🤡🤑🤑🤑
Wow, that #AIHype deflated fast.
What possible interest could tech billionaires have in saying Moltbook is proof of the singularity...🤔🤡🤑🤑🤑
flipboard.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:52 AM
RE: https://flipboard.com/@cbcnews/business-5o2kkapsz/-/a-uMYW6yriSBOTlfEhdLo2pQ%3Aa%3A107108217-%2F0
Wow, that #AIHype deflated fast.
What possible interest could tech billionaires have in saying Moltbook is proof of the singularity...🤔🤡🤑🤑🤑
Wow, that #AIHype deflated fast.
What possible interest could tech billionaires have in saying Moltbook is proof of the singularity...🤔🤡🤑🤑🤑
#sports #gambling ads should be illegal in #canada.
Make your voice heard here:
https://unbetgamblingads.com/tell-your-mp
Make your voice heard here:
https://unbetgamblingads.com/tell-your-mp
Tell Your MP — BanAdsForGambling.ca
unbetgamblingads.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:39 PM
#sports #gambling ads should be illegal in #canada.
Make your voice heard here:
https://unbetgamblingads.com/tell-your-mp
Make your voice heard here:
https://unbetgamblingads.com/tell-your-mp
Federal #ndp trying to fight this meme today.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/doly-begum-scarborough-byelection-9.7072303
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/doly-begum-scarborough-byelection-9.7072303
February 4, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Federal #ndp trying to fight this meme today.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/doly-begum-scarborough-byelection-9.7072303
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/doly-begum-scarborough-byelection-9.7072303
Someone tried telling three robins its still winter...maybe they were listening to the groundhog.
#birdwatching
#birdwatching
February 4, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Someone tried telling three robins its still winter...maybe they were listening to the groundhog.
#birdwatching
#birdwatching
It hung on a little longer in Canada - but now undone.
Who's guilty? Greedy investors, mis-management, competition, pricy rents, changing consumer tastes?
Yes.
Toys “R” Us Canada files for creditor protection, owes vendors $120M […]
Who's guilty? Greedy investors, mis-management, competition, pricy rents, changing consumer tastes?
Yes.
Toys “R” Us Canada files for creditor protection, owes vendors $120M […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
February 3, 2026 at 11:12 PM
It hung on a little longer in Canada - but now undone.
Who's guilty? Greedy investors, mis-management, competition, pricy rents, changing consumer tastes?
Yes.
Toys “R” Us Canada files for creditor protection, owes vendors $120M […]
Who's guilty? Greedy investors, mis-management, competition, pricy rents, changing consumer tastes?
Yes.
Toys “R” Us Canada files for creditor protection, owes vendors $120M […]
February 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Canadians need more stories of immigrants who overcame adversity to start a new life here.
We are a nation of immigrants.
‘Takes courage’: Markham pastor reflects on refugee journey […]
We are a nation of immigrants.
‘Takes courage’: Markham pastor reflects on refugee journey […]
Original post on mstdn.ca
mstdn.ca
February 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Canadians need more stories of immigrants who overcame adversity to start a new life here.
We are a nation of immigrants.
‘Takes courage’: Markham pastor reflects on refugee journey […]
We are a nation of immigrants.
‘Takes courage’: Markham pastor reflects on refugee journey […]
Jupiter wants to remind us it's the big dog in this solar system
February 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Jupiter wants to remind us it's the big dog in this solar system
A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why
https://apnews.com/article/ai-human-chatbot-chile-quiliai-data-centers-water-a798d7d1ae3b2fd7646ec5dbfc8a18dd
#AIHype #AI
https://apnews.com/article/ai-human-chatbot-chile-quiliai-data-centers-water-a798d7d1ae3b2fd7646ec5dbfc8a18dd
#AIHype #AI
A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why
About 50 members of a community outside Chile’s capital spent Saturday trying their best to power an entirely human-operated chatbot that could answer questions and make silly pictures on command, in a message to highlight the environmental toll and water usage of artificial intelligence data center
apnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:26 AM
A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why
https://apnews.com/article/ai-human-chatbot-chile-quiliai-data-centers-water-a798d7d1ae3b2fd7646ec5dbfc8a18dd
#AIHype #AI
https://apnews.com/article/ai-human-chatbot-chile-quiliai-data-centers-water-a798d7d1ae3b2fd7646ec5dbfc8a18dd
#AIHype #AI
A thoughtful perspective on the peoples affected by developing the Ring of Fire.
#onpoli #mining #environment #firstnations
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/inside-the-ring-of-fire-a-tale-of-two-first-nations-and-a-road-that/article_e4682663-79c2-51c9-8c81-837c3e929fa9.html
#onpoli #mining #environment #firstnations
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/inside-the-ring-of-fire-a-tale-of-two-first-nations-and-a-road-that/article_e4682663-79c2-51c9-8c81-837c3e929fa9.html
Inside the Ring of Fire: A tale of two First Nations and a road that could change everything
WEBEQUIE AND NESKANTAGA FIRST NATIONS - This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
January 31, 2026 at 5:53 PM
A thoughtful perspective on the peoples affected by developing the Ring of Fire.
#onpoli #mining #environment #firstnations
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/inside-the-ring-of-fire-a-tale-of-two-first-nations-and-a-road-that/article_e4682663-79c2-51c9-8c81-837c3e929fa9.html
#onpoli #mining #environment #firstnations
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/inside-the-ring-of-fire-a-tale-of-two-first-nations-and-a-road-that/article_e4682663-79c2-51c9-8c81-837c3e929fa9.html
Reposted by David Haigh
A recent cartoon for @newscientist.com.
p.s. my new book of science cartoons, ‘Physics for Cats’ is out now. Links at www.tomgauld.com
p.s. my new book of science cartoons, ‘Physics for Cats’ is out now. Links at www.tomgauld.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:38 AM
A recent cartoon for @newscientist.com.
p.s. my new book of science cartoons, ‘Physics for Cats’ is out now. Links at www.tomgauld.com
p.s. my new book of science cartoons, ‘Physics for Cats’ is out now. Links at www.tomgauld.com