dr honk*
@terrihonk.bsky.social
Rogue librarian.
Horror, food, politics and gardens.
And just in case work is spying on me: All opinions are mine and do not reflect those of my employer (thank god).
FOD, Flopper, ‘bino
*not a doctor.
Horror, food, politics and gardens.
And just in case work is spying on me: All opinions are mine and do not reflect those of my employer (thank god).
FOD, Flopper, ‘bino
*not a doctor.
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We’re on track to become the first species to go extinct due to politeness. Gonna follow the dinosaurs out the door because it was too uncomfortable and confrontational to tell a few billionaires and empire managers to fuck off.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/on-becomin...
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/on-becomin...
On Becoming The First Species To Go Extinct From Politeness
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):
www.caitlinjohnst.one
December 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
We’re on track to become the first species to go extinct due to politeness. Gonna follow the dinosaurs out the door because it was too uncomfortable and confrontational to tell a few billionaires and empire managers to fuck off.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/on-becomin...
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/on-becomin...
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Sydney Water has estimated up to 250 megalitres a day will be needed to service datacentres planned by 2035, more than Canberra's entire drinking water.
Second feature with @petrastock.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Second feature with @petrastock.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Thirsty work: how the rise of massive datacentres strains Australia’s drinking water supply
The demand for use in cooling in Sydney alone is expected to exceed the volume of Canberra’s total drinking water within the next decade
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This. This right here is the problem.
Mediocre white people rewarding other mediocre white people.
December 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This. This right here is the problem.
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it’s so blatant how obvious this setup grift is
December 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
it’s so blatant how obvious this setup grift is
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Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
December 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
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We believe that celebrating a spectacle of international togetherness while ignoring the suffering of millions contradicts the spirit of the Eurovision Song Contest. In response to Israel's inclusion, we have made the difficult decision to boycott this year's contest.
Full statement 👉 eurovision.nz
Full statement 👉 eurovision.nz
December 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We believe that celebrating a spectacle of international togetherness while ignoring the suffering of millions contradicts the spirit of the Eurovision Song Contest. In response to Israel's inclusion, we have made the difficult decision to boycott this year's contest.
Full statement 👉 eurovision.nz
Full statement 👉 eurovision.nz
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Eurovision is willing to lose the European countries of Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia in order to allow a west Asian settler colony currently carrying out a genocide sing their little song on TV
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation comes in spite of several broadcasters calling for its exclusion
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands will boycott next year’s Eurovision after Israel was given the all-clear to compete in next year’s song contest in spite of several participating broadcasters calling for its exclusion.
At the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union, the body that organises the hugely popular international annual singing competition, no vote on Israel’s participation was held. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Eurovision is willing to lose the European countries of Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia in order to allow a west Asian settler colony currently carrying out a genocide sing their little song on TV
fuck this and fuck eurovision
Israel will be allowed to compete in Eurovision 2026, the European Broadcasting Union has decided.
Consequently, Spain and the Netherlands have announced their withdrawal from the contest.
Consequently, Spain and the Netherlands have announced their withdrawal from the contest.
December 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I know it’s Instagram but if people want to know what’s going on at State Library Victoria, check this out:
www.instagram.com/save.our.lib...
www.instagram.com/save.our.lib...
Login • Instagram
Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.
www.instagram.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I know it’s Instagram but if people want to know what’s going on at State Library Victoria, check this out:
www.instagram.com/save.our.lib...
www.instagram.com/save.our.lib...
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Ecocide.
There is no taking back life once it is gone. There is no other ecosystem
There is no taking back life once it is gone. There is no other ecosystem
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Ecocide.
There is no taking back life once it is gone. There is no other ecosystem
There is no taking back life once it is gone. There is no other ecosystem
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Listen to The Science, ffs.
Innovative Makers & ORIGINAL co creators.
Not slavish closed source AI copy cats.
#auspol #create #homegrown
www.innovationaus.com/australians-...
Innovative Makers & ORIGINAL co creators.
Not slavish closed source AI copy cats.
#auspol #create #homegrown
www.innovationaus.com/australians-...
December 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Listen to The Science, ffs.
Innovative Makers & ORIGINAL co creators.
Not slavish closed source AI copy cats.
#auspol #create #homegrown
www.innovationaus.com/australians-...
Innovative Makers & ORIGINAL co creators.
Not slavish closed source AI copy cats.
#auspol #create #homegrown
www.innovationaus.com/australians-...
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#gaza #killings #massacres #israel #idf #palestine #genocide
Despite a cease-fire that began on Oct. 10, 2025, Israeli forces have continued lethal operations in Gaza, killing 357 Palestinians in the first 50 days, according to data from Gaza’s Health Ministry and Media Office.
Despite a cease-fire that began on Oct. 10, 2025, Israeli forces have continued lethal operations in Gaza, killing 357 Palestinians in the first 50 days, according to data from Gaza’s Health Ministry and Media Office.
Israel kills 357 Palestinians in Gaza since cease-fire began
Despite a cease-fire that began on Oct. 10, 2025, Israeli forces have continued lethal operations in Gaza, killing 357 Palestinians in the first 50 days,...
www.dailysabah.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
#gaza #killings #massacres #israel #idf #palestine #genocide
Despite a cease-fire that began on Oct. 10, 2025, Israeli forces have continued lethal operations in Gaza, killing 357 Palestinians in the first 50 days, according to data from Gaza’s Health Ministry and Media Office.
Despite a cease-fire that began on Oct. 10, 2025, Israeli forces have continued lethal operations in Gaza, killing 357 Palestinians in the first 50 days, according to data from Gaza’s Health Ministry and Media Office.
God I’m sick of this patronising, paternalistic corporate-speak. It’s maddening and it’s doing sooo much damage, ESPECIALLY in government organisations. #auspol #springstreet
Centrelink get pushed on how they get to take so long to "fix" their errors, while people cut off payments get no such luxury
Centrelink: "Well, our systems are large & complex"
@pennyallmanpayne.com: People impacted are very vulnerable & we're asking them to deal w/ a very complex system
Centrelink: "Well, our systems are large & complex"
@pennyallmanpayne.com: People impacted are very vulnerable & we're asking them to deal w/ a very complex system
December 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
God I’m sick of this patronising, paternalistic corporate-speak. It’s maddening and it’s doing sooo much damage, ESPECIALLY in government organisations. #auspol #springstreet
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A *very* good paper on AI, education and sci-fi here:
"As we demonstrate by analyzing the paradigmatic ideas espoused by Salman Khan, educational AI is designed to optimize the acquisition of knowledge and largely ignores other aspects of teaching and learning, such as care, play, or curiosity."
"As we demonstrate by analyzing the paradigmatic ideas espoused by Salman Khan, educational AI is designed to optimize the acquisition of knowledge and largely ignores other aspects of teaching and learning, such as care, play, or curiosity."
What do The Matrix and educational AI have in common? Unfortunately way too much, as they promote very narrow ideas of what education should be.
Instead, Alberto Romele and I highlight better sci-fi inspirations in this new paper in Educational Theory:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Instead, Alberto Romele and I highlight better sci-fi inspirations in this new paper in Educational Theory:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
How to Imagine Educational AI: The Filling of a Pail or the Lighting of a Fire?
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (e.g., machine learning, generative AI) have led to increased interest in its application in educational settings. AI companies hope to revolutionize teachi...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
A *very* good paper on AI, education and sci-fi here:
"As we demonstrate by analyzing the paradigmatic ideas espoused by Salman Khan, educational AI is designed to optimize the acquisition of knowledge and largely ignores other aspects of teaching and learning, such as care, play, or curiosity."
"As we demonstrate by analyzing the paradigmatic ideas espoused by Salman Khan, educational AI is designed to optimize the acquisition of knowledge and largely ignores other aspects of teaching and learning, such as care, play, or curiosity."
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it should probably be a bigger story that the richest man on earth and leading Republican is a fucking Nazi
media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 AM
it should probably be a bigger story that the richest man on earth and leading Republican is a fucking Nazi
media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
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Having been a Brownie, Guide and young leader, and then had a Brownie daughter, I’ve always been proud of Girlguiding’s inclusivity. So I’m devastated to hear that they’ve decided to exclude trans girls from the organisation. Sign here to protest (and appeal directly if you have contact with them).
Allow transgender women and girls back into GirlGuiding UK
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
c.org
December 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Having been a Brownie, Guide and young leader, and then had a Brownie daughter, I’ve always been proud of Girlguiding’s inclusivity. So I’m devastated to hear that they’ve decided to exclude trans girls from the organisation. Sign here to protest (and appeal directly if you have contact with them).
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December 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Facts.
December 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Facts.
Home with the flu and feeling this all the way to my bones.
December 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Home with the flu and feeling this all the way to my bones.
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"Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, and More Unite for Palestine Benefit Single"
'“Lullaby,” a version of the traditional Palestinian song “Yamma Mweel El Hawa,” will be released on December 12, aiming for the coveted UK Christmas No. 1 slot.'
pitchfork.com/news/brian-e...
#Palestine
#SolidarityWithPalestine
'“Lullaby,” a version of the traditional Palestinian song “Yamma Mweel El Hawa,” will be released on December 12, aiming for the coveted UK Christmas No. 1 slot.'
pitchfork.com/news/brian-e...
#Palestine
#SolidarityWithPalestine
Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, and More Unite for Palestine Benefit Single
Operating as Together for Palestine, an ensemble will aim for a UK Christmas No. 1 with “Lullaby,” a new version of “Yamma Mweel El Hawa” written by Peter Gabriel
pitchfork.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:48 AM
"Brian Eno, Neneh Cherry, and More Unite for Palestine Benefit Single"
'“Lullaby,” a version of the traditional Palestinian song “Yamma Mweel El Hawa,” will be released on December 12, aiming for the coveted UK Christmas No. 1 slot.'
pitchfork.com/news/brian-e...
#Palestine
#SolidarityWithPalestine
'“Lullaby,” a version of the traditional Palestinian song “Yamma Mweel El Hawa,” will be released on December 12, aiming for the coveted UK Christmas No. 1 slot.'
pitchfork.com/news/brian-e...
#Palestine
#SolidarityWithPalestine
Lowest arts funding in the country despite a tourism industry that relies heavily on the local artists and artisans…. But it’s no problem to find $500k to subsidise Dave flipping Grohl?!? Are you kidding?
#politas #auspol
#politas #auspol
So the Foo Fighters are coming to Tasmania because the government paid $500k to "help facilitate that." I wonder how much "facilitation" will be going on to entice acts to the stadium. To the 40% who so desperately wanted this, you have been conned. #politas
December 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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YOU MUST SATE YOUR THIRST TO HAVE STRENGTH TO CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES.
December 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
YOU MUST SATE YOUR THIRST TO HAVE STRENGTH TO CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES.
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Seriously....wasn't there a relevant recent policy disaster suggesting this might be a bad idea
Seriously....wasn't there a relevant recent policy disaster suggesting this might be a bad idea
NDIS plans will be computer-generated with human involvement dramatically cut under sweeping overhaul
Exclusive: Staff were told of major changes to the way NDIS funding and support plans will be made during a recent internal briefing
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Seriously....wasn't there a relevant recent policy disaster suggesting this might be a bad idea
Seriously....wasn't there a relevant recent policy disaster suggesting this might be a bad idea
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Wow.
"It gives me no pleasure to say what I’m about to say because I worked with Pete Hegseth for seven or eight years at Fox News. This is an act of a war crime .... There’s absolutely no legal basis for it.”
- Newsmax's Judge Napolitano
"It gives me no pleasure to say what I’m about to say because I worked with Pete Hegseth for seven or eight years at Fox News. This is an act of a war crime .... There’s absolutely no legal basis for it.”
- Newsmax's Judge Napolitano
Woah. Newsmax’s legal analyst just said Pete Hegseth and everyone involved in the illegal boat strike should be “prosecuted for a war crime.”
They’ve even lost Newsmax on this one.
They’ve even lost Newsmax on this one.
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Wow.
"It gives me no pleasure to say what I’m about to say because I worked with Pete Hegseth for seven or eight years at Fox News. This is an act of a war crime .... There’s absolutely no legal basis for it.”
- Newsmax's Judge Napolitano
"It gives me no pleasure to say what I’m about to say because I worked with Pete Hegseth for seven or eight years at Fox News. This is an act of a war crime .... There’s absolutely no legal basis for it.”
- Newsmax's Judge Napolitano
EXCLUSIVE: Funding and support plans for national disability insurance scheme participants will be generated by a computer program and staff will have no discretion to amend them, under a major overhaul of the NDIS to be rolled out next year, @australia.theguardian.com can reveal.
December 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM