Thought Games
@thoughtgames.bsky.social
Musician, educator, thinker from Dunedin, New Zealand.
We're now living in 'techno-feudalism' - very interesting term for it.
How internet became 'enshittified' - and how to fix it
Analysis: One theory explains how the internet went from fun to infuriating.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
We're now living in 'techno-feudalism' - very interesting term for it.
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The Pay Equity changes need clear and honest answers from this government. The hundreds of thousands of workers whose lives will be affected by this decision should expect nothing less. A list of currently unanswered questions is here: craigrenney.substack.com/p/pay-equity...
Pay Equity Questions yet to be answered
If you do nothing else today – Join more than 50,000 other Kiwis and sign the Pay Equity Petition at https://www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_equity
craigrenney.substack.com
May 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Pay Equity changes need clear and honest answers from this government. The hundreds of thousands of workers whose lives will be affected by this decision should expect nothing less. A list of currently unanswered questions is here: craigrenney.substack.com/p/pay-equity...
Since the 1990s, how much have Kodak moments depreciated in value?
April 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Since the 1990s, how much have Kodak moments depreciated in value?
Just got home from my recent stadium gig. I'd like to thank Darius Rucker and Flying Man for the opportunity.
April 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Just got home from my recent stadium gig. I'd like to thank Darius Rucker and Flying Man for the opportunity.
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#BHN So I'm thinking about talking to a lawyer who specialises in defamation, anyone out there direct me to a friendly voice I can have a quick chat with? Nga Mihi
April 8, 2025 at 2:47 AM
#BHN So I'm thinking about talking to a lawyer who specialises in defamation, anyone out there direct me to a friendly voice I can have a quick chat with? Nga Mihi
April 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
TLDR: Buy this cool NZ-made sports drink! Powerade sans the sugar.
If you're someone who likes to stay hydrated whilst at sport, perhaps you frequent the gym (pronounced "guy-m"), or maybe even a little bit of yogging - Emma Christie is working for her sister's small start up company called MNRL.
If you're someone who likes to stay hydrated whilst at sport, perhaps you frequent the gym (pronounced "guy-m"), or maybe even a little bit of yogging - Emma Christie is working for her sister's small start up company called MNRL.
MNRL.NZ
MNRL.NZ
mnrl.co.nz
March 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
TLDR: Buy this cool NZ-made sports drink! Powerade sans the sugar.
If you're someone who likes to stay hydrated whilst at sport, perhaps you frequent the gym (pronounced "guy-m"), or maybe even a little bit of yogging - Emma Christie is working for her sister's small start up company called MNRL.
If you're someone who likes to stay hydrated whilst at sport, perhaps you frequent the gym (pronounced "guy-m"), or maybe even a little bit of yogging - Emma Christie is working for her sister's small start up company called MNRL.
Danie Urquhart and I sat down with Jeff Harford yesterday to talk about The Mentalist Collective song E Rere, written entirely in te reo Māori - quite a challenge for us all!
Havw a listen 😊
Link to the podcast: accessmedia.nz/player?EID=c...
Havw a listen 😊
Link to the podcast: accessmedia.nz/player?EID=c...
OARsome Morning Show - 21-02-2025 - The Mentalist Collective - Danie Urquhart and Brendan Christie
All the latest on what’s happening in Dunedin, interviews with people making a difference in your community, regular feature segments, and some great music.
accessmedia.nz
February 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Danie Urquhart and I sat down with Jeff Harford yesterday to talk about The Mentalist Collective song E Rere, written entirely in te reo Māori - quite a challenge for us all!
Havw a listen 😊
Link to the podcast: accessmedia.nz/player?EID=c...
Havw a listen 😊
Link to the podcast: accessmedia.nz/player?EID=c...
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“It feeds my machine its script, or it gets the hose … ”
Oh, I’m sorry, tech bros – did DeepSeek copy your work? I can hardly imagine your distress | Marina Hyde
If China has done to Sam Altman what his OpenAI has been accused of doing to creatives, it would take a heart of stone not to laugh, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
“It feeds my machine its script, or it gets the hose … ”
It's everywhere.
Sometimes I think Pie has a direct connection to my inner monologue.
youtu.be/qj-gAUaUF-4?...
Sometimes I think Pie has a direct connection to my inner monologue.
youtu.be/qj-gAUaUF-4?...
The Corporate Con.
YouTube video by Jonathan Pie
youtu.be
February 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
It's everywhere.
Sometimes I think Pie has a direct connection to my inner monologue.
youtu.be/qj-gAUaUF-4?...
Sometimes I think Pie has a direct connection to my inner monologue.
youtu.be/qj-gAUaUF-4?...
Bit of a Texas Waxmoth Massacre in my backyard today
January 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Bit of a Texas Waxmoth Massacre in my backyard today
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@patbrittenden.bsky.social : "(ACT) will cause hardship like no one has seen since the great depression #nzpol"
ACT: we need to keep going
What a spectacular self-own by ACT
ACT: we need to keep going
What a spectacular self-own by ACT
January 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
@patbrittenden.bsky.social : "(ACT) will cause hardship like no one has seen since the great depression #nzpol"
ACT: we need to keep going
What a spectacular self-own by ACT
ACT: we need to keep going
What a spectacular self-own by ACT
Wish I had a lot of money.
January 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Wish I had a lot of money.
Wise words and we need to be motivated to stand up to this corporatisation nonsense, the back-scratching and corruption of this government.
Template for the letter here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Template for the letter here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Wise words and we need to be motivated to stand up to this corporatisation nonsense, the back-scratching and corruption of this government.
Template for the letter here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Template for the letter here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
If you buy anything online, watch this video. It's a perfect example of the corporate greed, fraud and scams that we are all susceptible to without even knowing it. We're in a different kind of Wild West with nothing to protect us. @patbrittenden.bsky.social @chewienz.bsky.social
Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam
YouTube video by MegaLag
youtu.be
December 25, 2024 at 9:28 PM
If you buy anything online, watch this video. It's a perfect example of the corporate greed, fraud and scams that we are all susceptible to without even knowing it. We're in a different kind of Wild West with nothing to protect us. @patbrittenden.bsky.social @chewienz.bsky.social
Been a heck of a year. Merry Christmas to everyone, love you to all.
December 24, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Been a heck of a year. Merry Christmas to everyone, love you to all.
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Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.
December 21, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.
Historic times we live in where the frustration of inequality is bubbling over and discontent is so clear. Leaves me wondering if anything might actually change.
December 15, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Historic times we live in where the frustration of inequality is bubbling over and discontent is so clear. Leaves me wondering if anything might actually change.
20,000 words of school reporting... Done 😊
December 13, 2024 at 4:03 AM
20,000 words of school reporting... Done 😊