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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 9h

I don't understand. Can someone help?

Why do folks who champion neurodiversity as a social model, neurodivergent traits being a natural part of human variation, maintain the use of medical labels like Autism?

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 9h

I'd take Gemini with Notebook LM over Copilot.

Are any of them significant enough to justify the cost? I agree, eh, it's fine. This is the problem/the bubble in AI.

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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 9h

To be successful, hopefully "market rate" reflects a rental price younger Individuals and families can afford.

Also, we need to start promoting programs like this as a typical option for city residents. Paying less in predatory rent could allow people to save for retirement w/o home ownership.

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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 16h

Should have done this year's ago.

Cities should be property developers.

Protect rental housing and ensure appropriate units for young families.

dailyhive.com/vancouver/ci...

City of Vancouver to create new real estate company to build rental housing | Urbanized

To generate revenue and improve rental housing supply, the City of Vancouver will create a for-profit real estate development company.

dailyhive.com

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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 1d

When did this idea that there are "safe" communities on the internet emerge?

Millennial here, internet launched in my lifetime, never has there been an online forum/community that didn't have a level of toxicity.

It's not good, it's the internet.

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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 3d

This reminds me of a Reddit discussion I was part of.

Someone was mad that Burnaby extended school 30km/h zones until 10 pm.

The actual time difference is negligible. I noticed recently Vancouver has more 30 zone traffic calmed communities.

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 3d

The image didn't load while I was on the subway and I was really hoping it would be an Aztec.

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 3d

Led by Jason Bateman an over-promised under-delivered AI founder who received a lot of funding based on past successes and now needs to show the product isn't a lie as FTC close in on his scam.

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 3d

The quirk of the series is that every decision he makes from coffee order to relationship and work must go through an AI prompt.

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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 3d

Netflix mini series idea. The protagonist, a young male working in silicon valley.

One night he breaks into a "brain corp" and has an AI surgically implanted into his brain.

The series continues as a comedy devolving to black mirror as his AI led prompts lead from funny situations to dangerous.

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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

Sigh. That's too bad. Did they see what Nintendo had the switch doing with antiquated hardware?

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

Oh, wow. When you said windows UI. You literally meant it's a handheld with windows.

That doesn't make sense? Microsoft knows how to build a gaming UI.

Why does this feel more like my boss is about to call me on Teams rather than, "I'm about to conquer the galaxy! While sitting on the bus."

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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

I love the wood paneling and how the extra long vertical boards make the build seem taller and draw your eye to fully experience it. Strong scandi hygge vibes.

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

That's a pretty big change from PewDiePie making react videos to his "therapy."

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

I found a hippo chef with a keen interest in baking many cupcakes.

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

a close up of a deadpool costume with the words `` ohhhh my ! ''

ALT: a close up of a deadpool costume with the words `` ohhhh my ! ''

media.tenor.com

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

While "western" countries are distracted? The Maldives are leading scientific breakthroughs!

No author in history could have written the year 2025.

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

I see a lot more posts lately where comments are locked. Why?

The OP usually had something thought provoking or funny to say.

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

Behold Moses will part the waters of the Great Lakes and Americans will enter a promised land of maple syrup and beer.

Holly Anderson 🍇 @hollyanderson.bsky.social · 4d

you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you

Screenshot of a Facebook post featuring three of the Portland protesters wearing inflatable frog costumes with the following text:

Episcopalians on Facebook
Elizabeth Rose Elrod • 22h •
Exodus 8:2-6
"But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs...
The frogs shall come up on you and on your people and on all your officials."

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

Step 1) acquire sports popular in western countries

Step 2) host comedians popular in western countries

Step 3) acquire the company that develops sports and "warfare" games popular in western countries

Step 2346) finish building "The Line."

I don't know where this is going.

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

Why is he trying to be Rick Mercer?

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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 4d

Not battle tested, but look what drones have been able to do.

Maybe inflatable animal suits are the next big thing?

Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 5d

I don't follow, but I think that makes sense?

In Canada we (technically) vote for our regional representatives provincially and federally, not for the leader of a particular party.

Though for many, party leadership often plays a significant factor in who gets their local vote.

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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 6d

You can disagree with someone and still enjoy watching a giant rocket blast into space, right. Right?

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Aidan Scott @aidancscott.bsky.social · 6d

Your tyres cost $3000?!

Wait, we don't swap to winter tyres in Vancouver.

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