KrystynT
@krystyntully.com
Montreal-based. Nonprofits. Tech. Writing. CEO and co-founder of @entremission.com. Also #CFMTL and #LaVictoire.
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For 60 years, USAID’s memory lived in PDFs. The agency commissioned over 100,000 evaluations, stacking up tens of millions of pages.
But the system was human-bounded by three limits that defined it:
- Cognitive load
- Timing
- Incentives
So what do you find when you can finally read everything?
But the system was human-bounded by three limits that defined it:
- Cognitive load
- Timing
- Incentives
So what do you find when you can finally read everything?
When USAID Shut Down, Its Lessons Nearly Vanished. AI Helped Recover Them (SSIR)
A final sweep of 60 years of evidence reveals durable truths about how development succeeds and fails.
ssir.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
For 60 years, USAID’s memory lived in PDFs. The agency commissioned over 100,000 evaluations, stacking up tens of millions of pages.
But the system was human-bounded by three limits that defined it:
- Cognitive load
- Timing
- Incentives
So what do you find when you can finally read everything?
But the system was human-bounded by three limits that defined it:
- Cognitive load
- Timing
- Incentives
So what do you find when you can finally read everything?
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Our story is so much better than theirs. We should be telling it better before it's too late.
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The Stories We're Not Telling
Liberal democracy is in danger. We need the stories of those who rescued it last time.
dgardner.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Our story is so much better than theirs. We should be telling it better before it's too late.
dgardner.substack.com/p/the-storie...
dgardner.substack.com/p/the-storie...
Working from home is a lovely, productive option for many people. When your HQ is located in a city where rents are northward of $3,000 per month, work from home options are the ONLY way to go. It's not an accommodation; it's smart HR strategy.
Ford government scrambles to deal with flood of work-from-home requests
The Treasury Board Secretariat said it has been so inundated with "remote work alternative work arrangement" requests that it cannot process them all.
www.thestar.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Working from home is a lovely, productive option for many people. When your HQ is located in a city where rents are northward of $3,000 per month, work from home options are the ONLY way to go. It's not an accommodation; it's smart HR strategy.
This one hits hard for me right now, what with the aesthetics and values of this moment in history.
I don't see greatness in vast wealth, slathering gold on things, or in living only in spaces that exclude most other humans.
Small. Quiet. Persistent. Concentrated.
This is growth to me.
I don't see greatness in vast wealth, slathering gold on things, or in living only in spaces that exclude most other humans.
Small. Quiet. Persistent. Concentrated.
This is growth to me.
As a culture, we cling to the idea that more is better.
“More” means gaining, getting, and wealth.
On the other hand, “less” is usually seen as undesirable. Less means loss, lacking, giving up.
What if “more” isn’t what you need right now? Maybe you actually need less.
“More” means gaining, getting, and wealth.
On the other hand, “less” is usually seen as undesirable. Less means loss, lacking, giving up.
What if “more” isn’t what you need right now? Maybe you actually need less.
Grow more with less | The Organizer #31
Sometimes, you need to trim to grow. Personal growth shouldn’t just about adding -- it should also be about subtracting.
www.entremission.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This one hits hard for me right now, what with the aesthetics and values of this moment in history.
I don't see greatness in vast wealth, slathering gold on things, or in living only in spaces that exclude most other humans.
Small. Quiet. Persistent. Concentrated.
This is growth to me.
I don't see greatness in vast wealth, slathering gold on things, or in living only in spaces that exclude most other humans.
Small. Quiet. Persistent. Concentrated.
This is growth to me.
Ouch.
I worked in an old office like this once. Two "women's" stalls for the entire building, 0 of which had doors that locked. 0 of which were in rooms with doors that closed fully.
So vexing. So unnecessary.
I worked in an old office like this once. Two "women's" stalls for the entire building, 0 of which had doors that locked. 0 of which were in rooms with doors that closed fully.
So vexing. So unnecessary.
I'm most of the engineering buildings in Purdue campus, there are only women's restrooms on every other floor or in the basement because they all had to be added after the original construction. I heard multiple professors opine that this was unnecessary and unfair to men to lose a bathroom.
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Ouch.
I worked in an old office like this once. Two "women's" stalls for the entire building, 0 of which had doors that locked. 0 of which were in rooms with doors that closed fully.
So vexing. So unnecessary.
I worked in an old office like this once. Two "women's" stalls for the entire building, 0 of which had doors that locked. 0 of which were in rooms with doors that closed fully.
So vexing. So unnecessary.
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Congrats to our friends at the Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration on the new name!
The process of updating the brand, the domain and online services, the socials, and the partners is creative but also methodical. It's been inspiring to watch and an honour to support.
Update yer bookmarks!
The process of updating the brand, the domain and online services, the socials, and the partners is creative but also methodical. It's been inspiring to watch and an honour to support.
Update yer bookmarks!
The Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC) is now the Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration.
New name. Same acronym. Same mission.
Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/xcyifzwhjg
#CentreForOceanLiteracyCollaboration
New name. Same acronym. Same mission.
Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/xcyifzwhjg
#CentreForOceanLiteracyCollaboration
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Congrats to our friends at the Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration on the new name!
The process of updating the brand, the domain and online services, the socials, and the partners is creative but also methodical. It's been inspiring to watch and an honour to support.
Update yer bookmarks!
The process of updating the brand, the domain and online services, the socials, and the partners is creative but also methodical. It's been inspiring to watch and an honour to support.
Update yer bookmarks!
Every word of this. Yes.
James Cameron says AI actors are ‘horrifying to me’
Avatar director, known for his advocacy of new technology, told interviewer generative AI performance puts ‘all human experience into a blender’
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Every word of this. Yes.
"The degree of increased division – known as “affective polarisation” – achieved in one week by the changes the academics made to X users’ feeds was as great as would have on average taken three years between 1978 and 2020."
Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation
Study finds that a week of political content can bring about a shift in views that previously would have taken three years
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"The degree of increased division – known as “affective polarisation” – achieved in one week by the changes the academics made to X users’ feeds was as great as would have on average taken three years between 1978 and 2020."
I’ve heard of pay equity day, the day earlier in the year when women start earning the equivalent of men.
But I love the clarity of this framing: ladies, you’re working for free for the rest of the year.
But I love the clarity of this framing: ladies, you’re working for free for the rest of the year.
Article | La rémunération horaire moyenne des #femmes représentait 91% de celle des hommes en 2024, faisant du 29 novembre la date à laquelle les femmes commencent symboliquement à travailler gratuitement. Un écart, explique Julia Posca, que la syndicalisation contribue à réduire.
Le 29 novembre, les Québécoises commencent à travailler gratuitement
Alors qu’on craint pour l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes en raison de l’influence grandis
iris-recherche.qc.ca
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I’ve heard of pay equity day, the day earlier in the year when women start earning the equivalent of men.
But I love the clarity of this framing: ladies, you’re working for free for the rest of the year.
But I love the clarity of this framing: ladies, you’re working for free for the rest of the year.
“Every dollar you earn climbing from $40,000 to $100,000 triggers benefit losses that exceed your income gains. You are literally poorer for working harder.”
The math here is fascinating. It also makes me appreciate the Canadian system even more. We have similar issues, but the US divide is worse.
The math here is fascinating. It also makes me appreciate the Canadian system even more. We have similar issues, but the US divide is worse.
This is an insightful but deeply upsetting article about why everyone in the US feels poor, and why the current political situation emerges as a direct result.
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
How a Broken Benchmark Quietly Broke America
www.yesigiveafig.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
“Every dollar you earn climbing from $40,000 to $100,000 triggers benefit losses that exceed your income gains. You are literally poorer for working harder.”
The math here is fascinating. It also makes me appreciate the Canadian system even more. We have similar issues, but the US divide is worse.
The math here is fascinating. It also makes me appreciate the Canadian system even more. We have similar issues, but the US divide is worse.
What happens when a data centre opens in an area with contaminated water? Water quality gets worse.
A bleak story about the ways that environmental science and rules don’t apply to big business, at the expense of citizen and residents.
A bleak story about the ways that environmental science and rules don’t apply to big business, at the expense of citizen and residents.
“The results were equally bleak. Of the 70 wells he tested, 68 violated the safety threshold, with an average concentration of nitrates close to four times the federal limit.”
thefern.org/2025/11/the-...
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‘The precedent is Flint’: How Oregon’s data center boom is supercharging a water crisis | Food and Environment Reporting Network
In the spring of 2022, Jim Doherty kept having the same conversation with folks at the only grocery store in Boardman, his eastern Oregon hometown, or at the grain depot where he picked up food for…
thefern.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
What happens when a data centre opens in an area with contaminated water? Water quality gets worse.
A bleak story about the ways that environmental science and rules don’t apply to big business, at the expense of citizen and residents.
A bleak story about the ways that environmental science and rules don’t apply to big business, at the expense of citizen and residents.
Jet lagged af but we made it in time. Milan->Laval pour la Victoire.
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Jet lagged af but we made it in time. Milan->Laval pour la Victoire.
Aggregated data masks real-world experiences.
For example:
in 2025, CFMTL's first game of the season was Feb 22 (nearly March); first home game for fans was April 12; last home game was Oct 4.
Redraw this chart based on actual fan experience, and you see a radical change for Montrealers.
For example:
in 2025, CFMTL's first game of the season was Feb 22 (nearly March); first home game for fans was April 12; last home game was Oct 4.
Redraw this chart based on actual fan experience, and you see a radical change for Montrealers.
Here's a quick look at how the current MLS spring-to-fall calendar and the new summer-to-spring calendars will line up.
Final schedule tbd, but estimating ~75% of full capacity match weeks (where all 34 teams play) will overlap.
Final schedule tbd, but estimating ~75% of full capacity match weeks (where all 34 teams play) will overlap.
November 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Aggregated data masks real-world experiences.
For example:
in 2025, CFMTL's first game of the season was Feb 22 (nearly March); first home game for fans was April 12; last home game was Oct 4.
Redraw this chart based on actual fan experience, and you see a radical change for Montrealers.
For example:
in 2025, CFMTL's first game of the season was Feb 22 (nearly March); first home game for fans was April 12; last home game was Oct 4.
Redraw this chart based on actual fan experience, and you see a radical change for Montrealers.
Impact is the “bottom line” for nonprofit work. The more attention we pay, the better we get at our work. The better we get, the more good we do and the more enjoyable our days.
Measuring impact is a brave, clever, wonderful thing to do. When you measure impact, you show that you care more about making a difference than you do about being right.
Like any new habit, it can be hard to start measuring impact. Start simple. It’s worth it.
Like any new habit, it can be hard to start measuring impact. Start simple. It’s worth it.
How to start measuring impact | The Organizer #30
To start measuring impact, keep it simple. Build routines that collect and share impact stories.
www.entremission.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Impact is the “bottom line” for nonprofit work. The more attention we pay, the better we get at our work. The better we get, the more good we do and the more enjoyable our days.
My plan to unplug for the evening is being updated. Replacing sports with tea and peanut butter cookies.
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
My plan to unplug for the evening is being updated. Replacing sports with tea and peanut butter cookies.
“The Bleu-blanc-noir can’t play at Stade Saputo between late November and mid-April, and with Stade Olympique not expected to be ready until at least 2028, hosting matches during those months will be a major challenge — if not impossible.”
It's official: Major League Soccer will shift to a fall-spring calendar starting in the summer of 2027. Everything you need to know. #MLS #CFMTL #TFCLive #VWFC 🔗❄️
It's official: Major League Soccer will shift its calendar to a fall-spring schedule starting in the summer of 2027
The league confirmed the news and additional details on Thursday. Big implications for soccer in Canada.
truenorthfoot.ca
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
“The Bleu-blanc-noir can’t play at Stade Saputo between late November and mid-April, and with Stade Olympique not expected to be ready until at least 2028, hosting matches during those months will be a major challenge — if not impossible.”
Well, MLS, it was fun while it lasted. The schedule change is such disappointing news. I can only assume that the lack of investment at #CFMTL is because they saw this coming and the team is planning to leave. Regardless, it’s hard to justify season tickets any longer.
November 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Well, MLS, it was fun while it lasted. The schedule change is such disappointing news. I can only assume that the lack of investment at #CFMTL is because they saw this coming and the team is planning to leave. Regardless, it’s hard to justify season tickets any longer.
John Tory was not a very good mayor in Toronto. He benefited from friendly media, no vocal critic, and a good local economy. Many of his decisions and missed opportunities have made life in the Toronto harder than it needed to be. It's not finger-pointing to flag it now; it's how we learn.
Matt Elliott: Why Olivia Chow’s council allies are attacking John Tory’s World Cup bid – and not the scandal that caused him to quit
Deals signed during John Tory’s reign are a frequent target of Mayor Olivia Chow’s allies on city council.
www.thestar.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
John Tory was not a very good mayor in Toronto. He benefited from friendly media, no vocal critic, and a good local economy. Many of his decisions and missed opportunities have made life in the Toronto harder than it needed to be. It's not finger-pointing to flag it now; it's how we learn.
Legally speaking, government must operate fairly. This includes respecting your rights to a written decision with reasons, correcting inaccuracies, and appeal.
How would AI-led government reviews and administration uphold those rights?
That question has to be part of Canada’s AI strategy.
How would AI-led government reviews and administration uphold those rights?
That question has to be part of Canada’s AI strategy.
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Legally speaking, government must operate fairly. This includes respecting your rights to a written decision with reasons, correcting inaccuracies, and appeal.
How would AI-led government reviews and administration uphold those rights?
That question has to be part of Canada’s AI strategy.
How would AI-led government reviews and administration uphold those rights?
That question has to be part of Canada’s AI strategy.
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OpenAI wants to help Canada fulfill its ambitious plans to build our AI infrastructure. We should be careful. https://macleans.ca/technology-3/canada-needs-homegrown-ai-infrastructure/
Canada Needs Homegrown AI Infrastructure - Macleans.ca
Allowing American AI companies unfettered access to Canadian data means giving up our digital sovereignty
macleans.ca
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
OpenAI wants to help Canada fulfill its ambitious plans to build our AI infrastructure. We should be careful. https://macleans.ca/technology-3/canada-needs-homegrown-ai-infrastructure/
I loved the movie. It’s based on one of my favourite books, and it felt faithful but also pure del Toro.
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
Opinion | Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Asks Us to Consider the Monster
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I loved the movie. It’s based on one of my favourite books, and it felt faithful but also pure del Toro.
Mmmm. Can't wait to try this.
Wünderbar: Montreal's first German beer hall in 30 years
Montreal's first German beer hall since Le Vieux Munich which closed in 1995, Wünderbar brings Bavarian beer culture to Plaza Saint-Hubert.
ino.to
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Mmmm. Can't wait to try this.
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The Rob Base Postulate:
Given that a number greater than 1(x) is required to make a thing go right, and that the exact equal number (y) is required to make it out of sight (x = y), what is the minimum whole number required to achieve both outcomes?
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Given that a number greater than 1(x) is required to make a thing go right, and that the exact equal number (y) is required to make it out of sight (x = y), what is the minimum whole number required to achieve both outcomes?
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/pop...
Pop Song Math Quiz
Answer all questions in the form of a song title. 1. The Rob Base Postulate Given that a number greater than 1(x) is required to make a thing go ri...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The Rob Base Postulate:
Given that a number greater than 1(x) is required to make a thing go right, and that the exact equal number (y) is required to make it out of sight (x = y), what is the minimum whole number required to achieve both outcomes?
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/pop...
Given that a number greater than 1(x) is required to make a thing go right, and that the exact equal number (y) is required to make it out of sight (x = y), what is the minimum whole number required to achieve both outcomes?
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/pop...