MrsDrJim
@mrsdrjim.bsky.social
Potty-mouthed female (she/her) of modest human capital. Feminist. Reproductive rights advocate. Socialist. Living with invisible disability. Web developer. Living in Treaty 7 territory.
Shovel your way out of the shit.
Shovel your way out of the shit.
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Today in "Don't Trust AI to Tell You Facts": How several different "AI" programs messed up the simple fact of to whom I dedicated a book, and what that means for how much you should trust "AI" to tell you the truth about things (spoiler: not much at all):
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/13/a...
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/13/a...
“AI”: A Dedicated Fact-Failing Machine, or, Yet Another Reason Not to Trust It For Anything
I search my name on a regular basis, not only because I am an ego monster (although I try not to pretend that I’m not) but because it’s a good way for me to find reviews, end-of-the-yea…
whatever.scalzi.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today in "Don't Trust AI to Tell You Facts": How several different "AI" programs messed up the simple fact of to whom I dedicated a book, and what that means for how much you should trust "AI" to tell you the truth about things (spoiler: not much at all):
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/13/a...
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/13/a...
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Progressive Conservative joins Progressive Conservative party
Progressive Conservative joins Progressive Conservative party
OTTAWA - In a stunning move, progressive conservative MP Michael Ma crossed the floor Thursday to the progressive conservative Liberal Party, just a few weeks after similar minded progressive conserva...
www.thebeaverton.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Progressive Conservative joins Progressive Conservative party
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"In 1977, the average 25-34 year old man earned over twice that of a man aged 65+.
In 2023, for the first time in recorded history, senior men now earn more, on average, than their 25-34 year old counterparts."
Via @mikepmoffatt.bsky.social:
🔗: www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/what-happe...
In 2023, for the first time in recorded history, senior men now earn more, on average, than their 25-34 year old counterparts."
Via @mikepmoffatt.bsky.social:
🔗: www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/what-happe...
December 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
"In 1977, the average 25-34 year old man earned over twice that of a man aged 65+.
In 2023, for the first time in recorded history, senior men now earn more, on average, than their 25-34 year old counterparts."
Via @mikepmoffatt.bsky.social:
🔗: www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/what-happe...
In 2023, for the first time in recorded history, senior men now earn more, on average, than their 25-34 year old counterparts."
Via @mikepmoffatt.bsky.social:
🔗: www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/what-happe...
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Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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Man who steals books for a living doesn't know about books. Full story at 11.
Jimmy Fallon: "And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?"
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
December 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Man who steals books for a living doesn't know about books. Full story at 11.
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Reminder that Microsoft admitted to the French Senate that they "cannot guarantee" data sovereignty. If the US CLOUD Act compels them to provide foreign data to the US gov, Microsoft will provide the data
www.theregister.com/2025/07/25/m...
www.theregister.com/2025/07/25/m...
Microsoft exec admits it 'cannot guarantee' data sovereignty
Updated: Under oath in French Senate, exec says it would be compelled – however unlikely – to pass local customer info to US admin
www.theregister.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Reminder that Microsoft admitted to the French Senate that they "cannot guarantee" data sovereignty. If the US CLOUD Act compels them to provide foreign data to the US gov, Microsoft will provide the data
www.theregister.com/2025/07/25/m...
www.theregister.com/2025/07/25/m...
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The post even acknowledges that Microsoft cannot fully guarantee continuity of service if they are ordered by another country to suspend or halt operations in Canada
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The post even acknowledges that Microsoft cannot fully guarantee continuity of service if they are ordered by another country to suspend or halt operations in Canada
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Unclear how a $19 billion dependency on a US tech giant will "promote and protect Canada's digital sovereignty"
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
Microsoft Deepens Its Commitment to Canada with Landmark $19B AI Investment
Today, Microsoft is announcing the most important commitment in Microsoft Canada’s history. We’re adding to our investments – with a total of $19 billion CAD between 2023 and 2027, including more than...
blogs.microsoft.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Unclear how a $19 billion dependency on a US tech giant will "promote and protect Canada's digital sovereignty"
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
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When people say I should stop using emdashes because it is apparently a "giveaway" that something was written with AI
August 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
When people say I should stop using emdashes because it is apparently a "giveaway" that something was written with AI
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This is among the most democratically dangerous things Danielle Smith has said.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
December 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This is among the most democratically dangerous things Danielle Smith has said.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
She wants to remove all checks and balances on her power and projects herself as the embodiment of "the people."
We have left the realm of liberal democracy in this province.
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I'll just leave this here for the "liberals" who are gung ho about militarization.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
ICE ordering fleet of 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian firm
U.S. government records show plans for an order worth about C$10 million for 20 Senator vehicles — a type of armoured tactical vehicle used by Ukraine in its war with
www.thestar.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I'll just leave this here for the "liberals" who are gung ho about militarization.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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Conservatives would very much like for Canada to become a bigtime arms dealer.
Canada can become a global leader in defence manufacturing, and we’re taking action to help companies scale up.
That means thousands of new career opportunities making the defence equipment that keeps Canadians and our allies safe.
That means thousands of new career opportunities making the defence equipment that keeps Canadians and our allies safe.
December 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Conservatives would very much like for Canada to become a bigtime arms dealer.
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'You shouldn't criticize Mark Carney because that's how you get Pierre Poilievre' is...exactly how you get Pierre Poilievre.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
December 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
'You shouldn't criticize Mark Carney because that's how you get Pierre Poilievre' is...exactly how you get Pierre Poilievre.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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Spotify is garbage on every count: Its treatment of artists, its ICE advertising, the CEO's investment in military AI, its leading role in the commodification and AI slopification of music, its terrible audio quality—you name it.
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
How to quit Spotify
This Black Friday, here's a guide to finding the best Spotify alternative
www.bloodinthemachine.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Spotify is garbage on every count: Its treatment of artists, its ICE advertising, the CEO's investment in military AI, its leading role in the commodification and AI slopification of music, its terrible audio quality—you name it.
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
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Reproductive rights groups do NOT want the Quebec government to enshrine abortion rights in the province's proposed constitution. First, it's not really a constitution - it's a regular law that can be amended. And that would turn it into an anti-choice weapon to restrict abortion.
Why Quebec’s plan to enshrine abortion rights is raising alarms
Civil society groups are warning that the Legault government’s plan to enshrine abortion rights in Quebec’s proposed constitution could have unintended consequences.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Reproductive rights groups do NOT want the Quebec government to enshrine abortion rights in the province's proposed constitution. First, it's not really a constitution - it's a regular law that can be amended. And that would turn it into an anti-choice weapon to restrict abortion.
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It strips regulators of tools to stop discriminatory conduct on-the-job, putting a professional’s “right” to offend ahead of our right to safe, respectful care.
Alberta needs to ask whose freedom this really protects.
Alberta needs to ask whose freedom this really protects.
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It strips regulators of tools to stop discriminatory conduct on-the-job, putting a professional’s “right” to offend ahead of our right to safe, respectful care.
Alberta needs to ask whose freedom this really protects.
Alberta needs to ask whose freedom this really protects.
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Don't be fooled. Bill 13 (the Jordan Peterson law) isn’t about free speech or even off-duty conduct of professionals.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
'Jordan Peterson law': Alberta seeks to protect professionals from discipline for off-duty conduct
The so-called Jordan Peterson law would restrict professional regulatory bodies from disciplining their members for off-duty conduct.
edmontonjournal.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Don't be fooled. Bill 13 (the Jordan Peterson law) isn’t about free speech or even off-duty conduct of professionals.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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Hey people who care about Alberta!
If you're in Lethbridge tomorrow, you can give the Northback CEO a piece of your mind.
in person.
11:30
lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/12/07/m...
If you're in Lethbridge tomorrow, you can give the Northback CEO a piece of your mind.
in person.
11:30
lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/12/07/m...
Mining CEO speaking in Lethbridge Monday about Crowsnest Pass project
Residents of southern Alberta will have the chance to speak directly with the proponent of a proposed steelmak...
lethbridgenewsnow.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Hey people who care about Alberta!
If you're in Lethbridge tomorrow, you can give the Northback CEO a piece of your mind.
in person.
11:30
lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/12/07/m...
If you're in Lethbridge tomorrow, you can give the Northback CEO a piece of your mind.
in person.
11:30
lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/12/07/m...
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"All of this falls apart if humans don't adopt the tech. This is why you've seen Meta cram its lame chatbots into WhatsApp and Instagram. This is why Notepad and Paint now have useless Copilot buttons on Windows. This is why Google Gemini wants to "help you" read and reply to your emails."
Analysis: OpenAI is a loss-making machine, how can it survive?
Don't call it a bubble! Loss-making monster OpenAI is on the hook for $1.4 trillion (with a T) in compute commitments. How can this go on?
www.windowscentral.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"All of this falls apart if humans don't adopt the tech. This is why you've seen Meta cram its lame chatbots into WhatsApp and Instagram. This is why Notepad and Paint now have useless Copilot buttons on Windows. This is why Google Gemini wants to "help you" read and reply to your emails."
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So…
Someone goes to the trouble of paying $500 to pull the trigger on a recall and then ghosts…
Literally everyone who wants to help pitch in?
Seems legit.
(It doesn’t seem legit)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
Someone goes to the trouble of paying $500 to pull the trigger on a recall and then ghosts…
Literally everyone who wants to help pitch in?
Seems legit.
(It doesn’t seem legit)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
Stalled recall?
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A lot of local residents are expressing frustration over not being able to get
lethbridgeherald.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:40 AM
So…
Someone goes to the trouble of paying $500 to pull the trigger on a recall and then ghosts…
Literally everyone who wants to help pitch in?
Seems legit.
(It doesn’t seem legit)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
Someone goes to the trouble of paying $500 to pull the trigger on a recall and then ghosts…
Literally everyone who wants to help pitch in?
Seems legit.
(It doesn’t seem legit)
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbri...
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Dr. Wesley nails it:
"If there’s a problem, it’s not that judges exist. It’s that populists don’t like being told “no.”"
We don't elect kings/queens.
The same system that gives power to Premiers gives it to our courts to protect us.
Democracy isn’t mob rule.
And the UCP don't like that. #ableg
"If there’s a problem, it’s not that judges exist. It’s that populists don’t like being told “no.”"
We don't elect kings/queens.
The same system that gives power to Premiers gives it to our courts to protect us.
Democracy isn’t mob rule.
And the UCP don't like that. #ableg
Danielle Smith's comments about the judiciary are among the most worrying things she's said about Alberta democracy.
Conservatives need to stand up to her. Now.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Conservatives need to stand up to her. Now.
open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
December 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Dr. Wesley nails it:
"If there’s a problem, it’s not that judges exist. It’s that populists don’t like being told “no.”"
We don't elect kings/queens.
The same system that gives power to Premiers gives it to our courts to protect us.
Democracy isn’t mob rule.
And the UCP don't like that. #ableg
"If there’s a problem, it’s not that judges exist. It’s that populists don’t like being told “no.”"
We don't elect kings/queens.
The same system that gives power to Premiers gives it to our courts to protect us.
Democracy isn’t mob rule.
And the UCP don't like that. #ableg
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bluesky head of trust and safety going out of his way to be snarky on his personal account about a moderation issue, very cool look
have i mentioned yall need a pr team and your org is too big for you to act like a smug teenage irc oper like this? i am certain i've said that to you multiple times
have i mentioned yall need a pr team and your org is too big for you to act like a smug teenage irc oper like this? i am certain i've said that to you multiple times
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
bluesky head of trust and safety going out of his way to be snarky on his personal account about a moderation issue, very cool look
have i mentioned yall need a pr team and your org is too big for you to act like a smug teenage irc oper like this? i am certain i've said that to you multiple times
have i mentioned yall need a pr team and your org is too big for you to act like a smug teenage irc oper like this? i am certain i've said that to you multiple times
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This 5-minute video is a good overview of what’s happening in Quebec around abortion with Bill 1 (and also Bill 2). Pro-choice advocates fear if Quebec writes abortion back into the law, even with the goal of protecting it, it could backfire — pointing to the U.S. as an example of what can go wrong.
Why are abortion rights in Quebec’s constitution when even pro-choice groups don’t want that?
YouTube video by CBC News
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This 5-minute video is a good overview of what’s happening in Quebec around abortion with Bill 1 (and also Bill 2). Pro-choice advocates fear if Quebec writes abortion back into the law, even with the goal of protecting it, it could backfire — pointing to the U.S. as an example of what can go wrong.