Chris Jensen
@chrisjensenj.bsky.social
Founding Engineer @spkeasy.social
Building well-being and privacy focused tech
Tech can actually do good things, but only if we try
Ex-Head of Engineering @ Raisely | Software, climate, and community nerd (he/him)
Opinions by people smarter than me
Building well-being and privacy focused tech
Tech can actually do good things, but only if we try
Ex-Head of Engineering @ Raisely | Software, climate, and community nerd (he/him)
Opinions by people smarter than me
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If Labour wants to "follow" the politics that endangers our trans whanau for donor funds,
The Greens will lead the politics of protecting our trans whanau against imported fascism.
#nzpol
The Greens will lead the politics of protecting our trans whanau against imported fascism.
#nzpol
This is my position. I can’t believe they’re continuing to use this excuse when the “culture war” has already led to legislation being used to directly contravene the human rights of trans people. Lab wanting to follow and not lead *is* putting kids at risk.
Hipkins response to me was basically, "we absolutely support trans people & will reverse it, but we don't want to start a culture war that would put trans kids at risk."
It doesn't make sense. WP has already started the war, TPM & the Greens response didn't start a flare up of hate afaik.
It doesn't make sense. WP has already started the war, TPM & the Greens response didn't start a flare up of hate afaik.
December 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If Labour wants to "follow" the politics that endangers our trans whanau for donor funds,
The Greens will lead the politics of protecting our trans whanau against imported fascism.
#nzpol
The Greens will lead the politics of protecting our trans whanau against imported fascism.
#nzpol
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What a good day to be trans in NSW. A TERF has to pay $50,000 to one trans woman soccer player and $45,000 to another. And all of Kirralie Smith’s social media accounts have to display a public trans apology.
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
What a good day to be trans in NSW. A TERF has to pay $50,000 to one trans woman soccer player and $45,000 to another. And all of Kirralie Smith’s social media accounts have to display a public trans apology.
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The Association of Psychotherapists:
“This development overrides clinical judgment. It denies families a say in their own children’s healthcare, and it sets a dangerous precedent where politicians, not doctors, control treatment.
This ban will not protect young people — it will hurt many.”
“This development overrides clinical judgment. It denies families a say in their own children’s healthcare, and it sets a dangerous precedent where politicians, not doctors, control treatment.
This ban will not protect young people — it will hurt many.”
Government Ban On Puberty Blockers Puts Young Lives At Risk
Judgements and decisions around prescribing puberty blocker medications are clinical decisions which involve important and complex considerations.
www.scoop.co.nz
December 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Association of Psychotherapists:
“This development overrides clinical judgment. It denies families a say in their own children’s healthcare, and it sets a dangerous precedent where politicians, not doctors, control treatment.
This ban will not protect young people — it will hurt many.”
“This development overrides clinical judgment. It denies families a say in their own children’s healthcare, and it sets a dangerous precedent where politicians, not doctors, control treatment.
This ban will not protect young people — it will hurt many.”
This is every "maybe AI can fix..." story right here
No, the solutions will come from funding science and community and AI is just the latest way for the billionaires to siphon off more money from that to their pockets
No, the solutions will come from funding science and community and AI is just the latest way for the billionaires to siphon off more money from that to their pockets
I was actually talking to someone at an IoD event, about predator control and invasive species - and they said to me "maybe with AI we'll be able to come up with solutions for pest plants"
And I told them about this tradescantia work. We don't need AI. We need to fund science and community groups.
And I told them about this tradescantia work. We don't need AI. We need to fund science and community groups.
Some good news for a change: the beetles and fungus introduced to control Tradescantia actually work, sometimes spectacularly. This is a game changer: this horrible plant smothers huge areas of forest floor and is a pain to eradicate by hand, regrowing from the smallest fragment.
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM
This is every "maybe AI can fix..." story right here
No, the solutions will come from funding science and community and AI is just the latest way for the billionaires to siphon off more money from that to their pockets
No, the solutions will come from funding science and community and AI is just the latest way for the billionaires to siphon off more money from that to their pockets
I mean, their election platform was basically "sure these things have failed miserably before but I've got a good feeling about this time"
Have we ever had such an incompetent bunch of plonkers in charge? #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Ministers were warned against removing schools' Treaty obligations
The Education Ministry advice preceded the decision to delete a clause in the Education and Training Act that required schools to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 4, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I mean, their election platform was basically "sure these things have failed miserably before but I've got a good feeling about this time"
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My brave and heroic daughter helped put together this open letter hoping to prevent others from suffering from Long Covid as she is, please sign
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
December 2, 2025 at 6:04 AM
My brave and heroic daughter helped put together this open letter hoping to prevent others from suffering from Long Covid as she is, please sign
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
Before you celebrate this headine, please imagine it read "BP sues government over climate action"
The Tarifs were dumb, but corporations suing govt for decisions they don't like does not end well for democracy
The Tarifs were dumb, but corporations suing govt for decisions they don't like does not end well for democracy
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
The wholesaler is the latest company to sue a federal agency over the president's signature economic policy.
www.nbcnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Before you celebrate this headine, please imagine it read "BP sues government over climate action"
The Tarifs were dumb, but corporations suing govt for decisions they don't like does not end well for democracy
The Tarifs were dumb, but corporations suing govt for decisions they don't like does not end well for democracy
Just once i'd like to see the media run an honest headline about Seymour
"Seymour turns to name calling to avoid accountability for poisoning children"
"Seymour turns to name calling to avoid accountability for poisoning children"
In March this year I emailed Peggy Burrows to voice my support for her public stance re the school lunch disgrace. I noted the courage it takes as a Principal to speak up.
Her lovely reply made me tear up. She takes her role as a strong advocate for her students and their whānau deeply seriously.
Her lovely reply made me tear up. She takes her role as a strong advocate for her students and their whānau deeply seriously.
Seymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'
The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Just once i'd like to see the media run an honest headline about Seymour
"Seymour turns to name calling to avoid accountability for poisoning children"
"Seymour turns to name calling to avoid accountability for poisoning children"
It's deeply disturbing that the Australian government is not distancing itself from a country so blatantly practicing ethnic cleansing and is still all in on AUKUS
@albomp.bsky.social and @senatorwong.bsky.social do you have red lines with the US?
@albomp.bsky.social and @senatorwong.bsky.social do you have red lines with the US?
‘Remigration’ is a term that comes out of the European far right. Its use by the DHS account is a sign of democratic and epistemic collapse
November 29, 2025 at 5:55 AM
It's deeply disturbing that the Australian government is not distancing itself from a country so blatantly practicing ethnic cleansing and is still all in on AUKUS
@albomp.bsky.social and @senatorwong.bsky.social do you have red lines with the US?
@albomp.bsky.social and @senatorwong.bsky.social do you have red lines with the US?
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If you're interested, this tribute to Alice Wong was written by one of the people who knew her best
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
A Tribute to an Oracle, Alice Wong
Alice had the ability to look to the future and a world where laws and attitudes did not keep disabled people poor, pitied, and isolated.
www.thenation.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If you're interested, this tribute to Alice Wong was written by one of the people who knew her best
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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More accurate headline:
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Delloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should
Delloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should
PSA says analysis from Deloitte lacks a basic understanding of what the Council's role is.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 AM
More accurate headline:
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Support about.spkeasy.social to build social media that's designed for people instead of at the expense of people
As long as social media is owned by investors looking for money back, they will choose to hurt kids than review their model of maximum engagement
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Support about.spkeasy.social to build social media that's designed for people instead of at the expense of people
What! Did I wake up in an alternate reality.
Oh this would be amazing
Oh this would be amazing
November 17, 2025 at 4:39 AM
What! Did I wake up in an alternate reality.
Oh this would be amazing
Oh this would be amazing
I can only assume that because this is a headline, this clown does not understand that losing trust is the correct response
Like, no shit trust is lost, they horrifically failed in their duty to protect someone at the highest fucking levels and are _still_ doing it
Like, no shit trust is lost, they horrifically failed in their duty to protect someone at the highest fucking levels and are _still_ doing it
Former PM John Key says public's trust in police threatened by recent events McSkimming case
Former PM John Key says public's trust in police threatened by recent events McSkimming case
Sir John's comments come after a report that found senior police leaders mishandled accusations of sexual offending by former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I can only assume that because this is a headline, this clown does not understand that losing trust is the correct response
Like, no shit trust is lost, they horrifically failed in their duty to protect someone at the highest fucking levels and are _still_ doing it
Like, no shit trust is lost, they horrifically failed in their duty to protect someone at the highest fucking levels and are _still_ doing it
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When the government decided to let COVID-19 loose, they decided at that exact same time to do two things.
Make life difficult and lonely for elderly and disabled people.
Kill elderly and disabled people by playing dress up and pretend it’s 2019, because we want to be “kind”.
Make life difficult and lonely for elderly and disabled people.
Kill elderly and disabled people by playing dress up and pretend it’s 2019, because we want to be “kind”.
November 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
When the government decided to let COVID-19 loose, they decided at that exact same time to do two things.
Make life difficult and lonely for elderly and disabled people.
Kill elderly and disabled people by playing dress up and pretend it’s 2019, because we want to be “kind”.
Make life difficult and lonely for elderly and disabled people.
Kill elderly and disabled people by playing dress up and pretend it’s 2019, because we want to be “kind”.
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Thank you @writagal.bsky.social for always lighting the way. We have had an uptick in donations today and they are so very welcome. I reckon after today, we all know what’s needed is a safe and secure alternative reporting option - and that’s what we’ve built @tika
If you’re heartsick and furious at the consistent headlines and the lack of accountability across the board for NZ’s stats, please amplify and support Tika - an org that’s gearing up to do something about it, including the excellent @alisonmau.bsky.social.
Tika reps are on RNZ just after 9 today.
Tika reps are on RNZ just after 9 today.
About Us - Tika is taking collective action against sexual harm
Tika is New Zealand's first and only legal charity dedicated to taking action against sexual harm. We offer a safe, sophisticated and secure way for people to report incidents and seek justice through...
www.tika.org.nz
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Thank you @writagal.bsky.social for always lighting the way. We have had an uptick in donations today and they are so very welcome. I reckon after today, we all know what’s needed is a safe and secure alternative reporting option - and that’s what we’ve built @tika
I'm so sick of the "Luxon faces questions ..." alerts from RNZ.
The man is a walking excuse.
You wouldn't be able to get a straight answer from him on directions to the bathroom
The man is a walking excuse.
You wouldn't be able to get a straight answer from him on directions to the bathroom
November 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I'm so sick of the "Luxon faces questions ..." alerts from RNZ.
The man is a walking excuse.
You wouldn't be able to get a straight answer from him on directions to the bathroom
The man is a walking excuse.
You wouldn't be able to get a straight answer from him on directions to the bathroom
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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Posting to read later
November 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Posting to read later
Imagine how frequently this must happen for Uber, the company thats let all kinds of bad stuff slide, implement this feature
“The dual class action suits allege that the functions—which followed thousands of sexual harassment and assault lawsuits against Uber and Lyft over the years— have limited the economic opportunities for men and discriminated against them because of their gender.”
Male Drivers Sue Uber and Lyft Over Women-Only Ride-Hailing
The lawsuits allege that male drivers receive fewer rides because of the feature, violating sex discrimination laws.
time.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Imagine how frequently this must happen for Uber, the company thats let all kinds of bad stuff slide, implement this feature
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Paywall lifted: At every turn, the Govt has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Govt’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
Govt's climate strategy: Let it burn
Comment: The Government has relentlessly pursued policies that boost climate pollution – even if they cost more or jeopardise NZ's reputation, Marc Daalder writes
newsroom.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Paywall lifted: At every turn, the Govt has opted for whatever would actually lead to more pollution and a warmer world – even if it costs more, jeopardises NZ’s reputation, overturns a campaign promise or clashes with the Govt’s other priorities.
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
The long retreat:
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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it does seem like there’s a major—though potentially fleeting—opportunity to invest in left-wing media. more than a million people in the most populous city in america just enthusiastically elected a democratic socialist and the world is watching. putting $$ towards left media rn is good business.
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
it does seem like there’s a major—though potentially fleeting—opportunity to invest in left-wing media. more than a million people in the most populous city in america just enthusiastically elected a democratic socialist and the world is watching. putting $$ towards left media rn is good business.
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That's NZ, Scottish, and Aussie bsky fucked
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
That's NZ, Scottish, and Aussie bsky fucked
They got 2nd place for sickest team at the last olympics, and their doctor's advice reflects it
fully-sick-in-paris.raiselysite.com
fully-sick-in-paris.raiselysite.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
They got 2nd place for sickest team at the last olympics, and their doctor's advice reflects it
fully-sick-in-paris.raiselysite.com
fully-sick-in-paris.raiselysite.com