Bjørnar Egede-Nissen 🇨🇦🇳🇴~🇺🇦🇵🇸🍉
@bjornar1.bsky.social
Retired graduate student in international relations. Software engineer in training. Chronic idealist and hopeless cynic. Anticolonialist. Chaotic good. Mostly human (unconfirmed). He/him/"oy, you there!". Norwegian expat. Toronto, Ontario.
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Wake up, scream “holy SHIT how is this STILL going on?!”, take the dog out, make some coffee, weep openly for the loss of consensus reality, shower, brush teeth, put on clothes, make breakfast, go to work, dissociate, come home, drugs, bed.
December 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Wake up, scream “holy SHIT how is this STILL going on?!”, take the dog out, make some coffee, weep openly for the loss of consensus reality, shower, brush teeth, put on clothes, make breakfast, go to work, dissociate, come home, drugs, bed.
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this is just gutter racism
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
this is just gutter racism
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1. This federal-Alberta pipeline MOU is even worse than I expected. Even before we get to the pipeline:
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
1. This federal-Alberta pipeline MOU is even worse than I expected. Even before we get to the pipeline:
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
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First, it’s never going to get built.
Second, say goodbye to every new MP you have in BC. They’re gone.
Third, fuck you.
Second, say goodbye to every new MP you have in BC. They’re gone.
Third, fuck you.
Premier Smith and I have agreed to a framework built on shared ambitions — to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, unlock the full potential of Alberta’s energy resources, and build a stronger, more sustainable, more competitive economy.
November 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
First, it’s never going to get built.
Second, say goodbye to every new MP you have in BC. They’re gone.
Third, fuck you.
Second, say goodbye to every new MP you have in BC. They’re gone.
Third, fuck you.
Let's ratio this dude.
Premier Smith and I have agreed to a framework built on shared ambitions — to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, unlock the full potential of Alberta’s energy resources, and build a stronger, more sustainable, more competitive economy.
November 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Let's ratio this dude.
Good luck reading that if you're dyslexic or visually impaired.
I’m very sorry to announce this to the rest of the country & the world, but a transitional logo has been chosen for the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics & this is it. Why does it say Utah? We don’t know. Why is the font illegible? Yet another mystery. Did they go ugly on purpose? Again, no idea.
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Good luck reading that if you're dyslexic or visually impaired.
But he attitude reflect the grim truth that it will be factory mystery meat for the hoi polloi and grass fed Argentinian pampas beef for the oligarchy.
Especially dumb because actual artificial meat proteins would solve a lot of environmental, moral, economic, and land use problems, all at once. It's a stupid way to hate on corporate profiteers.
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
But he attitude reflect the grim truth that it will be factory mystery meat for the hoi polloi and grass fed Argentinian pampas beef for the oligarchy.
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This is the moment of truth for Europe:
Can it deliver sufficient financing to Ukraine?
Can it stand up to Trump's Kremlin nonsense?
Can it deliver the intelligence & arms Ukraine needs fast enough?
I do hope so!
Can it deliver sufficient financing to Ukraine?
Can it stand up to Trump's Kremlin nonsense?
Can it deliver the intelligence & arms Ukraine needs fast enough?
I do hope so!
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
This is the moment of truth for Europe:
Can it deliver sufficient financing to Ukraine?
Can it stand up to Trump's Kremlin nonsense?
Can it deliver the intelligence & arms Ukraine needs fast enough?
I do hope so!
Can it deliver sufficient financing to Ukraine?
Can it stand up to Trump's Kremlin nonsense?
Can it deliver the intelligence & arms Ukraine needs fast enough?
I do hope so!
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Really important to stress that the Crown Jewels of the US higher education system were never the Ivies or elite SLACs (other countries have equivalents of these) but the well-funded, large, cheap, and excellently staffed public state university systems bringing high quality education to the masses.
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Really important to stress that the Crown Jewels of the US higher education system were never the Ivies or elite SLACs (other countries have equivalents of these) but the well-funded, large, cheap, and excellently staffed public state university systems bringing high quality education to the masses.
How the hell can you know this much about me, that's uncanny
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
How the hell can you know this much about me, that's uncanny
Grok does not know and cannot know this. It did not do and cannot do any analysis. It serves statistically generated text in ways intended to sound truthy and authoritative. It's tempting to believe Grok is telling on Elon, but it's only reflecting internet content written by other people.
November 24, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Grok does not know and cannot know this. It did not do and cannot do any analysis. It serves statistically generated text in ways intended to sound truthy and authoritative. It's tempting to believe Grok is telling on Elon, but it's only reflecting internet content written by other people.
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
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Work truck. Wank truck.
November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Work truck. Wank truck.
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Curved corridors to limit a shooter’s sight lines. Bullet-proof glass. Concrete “bump outs” in hallways to provide hiding places. This is the sad new architecture of American high schools. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXeM...
Fruitport designs $48M high school with places to hide from mass shooters
YouTube video by 13 ON YOUR SIDE
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Curved corridors to limit a shooter’s sight lines. Bullet-proof glass. Concrete “bump outs” in hallways to provide hiding places. This is the sad new architecture of American high schools. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXeM...
This remains one of my favourite memes.
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This remains one of my favourite memes.
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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When "something I have done before" turns into an undifferentiated "press the bullshit button, receive slop," you miss out on *the* engine that creates expertise and mastery.
Calculators don't do this. You still have to know how to solve the problem, for them to work.
Calculators don't do this. You still have to know how to solve the problem, for them to work.
June 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
When "something I have done before" turns into an undifferentiated "press the bullshit button, receive slop," you miss out on *the* engine that creates expertise and mastery.
Calculators don't do this. You still have to know how to solve the problem, for them to work.
Calculators don't do this. You still have to know how to solve the problem, for them to work.
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It would be nice if the people in charge of the Bank of Canada didn't have brains so melted by finance-speak that they think we can "productivity" our way out of an affordability crisis that in huge part was created by decades of not building enough affordable housing.
Bank of Canada deputy governor says country's affordability crisis is linked to productivity
Canada's affordability crisis is really a productivity problem, according to the Bank of Canada. Find out more
financialpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
It would be nice if the people in charge of the Bank of Canada didn't have brains so melted by finance-speak that they think we can "productivity" our way out of an affordability crisis that in huge part was created by decades of not building enough affordable housing.
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Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
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Trump's economy is being held up by a massive AI bubble.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump's economy is being held up by a massive AI bubble.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
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"Quiet, piggy!"
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"Quiet, piggy!"
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Kevin O'Leary petitions Trump to have name added to Epstein Files
Kevin O'Leary petitions Trump to have name added to Epstein Files
TORONTO - With newly released files from notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein implicating President Trump in a world of elite, amoral power players, Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary has formally...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Kevin O'Leary petitions Trump to have name added to Epstein Files
I do not always sleep with my sources, but when I do, I prefer men with brain worms.
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I do not always sleep with my sources, but when I do, I prefer men with brain worms.
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periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
Atkinson Hyperlegible Font - Braille Institute
Read easier with Atkinson Hyperlegible Font, crafted for low-vision readers. Download for free and enjoy clear letters and numbers on your computer!
www.brailleinstitute.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides