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Geoffrey Hinton vs. The End of the World
YouTube video by The Globe and Mail
youtu.be
Meant to watch this since it came out. It's an hour long, heavy, & sobering.
He left Google in 2023. One of the fathers of AI.
AI's not all bad. He has an interesting solution to avert disaster. But, capitalism. 😞
So even with people speaking up, & fighting back... 😢
youtu.be/OpB7IWd0l9Q
He left Google in 2023. One of the fathers of AI.
AI's not all bad. He has an interesting solution to avert disaster. But, capitalism. 😞
So even with people speaking up, & fighting back... 😢
youtu.be/OpB7IWd0l9Q
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In many ways, 2025 resembled Back to the Future, and not only because Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, writes François Diaz-Maurin.
"Less than one year into his second term, President Trump has exhibited Cold War-era thinking several times already."
Read more: buff.ly/6zsd7Ko
"Less than one year into his second term, President Trump has exhibited Cold War-era thinking several times already."
Read more: buff.ly/6zsd7Ko
December 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In many ways, 2025 resembled Back to the Future, and not only because Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, writes François Diaz-Maurin.
"Less than one year into his second term, President Trump has exhibited Cold War-era thinking several times already."
Read more: buff.ly/6zsd7Ko
"Less than one year into his second term, President Trump has exhibited Cold War-era thinking several times already."
Read more: buff.ly/6zsd7Ko
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Can you guess which Christmas carol has a hidden nuclear reference?
This 2022 Bulletin article by Reba A. Wissner explores the hidden meaning of a holiday favorite: buff.ly/7TgAp2J
This 2022 Bulletin article by Reba A. Wissner explores the hidden meaning of a holiday favorite: buff.ly/7TgAp2J
The Christmas carol and the Cuban Missile Crisis
The hidden meaning of a holiday favorite.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Can you guess which Christmas carol has a hidden nuclear reference?
This 2022 Bulletin article by Reba A. Wissner explores the hidden meaning of a holiday favorite: buff.ly/7TgAp2J
This 2022 Bulletin article by Reba A. Wissner explores the hidden meaning of a holiday favorite: buff.ly/7TgAp2J
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Bending your institution to meet the prejudices of your dumbest, meanest students is a surefire way to destroy a university.
Now any student can just scrawl “the Bible says this is wrong” on any test and skate to an A at the Oklahoma Football Outlet and Diploma Factory.
Now any student can just scrawl “the Bible says this is wrong” on any test and skate to an A at the Oklahoma Football Outlet and Diploma Factory.
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.” https://cnn.it/4b6g3rd
Oklahoma instructor removed from teaching for failing a Bible-based gender essay | CNN
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.”
cnn.it
December 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Bending your institution to meet the prejudices of your dumbest, meanest students is a surefire way to destroy a university.
Now any student can just scrawl “the Bible says this is wrong” on any test and skate to an A at the Oklahoma Football Outlet and Diploma Factory.
Now any student can just scrawl “the Bible says this is wrong” on any test and skate to an A at the Oklahoma Football Outlet and Diploma Factory.
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I’m nobody special and I’ve had right wing extremists try to ruin every aspect of my personal and professional life, including showing up in person and leaving written death threats at my work and home. This “problem” is an inherent part of right wing extremism; it’s a feature not a bug.
“I’m 84 years old. Threats against my life expectancy are kind of hollow. I don’t have much time anyway. I’m more concerned that our democracy is at risk because of the trends against the rule of law.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Judges who ruled against Trump say harassment and threats have changed their lives
More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.
www.nbcnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I’m nobody special and I’ve had right wing extremists try to ruin every aspect of my personal and professional life, including showing up in person and leaving written death threats at my work and home. This “problem” is an inherent part of right wing extremism; it’s a feature not a bug.
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Here's a particularly juicy nugget I found in my reporting . . .
December 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Here's a particularly juicy nugget I found in my reporting . . .
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This man is a cancer and any future way forward needs to start with holding him accountable in a court of law for his crimes.
In a profile of Stephen Miller with @swin24.bsky.social, we reported he’s privately laughed off immigrant families’ “sob stories.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Speaking last night on Fox about the spiked CECOT story, Miller laughed about how ‘60 Minutes’ is “trying to tell sob stories."
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Speaking last night on Fox about the spiked CECOT story, Miller laughed about how ‘60 Minutes’ is “trying to tell sob stories."
December 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This man is a cancer and any future way forward needs to start with holding him accountable in a court of law for his crimes.
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All I want for Christmas is for Trump to resign in disgrace.
December 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
All I want for Christmas is for Trump to resign in disgrace.
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Hard to overstate how bad this is.
The people doing anti-hate and anti-disinformation work are now being sanctioned by the United States of America.
This is really, really, really bad.
The people doing anti-hate and anti-disinformation work are now being sanctioned by the United States of America.
This is really, really, really bad.
December 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hard to overstate how bad this is.
The people doing anti-hate and anti-disinformation work are now being sanctioned by the United States of America.
This is really, really, really bad.
The people doing anti-hate and anti-disinformation work are now being sanctioned by the United States of America.
This is really, really, really bad.
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Linux phones are getting even better with postmarketOS 25.12
Linux phones are getting even better with postmarketOS 25.12
Now based on Alpine Linux 3.23.
ift.tt
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Linux phones are getting even better with postmarketOS 25.12
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www.justice.gov/multimedia/C...
Page 16. Screenshot while still available.
If you can keep your lunch down that is.
Page 16. Screenshot while still available.
If you can keep your lunch down that is.
www.justice.gov
December 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
www.justice.gov/multimedia/C...
Page 16. Screenshot while still available.
If you can keep your lunch down that is.
Page 16. Screenshot while still available.
If you can keep your lunch down that is.
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Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
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Houston really is a perfect example of where decades of strictly car-centric policy will get you, and surprise, it's not only bad for everyone else but it makes drivers even more angry and stressed
Spotted in Houston: two hacked variable message signs. That the signs were placed on the sidewalk, blocking pedestrian access, makes the messages all the more urgent.
December 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Houston really is a perfect example of where decades of strictly car-centric policy will get you, and surprise, it's not only bad for everyone else but it makes drivers even more angry and stressed
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The report also uses Highway 413 as a case study - and demonstrates that putting $14 billion (the estimated cost of this highway) towards public transit investment instead of the highway would move more than double the number of commuters per hour.. 1/2
Ontario’s $80B highway plan will worsen traffic, warns new study
Environmental advocates are urging the province to build hundreds of kilometres of rapid transit lines that they say would be more effective at reducing road congestion
www.barrietoday.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
The report also uses Highway 413 as a case study - and demonstrates that putting $14 billion (the estimated cost of this highway) towards public transit investment instead of the highway would move more than double the number of commuters per hour.. 1/2
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The nation-building project Canada actually needs is to double down on the care economy.
There are millions of care workers doing essential, low-carbon work that holds our society together. Our plan will massively expand and improve these jobs – for the benefit of everyone.
There are millions of care workers doing essential, low-carbon work that holds our society together. Our plan will massively expand and improve these jobs – for the benefit of everyone.
December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The nation-building project Canada actually needs is to double down on the care economy.
There are millions of care workers doing essential, low-carbon work that holds our society together. Our plan will massively expand and improve these jobs – for the benefit of everyone.
There are millions of care workers doing essential, low-carbon work that holds our society together. Our plan will massively expand and improve these jobs – for the benefit of everyone.
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Despite the promise of $10/day childcare, countless families are stuck on waitlists – and the sector faces a workforce shortage caused by poor wages and benefits.
Our plan will deliver universal, affordable childcare, staffed by fairly-compensated educators delivering high-quality programs.
Our plan will deliver universal, affordable childcare, staffed by fairly-compensated educators delivering high-quality programs.
December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Despite the promise of $10/day childcare, countless families are stuck on waitlists – and the sector faces a workforce shortage caused by poor wages and benefits.
Our plan will deliver universal, affordable childcare, staffed by fairly-compensated educators delivering high-quality programs.
Our plan will deliver universal, affordable childcare, staffed by fairly-compensated educators delivering high-quality programs.
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Caring for society’s most vulnerable shouldn’t be a place for profit.
Our plan will end for-profit long-term care, regulate the sector under the Canada Health Act, and expand public and non-profit options so elders can age with dignity, wherever and however they choose.
Our plan will end for-profit long-term care, regulate the sector under the Canada Health Act, and expand public and non-profit options so elders can age with dignity, wherever and however they choose.
December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Caring for society’s most vulnerable shouldn’t be a place for profit.
Our plan will end for-profit long-term care, regulate the sector under the Canada Health Act, and expand public and non-profit options so elders can age with dignity, wherever and however they choose.
Our plan will end for-profit long-term care, regulate the sector under the Canada Health Act, and expand public and non-profit options so elders can age with dignity, wherever and however they choose.
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Healthcare based on need, not the ability to pay, is a principle that unites people across Canada. It’s our party’s crowning achievement.
Our plan will defend Medicare – then expand it to bring truly universal, public healthcare to everyone in Canada.
Our plan will defend Medicare – then expand it to bring truly universal, public healthcare to everyone in Canada.
December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Healthcare based on need, not the ability to pay, is a principle that unites people across Canada. It’s our party’s crowning achievement.
Our plan will defend Medicare – then expand it to bring truly universal, public healthcare to everyone in Canada.
Our plan will defend Medicare – then expand it to bring truly universal, public healthcare to everyone in Canada.
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Our healthcare system is in crisis. Decades of Liberal and Conservative policies have starved the system and let privatization creep in though every door.
Today, I’m releasing our plan to take back public healthcare – and finish the job Tommy Douglas started.
Join us → https://lewisforleader.ca
Today, I’m releasing our plan to take back public healthcare – and finish the job Tommy Douglas started.
Join us → https://lewisforleader.ca
December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Our healthcare system is in crisis. Decades of Liberal and Conservative policies have starved the system and let privatization creep in though every door.
Today, I’m releasing our plan to take back public healthcare – and finish the job Tommy Douglas started.
Join us → https://lewisforleader.ca
Today, I’m releasing our plan to take back public healthcare – and finish the job Tommy Douglas started.
Join us → https://lewisforleader.ca
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The development of AI is being driven by some of the most powerful companies on Earth.
There has never been a greater need for independent voices on AI's science, risks, and governance, writes Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh.
This is a role that the Bulletin is positioned to play.
There has never been a greater need for independent voices on AI's science, risks, and governance, writes Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh.
This is a role that the Bulletin is positioned to play.
Stopping the Clock on catastrophic AI risk
AI is already sufficiently robust that it introduces new global risks and exacerbates existing threats. Its development is being driven by some of the most powerful companies on Earth, and the…
thebulletin.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The development of AI is being driven by some of the most powerful companies on Earth.
There has never been a greater need for independent voices on AI's science, risks, and governance, writes Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh.
This is a role that the Bulletin is positioned to play.
There has never been a greater need for independent voices on AI's science, risks, and governance, writes Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh.
This is a role that the Bulletin is positioned to play.
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Jesus Christ. This dude is such an irresponsible hack. You can’t just say shit like this about people!
December 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Jesus Christ. This dude is such an irresponsible hack. You can’t just say shit like this about people!
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We need an alternative to the 5 big banks that make record profits while charging us excessive fees. That's why postal banking is at the heart of our plan to stop price gouging: breaking the dominance of the big banks, strengthening the postal service, & saving you money.
Crunching the numbers on postal banking in Canada - CCPA
Among the many proposals to transform Canada Post, one stands out: postal banking. It’s a program that could contribute to solving multiple policy problems at once—help support our postal service with stable revenue, boost financial inclusion and enhance public services, and, unlike conventional banks that put profit first, create accessible public interest banking services.
dub.link
December 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
We need an alternative to the 5 big banks that make record profits while charging us excessive fees. That's why postal banking is at the heart of our plan to stop price gouging: breaking the dominance of the big banks, strengthening the postal service, & saving you money.
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Nice to see that Globe and Mail columnist Robyn Urback is allowed to once again just totally twist my words and falsely smear me as antisemitic with zero professional consequences.
This is the second time she’s done this to me personally, and she’s done this to others too.
Such an awful person.
This is the second time she’s done this to me personally, and she’s done this to others too.
Such an awful person.
December 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Nice to see that Globe and Mail columnist Robyn Urback is allowed to once again just totally twist my words and falsely smear me as antisemitic with zero professional consequences.
This is the second time she’s done this to me personally, and she’s done this to others too.
Such an awful person.
This is the second time she’s done this to me personally, and she’s done this to others too.
Such an awful person.
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The coming era of biosecurity will demand a broader and more adaptive approach as AI, powerful biological engineering techniques, and globalized scientific research drive progress in biotechnology. buff.ly/6mbSsUg
Use all the tools of the trade: Building a foundation for the next era of biosecurity
The coming era of biosecurity will demand a broader and more adaptive approach as AI, powerful biological engineering techniques, and globalized scientific research drive progress in biotechnology.
thebulletin.org
December 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The coming era of biosecurity will demand a broader and more adaptive approach as AI, powerful biological engineering techniques, and globalized scientific research drive progress in biotechnology. buff.ly/6mbSsUg
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And he was a brave Muslim man defending the Jews. I cried when I heard the report.
December 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
And he was a brave Muslim man defending the Jews. I cried when I heard the report.