Chris in Naenae
@chrisbno.bsky.social
A bit of a Greenie in Lower Hutt - who wants a better world for his kids.
"The era of procrastination, of half-measures, of soothing and baffling expedients, of delays is coming to its close. In its place we are entering a period of consequences."
Winston S. Churchill
Yes, I'm watching An Inconvenient Truth again.
#OneTermGovernment
Winston S. Churchill
Yes, I'm watching An Inconvenient Truth again.
#OneTermGovernment
December 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
"The era of procrastination, of half-measures, of soothing and baffling expedients, of delays is coming to its close. In its place we are entering a period of consequences."
Winston S. Churchill
Yes, I'm watching An Inconvenient Truth again.
#OneTermGovernment
Winston S. Churchill
Yes, I'm watching An Inconvenient Truth again.
#OneTermGovernment
Our consideration of AI, in general, had been using the same frameworks as when we were considering other technologies.
But, ... what is the framework we can apply to a god-like technology?
open.substack.com/pub/speciosu...
But, ... what is the framework we can apply to a god-like technology?
open.substack.com/pub/speciosu...
End of Privacy
How it might already be too late!
open.substack.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Our consideration of AI, in general, had been using the same frameworks as when we were considering other technologies.
But, ... what is the framework we can apply to a god-like technology?
open.substack.com/pub/speciosu...
But, ... what is the framework we can apply to a god-like technology?
open.substack.com/pub/speciosu...
It's Christmas Day, and I'm traveling to see mum for a few days. I decided to go lite: no carry-on. Now I'm wandering around Wellington Airport's departure hall bagless feeling like I don't belong... Thankfully I printed a boarding pass (how quaint!) and can hold that 😁
December 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
It's Christmas Day, and I'm traveling to see mum for a few days. I decided to go lite: no carry-on. Now I'm wandering around Wellington Airport's departure hall bagless feeling like I don't belong... Thankfully I printed a boarding pass (how quaint!) and can hold that 😁
Anyone interested in why most of us feel like we're going backwards as we run ever harder forward?
Believe it or not, it's because political choices made 40+ years ago have had long term consequences.
It's time for a real change: #TaxWealth
What r u voting 4 in '26?
youtu.be/gAV0bkTHui8?...
Believe it or not, it's because political choices made 40+ years ago have had long term consequences.
It's time for a real change: #TaxWealth
What r u voting 4 in '26?
youtu.be/gAV0bkTHui8?...
How the Rich Took Over the Economy
YouTube video by Anna Bocca
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Anyone interested in why most of us feel like we're going backwards as we run ever harder forward?
Believe it or not, it's because political choices made 40+ years ago have had long term consequences.
It's time for a real change: #TaxWealth
What r u voting 4 in '26?
youtu.be/gAV0bkTHui8?...
Believe it or not, it's because political choices made 40+ years ago have had long term consequences.
It's time for a real change: #TaxWealth
What r u voting 4 in '26?
youtu.be/gAV0bkTHui8?...
Why are our emergency services staff having to strike?
Is it because they keep turning up for employment negotiations ... and FENZ (the employer) either does not, or is not prepared to negotiate?
Is it because they keep turning up for employment negotiations ... and FENZ (the employer) either does not, or is not prepared to negotiate?
December 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Why are our emergency services staff having to strike?
Is it because they keep turning up for employment negotiations ... and FENZ (the employer) either does not, or is not prepared to negotiate?
Is it because they keep turning up for employment negotiations ... and FENZ (the employer) either does not, or is not prepared to negotiate?
This feels important. Get to 15m0s...
It explains why our #CoC government's policies just feel wrong. Neither the Finance Minister her Ministerial colleagues understand government's role in the economy.
Is there a Party in Aotearoa New Zealand that *does* understand?
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
It explains why our #CoC government's policies just feel wrong. Neither the Finance Minister her Ministerial colleagues understand government's role in the economy.
Is there a Party in Aotearoa New Zealand that *does* understand?
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
Why the government is nothing like a household
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
This feels important. Get to 15m0s...
It explains why our #CoC government's policies just feel wrong. Neither the Finance Minister her Ministerial colleagues understand government's role in the economy.
Is there a Party in Aotearoa New Zealand that *does* understand?
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
It explains why our #CoC government's policies just feel wrong. Neither the Finance Minister her Ministerial colleagues understand government's role in the economy.
Is there a Party in Aotearoa New Zealand that *does* understand?
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
Reposted by Chris in Naenae
Yes, you are right. In the Preface of the book we talk🧪 about science and truth: "Our “true” is just the ideas (theories,
hypotheses, models and scenarios) that agree most
closely with the results of observations and experiments" at a given moment. 🧪⚛️🔭
hypotheses, models and scenarios) that agree most
closely with the results of observations and experiments" at a given moment. 🧪⚛️🔭
September 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Yes, you are right. In the Preface of the book we talk🧪 about science and truth: "Our “true” is just the ideas (theories,
hypotheses, models and scenarios) that agree most
closely with the results of observations and experiments" at a given moment. 🧪⚛️🔭
hypotheses, models and scenarios) that agree most
closely with the results of observations and experiments" at a given moment. 🧪⚛️🔭
Reposted by Chris in Naenae
And you can also filter for candidates who have news stories - there are some wild ones in there! Check it out here: theprogressreport.co.nz/local-candid...
August 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
And you can also filter for candidates who have news stories - there are some wild ones in there! Check it out here: theprogressreport.co.nz/local-candid...
Failure is an option. But it doesn't have to be... We are actually quite smart...
youtu.be/TQCj6zyahww?...
youtu.be/TQCj6zyahww?...
Is Trump Bringing In The New Dark Ages?
YouTube video by Mallen Baker
youtu.be
August 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Failure is an option. But it doesn't have to be... We are actually quite smart...
youtu.be/TQCj6zyahww?...
youtu.be/TQCj6zyahww?...
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Francesca Albanese is a true hero.
Abier—
"To all TV hosts and reporters: thinking of interviewing Francesca Albanese without doing your homework? Good luck, she doesn’t leave crumbs 💀"
"To all TV hosts and reporters: thinking of interviewing Francesca Albanese without doing your homework? Good luck, she doesn’t leave crumbs 💀"
August 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Francesca Albanese is a true hero.
This is long, but in 36m we get the overall architecture of the climate denying enemy in its US form.
Is there a similar architecture in AoNZ - but who? (Is #AtlasNetwork involved?)
Maybe we need a war room for here, @patbrittenden.bsky.social, @chewienz.bsky.social
youtu.be/oFDXKMsZiTM?...
Is there a similar architecture in AoNZ - but who? (Is #AtlasNetwork involved?)
Maybe we need a war room for here, @patbrittenden.bsky.social, @chewienz.bsky.social
youtu.be/oFDXKMsZiTM?...
Sheldon Whitehouse Issues Epic Warning On Effects From Climate Change
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
youtu.be
July 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This is long, but in 36m we get the overall architecture of the climate denying enemy in its US form.
Is there a similar architecture in AoNZ - but who? (Is #AtlasNetwork involved?)
Maybe we need a war room for here, @patbrittenden.bsky.social, @chewienz.bsky.social
youtu.be/oFDXKMsZiTM?...
Is there a similar architecture in AoNZ - but who? (Is #AtlasNetwork involved?)
Maybe we need a war room for here, @patbrittenden.bsky.social, @chewienz.bsky.social
youtu.be/oFDXKMsZiTM?...
What's this? Seriously? Did ACT have a speaker from an organization they have absolutely no connection with - the #AtlasNetwork ?!?
I guess we'll find out from 9pm NZST tonight 🤔🍪
I guess we'll find out from 9pm NZST tonight 🤔🍪
Tonight at 9pm on #BHN
- LIVE with @paulbarlownz.bsky.social discussing "Astroterfs gone local" and Ray Chung's Toxic Gossip Train
- Also LIVE, we talk to Aidan from VUWSA about "Where's the work"
-Lastly controversy over ACTs #AtlasNetwork keynote speaker
#nzpol
www.youtube.com/live/NGRTZIC...
- LIVE with @paulbarlownz.bsky.social discussing "Astroterfs gone local" and Ray Chung's Toxic Gossip Train
- Also LIVE, we talk to Aidan from VUWSA about "Where's the work"
-Lastly controversy over ACTs #AtlasNetwork keynote speaker
#nzpol
www.youtube.com/live/NGRTZIC...
#BHN Paul Barlow : Astroterfs & Mayoral gossip | Grads: Jobless or Gone | James Lindsay @ ACT Rally
Join Magenta Kaos and Detective Rogers as we speak to Paul "The Other One" Barlow about his documentary, Fabricated Consent: Astroterfs Go Local. This will tie into today's news about mayoral candidat...
www.youtube.com
July 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
What's this? Seriously? Did ACT have a speaker from an organization they have absolutely no connection with - the #AtlasNetwork ?!?
I guess we'll find out from 9pm NZST tonight 🤔🍪
I guess we'll find out from 9pm NZST tonight 🤔🍪
Criminal justice - a hot topic - often supported by reference to "Deterrence theory" aka justice's dirty little secret. How well served are we by knee-jerk raising of prison terms, 3-strikes, and other retributive punishment actions?
Research says: not well!
youtu.be/m4GTiHkQvc4?...
Research says: not well!
youtu.be/m4GTiHkQvc4?...
#BHN The myth of deterrence with Emeritus Professor David Brown
YouTube video by Big Hairy Network
youtu.be
July 11, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Criminal justice - a hot topic - often supported by reference to "Deterrence theory" aka justice's dirty little secret. How well served are we by knee-jerk raising of prison terms, 3-strikes, and other retributive punishment actions?
Research says: not well!
youtu.be/m4GTiHkQvc4?...
Research says: not well!
youtu.be/m4GTiHkQvc4?...
Why is David Seymour so candy about his political influencers?
What is the real political purpose of the (far-?) right ACT Party in Aotearoa NZ?
Why does The Atlas Network keep popping up??
What really is ACT's interest in the upcoming local body elections?
youtu.be/QLOjiiC3P1Y?...
What is the real political purpose of the (far-?) right ACT Party in Aotearoa NZ?
Why does The Atlas Network keep popping up??
What really is ACT's interest in the upcoming local body elections?
youtu.be/QLOjiiC3P1Y?...
Mata Reports | ACT: The Foreign Influences That Have Shaped David Seymour's Political Agenda | RNZ
YouTube video by RNZ
youtu.be
July 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Why is David Seymour so candy about his political influencers?
What is the real political purpose of the (far-?) right ACT Party in Aotearoa NZ?
Why does The Atlas Network keep popping up??
What really is ACT's interest in the upcoming local body elections?
youtu.be/QLOjiiC3P1Y?...
What is the real political purpose of the (far-?) right ACT Party in Aotearoa NZ?
Why does The Atlas Network keep popping up??
What really is ACT's interest in the upcoming local body elections?
youtu.be/QLOjiiC3P1Y?...
Yeah! Time to stop pussy footing around. We know what's contributing - we know why - we know that naming things correctly can focus action.
So let's call out the terrible attitudes and behaviours every time there's a terrible storm!
So let's call out the terrible attitudes and behaviours every time there's a terrible storm!
"Hundreds of people have submitted ideas to the Met Office. While some have named specific oil and gas companies, others have suggested names such as 'bigoil' and 'fossily mcfuelface'" - congratulations all - and to Alexis Eyre for this great idea! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Met Office should name storms after fossil fuel companies, say campaigners
Storm naming competition raises idea to remind public of link between fossil fuels and extreme weather
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Yeah! Time to stop pussy footing around. We know what's contributing - we know why - we know that naming things correctly can focus action.
So let's call out the terrible attitudes and behaviours every time there's a terrible storm!
So let's call out the terrible attitudes and behaviours every time there's a terrible storm!
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"Sorry Islamophobes, I'm a Proud Muslim American and, Like Zohran Mamdani, I'm Not Going Anywhere"
The insanely bigoted attacks on Mamdani are out of control and designed to intimidate a vulnerable minority – but they will fail.
Please read/share my latest for Zeteo:
zeteo.com/p/sorry-isla...
The insanely bigoted attacks on Mamdani are out of control and designed to intimidate a vulnerable minority – but they will fail.
Please read/share my latest for Zeteo:
zeteo.com/p/sorry-isla...
Sorry Islamophobes, I'm a Proud Muslim American and, Like Zohran Mamdani, I'm Not Going Anywhere
The insanely bigoted attacks on Mamdani are out of control and designed to intimidate a vulnerable minority community – but they will fail.
zeteo.com
June 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
"Sorry Islamophobes, I'm a Proud Muslim American and, Like Zohran Mamdani, I'm Not Going Anywhere"
The insanely bigoted attacks on Mamdani are out of control and designed to intimidate a vulnerable minority – but they will fail.
Please read/share my latest for Zeteo:
zeteo.com/p/sorry-isla...
The insanely bigoted attacks on Mamdani are out of control and designed to intimidate a vulnerable minority – but they will fail.
Please read/share my latest for Zeteo:
zeteo.com/p/sorry-isla...
Reposted by Chris in Naenae
Those working with reality, vs ideological alternate reality, are struggling with the emotional toll of their work and continuing to be effective...
Q: instead of "providing support" to people - how about we address the causes of their anxiety??!
www.oxygen-consulting.co.nz/news-and-blo...
Q: instead of "providing support" to people - how about we address the causes of their anxiety??!
www.oxygen-consulting.co.nz/news-and-blo...
Sustainability sees rising strategic importance amid increasing strain on professionals — Oxygen Consulting
Research released today into New Zealand’s sustainability profession reveals a compelling picture of a profession which is gaining strategic traction, while grappling with systemic challenges. The r...
www.oxygen-consulting.co.nz
June 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Those working with reality, vs ideological alternate reality, are struggling with the emotional toll of their work and continuing to be effective...
Q: instead of "providing support" to people - how about we address the causes of their anxiety??!
www.oxygen-consulting.co.nz/news-and-blo...
Q: instead of "providing support" to people - how about we address the causes of their anxiety??!
www.oxygen-consulting.co.nz/news-and-blo...
According to this actual journalist and US politics watcher, not only is the US now an unreliable country, it is also deeply unserious about the business and role of running itself as a large country - let alone a superpower. This sucks on so many levels!
#PityTheFools
youtu.be/6i0pXO5i36s?...
#PityTheFools
youtu.be/6i0pXO5i36s?...
'So pathetic, is there any point salvaging it?' | Simon Marks’ American Week on LBC
YouTube video by LBC
youtu.be
June 8, 2025 at 5:51 AM
According to this actual journalist and US politics watcher, not only is the US now an unreliable country, it is also deeply unserious about the business and role of running itself as a large country - let alone a superpower. This sucks on so many levels!
#PityTheFools
youtu.be/6i0pXO5i36s?...
#PityTheFools
youtu.be/6i0pXO5i36s?...
Y'know... perhaps it would be best if we accelerated the incineration of the stupidity - and pay the awful price - so that the survivors in the next generations don't have to suffer with increasingly dessicated capitalist exploitation...?
chrishedges.substack.com/p/the-rule-o...
chrishedges.substack.com/p/the-rule-o...
The Rule of Idiots
In the last days of all empires the idiots take over. They mirror the collective stupidity of a civilization that has detached itself from reality.
chrishedges.substack.com
June 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Y'know... perhaps it would be best if we accelerated the incineration of the stupidity - and pay the awful price - so that the survivors in the next generations don't have to suffer with increasingly dessicated capitalist exploitation...?
chrishedges.substack.com/p/the-rule-o...
chrishedges.substack.com/p/the-rule-o...
From 7 months ago, but feels like we just need reminding that the real battle for the survival of planet and people carries on regardless of whether all our kids go to school, or the tobacco industry gets a tax break....
youtu.be/vUA1kFSJnYQ?...
youtu.be/vUA1kFSJnYQ?...
Fixing climate change is about to accelerate
YouTube video by Simon Clark
youtu.be
May 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
From 7 months ago, but feels like we just need reminding that the real battle for the survival of planet and people carries on regardless of whether all our kids go to school, or the tobacco industry gets a tax break....
youtu.be/vUA1kFSJnYQ?...
youtu.be/vUA1kFSJnYQ?...
Protesting outside ANZ Willis Street - because they support exploiting the environment to continue hearing the planet.
"Coal, get off it - this planet's not for profit!"
#GreenTransition
"Coal, get off it - this planet's not for profit!"
#GreenTransition
May 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Protesting outside ANZ Willis Street - because they support exploiting the environment to continue hearing the planet.
"Coal, get off it - this planet's not for profit!"
#GreenTransition
"Coal, get off it - this planet's not for profit!"
#GreenTransition
Reposted by Chris in Naenae
