Cate
@midcatecrisis.bsky.social
Chronically ill, autistic, demi/greyace
(mostly in bed, mostly homebound)
ME/CFS and probable LC
😷😷😷
Interests: climate, COVID, disability justice, parenting
Ltd cog energy, don't tend to follow back.
Toronto, Canada
She/her/they
(mostly in bed, mostly homebound)
ME/CFS and probable LC
😷😷😷
Interests: climate, COVID, disability justice, parenting
Ltd cog energy, don't tend to follow back.
Toronto, Canada
She/her/they
Pinned
Cate
@midcatecrisis.bsky.social
· Nov 8
Reintroduction of me:
- kind of a mess
- parent of middle grade kids (10&12yrs)
- have myalgic encephalomyelitis probably triggered by COVID before community spread was recognized, mostly housebound and only a few hours out of bed a day
- still a climate person in my heart but no energy to activism
- kind of a mess
- parent of middle grade kids (10&12yrs)
- have myalgic encephalomyelitis probably triggered by COVID before community spread was recognized, mostly housebound and only a few hours out of bed a day
- still a climate person in my heart but no energy to activism
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Folks with Diabetes!
There is an urgent recall on some FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors because they are showing false low glucose readings.
Check your sensor serial numbers at freestylecheck.com
There is an urgent recall on some FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors because they are showing false low glucose readings.
Check your sensor serial numbers at freestylecheck.com
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November 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Folks with Diabetes!
There is an urgent recall on some FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors because they are showing false low glucose readings.
Check your sensor serial numbers at freestylecheck.com
There is an urgent recall on some FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors because they are showing false low glucose readings.
Check your sensor serial numbers at freestylecheck.com
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one insidious thing about gen AI is it's not just causing us to mistrust dodgy images, it's also making us mistrust images that look perfectly normal. this is gaslighting in a very literal sense bc the technology is undermining the trust we have in our own ability to perceive reality!
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
one insidious thing about gen AI is it's not just causing us to mistrust dodgy images, it's also making us mistrust images that look perfectly normal. this is gaslighting in a very literal sense bc the technology is undermining the trust we have in our own ability to perceive reality!
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Since you won mayor whoever is managing your social media has stopped using alt text. Can you please start again?
The climate crisis won’t wait and neither will we. With this team, we’ll meet it head-on.
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Since you won mayor whoever is managing your social media has stopped using alt text. Can you please start again?
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I saw a talk by an "AI expert" who claimed he invented new types of statistics with chat gpt.
I'm not a statistician but I am experienced enough with terminology and use. He spoke about stats incoherently. Eg "Cat car run spin jump drink!" - all English words, but nonsense
But the CONFIDENCE...
I'm not a statistician but I am experienced enough with terminology and use. He spoke about stats incoherently. Eg "Cat car run spin jump drink!" - all English words, but nonsense
But the CONFIDENCE...
I don’t know if anyone else notices or cares, but when I see a presentation in which the speaker uses obviously generated-AI images to illustrate their slides, it makes me immediately less confident in whatever other content they’re presenting.
November 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I saw a talk by an "AI expert" who claimed he invented new types of statistics with chat gpt.
I'm not a statistician but I am experienced enough with terminology and use. He spoke about stats incoherently. Eg "Cat car run spin jump drink!" - all English words, but nonsense
But the CONFIDENCE...
I'm not a statistician but I am experienced enough with terminology and use. He spoke about stats incoherently. Eg "Cat car run spin jump drink!" - all English words, but nonsense
But the CONFIDENCE...
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This touches on a few of the biggest sources of low morale for me:
- flood of AI slop lands in my inbox as peer review requests
- my critical reviews of said AI slop are then ignored by editors at Journals that won't give my work consideration
- all while I'm expected to ⬆️ research output
- flood of AI slop lands in my inbox as peer review requests
- my critical reviews of said AI slop are then ignored by editors at Journals that won't give my work consideration
- all while I'm expected to ⬆️ research output
It's easy to see shoddy research as a bad actor problem. But if AI slop like this can make it through editors and peer reviewers, it means there are systemic problems at work. And I'd argue that at least part of the problem is the overwork culture in academia-- pressure to do more while caring less.
"Runctitiononal features"? "Medical fymblal"? "1 Tol Line storee"? This gets worse the longer you look at it. But it's got to be good, because it was published in Nature Scientific Reports last week: www.nature.com/articles/s41... h/t @asa.tsbalans.se
November 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This touches on a few of the biggest sources of low morale for me:
- flood of AI slop lands in my inbox as peer review requests
- my critical reviews of said AI slop are then ignored by editors at Journals that won't give my work consideration
- all while I'm expected to ⬆️ research output
- flood of AI slop lands in my inbox as peer review requests
- my critical reviews of said AI slop are then ignored by editors at Journals that won't give my work consideration
- all while I'm expected to ⬆️ research output
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The basic policymaker mental model for climate action assumes:
- maintaining status quo is a win
- we have plenty of time
- electricity is the only source of pollution
All 3 are false, to the benefit of the wealthiest enterprise in human history, at the expense of all life on earth (including us)
- maintaining status quo is a win
- we have plenty of time
- electricity is the only source of pollution
All 3 are false, to the benefit of the wealthiest enterprise in human history, at the expense of all life on earth (including us)
Mark Carney has had to 'step forward and backwards and it all sort of cancels out' headspace on climate for quite some time.
It's the logic of carbon offsetting: if you operate a coal plant, but you also build some renewable energy, the latter cancels out the former 🫠
medium.com/lobbywatch/n...
It's the logic of carbon offsetting: if you operate a coal plant, but you also build some renewable energy, the latter cancels out the former 🫠
medium.com/lobbywatch/n...
November 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The basic policymaker mental model for climate action assumes:
- maintaining status quo is a win
- we have plenty of time
- electricity is the only source of pollution
All 3 are false, to the benefit of the wealthiest enterprise in human history, at the expense of all life on earth (including us)
- maintaining status quo is a win
- we have plenty of time
- electricity is the only source of pollution
All 3 are false, to the benefit of the wealthiest enterprise in human history, at the expense of all life on earth (including us)
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Every political argument now:
Me: What this person is doing is cruel, wasteful and immoral.
Them: You fool, you silly child, don’t you understand this is how the world works and always will?
Me: I don’t believe that and it’s still wrong even if.
Them: I can’t believe you’re so judgmental.
Me: What this person is doing is cruel, wasteful and immoral.
Them: You fool, you silly child, don’t you understand this is how the world works and always will?
Me: I don’t believe that and it’s still wrong even if.
Them: I can’t believe you’re so judgmental.
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Every political argument now:
Me: What this person is doing is cruel, wasteful and immoral.
Them: You fool, you silly child, don’t you understand this is how the world works and always will?
Me: I don’t believe that and it’s still wrong even if.
Them: I can’t believe you’re so judgmental.
Me: What this person is doing is cruel, wasteful and immoral.
Them: You fool, you silly child, don’t you understand this is how the world works and always will?
Me: I don’t believe that and it’s still wrong even if.
Them: I can’t believe you’re so judgmental.
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"I will happily make the trip [to meet with Coastal First Nations]."
They have been asking for a meeting for months. Hodgson has not met with them.
They have been asking for a meeting for months. Hodgson has not met with them.
David Cochrane asks about the fact that it would’ve been impossible for the coastal First Nations to travel from their communities to meet the feds on the timeline the govt offered.
“It’s called Zoom,” Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson responds.
Jesus CHRIST.
(Video: Scott Robertson/Twitter)
“It’s called Zoom,” Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson responds.
Jesus CHRIST.
(Video: Scott Robertson/Twitter)
November 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"I will happily make the trip [to meet with Coastal First Nations]."
They have been asking for a meeting for months. Hodgson has not met with them.
They have been asking for a meeting for months. Hodgson has not met with them.
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We are honoured to announce our upcoming workshop4sudan on December 3 from 12-2 pm
with the amazing
@thaqafatalhind
You can sign up below:
chuffed.org/project/work...
with the amazing
@thaqafatalhind
You can sign up below:
chuffed.org/project/work...
November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We are honoured to announce our upcoming workshop4sudan on December 3 from 12-2 pm
with the amazing
@thaqafatalhind
You can sign up below:
chuffed.org/project/work...
with the amazing
@thaqafatalhind
You can sign up below:
chuffed.org/project/work...
In the parenting related Facebook groups I am in, people are starting to use AI generated “pic[s] for attention” and I hate it so much. I cringe every time. Just post your words and use a random photo from your roll if you have to. Ughhhhh
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
In the parenting related Facebook groups I am in, people are starting to use AI generated “pic[s] for attention” and I hate it so much. I cringe every time. Just post your words and use a random photo from your roll if you have to. Ughhhhh
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Last night's NDP French language debate exposed a party that doesn't seem serious about rebuilding after the departure of Jagmeet Singh
The party's livestrteam links were faulty, and candidates weren't particularly engaging, mainly because the collective level of French was atrocious🧵
The party's livestrteam links were faulty, and candidates weren't particularly engaging, mainly because the collective level of French was atrocious🧵
November 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Last night's NDP French language debate exposed a party that doesn't seem serious about rebuilding after the departure of Jagmeet Singh
The party's livestrteam links were faulty, and candidates weren't particularly engaging, mainly because the collective level of French was atrocious🧵
The party's livestrteam links were faulty, and candidates weren't particularly engaging, mainly because the collective level of French was atrocious🧵
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“Long Covid only happens to leftists”
Or society’s ableism is so rampant and devastating that becoming disabled commonly functions as a radicalizing experience. Who can say.
Or society’s ableism is so rampant and devastating that becoming disabled commonly functions as a radicalizing experience. Who can say.
November 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“Long Covid only happens to leftists”
Or society’s ableism is so rampant and devastating that becoming disabled commonly functions as a radicalizing experience. Who can say.
Or society’s ableism is so rampant and devastating that becoming disabled commonly functions as a radicalizing experience. Who can say.
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Canadian weapons, mining interests, and refugee policies are leaving fingerprints on the ongoing genocide in Sudan.
@nisrinelamin.bsky.social, @policingblack.bsky.social and Ismail Adam write about Canada’s role in Sudan’s brutal and escalating war. breachmedia.ca/in-the-genoc...
@nisrinelamin.bsky.social, @policingblack.bsky.social and Ismail Adam write about Canada’s role in Sudan’s brutal and escalating war. breachmedia.ca/in-the-genoc...
In the genocide in Sudan, Canada has a hand in the violence ⋆ The Breach
The massacres of civilians in Sudan are being fuelled by Canadian weapons, mining interests, and refugee restrictions. It’s time for Canada to end its complicity
breachmedia.ca
November 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Canadian weapons, mining interests, and refugee policies are leaving fingerprints on the ongoing genocide in Sudan.
@nisrinelamin.bsky.social, @policingblack.bsky.social and Ismail Adam write about Canada’s role in Sudan’s brutal and escalating war. breachmedia.ca/in-the-genoc...
@nisrinelamin.bsky.social, @policingblack.bsky.social and Ismail Adam write about Canada’s role in Sudan’s brutal and escalating war. breachmedia.ca/in-the-genoc...
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It's a wild time to be a climate reporter in Canada.
Four reporters from The Narwhal — @meyer.bsky.social @drewanderson.bsky.social @sobittersosweet.bsky.social & me — will give you a primer to this moment in Canadian politics. Join us Tuesday. Bring questions about everything (pipelines included).
Four reporters from The Narwhal — @meyer.bsky.social @drewanderson.bsky.social @sobittersosweet.bsky.social & me — will give you a primer to this moment in Canadian politics. Join us Tuesday. Bring questions about everything (pipelines included).
Major projects? Let’s talk about it!
Join us for a free Zoom event on Dec. 2 to unpack the process, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s push to build major projects. Register here:
thenarwhal.ca/major-projects-event
Join us for a free Zoom event on Dec. 2 to unpack the process, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s push to build major projects. Register here:
thenarwhal.ca/major-projects-event
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It's a wild time to be a climate reporter in Canada.
Four reporters from The Narwhal — @meyer.bsky.social @drewanderson.bsky.social @sobittersosweet.bsky.social & me — will give you a primer to this moment in Canadian politics. Join us Tuesday. Bring questions about everything (pipelines included).
Four reporters from The Narwhal — @meyer.bsky.social @drewanderson.bsky.social @sobittersosweet.bsky.social & me — will give you a primer to this moment in Canadian politics. Join us Tuesday. Bring questions about everything (pipelines included).
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I’ve given Carney the benefit of the doubt for the past few months given his credentials on climate before entering politics. But I don’t see the difference between Liberals and Conservatives on this issue anymore. What policies would be different if the Conservatives won?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Liberal minister resigns over Carney's energy deal, while B.C. premier 'anxious' over potential pipeline | CBC
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I’ve given Carney the benefit of the doubt for the past few months given his credentials on climate before entering politics. But I don’t see the difference between Liberals and Conservatives on this issue anymore. What policies would be different if the Conservatives won?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Man, the NDP are just eternally disappointing
The new Canada-Alberta MOU is a positive step for our energy future.
Meaningful investments in Pathways, clear measures to reduce emissions, and a stronger industrial carbon price give Albertans the certainty we need to move forward. /1
Meaningful investments in Pathways, clear measures to reduce emissions, and a stronger industrial carbon price give Albertans the certainty we need to move forward. /1
November 27, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Man, the NDP are just eternally disappointing
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Thank you Steven Guilbeault for being a principled person and for all that you have done and tried to do for environmental and justice causes. Mark Carney has betrayed Canadians in many ways since taking office. He has lost / abandoned his #climate credibility. #cdnpoli
This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.
You can find my full statement below.
You can find my full statement below.
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Yes that's how you stand up for your beliefs and not let down your constituents. Not like so many politicians who just blindly follow their leader.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Guilbeault resigns from cabinet over Carney’s energy deal with Alberta
Steven Guilbeault has resigned from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet, citing his strong opposition to the federal Liberal government’s major new energy agreement with Alberta.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Yes that's how you stand up for your beliefs and not let down your constituents. Not like so many politicians who just blindly follow their leader.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
The bots are out here trying to sell us on the idea that somehow Carney is agreeing to a pipeline that will never be built and is therefore somehow a hero.
As if we didn’t watch the Liberals pay billions of public money for a pipeline and jam it through sovereign First Nations.
As if we didn’t watch the Liberals pay billions of public money for a pipeline and jam it through sovereign First Nations.
November 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The bots are out here trying to sell us on the idea that somehow Carney is agreeing to a pipeline that will never be built and is therefore somehow a hero.
As if we didn’t watch the Liberals pay billions of public money for a pipeline and jam it through sovereign First Nations.
As if we didn’t watch the Liberals pay billions of public money for a pipeline and jam it through sovereign First Nations.
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But it isn't a simple MOU. It also has put out a carveout on CER for Alberta only, delayed our methane regs by 5 years, put in a precedence for ignoring both the Fisheries and the Species at Risk act, and threatens to remove a 55 year old tanker ban on the BC north coast. It's all kinda of... a lot.
November 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
But it isn't a simple MOU. It also has put out a carveout on CER for Alberta only, delayed our methane regs by 5 years, put in a precedence for ignoring both the Fisheries and the Species at Risk act, and threatens to remove a 55 year old tanker ban on the BC north coast. It's all kinda of... a lot.
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2/ We will stand up for Indigenous rights, for our coast, for our country. We will fight to protect the places we love like our lives depend on it, because they absolutely do.
November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
2/ We will stand up for Indigenous rights, for our coast, for our country. We will fight to protect the places we love like our lives depend on it, because they absolutely do.
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1/ Mark Carney has betrayed all of us by making a pipeline pact with Danielle Smith. A real nation-building project would expand the renewable energy of the future while creating thousands of jobs - powerlines not pipelines.
November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
1/ Mark Carney has betrayed all of us by making a pipeline pact with Danielle Smith. A real nation-building project would expand the renewable energy of the future while creating thousands of jobs - powerlines not pipelines.
Good!
This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.
You can find my full statement below.
You can find my full statement below.
November 28, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Good!
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On LinkedIn someone said that asking ppl to talk about COVID in the present tense is pedantic. I disagree. It was Charles Sepulveda, who reminded me that when ppl talk about Indigenous people it is often use past tense, and he said that was so harmful for indigenous people. Language is essential
November 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
On LinkedIn someone said that asking ppl to talk about COVID in the present tense is pedantic. I disagree. It was Charles Sepulveda, who reminded me that when ppl talk about Indigenous people it is often use past tense, and he said that was so harmful for indigenous people. Language is essential
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I always wear a mask in crowded indoor spaces but tonight I will be doing so *fiercely.* I will be remembering the online friend who died this week as a result of complications stemming from Long Covid. I will be honouring her memory by doing what I can to keep myself and other people safe. Always.😷
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I always wear a mask in crowded indoor spaces but tonight I will be doing so *fiercely.* I will be remembering the online friend who died this week as a result of complications stemming from Long Covid. I will be honouring her memory by doing what I can to keep myself and other people safe. Always.😷