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Canadians! You can now vote for the Canadian Word of the Year!
(If we had the option to choose a Canadian WOTY in French as well, I'd suggest the gender-neutral pronoun "iel" which has been in the news a lot in Quebec this year, but probably not applicable since this is an English dictionary)
(If we had the option to choose a Canadian WOTY in French as well, I'd suggest the gender-neutral pronoun "iel" which has been in the news a lot in Quebec this year, but probably not applicable since this is an English dictionary)
2025 has been an eventful year for Canada's identity. To commemorate the year, The Society for Canadian English is choosing a 2025 word of the year (CWOTY), based on the Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles.
Have your say: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Have your say: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Canadians! You can now vote for the Canadian Word of the Year!
(If we had the option to choose a Canadian WOTY in French as well, I'd suggest the gender-neutral pronoun "iel" which has been in the news a lot in Quebec this year, but probably not applicable since this is an English dictionary)
(If we had the option to choose a Canadian WOTY in French as well, I'd suggest the gender-neutral pronoun "iel" which has been in the news a lot in Quebec this year, but probably not applicable since this is an English dictionary)
This title is burned in my brain because I have to correct it every time. LOL It's not "Origin of THE Species." Thank you for your attention to this matter.
🔆 #OTD Nov. 24th, in 1859
Darwin's evolutionary (and revolutionary) book is published,
"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection"
It changed our view of life...
"Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution."
- T. Dobzhansky
Darwin Online 🧪
darwin-online.org.uk
Darwin's evolutionary (and revolutionary) book is published,
"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection"
It changed our view of life...
"Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution."
- T. Dobzhansky
Darwin Online 🧪
darwin-online.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This title is burned in my brain because I have to correct it every time. LOL It's not "Origin of THE Species." Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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🔆 #OTD Nov. 24th, in 1859
Darwin's evolutionary (and revolutionary) book is published,
"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection"
It changed our view of life...
"Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution."
- T. Dobzhansky
Darwin Online 🧪
darwin-online.org.uk
Darwin's evolutionary (and revolutionary) book is published,
"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection"
It changed our view of life...
"Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution."
- T. Dobzhansky
Darwin Online 🧪
darwin-online.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🔆 #OTD Nov. 24th, in 1859
Darwin's evolutionary (and revolutionary) book is published,
"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection"
It changed our view of life...
"Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution."
- T. Dobzhansky
Darwin Online 🧪
darwin-online.org.uk
Darwin's evolutionary (and revolutionary) book is published,
"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection"
It changed our view of life...
"Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution."
- T. Dobzhansky
Darwin Online 🧪
darwin-online.org.uk
"60% of OpenAI model's responses contain plagiarism" — report is bit old, but about ChatGPT 3.5, nonetheless. "45.7% of all outputs contained identical text, 27.4% contained minor changes, and 46.5% had paraphrased text." 1/2
www.axios.com/2024/02/22/c...
www.axios.com/2024/02/22/c...
New report: 60% of OpenAI model's responses contain plagiarism
Plagiarism detector maker Copyleaks studied GPT 3.5, OpenAI's previous-generation model.
www.axios.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"60% of OpenAI model's responses contain plagiarism" — report is bit old, but about ChatGPT 3.5, nonetheless. "45.7% of all outputs contained identical text, 27.4% contained minor changes, and 46.5% had paraphrased text." 1/2
www.axios.com/2024/02/22/c...
www.axios.com/2024/02/22/c...
Loving @jen-hamilton.bsky.social's book/AU journey posts, like this one on FB www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bfk...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Loving @jen-hamilton.bsky.social's book/AU journey posts, like this one on FB www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bfk...
I don't record my yoga but I had to share this experience of downward [CAT! Thankyouverymuch] which is, honestly, one of the benefits of home practice
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I don't record my yoga but I had to share this experience of downward [CAT! Thankyouverymuch] which is, honestly, one of the benefits of home practice
As an avid #audiobook reader with 4 on the go and many colleagues doing the same, I'm surprised that BookNet stats say the share of buyers remains steady at 8%. Wonder if library audiobooks skew this. From: booknet-canada-aqx4.squarespace.com/blog/researc...
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
As an avid #audiobook reader with 4 on the go and many colleagues doing the same, I'm surprised that BookNet stats say the share of buyers remains steady at 8%. Wonder if library audiobooks skew this. From: booknet-canada-aqx4.squarespace.com/blog/researc...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
That notebook full of business insights? 📝➡️📚
It could be your next book.
We help professionals transform rough drafts into polished manuscripts that establish #ThoughtLeadership. Your expertise deserves to be shared.
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It could be your next book.
We help professionals transform rough drafts into polished manuscripts that establish #ThoughtLeadership. Your expertise deserves to be shared.
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Well, this looks like a worthwhile read for PD, editors! The Impact of Generative AI on the Novel. Minderoo Centre for Technology & Democracy. University of Cambridge. 83 pp! www.mctd.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
www.mctd.ac.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Well, this looks like a worthwhile read for PD, editors! The Impact of Generative AI on the Novel. Minderoo Centre for Technology & Democracy. University of Cambridge. 83 pp! www.mctd.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Went to "like" a YouTube video and was mildly amused by this current count.
November 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Went to "like" a YouTube video and was mildly amused by this current count.
While boards push mgmt to replace workers with AI prompts, "contemporary AI systems FAIL to complete the vast majority of projects _at a quality level that would be accepted as commissioned work_." www.remotelabor.ai
Remote Labor Index
Measuring AI Automation of Remote Work
www.remotelabor.ai
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
While boards push mgmt to replace workers with AI prompts, "contemporary AI systems FAIL to complete the vast majority of projects _at a quality level that would be accepted as commissioned work_." www.remotelabor.ai
First tool use in THIS species, the headline should say. Wolves figured out how to swim out to buoys and pull them to shore to get a meal out of the crab traps. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/environment/...
B.C. wolves use line to pull up crab traps in first possible tool use by species
Researchers have captured video footage of wild wolves in British Columbia pulling crab traps out of the sea by their lines to eat the bait inside, in the first evidence
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
First tool use in THIS species, the headline should say. Wolves figured out how to swim out to buoys and pull them to shore to get a meal out of the crab traps. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/environment/...
#Narration is an art. In a thread about annoying voice sounds in #audiobooks, a spontaneous love for Julia Whelan broke out. Just comment after comment spontaneously mentioning how great she is.
How do I find a list of her work for my next reads? (She did Really Good, Actually — my current read.)
How do I find a list of her work for my next reads? (She did Really Good, Actually — my current read.)
November 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
#Narration is an art. In a thread about annoying voice sounds in #audiobooks, a spontaneous love for Julia Whelan broke out. Just comment after comment spontaneously mentioning how great she is.
How do I find a list of her work for my next reads? (She did Really Good, Actually — my current read.)
How do I find a list of her work for my next reads? (She did Really Good, Actually — my current read.)
Hearing someone ask tell her another human that they "do not understand their _prompt_" instead of saying "question" is replacing my annoyance at having "an ask".
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Hearing someone ask tell her another human that they "do not understand their _prompt_" instead of saying "question" is replacing my annoyance at having "an ask".
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If you’re a #conscientious #objector to the use of #generative #artificial #intelligence at your #job or, if you’re #self-employed, in your #profession, you’ll likely get better results if you join with other people to build an #AI #resistance #movement. www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ar...
Is AI being shoved down your throat at work? Here’s how to fight back.
Resistance to exploitative AI starts with building a movement.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
If you’re a #conscientious #objector to the use of #generative #artificial #intelligence at your #job or, if you’re #self-employed, in your #profession, you’ll likely get better results if you join with other people to build an #AI #resistance #movement. www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ar...
Keep laughing out loud at this one and I'm inspired to recommend it though I am still only halfway through. I love the "search history" scenes that are so real and so lol-cringe. Another "because it was available immediately" find. Really Good, Actually — by Monica Heisey
November 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Keep laughing out loud at this one and I'm inspired to recommend it though I am still only halfway through. I love the "search history" scenes that are so real and so lol-cringe. Another "because it was available immediately" find. Really Good, Actually — by Monica Heisey
Water is getting resistant to kayaking. Reminds me that ice breakers call each sound a "data point", not a smash. #ImSureItsFine
November 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Water is getting resistant to kayaking. Reminds me that ice breakers call each sound a "data point", not a smash. #ImSureItsFine
Editing "fun facts" about shark reproduction today. Theme song!
baby shark do do doo do do doo do do doo do do doo do do doo do do doo
Alt: Spoof video of tickling a kitten that reacts surprised, but it's a "baby shark, do do doo do-do doo!"
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Editing "fun facts" about shark reproduction today. Theme song!
Strange week:
1) Hired to vet content and 10% of refs turn out to be hallucinated.
2) Perusing copyeditor jobs for potential clients, and 100% are seeking a copyeditor to train their AI.
Same job at base; different endpoint.
1) Hired to vet content and 10% of refs turn out to be hallucinated.
2) Perusing copyeditor jobs for potential clients, and 100% are seeking a copyeditor to train their AI.
Same job at base; different endpoint.
November 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Strange week:
1) Hired to vet content and 10% of refs turn out to be hallucinated.
2) Perusing copyeditor jobs for potential clients, and 100% are seeking a copyeditor to train their AI.
Same job at base; different endpoint.
1) Hired to vet content and 10% of refs turn out to be hallucinated.
2) Perusing copyeditor jobs for potential clients, and 100% are seeking a copyeditor to train their AI.
Same job at base; different endpoint.
TFW it takes you a couple of hours to access MS Office because your org changed the account logins and it took that long to figure out and follow the process to re-set-up 2fa. 🤨 At least they're paying the subscription!
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
TFW it takes you a couple of hours to access MS Office because your org changed the account logins and it took that long to figure out and follow the process to re-set-up 2fa. 🤨 At least they're paying the subscription!
Diacritics in references but not in citations—does anyone know the history of why this is common style? I suspect it's about not having enough ö, æ, or ñ in the printer's cases to put them in every citation, back in the day. But today the inconsistency makes the find function not work.
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Diacritics in references but not in citations—does anyone know the history of why this is common style? I suspect it's about not having enough ö, æ, or ñ in the printer's cases to put them in every citation, back in the day. But today the inconsistency makes the find function not work.
Everyone's talking again about MS craping your files and email to train its AI. Installed versions too, not just Office cloud. The rights they take are nested under "connected experiences" and you can turn that off in the privacy settings (if you trust that). eiw365.com/stop-word-fr...
Stop Word from Scraping Your Content to Train its AI | Editing in Word
eiw365.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Everyone's talking again about MS craping your files and email to train its AI. Installed versions too, not just Office cloud. The rights they take are nested under "connected experiences" and you can turn that off in the privacy settings (if you trust that). eiw365.com/stop-word-fr...
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Conscious Style Guide is on Bluesky! What to expect: posts that help you think critically about language and design as tools for equity and self-expression.
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Book | Website | Community | Newsletter
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The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers - Karen Yin
The Conscious Style Guide provides a roadmap for communicating with sensitivity and awareness—no matter how the world around us progresses.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Conscious Style Guide is on Bluesky! What to expect: posts that help you think critically about language and design as tools for equity and self-expression.
Check out the whole family of resources:
Book | Website | Community | Newsletter
By @karenyin.bsky.social 🌷
Check out the whole family of resources:
Book | Website | Community | Newsletter
By @karenyin.bsky.social 🌷
In case you're wondering how reliable the MS Word "similarity check" is in its "Editor" function: it just found 10 similarities to online content in a file that is just website text collated into 46 pages. ALT: It should have flagged almost every line as existing online verbatim, but did not.
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
In case you're wondering how reliable the MS Word "similarity check" is in its "Editor" function: it just found 10 similarities to online content in a file that is just website text collated into 46 pages. ALT: It should have flagged almost every line as existing online verbatim, but did not.
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