Climate change isn't a top issue for most Canadians right now.
But that doesn't mean people don't care.
80% say they're concerned about climate change, including nearly two-thirds of Conservative supporters.
Concern is broad. Urgency is elsewhere.
abacusdata.ca/climate-con...
This style of headline actively reduces my desire to read
Foreign interference is bad, obviously, but this is a story about social media and the business model underpinning social media.
Former Governor General David Johnston praises Louise Arbour: “When you think of the challenges in the world today with respect to democratic institutions, I cannot think of a person who is better prepared to help us build and strengthen those institutions.”
Full interview: youtu.be/05reuoO1XQA
Banning social media for kids - great idea from Olds. Costs little. Not really enforceable, if the Australian case study is any guide.
The kids are generally using this tech as messaging. To talk to their peers. Olds are often suspicious of teenagers talking to each other.
Don’t get me wrong…🧵
America has too many elections.
A thread.
The other day, I happened to clock the little AI-written bio attached to my name. It announced, quite confidently, that I was married, not to my husband, but to his brother. Particularly amusing, since my BIL is a proud member of the LGBQT community. I love him, but I am NOT his type. 🧵
Was struck by this from @sphillipsab.bsky.social in her commentary on the federal government's moves on AI and online harms.
www.mbpintelligence.com/blog/carney-...
this is the truth
Alberta's referendum in October will include at least 10 questions.
Each gets a **separate ballot**.
That means Elections Alberta will print 45 million (!!) ballots.
After polls close, by law, it has 48 hours to count all of them.
It's currently recruiting 60,000 workers to pull it all off.