Graham Roe
@roezone.bsky.social
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Graham Roe
@roezone.bsky.social
· Aug 11
technomorphism - the practice of describing human nature in terms of machines.
It seems backward.
Instead of judging a statistical calculator by how well it mimics human depth, we are judging human depth by how well it conforms to a statistical calculator.
It seems backward.
Instead of judging a statistical calculator by how well it mimics human depth, we are judging human depth by how well it conforms to a statistical calculator.
how much of the abstraction and reasoning corpus can ai solve .... while running on a single banana?
September 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
how much of the abstraction and reasoning corpus can ai solve .... while running on a single banana?
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Lake Ontario's name comes from the Wyandot word Ontarí'io, which is typically translated as "beautiful lake". The Kanienʼkéha called it Katarokwi.
Samuel de Champlain called it Lac de St. Louis.
The name Lacus Ontario was first recorded in 1660 by Francis Creuxius.
Samuel de Champlain called it Lac de St. Louis.
The name Lacus Ontario was first recorded in 1660 by Francis Creuxius.
August 25, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Lake Ontario's name comes from the Wyandot word Ontarí'io, which is typically translated as "beautiful lake". The Kanienʼkéha called it Katarokwi.
Samuel de Champlain called it Lac de St. Louis.
The name Lacus Ontario was first recorded in 1660 by Francis Creuxius.
Samuel de Champlain called it Lac de St. Louis.
The name Lacus Ontario was first recorded in 1660 by Francis Creuxius.
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So does @wealthsimple.bsky.social foray into the darkness of prediction markets mean their core business model isn’t viable?
Personally I’d rather pay fees than support an investment business making in roads into gambling.
www.therecord.com/business/doe...
Personally I’d rather pay fees than support an investment business making in roads into gambling.
www.therecord.com/business/doe...
Does Wealthsimple want to add sports, politics to its new prediction markets product?
TORONTO - Wealthsimple’s newest product has given armchair economists and Canadians convinced they can predict Mother Nature a chance to put their skills to the test, but some say the
www.therecord.com
August 12, 2026 at 11:11 AM
So does @wealthsimple.bsky.social foray into the darkness of prediction markets mean their core business model isn’t viable?
Personally I’d rather pay fees than support an investment business making in roads into gambling.
www.therecord.com/business/doe...
Personally I’d rather pay fees than support an investment business making in roads into gambling.
www.therecord.com/business/doe...
technomorphism - the practice of describing human nature in terms of machines.
It seems backward.
Instead of judging a statistical calculator by how well it mimics human depth, we are judging human depth by how well it conforms to a statistical calculator.
It seems backward.
Instead of judging a statistical calculator by how well it mimics human depth, we are judging human depth by how well it conforms to a statistical calculator.
August 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM
technomorphism - the practice of describing human nature in terms of machines.
It seems backward.
Instead of judging a statistical calculator by how well it mimics human depth, we are judging human depth by how well it conforms to a statistical calculator.
It seems backward.
Instead of judging a statistical calculator by how well it mimics human depth, we are judging human depth by how well it conforms to a statistical calculator.
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Local man says he has zero office expenses except for the Mickey Mouse ears he bought at Disney World for Stan Cho.
Premier Ford charged taxpayers for Florida trip to attend union conference at Disney | Globalnews.ca
The province's travel, meal and hospitality expense disclosure list shows four individuals expensed commercial flights and hotels totalling $11,709 for the trip in mid-July 2025.
globalnews.ca
July 28, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Local man says he has zero office expenses except for the Mickey Mouse ears he bought at Disney World for Stan Cho.
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Charlottetown is considering legalizing rolling stops which have been shown to be safer for cyclists than full stops, two-abreast riding, bike signals, and sidewalk cycling for kids under 14, and anyone in signed spots where there are temporary gaps in the bike network and low pedestrian volumes.
Charlottetown looks at rolling stops, traffic lights and sidewalk riding for bicycles
Charlottetown's system of bicycle lanes, active transportation pathways is growing but still faces challenges.
www.saltwire.com
July 29, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Charlottetown is considering legalizing rolling stops which have been shown to be safer for cyclists than full stops, two-abreast riding, bike signals, and sidewalk cycling for kids under 14, and anyone in signed spots where there are temporary gaps in the bike network and low pedestrian volumes.
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Life After Cars by @sgoodyear.bsky.social & @brooklynspoke.bsky.social from @thewaroncars.bsky.social can now be borrowed from Montreal's digital library ⤵️
#lifeaftercars #thewaroncars #substainablemobility
#lifeaftercars #thewaroncars #substainablemobility
Life After Cars
NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight backWhen the very first cars rolled off production line...
bibliomontreal.overdrive.com
June 23, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Life After Cars by @sgoodyear.bsky.social & @brooklynspoke.bsky.social from @thewaroncars.bsky.social can now be borrowed from Montreal's digital library ⤵️
#lifeaftercars #thewaroncars #substainablemobility
#lifeaftercars #thewaroncars #substainablemobility
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"Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras are now live in two locations in Waterloo... at King Street North at Conestogo Road, and King Street North at University Avenue West."
June 23, 2026 at 9:44 PM
"Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras are now live in two locations in Waterloo... at King Street North at Conestogo Road, and King Street North at University Avenue West."
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Tough luck for Ronaldo not securing the hat trick but then again, not everyone can be Jonathan David
Ronaldo makes World Cup history with 2-goal effort in Portugal rout of Uzbekistan | CBC Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday in Houston, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team's opening matc...
www.cbc.ca
June 23, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Tough luck for Ronaldo not securing the hat trick but then again, not everyone can be Jonathan David
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The guy who hit me making an illegal left turn wasn't charged.
NEW EPISODE:
Is the way we think about criminal consequences for drivers who harm pedestrians and cyclists another form of motonormativity? A study from Professor Ian Loader of the University of Oxford challenges how the law sees driving and offers solutions.
podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/r...
Is the way we think about criminal consequences for drivers who harm pedestrians and cyclists another form of motonormativity? A study from Professor Ian Loader of the University of Oxford challenges how the law sees driving and offers solutions.
podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/r...
June 23, 2026 at 10:16 PM
The guy who hit me making an illegal left turn wasn't charged.
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Probably the biggest compliment I've gotten for the newsletter so far.
I'll have to frame this:
I'll have to frame this:
June 23, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Probably the biggest compliment I've gotten for the newsletter so far.
I'll have to frame this:
I'll have to frame this:
Though do you really need more recognition than #montypython #thebicyclerepairman … or woman :)
youtu.be/Tq_xTeWiv6I?...
youtu.be/Tq_xTeWiv6I?...
August 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Though do you really need more recognition than #montypython #thebicyclerepairman … or woman :)
youtu.be/Tq_xTeWiv6I?...
youtu.be/Tq_xTeWiv6I?...
How many summers do you, do I have left on the bicycle? #bestcase #worstcase
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPaT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPaT...
How Many SUMMERS Do You Have Left?
YouTube video by Path Less Pedaled
www.youtube.com
August 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
How many summers do you, do I have left on the bicycle? #bestcase #worstcase
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPaT...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPaT...
If you can't get your act together to have a costed platform released before advanced polls, you should be deemed unfit for office - and forced to forfeit. Deadlines are simple things PP, you've only had 4 years to prepare. #late #canpoli #cpc
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Poilievre to release platform Tuesday with details on new spending and cuts | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday the party will release its costed platform Tuesday, giving voters a sense of what a government led by him would do and where it would cut to pay for it...
www.cbc.ca
April 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
If you can't get your act together to have a costed platform released before advanced polls, you should be deemed unfit for office - and forced to forfeit. Deadlines are simple things PP, you've only had 4 years to prepare. #late #canpoli #cpc
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Love Joe Bowen, he was the voice of the Leafs that I listened to as a kid ... loving the radio call matched to the highlights!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJD9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJD9...
Full Highlights R1G1 | Senators vs. Maple Leafs – April 20, 2025 (w/Joe Bowen)
YouTube video by LeafsJellyHD
www.youtube.com
April 21, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Love Joe Bowen, he was the voice of the Leafs that I listened to as a kid ... loving the radio call matched to the highlights!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJD9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJD9...
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When you no longer need a second car you can turn half your driveway into a vegetable garden.
March 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
When you no longer need a second car you can turn half your driveway into a vegetable garden.
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It’s Match Day!
Sights set on a podium finish against the Americans!
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C’est jour de match !
On vise le podium contre les Américains !
#CANMNT
Sights set on a podium finish against the Americans!
——
C’est jour de match !
On vise le podium contre les Américains !
#CANMNT
March 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It’s Match Day!
Sights set on a podium finish against the Americans!
——
C’est jour de match !
On vise le podium contre les Américains !
#CANMNT
Sights set on a podium finish against the Americans!
——
C’est jour de match !
On vise le podium contre les Américains !
#CANMNT
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So remember, folks, if someone tries to steal your car, be sure to thank them for complimenting your taste in vehicles.
Premier Doug Ford today called President Trump's threats to make Canada the 51st state "a compliment."
#onpoli
#onpoli
March 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
So remember, folks, if someone tries to steal your car, be sure to thank them for complimenting your taste in vehicles.
new favourite song? www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CK3...
War of 1812 Song
YouTube video by Calvin Bakker
www.youtube.com
March 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
new favourite song? www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CK3...
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In addition to Priestman leaving..
"Canada Soccer has also opened a case against former coach John Herdman under its disciplinary code, saying the review unearthed "potential violations" of the organization's code of conduct and ethics by the former head coach of the men’s national team."
"Canada Soccer has also opened a case against former coach John Herdman under its disciplinary code, saying the review unearthed "potential violations" of the organization's code of conduct and ethics by the former head coach of the men’s national team."
Bev Priestman out at Canada Soccer in wake of Olympic drone-spying scandal
Bev Priestman is out as coach of the Canadian women's soccer team in the wake of an independent report into the Olympic drone-spying scandal.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 12, 2024 at 8:48 PM
In addition to Priestman leaving..
"Canada Soccer has also opened a case against former coach John Herdman under its disciplinary code, saying the review unearthed "potential violations" of the organization's code of conduct and ethics by the former head coach of the men’s national team."
"Canada Soccer has also opened a case against former coach John Herdman under its disciplinary code, saying the review unearthed "potential violations" of the organization's code of conduct and ethics by the former head coach of the men’s national team."
So why not be a non-profit without any ownership as opposed to a public benefit corporation? Or even better a user-cooperative where each user owns a share in the company and elects the directors?
Bluesky is built to make social more like the Web again, so we will never suppress links. Link to your writing, your art, your personal site — this is the social internet, designed from the ground up to be open and interoperable.
Hard to describe as a journalist how grateful I am to have a text-based app that does not suppress hyperlinks. I don’t know if people realize exactly how hostile the corporate internet has gotten toward news.
November 12, 2024 at 4:44 PM
So why not be a non-profit without any ownership as opposed to a public benefit corporation? Or even better a user-cooperative where each user owns a share in the company and elects the directors?