You'd think this would be obvious, but apparently it isn't: Do not invite big-tech to join your digital autonomy discussion berthub.eu/articles/pos...

This afternoon's reflection on AI and the dying internet.

i was reminded that i made a helpful tool if you're somebody who files FOIA requests for email logs (as a spreadsheet) upload them to GraphEmails.com and you can generate network graphs of who's emailing each other, which you can style and filter (or use to filter the log)

i'll drink to that

Postgres Women is hosting a breakfast at @pgconf.dev on May 20, 2026! The event is open to everyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary, and to allies of every gender who support access and equal opportunity in tech. RSVP, please - we and the caterers thank you! tinyurl.com/pgwbdev2026

Dig into the history of almost any US or Canadian city and you’ll find a map like this. The freeway building boom locked in the car dependence that reduces our freedom today. But leaders at the time wanted it to be so much worse.

The city blocked off part of our neighborhood to tear down a building w asbestos. The teen said "Why did people use asbestos if it causes cancer?!" I told him people thought it was a wonder product and used it EVERYWHERE & told him how the same thing happened w radioactivity... and now AI.

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs." -- Karl 14:22

~1 month to PGConf.dev 2026. 80% of tickets are already gone and we’re on track to sell out. If you were planning to join us for Postgres hacking and community discussions... now’s a good time to lock it in.

shorter version also olivia.science/cheating

This video is so good!! You will learn so much and also you should hype it (if you know what that means) youtu.be/MSYQf-iRiz4?...

FOSS4G North America is in Sacramento, CA this November! Network and meet people in all aspects of the geospatial industry from users to developers by joining the planning team. Voice your interest here: www.foss4gna.org#contact #gischat #geosky

pgconf.dev is where Postgres contributors, users, and community organizers get together for a week-long party. This year's Tuesday's being reimagined with community discussions, workshops, and panels. More seats at the table. 🐘 Vancouver · May 19–22 https://2026.pgconf.dev

@thewaroncars.bsky.social the war continues on all fronts globalnews.ca/news/1172284...

If anyone is friends with any Georgian air traffic controllers, buy them a nice bottle of wine. As guardians of pretty much the only narrow gap still available between Europe and Asia that avoids both Iran, the Gulf, Ukraine and Russia, they are under some substantial pressure.

I think about this Tony Benn speech much more than I used to

Back in 2017 Kelowna pre-approved quadplexes on a few hundred lots with fast approvals and pre-approved plans and got hundreds of homes. It was a revolution for small builders who previously could only build single family homes. Now they have released their new set of 12 pre-approved designs 🧵

"Last month, Justin and Amy Miller packed their vehicles with three kids, two dogs, a pet bearded dragon, and whatever belongings they could fit, then drove 2,000 miles from Wisconsin to British Columbia to leave President Trump's America." www.npr.org/2026/02/25/n... #never51 #nokings #elbowsup

PGConf.dev 2026 schedule is live! We have a packed program this year. And we'll continue to add Community Discussion Sessions to Tuesday through April. https://2026.pgconf....

Honk if you recognize this.

Write the angry social media reply. Feel the burn. Edit it. Move the words around for better effect. Discard it.

You would think the proponents of 19th century global realpolitik in DC could have seen this coming. Almost like words and deeds have consequences, even for the biggest kid in the schoolyard.

I would never argue that you are entitled to punch Stephen Miller in the mouth and steal his wallet as long as you are bigger than him. But that is exactly what Stephen Miller is saying. The rule of the playground is no basis for peace.

Nor Cal folks, FOSS4GNA is looking for people to join the local organizers. We especially need folks to help facilitate sponsorships. How do you get involved? Send me a DM or email and I'll make sure you get the sign up list. #gischat

PGConf.dev is where Postgres hackers and ecosystem builders come to share real work and build together. CFP closes Jan 16. On the fence? Get creative, submit your talk, and engage with the community.

This is, I think, the crux of it: www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-vene...

This was once Park Avenue. Bring it back:

Hi, I'm an open aluminum fish boat, a bottle of vodka and a 19 year olds executive function.

Tech is in an interesting place where some of the most accomplished engineers in the industry now say their job is now just telling AI to write all the code, debug it and fix the bugs. Some of this is marketing hype from people who are selling AI tools (Boris works on Claude Code) but it rings true

“An isolated bike lane is a toy; a useful network of bike and roll lanes is core infrastructure.” I love this commentary on how empowering it is to have choices in your community. It’s also invigorating to know many communities in the region are contributing to a useful network of transportation ♥️

A thread of tech/investment trends I’ve been wrong about and what each thought me.

I would like to recommend this article on the topic: marcochitti.substack.com/p/getting-bu...

if you're a conference organizer, an inn or BnB owner, a retail operation that caters to tourists, a museum, restaurant or theme park that does the same or if you own resorts or hotel chains, i think the operative words here are: "good luck with that" www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

Hey scientists and academics, anyone interested in moving to Canada? The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program is a one-time initiative designed to support Canadian institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. 🧪 ⚛️ #AcademicSky

A spaceman’s work is never done.

Public Transit has a marketing problem in Canada. Not to customers (who love it) but to senior governments (who are apparently not even aware it exists). May I propose: "Transit. It's like a pipeline, but for people!"

I'm going to be talking about cartography in QGIS at PostGIS Day next week! It's easy to connect a PostGIS database to QGIS for data so learn some tips for doing good data viz. Free. Online. Level up. #gischat www.snowflake.com/postgis-day-...

Not AI slop, 100% real fish, right off the Ross Bay sea wall.

CFP for PGConf.dev 2026 is open until Jan 16 🐘 Tips for strong proposals: • Share what you discovered. Not just what you built. • Be specific • Discuss bigger Postgres picture • Failures welcome Be specific, connect to Postgres internals, and don’t hide the messy bits.

I'm doing a version of my Hand Drawn Maps workshop (as a double talk session) at FOSS4G North America on Wednesday 11/5 1:30-2:00! Bring some paper and stuff to write with and we'll draw some maps! #gischat Register: www.foss4gna.org

It's almost time for #foss4gna and I have yet to promote my talk. Need inspiration for that next conversation from proprietary to open source GIS, come check me out on Wednesday! #postgres #mapbox #maplibre #docker

Any #foss4gna friends making dinner plans for tonight?

How do you manage your ear buds?

My favourite podcasts @TheWarOnCars and Volts by @volts.wtf made a crossover episode. Both podcasts handle the biggest issues I see in the world currently. The War on Cars https://thewaroncars.org is about our over-reliance on personal cars. Volts https://www.volts.wtf is all about energy. How […]

Andrej Karpathy’s take on AI coding agents feels grounded. The industry’s chasing full autonomy when models still hallucinate too much. Agents that churn out a thousand lines of code leave you either blindly trusting them or slogging through reviews. These tools should embrace their fallibility.

This may seem cute but if you do this too much the cyclists may become reliant on cars feeding them, disrupting the delicate roadway ecosystem