So when I hear of students being encouraged to use GPT in college I don’t hear innovation. I hear cognitive atrophy, the inability to think critically for oneself, and total dependence on vulnerable centralized repositories of data for knowledge without ever understanding how knowledge is generated.

And now, more than the months after the Ombudsman told them they had to, the Ministry of Education has responded. I haven't even had a chance to look at any of it yet.

“New Zealand’s only publicly funded long Covid clinic closed in 2023. The five-month pilot clinic in Christchurch didn’t secure funding to stay open. The Ministry of Health is no longer undertaking any policy or evidence work on long Covid.” We should be outraged by this.

Almost 55,000 children in Gaza acutely malnourished, Lancet study estimates

It's been over 18 months since this article, and still some argue that it's not genocidal

I see pieces like this a lot, often w/ a spin of lamenting cultural degeneration, but reading is a LABOR issue, it’s declined because so many people are working overtime or two jobs & employers expect after hours work. France has Earth’s highest reading rate b/c long lunch breaks & labor protections

Winston Peters strolled around and anti-vax picnic and spoke with people who had chanted and written threats of hanging on gallows of Jacinda Ardern, Dr Ashley Bloomfield and so on, but this was all OK as it was just harmless opportunistic politicking #NZPol

Earlier this year, Dr. Jane Goodall sat down for an interview for Brad Falchuk’s new Netflix series, Famous Last Words. The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.

“This genocide and other genocides are being enabled and fuelled by our own governments, our institutions, our media and companies - it is our responsibility to end that complicity.” - Greta Thunberg

Least surprising story of the day #nzpol

These quotes are both *chef’s kiss*, and should absolutely be the focus of further reporting - our young people are demonstrably looking elsewhere for their bright future, and we should be holding any government to account for policies making that decision a necessity instead of an option.

18 & 19 year olds with no income support should “just go where the jobs are” said the Prime Minister who famously had his limo deliver him across the road. “Good luck with the train-hopping, you plucky young hobos,” he added, suggesting hedge-&-ditch as an affordable alternative to bed-&-breakfast.

So an 18 year old has only been allowed to use social media for two years and needs their parents to support them financially, but is also completely equipped to move across the country on their own to do manual labour.

It’s happened again

This is an old formula used by authoritarian regimes. Stoke chaos and blame scapegoats to justify the use of force.

If you believe a pensioner saying 'Free Palestine' is a threat on your life, you are either lying or are delusional. We shouldn't just accommodate this bullshit anymore.

One of the things I took away from the 60s and Richard Nixon, first mentioned by Hunter Thompson, but I believe to be true, is the fact that we believed, at time, that all our protesting, marching and sign waving was futile and pointless when in fact, it drove Richard Nixon to alcohol fueled madness

Not a single Greta hater could do what she has done, face what she's faced, bear abuse and humiliation at the hands of the most psychotic and genocidal army. They haven't an ounce of her bravery and that's what drives them crazy. Free Greta, free Palestine🇵🇸

Apart from massive job losses out of the economy, changes to youth benefit come in the wake of: polytech closures, less funding for mental health, no extra funding for universities, changes to NCEA that mess with vocational training (hospitality) & force YP into SL debt www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

"We're going to create superintelligence" How about making outlook search work first. How about that

Abughazaleh: I think Kristi Noem should be tried at The Hague. And if the response from ICE to people exercising their first amendment right is to drive vehicles through them, they should not be an agency in the US.

Complaining about cancel culture in Riyadh is one of the best examples I've seen of how "free speech culture" rots the brain.

History has many painful lessons.

“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.” ― Jane Goodall 💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

NZ right now

being a cat person is so crazy bc you live with someone who is undeniably annoying and you're always thinking "maybe i should get another cat"

I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane

What a line from the Pope! I am so pleased he is carrying on Pope Francis’ advocacy for immigrants.

"...the world does not have to play along with this sugar-coated neocolonialism... You cannot build a riviera on the bones of the dead. And you cannot build an occupation on the aspirations of the living." #FreePalestine

“I’ve never walked into a room so silent before,” Trump said. “And if you don’t like what I’m saying you can leave the room. Of course, there goes your rank, there goes your future,” he added, as some laughter rippled throughout the room. trib.al/kP1psTY

They sat stone-faced and silent as the president called for them to use US cities as training grounds and to fight “the enemy within,” and the secretary of defense told them to ignore “stupid rules of engagement “ and “woke garbage.” Then they were threatened with dismissal if they didn't obey. 1/

Concerns are being raised about privatisation after Health Minister Simeon Brown met representatives of a controversial multinational company that runs prisons and hospitals. “The Minister must immediately & fully disclose the nature, purpose, & content of his discussions with Serco.” #nzpol

Pritzker: "People of Illinois, we need your help. Get our your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. We need to let the world know that this is happening and that we won't stand for it."

Advance copy of the new book.

Pritzker: "In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists & protesters when unprovoked what would we call it? If officials marched down streets harassing civilians & demanding their papers, what would we say? I don't think we'd have trouble calling it what it is: authoritarianism"

The Libby app is one of the miracles of modern tech tbh

I mean yes this is funny, but the fact that these unconstitutional stormtroopers are so directionless that they literally stand around waiting for random nonwhite delivery guys to bike past them is just pathetic. No mandate, no mission, no clue. Just racism.

Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens. Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.

Early this morning, daylight saving began in New Zealand for another year. This is, I think, a good opportunity to highlight two Kiwi innovations: it was the first country in the world to establish a national mean time and a New Zealander invented DST. How did that happen? Well, read on... 1/20

Reminder: National has always taken the side of Apartheid regimes.

“Even the most skilled school leader is constrained by the ongoing failure of the state to address the deep inequity in our education system. New Zealand ranks 33rd out of 38 developed countries for its overall equality in education.” — Rebecca Macfie, author of ‘Hope and Hardship’.

If you’ve seen the new Paul Thomas Anderson film I think you realize right away that today’s Supreme Court is run by “Christmas Adventurers” now.

“This isn’t just being out of sync with our friends. It is morally reprehensible to be turning our back when we see an unfolding genocide.” A welcome clear statement from Chris Hipkins. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/labour-pa...

In 1976, African nations boycotted the Montreal Olympics because New Zealand stood with apartheid South Africa. Nearly 50 years on, that echo lingers and the stain remains far longer than we care to admit to ourselves.

Use “I” statements please Winston. The tens of thousands of NZers who marched, the thousands and thousands more who see this genocide for what it is and who know recognising Palestine is an important symbol of solidarity, your decision does not represent us.

Worth expressly noting that the ONLY reason given in Peters' speech for why AoNZ should recognise Israel and not Palestine as a state is that Palestine "does not control its own territory". So, we reward Israel for its illegal actions + will keep doing so until it chooses to stop.

NZ is clearly ready to recognize Palestine, by a large majority. It is Winston and Seymouf who aren't.Shame shame shame on the Nats for their continued support of their extreme, minor partners who are out of step with democracy.

This so-called battle was actually the slaughter of 150-300 (reports vary) Lakota Native Americans , including women and children. 🤦‍♀️ It was a massacre. history.nebraska.gov/the-military...

At least 10 people killed and others wounded, including children, in the latest bombardment of besieged Gaza.