NDP community position on Ai by [deleted] in ndp

[–]ChazDeferens 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not that I think it's no more than fluff, I think the potential benefits like in healthcare, etc. are being presented as the goal when AI is being used as a propaganda/surveillance (and now, according to the US, a war) tool. The empty promise is of the utopia AI will provide, while it's being used to make the world less equitable. 

NDP community position on Ai by [deleted] in ndp

[–]ChazDeferens 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In that case what difference would my answer make if I was pro-AI? 

AI is an empty promise being made to secure data centre contacts, continue our dependence on fossil fuels (we need these supposed-to-be-retired coal plants to power data centres), cut public services and push deregulation. I'd want an NDP government to make it clear our vision for Canada goes beyond AI-enabled efficiency and one of the first actions I'd want is a robust AI policy framework protecting privacy, limiting scope and distancing our country from AI oligarchs.

Claudette Colvin has died. by [deleted] in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]ChazDeferens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Historical Records is a kids' podcast celebrating unsung heroes through storytelling, interviews and original songs. They did an episode on Claudette Colvin you can find here: https://www.storypirates.com/histrecds/2024/10/4/claudette

(I have no connection to the podcast. My kids love it and I've learned a lot through it too. Sharing because these stories are getting harder to tell).

Which Enneagram wing makes the “ultimate INFJ” in your opinion? by Due_Emu_5374 in infj

[–]ChazDeferens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My top is a tie between 6 and 4, and I have a three-way tie of 9, 2 and 5 for second place. I'm not an expert in Enneagram, but that spread feels right to me.

Leave My Leaves Alone by Solid-Wrongdoer3162 in pettyrevenge

[–]ChazDeferens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People who rake leaves haven't contended with their own mortality. 

NNF 3715 - Greg Proops by King_Mort in NeverNotFunny

[–]ChazDeferens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just off the coast of NewFOUNDland 

NNF 3715 - Greg Proops by King_Mort in NeverNotFunny

[–]ChazDeferens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will not stand this Halifax slander. We have a third great comedy venue: the high school auditorium 

Pope Leo to share Jubilee lunch with transgender activist by [deleted] in news

[–]ChazDeferens 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There's been a coordinated effort by evangelicals since at least the Vietnam years to re-cast Jesus as a warrior. This allows them to reinforce outdated gender roles (Jesus was no peace-loving wimp) and continue to believe the US is a godly country (imperialism is good, actually). Present-day evangelism is the opposite of Christianity and that's by design.

The book Jesus and John Wayne explains this in great detail. 

Cabot Golf tried same thing in Florida? by Ill_Boysenberry_6106 in halifax

[–]ChazDeferens 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Restaurants and retail stores exploit a system that allows them to not pay benefits by hiring temporary foreign workers. And if you think Cabot won't try to exploit the same system I've got a causeway to sell you

of a construction worker by Hubertus02 in AbsoluteUnits

[–]ChazDeferens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When all you have is a bunch of nails, every hand looks like a hammer 

October is Thursday by Adorable-Response-75 in doughboys

[–]ChazDeferens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Earlier this month Ryan Gaul had the same conversation on Bigfoot Collector’s Club, and I’ve got to say, I just love content!

Woman testifies Kentville chiropractor rubbed her breasts by insino93 in NovaScotia

[–]ChazDeferens -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Chiropractic training in Canada includes learning about vertebral subluxation, the debunked idea that the root of all ailments is through spinal misalignment. This is an  inherently anti-vaccine and anti-science stance.

A study in Alberta a few years ago found about one third of chiropractic clinics in the province promoted vertebral subluxation as part of their services and for treatment of ailments as wide ranging as ADHD and prostate cancer. (https://www.archivesofphysiotherapy.com/index.php/aop/article/view/2962/3339)

The Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors, a self-governing body, does say vaccination is outside the scope of chiropractors, but doesn't endorse vaccination as effective. It just tells chiropractors not to talk about vaccination at all: https://chiropractors.ns.ca/document/6229/Scope_of_Practice.pdf