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Speaking of cognitive decline, reading one of Jeff's books is like the HIT workout of reading. Rewarding, but sometimes my head hurts. I say this as I'm working through Absolution praying it helps stave off the dementia.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 6h

I honestly thought this was a @thebeaverton.com headline at first.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Does anyone have a citation for the “nurses get algorithmic wage offers based on credit score, so those in a more precarious financial position get offered lower wages” reference that comes up in @doctorow.pluralistic.net’s new book? Because I would love to read more about that.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Like I said the other week, the fact that Cal occasionally goes “gee, one seems to be talking about this!” always drives me a little bonkers. Like, my dude, where you been?

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

First (and prob only) Jays game of the year. Not a bad one to pick I guess. Had me worried for a bit…

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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 24/09/2026

I read this story and can’t help think of the breathless coverage media has given these delusional fantasies about superintelligent AI killing humanity in ten years, when companies are releasing tools coaching mass shooters and helping people kill themselves. People need to wake the fuck up.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DON'T KNOW YOUR OWN PHONE NUMBER OR ADDRESS?

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Well, I guess going to the Friday game will be less exciting....

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I see lots of posts re: the BC election being political opportunism and I feel a little crazy just sitting here going, "yeah. that's how politics works?" Fundamentally the job is to secure power to implement your agenda on behalf of your constituents.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I wouldn't? Mostly because I was once told at an info session for articling that you'll usually get offered a drink (water/coffee/tea) at the interview and you should say yes, because they're trying to be normies and break the ice, and they want you to be a normie by saying, "sure, thanks!"

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Not to play into any AI doomer narratives but I think we could all benefit from more “Fuck Ted Faro“ energy these days.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It‘s @cycletoronto.bsky.social lawn sign day! How convenient that it fits perfectly in my Bullitt! (Also I missed my 6km milestone, whoops.)

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I have real mixed feelings about Cal Newport lately. On the one hand, I think he's does some good work especially explaining some of the AI hype issues. On the other hand, he occasionally goes "oh hey, I just realized this thing and no one is talking about it!" which is...rarely...the case.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's the final push for fundraising this weekend! I'm running with the Fox Trotters down the #Toronto Beaches @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social Run! If you feel like donating, here's the link! If you don't, that's fine! Just go be awesome like Terry was. run.terryfox.ca/page/devanmarr

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It's 2026 and The Fox Trotters are back for another year of fundraising for the Beaches Terry Fox Run! Cancer, to put it mildly, sucks. We all know someone who has experienced a family member,...

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

While we're tossing around Canada-EU relationship names, the RTS nerds are going, "COME ON, "GDI" IS RIGHT THERE!"

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Man I missed #LawTwitter and it just being a bunch of lawyers being nerds and a little silly. Bluesky is nice, but doesn't have the same level of interaction. LinkedIn has the larger community but is just a hot mess.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If there's a better example of the difference in where Canadian and US politics are today, I'd love to see it. Canada: We need to diversify trade and welcome investment. USA: Victims of bestiality can be FBI agents! My feed everybody:

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If selling off airports was part of some 4D chess move to drive people to take trains because we know cost will increase while service decreases, I’d be down. But we know it’s not.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Okay, but how the hell did a knock-off hyperloop project make it into the bundle of transportation projects:

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Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Glad to see @cycletoronto.bsky.social finally took a page from #NoJetsTO in making lawn signs so residents can show their support for bike lanes. Hope we get a lot of uptake in Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke where the message is needed most. #BikeTO #TOpoli #VisionZero www.cycleto.ca/sign

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Fuuuuuck. I really like that song.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As someone from a jurisdiction where juror discussions are confidential/privileged, this sort of post decision content has always struck me as bonkers.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

3 month update. Haven't been fired yet.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ironically, Red Shirts was the first Scalzi novel someone suggested to me, and I just couldn't get into it. Then I read Old Man's War, and somehow that hooked me and I've read pretty much everything since.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I'm not going to lie, that bird of prey dutch oven is REAL tempting.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Also applicable to every memo I've written.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Well, those two CBC headlines next to each other are...something.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Honestly, my Civ Pro class was an in-class exam where you were only allowed to have the Rules of Civil Procedure book, and nothing else. You could write anything you wanted in it, but no extra paper. I thought it was great (A-), the class average (C+) suggested others did not.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In light of the news, and that we're still within the 60 days to seek leave, I'm not saying @cycletoronto.bsky.social should seek leave to appeal and a stay just to delay if they've received advice saying it would be an unmeritorious application, but I'm not not saying that.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's the 2026 Terry Fox Run season! The Fox Trotters are once again running in the Beaches TF Run! If you're able to donate to help continue Terry's legacy, amazing! If not, that's cool too! Consider volunteering, or reading up on Terry, who really was the best of us. run.terryfox.ca/page/devanmarr

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It's 2026 and The Fox Trotters are back for another year of fundraising for the Beaches Terry Fox Run! Cancer, to put it mildly, sucks. We all know someone who has experienced a family member,...

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

@edzitron.com real "goose is egg factory" vibes here.

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Freaking great turnout for this critical mass🔥🔥🔥

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hell yeah! (Sadly I have been told not to go on a biking spree for a day or two post wisdom teeth removal so I had to pass!)

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Trump is out here saying he'll rename Lake Ontario like it means something, meanwhile we're all off to go see a game at the Sky Dome.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I sure hope so. I haven't ordered anything from Amazon in almost 2 years and have shifted almost all of my purchasing to Canadian, or at least non-US companies to the extent possible. But, I'm also in a financial position where I can take the cost increase. People just need to try their best.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The “energy weapon“ makes it sound like we have some kind of space laser, or the Hacker Hellstorm from Canadian Bacon.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

What a weird day for Ward 14....

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What do we call a group of Bullitts? A hail? An assembly? Herd? Riot?

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I’m just here, listening to an anti-AI podcast and also listening to a dude on a work call asking which “AI native creator” they can poach. Sigh.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Guuuuys, be cool. If he sees these headlines he'll throw another tantrum and might actually go ahead with it.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Helldivers 2? Poorly. So. So. Poorly.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It's the day after I get my wisdom teeth out, so I might not be chanting, but I'll be there.

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Devan Marr @devanmarr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Honestly, I feel kind of bad for Gabe who has been hitting the streets for months as a candidate. Im not in his ward, but the guy has been putting in the work. But I can’t see him competing with Layton (even in a weird vote split situation)

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