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Stephen Downes

@downes.bsky.social

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Philosopher. Educator. Journalist. Programmer. Photographer. Cyclist. Socialist.

Stephen Downes @downes.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

With my retirement now just a few days away I have added the subscription links to my page so you can support continued publication of OLDaily. www.downes.ca

Home page screen show with the new subscription links displayed

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Stephen Downes @downes.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

The rest of my photos from today, in full size: www. flickr.com/photos/stephen_downes/albums/72177720331547013/ #photography

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Stephen Downes @downes.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We were at Petrie Island today and I discovered a Redwing Blackbird nest in the reeds by accident. I didn't want to get too close but I had the big lens with me. You have to look closely but in the sequence of three photos you can see the chicks beg for food, the mother feed them, and them sleeping.

Sequence of photos showing baby birds feeding in a nest

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Stephen Downes @downes.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

For those who aren't allowed to discuss these, a reminder... cca-reports.ca/wp-content/u...

Equity is about fairness and is a principle that recognizes the importance of achieving and maintaining human rights and dignity in processes and outcomes, and that people have differential access to resources and opportunities due to historical and systemic barriers.

Diversity relates to heterogeneity, recognizing that people are unique and that each person’s combination of characteristics and intersecting identities can contribute to their experiences in both positive and negative ways.

Inclusion refers to a sense of belonging and feeling valued, supported, and respected. An inclusive environment is upheld by all members of the community and reinforced through equitable policies, actions, and programs.

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Stephen Downes @downes.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Mark Carney: Made in Canada
Pierre Poilievre: Prepared in Canada using U.S. ingredients

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Stephen Downes @downes.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

youtube.com/live/0StXpYj...

It’s time to redefine how we connect

Announcement and Demo
Monday, January 27, 12 noon EST

No this is not an AI thing (though some AI is involved)
No, this is not a MOOC thing (though the first FediMOOC is involved)

Join Stephen Downes for on this live webcast
https://youtube.com/live/0StXpYjhHeI

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Stephen Downes @downes.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Today I got formal NRC encouragement to disseminate. It will take a couple weeks or so to get my ducks in a row, but I'll have some tech and a MOOC to announce. This is gonna be a fun ride...

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Stephen Downes @downes.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Springwater Provincial Park, near Barrie, Ontario, was closed to the public but we went in anyways. As it turns out, they're doing extensive logging in the park. I hope they don't completely wreck it; large swathes have already been cut. #photography #environment