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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 4h

#Selfhosting upgrade today: - #Element Web 1.12.29 -> 1.12.30 - #Matrix #Synapse 1.161.0 -> 1.162.0 - #Ketesa 1.5.0 -> 1.5.1 - #Mealie 3.23.1 -> 3.28.0

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Jack Kennedy @jackkennedy.ie · 02/10/2026

I would kill to have been a fly on the wall when silicon valley hacks tried over a fancy dinner to convince catholic theologians that machines have souls

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 02/10/2026

There's a debate going on in my mentions about whether Widow's Bay is a comedy or not. There's no doubt that Fox News is, though.

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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One Irish person was refused citizenship recently over the language test after a six-year process despite doing the whole thing in Swedish. The same person teaches at university level in Swedish, and has published academic texts in the language.

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Emily @emilydawn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

@hockeyviz.com I found some beautiful data viz for you

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 01/10/2026

Poor Joe. Doesn't absolve him of his culpability, though. In fact, it reinforces it.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 01/10/2026

Reading F.A. Hayek for a college assignment, "Liberty and Liberties" from "The Constitution of Liberty" (1960). A quick give gives me 4784 words in the text and 5112 words of footnotes. All I can think is "Ah lads!". ia600805.us.archive.org/35/items/The...

ia600805.us.archive.org

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 01/10/2026

After having watched one episode of Widow's Bay some weeks ago, I would argue that it's not a comedy in the same way that attempted murder is not murder. Horses for courses, of courses.

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Glennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

A man just shouted at me until I answered his questionnaire on christianity. He scared the b) Jesus out of me.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 30/09/2026

People like Nick here sound stupid. However, if you combine that stupid with a likely campaign to grant #copyright to AI-generated works, then they become stupidly dangerous. [And yes, the campaign has begun. And no, it's not large. But yes, it needs to be stopped before it can grow.]

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 30/09/2026

Yes. Thanks. I hate the thought of missing a discussion with Ciarán.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 30/09/2026

Like ... what do you want?!? Medical professionals to work for nothing!?!

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 30/09/2026

I truly hate these types of headlines. Like the typical one that says "This one GP practice was paid X millions of euros last year" without saying something like it's the largest fucking practice, with many doctors and nurses, serving one of the most disadvantaged parts of the country!

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

I was informed by one webmaster that RSS is a security threat: mu.social/profile/eibh...

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

So. What's "Upskilling"? Is it learning how to cheat like this and *not* get caught?

A retraction notice for an article with the title "AI and the crisis of the author" by Anchit Sathi:

"Editor's note (September 21,2026): We have removed this essay. AI was used in its preparation. The TLS editorial guidelines prohibit the use of AI in the writing and editing process. The author states that he was unaware of the policy."

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

You gotta stop posting that adult content!

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

I can imagine two motions at each of the clubs' next AGMs. 1 promising never to raise concerns or objections about the Zuckerbergs' activities in the local area, and the other to return the money with an impolite note advising them where to put it. I know which one I'd vote for.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

"You know, Anthropic said in its IPO filing that its product could destroy the world?!" "Will it destroy the world before the end of Q1 2027?" "Ummm. No probably not that soon." *picks up old-timey 1980s rotary desk 'phone* "BUY!"

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

The AI thing is particularly pernicious: the fundamental marketing pitch for generative AI is to remove opportunities for people to do work. "Upskilling" will only glut an ever-decreasing employment market. It's, like, turkeys being taught how to vote for Christmas.

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Eamonn Sweeney @sweeneyagonistes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

These protests have made political waves in Spain in a way it's hard to imagine here.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

Oh, you're completely correct there.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

It's funny how they're not agonising about the lack of a triple lock in some policy areas where it's too easy for government to make the *wrong* decision. mu.social/profile/eibh...

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

Y'know, I think it would. 1 person, 1 landlord, 1 scenario. Easy to solve when looked at it that way. Would turn off the news coverage while not committing to any real reform.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

"You need to understand how hard the B Specials' mission was!!"

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

"Taoiseach says abolishing 'Triple Lock' is essential to retain peacekeeping tradition" Personally, I think An Taoiseach should butt out of conversations about the UK pension administration design and execution. www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...

irishexaminer.com

Taoiseach says abolishing 'Triple Lock' is essential to retain peacekeeping tradition

The Government is pressing ahead with controversial legislation that would drop the requirement to get UN Security Council approval before sending peacekeeping troops abroad

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

I'd say podcasting will save RSS or something like it, and I can't comprehend it. You could see spotify trying to kill it, and the reasons were obvious: who best to capture the market as apple did with music and microsoft with office productivity tooling. But it failed. Failed utterly.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

AntennaPod has never failed me. It's an android app, and even though it's available from the play store, I install it from F-Droid (which means I have to live without being able to use Chromecast, a boon my children vocally appreciate!).

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

Hi. Let's not tell the politicians, but if we just stop using the term "triple lock", would that give them the impression that the bad thing has gone away?

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

What I can't reconcile with the lack of discoverability of news is that it's close to being addressed in podcasting. I find it very easy to find any podcast I want to listen to on my podcast app (AntennaPod), but maybe there's some non-"Free" dependency behind the scene that underlies it.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

... Similarly, it could be vastly superior (than, say, social media services) for getting news/information to your target audience, if you were committed to that goal (and to the technology: the no. of websites I've seen drop #RSS upon redesign is both shocking and depressing).

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

I am of the view that #RSS (or an RSS-like technology) has the potential to be vastly superior for getting news to readers, especially those who are specific about the type of news they want to read, but I agree that a discoverability layer is sorely lacking. ...

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Maria Farrell @mariafarrell.eurosky.social · 29/09/2026

+1 (and excuse me for butting in) I'm extremely politically disposed to using rss feeds, and every couple of years try again with a new reader and give up for exactly the reason you say.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

Billionaire ranked. Ranked for what? though. Flavour? Succulence? Ease of pit-roasting on an autumn evening?

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

Hi Tony. Can you have a look at the recording of yourself and Ciarán Nugent that dropped yesterday? About 5 minutes in you start talking over each other in a non-RTÉ fashion. Thanks.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 29/09/2026

"Don't make me cross. You wouldn't like it if you made me cross."

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 28/09/2026

Reviewing my notes for lectures I attended recently. Don't think I was fully engaged that week.

A screenshot of my notes:

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* Week 2
- Yadda yadda on Collective Action Problems.
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Trócaire @trocaire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ireland found GUILTY of climate hypocrisy! Ireland claims itself as a climate leader internationally, but at home continues to expand fossil fuel infrastructure such as LNG

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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yeah, the most important thing is to keep kids off social media. It’s the kids who have the problem, not the men.

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Jamie @fctwentebenson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Israelis have lodged an official complaint stating that the fact there were no women and children sitting behind the goal meant they were unable to shoot properly

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 28/09/2026

"I worked in the media for 35 years and I thought journalists were meant to be balanced and reflect two sides of an opinion." has real dril "and another thing: im not mad. please dont put in the newspaper that i got mad" vibes to it.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 28/09/2026

This isn't just a sacking offence. It might be enough for the ICC to issue an arrest warrant. From "FAI president Paul Cooke: 'I worked in media for 35 years and thought journalists were meant to be balanced and reflect both sides'" in the Irish Examiner www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...

A screenshot of the linked-to article: "Dating back to last November, Cooke and his board were adamant Ireland would fulfil games against a country found guilty of genocide by the United Nations."

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 27/09/2026

When I've listed these previously I get reminders of others that should be on the list. They aren't here because the don't qualify IMO.

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · 27/09/2026

I maintain that Wikipedia is among the 4 most important websites that should in some way be protected at UN level. They are (in no particular order): - Wikipedia - The Internet Archive - Open Street Map - Project Gutenberg

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