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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Modest proposal that we should immediate pass laws that fine companies 10% of their annual revenue for per "drone ad" they run, doubling for every subsequent offence.

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James Andrew Smith @drsmith.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

And note the argument being made here, in the open, by the AI companies: Thoughts that existed before LLMs are better than thoughts that exist after LLMs.

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By Cory Doctorow (GPG 0xBF3D9110957E5F4C) @doctorow.pluralistic.net · 24/07/2026

As an economic pathology, AI is *extraordinary*. AI boosters have spent a baffling and terrifying sum of money - over $1.4T, most of that in the past year - on the promise of making as many workers unemployed as possible, while lowering the wages of the meager survivors of this jobspocalypse. 3/

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Never could; never should. International collaboration on wildfire is so critical. This is a problem that knows no borders, and we're better when we collaborate and learn from each other in tackling it, rather than threatening and antagonizing.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Yeah, you were way, way better than I would have been in French :p. #Goals

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This is very cool! How is the E-Lite for durability as a portable sensor? Anything I need to be careful of for field use?

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Ontario School Safety @onschoolsafety.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

CO2 and PM2.5 monitoring helps us understand the quality of the air we're exposed to indoors and outdoors. They also inform us about the strategies to mitigate exposure, such as wearing an N95, running an air purifier, closing windows and doors, and using MERV13+ furnace filters. #cleantheair

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Advocates of a national Canadian firefighting force need to explain how this is better than equivalent investment into the provinces/territories already doing this work, and media needs to ACTUALLY ASK THIS instead of repeating this line unquestioned.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What are you running for sensors?

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Highly recommend Cordy Tymstra’s book on the 1950 Chinchaga fire, which cast smoke down into Washington DC and led to US politicians making all sorts of complaints about Canadian fires… ualbertapress.ca/978177212003...

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The Chinchaga Firestorm - University of Alberta Press

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

As someone who has been fortunate enough to do decently well on competitive grants, I would happily accept less total money to (1) have a dependable income stream I could plan student salaries around and (2) to not spend so much time writing grant applications and do more valuable things instead.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Wild to see these headlines, as the Toronto approach is to boost transit service and restrict vehicle access around the venues: "What residents and visitors can expect: Public transit will be the primary way to travel to and from matches and events." www.toronto.ca/news/city-of...

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City of Toronto releases FIFA World Cup 2026™ Mobility Plan

News Release March 26, 2026 The City of Toronto, in co-ordination with transportation and public safety partners, has released its FIFA World Cup 2026™ Mobility Plan, outlining how residents, business...

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Appreciate exhaust note. Have you seen any good numbers on how YTZ (close to population, but flight paths over lake) compares to YYZ (larger buffer around immediate airport, but massive # under all flight paths) in terms of net exposure? I.e., net health impact for adding a jet flight at YTZ vs YYZ.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Sure, I'm 'left behind' in a motorcycle race because I'm riding my bike. But, the joke's on them, because I'm actually not interested in trying to get from A to B the fastest. I'm on the bike because I enjoy going for a ride, and to care for my health, and to spend time with my fellow riders.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I'm interested in doing the work of thinking about things. I'm interested in spending the time it takes to muddle through writing and rewriting and rewriting to clarify my understanding. I'm interested in investing in artists. Even if 'AI' were perfect, I'd still value doing those things.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

As a (fellow?) conscientious objector to 'AI,' it's not 'being left behind' if you're not interested in going somewhere. I'm sure some would argue I'm being 'left behind' by, say, not driving to work... but choosing bike or transit is me choosing to invest in other things (health, connection, etc).

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Adina M. Yoffie @adinayoffie.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The “writing is thinking” posting will continue until a single freaking person in Silicon Valley has figured this out

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Bragging about using AI in your studies is like bragging about using a robot to lift your weights at the gym.

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babs ✨ @itsbabs.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

even if you *just* wore a respirator in public indoor spaces when you're not engaged in activities involving your mouth (ie: not actively eating/drinking), the airborne landscape—the lives of high risk people especially—would be *drastically different*

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Dr. Stephanie @punkrockscience.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

It is *fascinating* to me how quickly some people have gone completely from “we all must work in the office! human collaboration is vital and only happens in person!” to “I can replace all these pesky people with chatbots!” Definitely some commentary there about our society and who gets to choose.

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

As I’ve been saying for six years, you cannot decide to shut off empathy in just one lil area (all of disabled and vulnerable people.) Endangering people for your convenience and comfort is a drug you do not do recreationally.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Very much encourage well-fit, high-quality masks… but even a surgical can something like halve the contaminants you’re breathing in/out. Would never recommend someone choose a surgical over other options, but if it’s the only thing someone is willing to wear, it is better than nothing!

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Masks, especially well-fit high quality masks, emphatically do protect the wearer, as well as protecting those around them :)

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

@swanboatsteve.bsky.social Do you happen to have any data for real-world headways at York Uni station during rush hour? I feel like the last couple months I’ve been routinely arriving on the platform to the screen showing a 7 minute wait during PM peak.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Hard to overstate how antisocial and corrosive this Tylenol ad campaign is. “Take our product so you can go out while contagious and make more customers for us… er, make more people sick!”

A large advertisement on the subway with two photos, one above the other. The top photo shows a man visibly ill in bed, surrounded by Kleenex, with the text “Sick…” written over the image. The bottom photo shows the same man in a crowd at a hockey game, cheering on his team.” The text over this photo completes the phrase as “to SIIIICK” in large cartoon letters. Below is a picture of a package of Tylenol and the text “relief from your worst cough, cold, and flu symptoms.”

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Agreed. One thing we do with some folks is fit test masks over different lifespans, wear and tear, etc… often can get good protection way past typical 8hrs! I do console myself a little, tho… my mask use is nothing compared to medical or hospital waste from a serious illness.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Sounds good, DM or email anytime. I can also try to find you some fit test options in your area. To be clear for anyone reading: any and all masks will reduce some risk for you and others, fit testing not required! But can be useful for optimizing your personal protection.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Anyways, happy to chat more offline… you know how to find me. But figured I’d reply here in case this info is useful to anyone else too, or in case I can be helpful to others. Yay masking! Any masking is harm reduction, helps fight stigma, and makes it easier for the next person in the room too :)

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I have not been impressed by our testing results on the Flo and would not personally wear it. Can talk earloop options too, but generally it is hard to get as high a protection (best we’ve seen thus far are N95s modded to earloop). (3/n)

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I’d also fit test you in a Zimi KN100, likely their largest size. These perform really well for many in quant fit testing; they’re semi-reusable designs (just change outer filter); and tons of mods you can make to frame to get it fitting comfortably. Also comes in black like Laianzhi. (2/n)

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Context: run community access respirator fit testing program. If you find auras uncomfortable and tight, but want headstrap protection levels, the next N95 moves we’d often make in a fit testing session would be a Laianzhi KN100 (probably large), perhaps V-Flex L, maybe Draeger 1950 in M/L. (1/n)

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 28/11/2025

I don’t know if anyone else notices or cares, but when I see a presentation in which the speaker uses obviously generated-AI images to illustrate their slides, it makes me immediately less confident in whatever other content they’re presenting.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

lol I got the same from a colleague: "You're so smart to be wearing a mask. We're all going to get sick. This is a superspreader event." Thanks, I guess?

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

It's managed to transpose the 38µg/m³ into thinking 38 is the AQI, which it's not... nor is it even the index we'd use here (which is the AQHI, or Air Quality Health Index). But, sure, the dumb statistical scraper bot is happy to conjure up misinformation and then highlight it to mislead people.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Fun example of "AI" being not just bad but dangerous: Google "AI" is happy to say that Toronto currently has 7 µg/m³ of PM2.5 and is "well below the threshold generally considered healthy." But, the source it links says Toronto is currently actually at PM2.5 of 38µg/m³, which ain't great.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

What a classic. And his son went on to be a prolific writer about tragedy fires.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Looking forward to seeing you there and commiserating. En route now :)

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

CONGRATULATIONS - I'm so thrilled for you!!

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I’d be much more open to double spacing if I had literally ever seen a document by a double spacer that wasn’t riddled with an inconsistent pile of single, double, and triple spacing.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Let's check in on how abandoning the whole of idea of public health is going...

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

**Taps sign** It ain’t “Artificial Intelligence,” it’s a low-accountability statistical model with a good marketing campaign.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

ChatGPT: How do I tell my professor colleagues that LLM drivel they share with me is no more valuable or okay to normalize than the LLM drivel students submit on assignments?

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

**Taps sign** It's still 'during COVID'.

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Eric Kennedy @ericbkennedy.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

You should absolutely wear a respirator (N95, KN95, etc) when in large crowds to protect yourself and others. But, hot take: if a protest is the only time you’re wearing a mask, you’re making it easier for anti-mask folks to stigmatize and ban. Show solidarity by wearing them elsewhere, regularly.

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