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Jane Doe

@janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy

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I'm a software developer and Marxist-Leninist. Currently living in Wellington. Interested in free software and sustainable transport. 🌉 bridged from ⁂ mastodon.nz/@janef0421, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

I am skeptical of any narrative coming out of the UAE government in relation to the FlyDubai incident.

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

I’m very melancholic today. I don’t know what to do with my career, and I don’t see how I can find fulfilment. I spend so much time trying to get into software, so much effort working in software. And all I ever got was misery. It’s disappointing. I don’t have a clear idea of how to leave it […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

It’s interesting that whenever you hear about someone quitting an AI lab, the stated reasons are always aligned with the industry’s internal narrative; It’s always something to do with how powerful the models are, or how transformative it all is. These people never seem to quit because they’ve […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

[War, Suicide] It’s interesting that two incidents - The arrest of suspicious people near a UK airforce base, and the FlyDubai incident - Are being tied to Iran by governments and some in the media. Such associations are possible, but claiming them is premature. The incidents may turn out to […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

I really should not read the statements coming out of politician’s mouths. They are so juvenile and petty. #NZPol

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

It strikes me that a lot of current technological development is aiming to produce concepts from a popular culture perception of the future, rather than things that are practically useful or feasible. Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning research is almost entirely focused on producing […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

Some day, the subordinate powers of the Western bloc will realise that the United States of America is the greatest threat to their interests. On that day, they will begin to act with some degree of sense. I cannot say when that day is coming, but I hope it will be soon.

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

If you give an unreliable computer program the ability to perform arbitrary actions over an internet connection, it will probably do something harmful. This is incredibly predictable, and indicates that the program is either immature or badly designed in the first place. It is not an indication […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

[Transphobia] Been worrying massively about the rise of transphobia again. It’s terrifying. A huge force that wants to ruin my life for no reason, because of an irrelevant detail of how I was born. It is hard to live and function with that sort of threat. I’m not sure if it will become a […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

Perhaps I should learn French. For geopolitical reasons.

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

I’ve been feeling this recurring sadness about leaving software development. I know it’s the right choice, but I feel a sense of loss. I was so invested in it, and I don’t really know what I am without it.

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2026

[War, Humor] Donald Trump is gearing up on a big decision: Should he escalate the Iran war to the point of a crushing defeat that ends the USA’s status as a world power permanently? It’s a difficult decision. On the one hand, further escalation would kill thousands, disrupt the world in […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2026

This AI-generated proof OpenAI has come up with does not strike me as very impressive. From what I’ve read, the process involved running 10,000 “AI agents” for 88 hours. Collectively, that’s 880,000 hours of runtime on complex statistical models - Probably well over 100,000 hours of runtime on […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

Since I need a hobby, I bought myself an Aeldari combat patrol. I used to paint minis, but I got into a creative rut about a year ago. I have a pretty well-developed Tau army, but I started doubting the colour scheme, and with everything else going on in my mind […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

Been a bit down lately. Had some issues with estrogen patch supply, and I guess my body responds really badly to inconsistent hormone levels. I have survived, however.

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 07/09/2026

If you claim that a state-owned grocery store is communism and will lead to bread lines, you should no longer be allowed to run for political office. #NZPol

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026

I think the yanks are about to lose an aircraft carrier.

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026

My favourite map projection is to project the Earth’s surface onto a sphere.

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 03/09/2026

I’ve spent the past 12 years spending all my energy fighting, but all I’ve done is build a life I can’t live. I feel defeated. I’ve spent so much time, and I have so little to show for it. I feel like I’m behind where I should be, behind others. It all seems like such a waste.

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 03/09/2026

What am I going to do with my life?

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 02/09/2026

This place must be so pretty to naïve eyes.

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

I’ve just been sobbing, the most ugly crying you can imagine. I don’t think I can keep working in tech. I tried so hard, spent so much time to get my career, and it nearly destroyed me. I wish I could go back and tell that Naïve girl I was to do something better with her life. But all I can […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

Part of me hopes that the Iran-USA war escalates and remains heightened. I don’t like violence, but it doesn’t seem like the war is going to be resolved without a decisive defeat. #war #westasia #Iran

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 29/08/2026

I’m not sure what kind of drug is needed for a person to earnestly suggest New Zealand becoming part of the USA, but it’s out there, and somebody is smoking it. #NZPol

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✧✦Catherine✦✧ @whitequark.treehouse.systems.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

[aipol] i've been mulling over the claim that "genAI is just like {compilers, LSPs, ...} because it improves productivity also! they're just abstractions of 2025!" and, sure, this is true at least in the facile and mostly useless "line of count" generated sense. but that's also irrelevant. I'm […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

Economists have been predicting an economic recovery in New Zealand for several years, and I don’t really take them seriously anymore. To the extent there is a recovery, it seems to be due entirely to international factors, and affects a limited segment of the country. Personally, it really […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

I have returned to Wellington. Ugh.

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

If you want to use AI code generation “responsibly”, then you should not do it until there are tools and techniques that are proven to work well. Using unproven tools is irresponsible, and these tools are unproven.

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

I’ve been quite sad recently. I’m not sure if I can or should continue in my career as a software developer. It seems like the industry, in general, does not care about quality or good practices. AI is an obvious example, but it’s just everywhere. The treatment of women is also an issue. But […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2026

RE: hachyderm.io/@inthehands/1171300186… The purpose problem is the main issue I have with LLMs. I care about the users of software, and so I value producing quality software. Being in organisations that are engaging in practices that produce low-quality software is very […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

I took a walk from St Kilda to St Clair at sunset today. Partially along the beach, but I had to walk part of the way on the ridge above the beach due to the tide and waves. It was quite nice. The open ocean is impressive, and the colours of the sunset were […] [Original post on mastodon.nz]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026

I’ve flown down to Dunedin to help a family member who’s having a tough time. I’ll be here for at least the next two weeks. I managed to book a conveniently located hotel. Fairly spacious. The room is from the 70s and hasn’t been refurbished, so it’s bit worn at this point, but it’s quite […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

C’mon, make Bishop prime minister. He’s the only vaguely sensible option. #NZPol

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

There seem to be a bunch of issues with domestic CAA security at Wellington airport right now. Apparently bags haven’t scanned, which is an interesting failure mode.

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

“LLMs are just a tool” is a phrase that comes up a lot. It’s strange. A tool can and should be critically evaluated, but people say it as a response to that critical evaluation. It seems to function as a thought-terminating cliché, rather than a statement of meaning.

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2026

Huh, I did not know that Jacinta Allan had resigned. That's make me feel a bit better. I don't have anything against Jacinta, but she seemed to be pretty unpopular. Hopefully her replacement can turn things around for Victorian Labor. I'd certainly feel more comfortable living there under a […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2026

[Transsexual] Last week, I had the immensely unpleasant experience of being asked for my "Birth Sex" while I was experiencing a medical event. This question is intrusive, offensive, and hurtful. It is also unnecessary. I never had this question asked to me in the past. Why is this happening […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

I find the idea of code generation worth considering. Using natural language and an LLM is obviously dead end. Input is too ambiguous, output quality is dismal. It’s also impossible to verify. Using a formal specification language as an input might work. That removes the ambiguity, and allow […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

This country sure loves finding the most heinous men and giving them the biggest microphone available. #NZPol

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

Debates about transsexual women are not really about transsexual women. They are about a fictional kind of being that reflects misunderstandings about transsexual women. A lot of people conflate this fictional being with actual transsexual women, and are quite resistant to being corrected.

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

Okay New Zealand politicians, I read you loud and clear. Biological reproduction is socially valuable, as are the people who can do it. People who can’t, aren’t. Since you all clearly don’t want me here, I’ll just leave. Enjoy your improved Volk. #NZPol

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 01/08/2026

The people running EUNAVFOR Aspides do understand that the Red Sea is not being blockaded, right? The Houthis are preventing ships serving Saudi ports from transiting the bab el-Mandeb. They haven’t announced any other action against vessels.

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 29/07/2026

The right wing in New Zealand predominantly responds to the left’s policy positions via ridicule and insults. They also lie quite a bit. The media is largely complicit in this. It’s a rhetorical style that undermines political discourse, and that undermining leads to worse governance. Voters […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 29/07/2026

New Zealand’s political discourse is in the gutter. I’d expect more respect and decorum from 12 year old boys. Screw this country. #NZPol

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 27/07/2026

I really should not go on bluesky. Reading about horrible bigotry in the UK and USA is bad for my mental health. There’s enough crap happening in Australasia to screw with my head, I really should not expand that.

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 27/07/2026

It’s weird seeing so many people proclaim they are ignoring ethics. Standards differ in different contexts, sure, but there are always serious ethical considerations. Disregarding ethics can lead to PR disasters, regulatory action, and other consequences.

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 26/07/2026

I just learned that Systemd does not load the PATH environment variables for a user when running a service as that user. That was unexpected.

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 26/07/2026

Kind of hard for me to care about National’s parental leave policy. Just another election bribe to the socially valuable. #NZpol

Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 24/07/2026

The prime problem with New Zealand’s economy and government is a lack of investment, both public and private. A lot of government attempts to achieve “efficiency” are trying to compensate for this lack of investment. This doesn’t work, because things can’t really get much cheaper. The local […]

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Jane Doe @janef0421.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy · 23/07/2026

Kind of rich for Mr Rubio to claim Iran isn’t interested in making a deal. The Iranians made a deal with the US about a month ago, and then the administration he’s part of torpedoed it. Also, the president he’s serving under torpedoed another deal about a decade ago. It’s hardly surprising that […]

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