iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Explaining why the ship’s not connected to the network and the use of old tech to avoid AI interference was fun.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Intrucing the kid to Battlestar Galactica as prep for the cylon wars.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This has been a very helpful thread. I need a bike.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I went and saw Haught & Freddy at 9:30 club last night. It is like Eddy Mercury, Rocky Horror, Chappell Roan, Florence and the Machine were all rolled into something completely new. Fun and irreverent. A celebration of being weird!

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Public policy is not fully grasping the enormous data issues that are emerging. There should be a committee focused on this in Richmond and tracking it all, reviewing legislation.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yes, this is my point about needing judicial oversight.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We definitely need to curate our own list. Mobland. Margo’s Got Money Problems.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yes, AI makes all privacy issues scary. Private companies are able to create profiles on us that could be used or sold to other people in a lot of different ways. I think that is a huge thing to worry about.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I hear this. You don’t mind the speed cameras tracking where you go, the issue is trusting law enforcement with all this data, which is legit.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Other data at least requires a court order (or should). With AI we should want even more oversight of how all of our data is reviewed public or private.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yes…and we write about our politics here in BS and on other social media. I think this is less about privacy and more about not trusting law enforcement to not use this data in bad ways (which is legit).

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yes, private companies are doing a lot to mess with our privacy. I’m on board with wanting controls there. What I want goes way beyond cameras. I don’t really care if I get filmed going someplace. But I do worry about how AI uses all my data to profile me.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

So you are choosing to not use credit cards, the banking system, avoiding stores with cameras?

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

But I agree the trade offs are important to weigh. Data privacy is going to be a bigger and bigger issue as technology advances. There are so many ways our data can be used and is being used.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I know cameras were helpful when we saw a spike in retail theft a few years ago. And cameras seems to have a deterrent effect in some areas. I don’t think all cameras are bad and I don’t think the only question is solving crimes, though I agree that is an important metric as is Deterrence.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

And the Feds can seize your credit card, online, and other data. The data of me going to target exists in multiple places.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

3) require strict privacy controls and data elimination requirements for all data collected, 4) create an enforcement mechanism to punish people that violate the data privacy rules, 5) require annual reports on camera usage, results, issues, etc.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I don’t think we are far apart. My draft wish list is this: 1) End FLOCK contract, 2) seek legislative authority to require judicial oversight over camera use in a community, 2) require all camera locations to be reviewed/approved by a citizen-led group (police review board?)

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I agree this vendor is a problem.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Yeah, I agree with that concern.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I don’t support a ban. We live in a time where everything we do is tracked. But I do support a need for judicial oversight as well as commmunity input into locations. I think cameras, done well, support safety. I agree we are not doing them well right now. I think the City Council gets that.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I don’t understand why we are not talking more about the need for judicial review/intervention before law enforcement uses camera data.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

While everybody is focused on the cameras, I just want to remind you that we are all being watched every second we are online, every transaction we make, every time we use a credit card. The cameras watching our cars are just the tip of the iceberg, but they are not the most insidious threat.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It is time for us to roll out some new constitutional amendments. Big Money in politics, Supreme Court and Executive ethics protections, pardon power reform, Independence of the Fed, end gerrymandering…

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

With the staggering increases in gas prices that have happened and will happen, we have reached the point where it is imperative that employers implement work from home policies and communities focus on transit, walking and biking as necessities for national economic stability.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As oil prices sky rocket, and oil execs make huge margins, I wonder if any of the macho petroleum lovers are second guessing not having a faster and more sophisticated electric car.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Wondering how folks are feeling about all that woke alternative/non-petroleum energy now?

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You would think any tech where its own employees think there is a 10% chance it will destroy humanity in a decade or less would get a lot of regulatory scrutiny. What do we have? Crickets. The whole world should be talking about this. But hey, a handful of people could become tech gods so, fuck it.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What fun is the 25th amendment section four if we don’t give it a test drive? Does making up wholesale lies about being rescued by firemen at 9-11 do it? I mean, it actually sounds like he believes this which is even scarier than a lie.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

If you don’t know where the burger meat came from, you probably should not eat it. Happy Labor Day America 2026. Perhaps you should grill something else. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/o...

nytimes.com

Opinion | Why Did Trump Order Up 660 Million Pounds of Mystery Meat?

On second thought, I’m not that hungry.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

And sure, I think people should be able to make the choice that works for them. But childcare is for people who have no choice but to work. What do we accomplish by taking that away? Do they think this will force single women to get married?

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It is quaint to want the economy to allow a parent to stay home. Last time that was possible taxes were a lot higher and higher ed cost a lot less.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

What are the single people who have no choice but to work going to do?

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

How does not avoid trapping people in unhealthy or dangerous marriages?

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Let me get this straight… instead of providing childcare subsidies for people who have to work, especially single people, we are going to pay people who choose to stay home and take care of their kids while their spouse works, but they have to be married for this to happen?

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Isn’t it sad how some people think capitalism means making government and life hard so rich people can do better and are perfectly ok with that. So many people scared of what happens if the economy supports them.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Are we at a point where we need to tell people to only vote in person?

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Controversial opinion - I liked the morning schedule during the summer better then the school schedule.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It figures that Trump thinks his biggest trade weapon is changing somebody’s name. Public policy by third grader.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I keep thinking about Trump curled up in that food cart thinking he is Ethan Hunt when in reality he is Zapp Brannigan.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

For the middle class to grow, some capital has to move from the very rich to regular folks. Now, do you wonder why the billionaires hate unions, minimum wage increases, health care access?

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

He heard my concerns about their board not reflecting the diversity of Alexandria ideas and people. He said they would like to address that. Regardless of whether anything changes, I appreciate him reaching out. Good reminder that talking to people face to face matters. I respect him for it.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I had coffee with the chair of Agenda Alexandria yesterday. I’ve been critical of them for years for not, in my view, framing issues fairly, addressing issues that matter to different segments of our City’s diverse population, and for what I would call mean or harsh actions by some of their board.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Ted Lasso being back on feels like a break in the storm of chaos and division in America.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I have more thoughts on this I’ll share later. But I’ll end this thread with this: Article 5 is ours. Let’s use it.

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Rob Krupicka @robkrupicka.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This is bigger than tax and spending policies. This goes to the integrity of our government and our ability to work together as a Nation to solve problems.

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