Thought Games

How internet became 'enshittified' - and how to fix it Analysis: One theory explains how the internet went from fun to infuriating.

We're now living in 'techno-feudalism' - very interesting term for it.

Pay Equity Questions yet to be answered If you do nothing else today – Join more than 50,000 other Kiwis and sign the Pay Equity Petition at https://www.together.org.nz/fbt_for_pay_equity

The Pay Equity changes need clear and honest answers from this government. The hundreds of thousands of workers whose lives will be affected by this decision should expect nothing less. A list of currently unanswered questions is here: craigrenney.substack.com/p/pay-equity...

#BHN I hope those 33 claims that this Government cancelled looking for pay equity all take the govt to court for compensation for the likely tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars they’ve spent on the claims NActNZ just cancelled #nzpol

Since the 1990s, how much have Kodak moments depreciated in value?

Just got home from my recent stadium gig. I'd like to thank Darius Rucker and Flying Man for the opportunity.

Love your work Craig.

#BHN So I'm thinking about talking to a lawyer who specialises in defamation, anyone out there direct me to a friendly voice I can have a quick chat with? Nga Mihi

It's a hard life as a #highlanders supporter. #rugby #superrugbypacific

TLDR: Buy this cool NZ-made sports drink! Powerade sans the sugar.
If you're someone who likes to stay hydrated whilst at sport, perhaps you frequent the gym (pronounced "guy-m"), or maybe even a little bit of yogging - Emma Christie is working for her sister's small start up company called MNRL.

OARsome Morning Show - 21-02-2025 - The Mentalist Collective - Danie Urquhart and Brendan Christie All the latest on what’s happening in Dunedin, interviews with people making a difference in your community, regular feature segments, and some great music.

Danie Urquhart and I sat down with Jeff Harford yesterday to talk about The Mentalist Collective song E Rere, written entirely in te reo Māori - quite a challenge for us all!
Havw a listen 😊
Link to the podcast: accessmedia.nz/player?EID=c...

Omg this is so on point.

Oh, I’m sorry, tech bros – did DeepSeek copy your work? I can hardly imagine your distress | Marina Hyde If China has done to Sam Altman what his OpenAI has been accused of doing to creatives, it would take a heart of stone not to laugh, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

“It feeds my machine its script, or it gets the hose … ”

YouTube video by Jonathan Pie The Corporate Con.

It's everywhere.

Sometimes I think Pie has a direct connection to my inner monologue.

youtu.be/qj-gAUaUF-4?...

Grateful to see things under way again after the govs unbelievable stupidity. They still refuse to go into detail on where they have supposedly 'cut costs' though... Any info on this?

Bit of a Texas Waxmoth Massacre in my backyard today

@patbrittenden.bsky.social : "(ACT) will cause hardship like no one has seen since the great depression #nzpol"
ACT: we need to keep going
What a spectacular self-own by ACT

Wish I had a lot of money.

We're being run by fools and deviants. The greed is rife throughout the NACTs. Sack them all.

Wise words and we need to be motivated to stand up to this corporatisation nonsense, the back-scratching and corruption of this government.
Template for the letter here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Will check it out!

Just another way criminals can steal from people... It's like playing wack-a-mole as they invent new 'services'.

YouTube video by MegaLag Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam

If you buy anything online, watch this video. It's a perfect example of the corporate greed, fraud and scams that we are all susceptible to without even knowing it. We're in a different kind of Wild West with nothing to protect us. @patbrittenden.bsky.social @chewienz.bsky.social

Been a heck of a year. Merry Christmas to everyone, love you to all.

Stunning indoor BBQ weather. ❤️

Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.

So excited to get out my custom made telecaster I put together earlier this year with school holidays here.
#guitar #handmade

They're too busy blaming everyone else for their poor performance.

Willis is an embarrassment.

Historic times we live in where the frustration of inequality is bubbling over and discontent is so clear. Leaves me wondering if anything might actually change.

As much as it would be good to see, I can't see it happening. Too many people still support this government full of liars.