Professor, speaker, science/tech writer, futurist. Author of Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy https://xitter.cf/t.co/2hu6Vxz0Fj
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Lots of good stuff on Alberta Primetime Tonight (CTV2 at 6 and 11) including the infamous Alberta election list and a tiny part of the QEII highway going to 120kph. With @MHigginsCTV and @PARKERPRca @UCalgarySAPL #technocreep
Alberta Elections is correct - their database wasn't breached. Yet the full list of registered Alberta electors got into unauthorized hands. Hmm, perhaps it's time for some criminal charges. elections.ab.ca/resources/me… #technocreep @cbcasithappens @citynewscalgary
Here's my take on smartwatches and other wearables (and RFK Jr.) calgaryherald.com/health/men… Image credit: Getty Images via Calgary Herald
A Calgary woman got scammed when she tried to sell tickets on StubHub (price reduced to $3 without her consent!) It's a good argument for using two-factor authentication wherever you can. globalnews.ca/video/11274416…
Fun topics today on @ABPrimetime @MHigginsCTV and Danielle Paradis including big events coming to Calgary (G7, Rotary convention and this cool one-day session jameswheelerdavidson.com ) And hey, I support re-erecting that boastful road sign, in support of Canadian pride & unity!
Fine topics this week on @ABPrimetime with @MHigginsCTV and @alex_n_boyd We even tackle #ElbowsUpCanada and whether Americans will even get it. #technocreep @ucalgarysapl Watch it here ctvnews.ca/edmonton/video/20…
A fun chat on @ABPrimetime with @MHigginsCTV and Karen Richards. Both of us brought props! #technocreep @ucalgarysapl
ctvnews.ca/edmonton/video/20…
A lot of people have told me they found this column worthwhile, so here's the link
calgaryherald.com/health/men…
Tune in to @ABPrimetime tonight at 6 and 11 for the latest on homeless encampments, house-flipping, sick notes, and #USElection2024 with @MHigginsCTV and @LiveWire_DK @ucalgarysapl #technocreep #USElection2024
Updating what I said in @CBCCalgary interview, the Calgary Public Library will re-open Oct 16 for "spaces and services that do not require technology." The other points I made are still true. #technocreep @ucalgarysapl cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6…
Tonight on @ABPrimetime with @MHigginsCTV and @LiveWire_DK Are railroads essential? Calgary water main repairs...what could possibly go wrong? Plus remembering Ian Tyson and Buckshot & Benny the Bear @ucalgarysapl #technocreep
youtube.com/watch?v=FcvQhQbj…
Watching the DNC in Chicago reminded me of my experiences covering DNC in the same city. Here's the piece that I wrote on this, published today
calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… @ucalgarysapl #technocreep @calgaryherald
Recent incidents of sports fan violence reinforce the importance of keeping sports in perspective. Have a look at this: calgaryherald.com/health/men…
before tuning in to the Olympics. @ucalgarysapl #technocreep nbclosangeles.com/news/local…
Fun show tonight on @ABPrimetime at 6/11 with @MHigginsCTV and Danielle Paradis...
Which pol will be missing @CalgaryStampede? Free office space, kiddo flip phones and more including Calgary's new 4.8M visual identity. Would fiverr have done as well? @ucalgarysapl #technocreep
From water main woes to Pride Month exclusions, to hockey players needing beer AND bodyguards, watch @ABPrimetime with @MHigginsCTV and Ellen Parker at 6/11 @ucalgarysapl #technocreep
From pols pushing anti-vax to 4-day school week, plus a posse of reptiles. @ABPrimetime tonight at 6/11 with @MHigginsCTV and @Marty_Chan
Hot topics on @ABPrimetime panel this week: Calgary rezoning, utility bill dustup and superstitious hockey fans who won't cut their hair...with @MHigginsCTV @newsbob #technocreep @ucalgarysapl catch the replay at edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video/c2…
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What is happening with Alberta's cities? Calgary's mayor is facing a recall petition, Medicine Hat's mayor has been censured by Council, Medicine Hat's former police chief is suing the city and other cops, Edmonton's city manager suddenly resigned Friday night.
I'm excited to be moderating 3 sessions tomorrow at the qConnect conference on Quantum Computing, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and Quantum Sensing research.ucalgary.ca/quantum… #technocreep @ucalgarysapl