Word-whore. I write 'em. I talk 'em. Information, politics, media, and the cybers. I drink. I use bad words. All publication is a political act. All communication is propaganda. All art is pornography. All business is personal. All hail Eris! Vive les poissons rouges sauvages!
Mike Pezzullo was sacked, digital ID legislation was tabled, another Optus inquiry was launched, and all manner of reports were published. Parliament is tidying up the loose ends as Christmas looms.
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The spring series really comes to an end today with this sort of bonus unscheduled and somewhat shouty solo episode. That’s a pun which will become clear shortly.
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The highlight of my week of Monday 20 to Sunday 26 November 2023 was really stupid. I ended up in The Media™ again, this time because I’d posted on the socials about Microsoft’s Bing Search telling the world that Australia didn’t exist. So, so stupid.
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So many cybers this week! Cybersecurity. Cybersafety. More cybersafety! Cyber surveillance. Also, whistleblowers, corruption, and more on government AI.
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I had a great week this week, Monday 13 to Sunday 19 November 2023. Settling into regular podcast production again has felt good. The magpies have been plentiful and boisterous. And I generally got a lot done.
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The spring series concludes — or does it? — with special guest Yun Jiang, the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) Inaugural China Matters Fellow. Guess what we’re talking about! (It’s not all about lobsters.)
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