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genAI apologists co-opting disability language infuriates me. Mentioning accessibility is not a magic wand to wave over bad takes to validate them!! š”
It particularly drives me mad when they claim AI allows disabled people into the industry...a large % of the arts industry (like me) ARE disabled, and work as freelance creatives in large part because we aren't accommodated in 'regular' work environments. AI is taking away our only available income.
Wellington NZ friends. I am doing a very fun (and BRAND-NEW) talk on Friday morning in the city. š§ŖThere will be science....but I'll be gentle šļøTickets are FREE š„Breakfast is provided šØAudience will be full of excellent, creative humans For details & to register: creativemornings.com/talks/laurie...
CreativeMornings is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Join us at one of our free monthly events around the world or watch the talks online!
Yay! This is a happy post to see as I re-enter the world after a bout of Covid. Wonderful to have you back again, Laurie!
Heads-up covid-safe Aotearoa friends: Friday, 3 May Covid Safe Showcase: "Join us in celebrating creativity and talent while staying safe!" h/t + ty @seawall.bsky.socialwww.eventbrite.co.nz/e/covid-safe...
Join us in celebrating creativity and talent while staying safe!
A new review of Long Covid in Aotearoa. Thank you so much to everyone who worked on this important review. #LongCovid#LongCovidAwareness
Long Covid will have a wide range of societal, economic, and health impacts for New Zealand. What do we need to do to address this public health challenge effectively?
Just a friendly reminder in this season of covid that should you get covid you should rest as much as is humanly possible. You should move slower than a sloth. You aren't lazy, or indolent, you're practicing self-care. time.com/6215346/covi...
It could help prevent Long COVID
New Zealandās slapdash new government has no vision ā only a plan to take us backwards https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/24/new-zealand-new-coalition-government-national-nz-first-act
In the interests of advancing personal career ambitions, we will be left with fewer employment protections, a higher prison population and dismantled treaty obligations