[VicPiMakers Projects] ***SPAM*** Re: Projects Digest, Vol 51, Issue 7

[Steve Barr]

Please unsubscribe me, as I am not interested in collectivist propaganda.
Steve Barr

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> 1. Re: The changing landscape (Eileen)
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> Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:30:27 -0800
> From: Eileen <cody.eileen at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [VicPiMakers Projects] The changing landscape
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> Hi Jim,
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> Thanks for sharing your thoughtful article reviewing historical computing advances and current political uncertainty. I have wondered if Musk's interest in the massive US databases may be self serving to advance AI development he may be involved with, or to create more global uncertainty by "sharing" sensitive information with other oligarchs who have a vested interest in seeing democracy, and the public good, destroyed. 
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> The upcoming choice for Liberal leader and the federal election are undoubtedly of the utmost importance, as they always are. I have always exercised my franchise ever since I turned 18. My greatest wish is that clear, progressive policies are presented to the Canadian population and that people show up to vote, no excuses. It is our civic duty to be informed and to vote. To that end your article is very timely. Thank you.
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> Cheers,
> Eileen
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> > On Feb 22, 2025, at 4:05?PM, James Briante <briantej at gmail.com> wrote:
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> > The writing of the attached article was inspired by recent unsettling events and influenced by living in what I often describe as ?The Goldilocks Zone??a period when many Canadians, including my immigrant family, saw a clear path to opportunity and prosperity for all. 
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> > However, over the years, that path has gradually faded, or in the eyes of many, disappeared entirely. The wealth has shifted, becoming concentrated in the hands of fewer individuals, and now we find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of rapid change, driven by uncertainty and chaos.
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> > The article touches on history, starting with the concept of "machine learning," followed by the invention of the integrated circuit, the creation of the first microcontroller IC, and concluding with today's advanced AI computing chips?topics that are highly relevant to Pimakers.
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> > The draft article, as it stands, is in limbo waiting for me to decide whether to make it public or not. In the meantime I?ve decided to share it with family and friends. 
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> > <The subterfuge of Elections 1.pdf>
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