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In his first piece for the co-op, DeForrest Brown Jr. applies the concept of 'schizophonia' (the separation of sound from its source) to streaming audio, examining how these same systems managing music consumption now fuel the dual-use “defense” economy. www.newfeeling.ca/zero-latency/

Zero Latency: On the Possibility of World Soundscapes beyond Spotifycore Sovereignty

DeForrest Brown, Jr. revisits R. Murray Schafer's theory of "schizophonia" to examine how streaming platforms like Spotify reshape listening and perception.

newfeeling.ca

HUGE NEWS!!! @rumneeek.bsky.social is incredibly talented, smart and badass. She really deserves this. I'm so excited to see where she takes this newsroom -- toss her a follow so you can see it too!! So happy for her and the team at PressProgress. ❤️

PressProgress@pressprogress.ca · 6d ago

Introducing PressProgress’s New Executive Editor Rumneek Johal, former Associate Editor and BC Reporter, steps into new leadership role pressprogress.ca/introducing-...

.@hadrianmk.bsky.social...has done some solid, well-researched examination of AI for @policyalternatives.ca, a progressive think tank. “The strategy makes passing reference to the ‘betterment of society,’ but the real impetus behind AI adoption is ‘economic growth'.." www.thestar.com/politics/pol...

Susan Delacourt: Friend, enemy or useful tool, AI will reflect the values of politicians who use it

Mark Carney is going to have to offer more reassurance about AI to the left than to the right, Susan Delacourt writes.

thestar.com

"The ease with which some commentators slipped into the language of invasion should concern all of us. So should the temptation to celebrate movement only when it seems to punish the right villain." Nashwa Lina Khan on Cueta:

Why is Spain in Africa?

Most reports described what unfolded in Ceuta as a migration crisis. Politicians debated border security, while some on the left interpreted the crossings primarily through the lens of Palestinian lib...

canadiandimension.com

OPINION | Que reste-t-il d’une vie lorsque tout ce qui en prouvait l’existence disparaît sous les ruines? ✍️ Découvrez la chronique de Sarah Emad, depuis Gaza. 🔗 urls.fr/DDjuu2

Les souvenirs et les rêves perdus des habitant·es de Gaza.Pour moi, cette perte commence par un souvenir précis: celui de notre dernier départ.

I've just updated my starter pack of independent Canadian media outlets. I'm keen to see what @thewatchdog.ca has to offer. go.bsky.app/7ce9PDR

Luke LeBrun@lukelebrun.ca · 5d ago

Hey everyone, I have some news: I'm creating a new project today called @thewatchdog.ca The Watchdog's editorial mission is to protect the public and defend democracy through original public interest watchdog journalism. Sign up here as it gets ready to launch: www.thewatchdog.ca/p/sign-up

NEW NEWSLETTER: -DULF trial closes -RCMP set house on fire -Class action over AI in prisons -Canadian deals with ICE & Raytheon -Compassion club fights eviction -Reform towards wards thwarts restored board www.defactomedia.ca/newsletter/d...

DULF trial ends, but no decision expected soon

Post Facto: RCMP set home on fire. AI racism in prisons? ICE & Raytheon deals. Compassion club fights eviction. Reform towards wards thwarts restored board.

defactomedia.ca

Parents of trans youth in Alberta, alongside advocacy groups, are calling for a federal government inquiry into the province's harmful trampling on the rights of trans youth. Because Carney has been all smiles alongside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith lately -- and silent on her deadly policies:

The response and support has been incredible! In one day, 121 people have donated a total of nearly $11,000. Let's keep the momentum going towards the $50,000 goal. Can we reach $13,000 overnight? E-transer info@thegrindmag.ca or visit www.thegrindmag.ca/support-the-...

The Grind@thegrindto.bsky.social · last wk.

The Grind is being sued for defamation. We intend to defending our reporting. We need your support to be able to fight this case and to continue publishing essential journalism in Toronto. See the full announcement for more info.

"The conclusion that nothing can be done is unwarranted and stems from the distortions of the dominant ideology that contends there is no alternative to moving full throttle toward an uninhabitable planet." @johncke.bsky.social on defying despair in the face of climate catastrophe:

Defying despair in the face of climate catastrophe

The sense of hopelessness generated by the scale and unimpeded advance of global heating extends to other challenges that we must reckon with. Those orchestrating climate catastrophe are also gutting ...

canadiandimension.com

Big thanks to the 31 people who have supported since last night! We've raised $1,717 so far, which is a great start. At this pace, we need 850 more people to donate to reach the $50,000 goal for our legal defence. Etransfer info@thegrindmag.ca or visit www.thegrindmag.ca/support-the-...

The Grind@thegrindto.bsky.social · last wk.

The Grind is being sued for defamation. We intend to defending our reporting. We need your support to be able to fight this case and to continue publishing essential journalism in Toronto. See the full announcement for more info.

I've had the privilege of working with Emma over the last 2+ years in launching @defactomedia.ca both in an organizational capacity and in co-authoring two pieces in De Facto's first series. If you've got work that needs doing, I highly recommend working with Emma!

Emma Arkell@emmaarkell.bsky.social · last wk.

This is my last working week as the labour reporter at PressProgress. I received notice a little over a week ago that the labour reporter position is being terminated and I’m being laid off.