Neil Matouka

@neilm@sfba.social
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I work on climate research and policy. This is my personal account and all posts reflect my personal opinion and are not indicative of, nor necessarily supported by, my employer or official policy. 
Red Wings Fan, Gogol Bordello aficionado, climate policy wonk, avid reader. Let’s talk about climate action.
Personal websitehttps://neilmatouka.com

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Trump sycophant Stephen Miller says the White House is considering suspending Habeas Corpus.

As a human rights lawyer, let me be clear: Due process and habeas corpus is arguably the last line of defense before fascism takes permanent hold. I cannot emphasize enough how serious this situation is for our nation.

Continue to loudly speak up against this fascist regime while we still can.

Columbia Spectator - Barnard and Columbia have issued interim suspensions to four student journalists who covered a pro-Palestinian protest in Butler Library. https://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2025/05/09/barnard-suspends-wkcr-and-spectator-reporters-who-covered-butler-library-protest/
Barnard suspends WKCR and Spectator reporters who covered Butler Library protest

Barnard and Columbia issued interim suspensions Thursday afternoon to four student journalists who covered a Wednesday pro-Palestinian protest in Butler Library, citing “information received” from Public Safety indicating the reporters’ alleged involvement in the protest, according to disciplinary emails obtained by Spectator.

Columbia Daily Spectator

"Despite the fact that I spend hundreds of dollars a year and hours of work to host my own email server, Google has about half of my personal email! Last year, Google delivered 57% of the emails in my inbox that I replied to…The numbers are higher than I imagined and reflect somewhat depressing news."

https://mako.cc/copyrighteous/google-has-most-of-my-email-because-it-has-all-of-yours

Google Has Most of My Email Because It Has All of Yours

Republished by Slate. Translations available in French (Français), Spanish (Español), Chinese (中文) For almost 15 years, I have run my own email server which I use for all of my non-work corresponde…

copyrighteous
@brettm putting this cross stitch on the wall next to “pain is just pain entering the body”

"I’ve come across this analogy that I think works well: Using an LLM to do schoolwork is like taking a forklift to the gym. If all we were interested in was moving the weights around, you’d be right to use a tool to help you. But we’re doing this work for the effect it will have on you. The reason a teacher asks you a question is not because they don’t know the answer."

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43890888

I’ve come across this analogy that I think works well: Using an LLM to do school... | Hacker News

With the new Slate Truck as a template, this is not an unreasonable idea! We may soon be able to assemble and modify our own electric vehicles!

From: @zak
https://infosec.exchange/@zak/114462449072345188

Zak :1password: (@zak@infosec.exchange)

What I really need now is a FOSS car. Although I suppose I'd settle for a bunch of parts and the ability to compile it myself.

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Looking for a job. My dream job is in quantitative research. I am specialised in climate data and building science, especially mould and condensation simulation. If I can’t find a job in this area, I can also design (architecture, graphic, web and software) and teach (architecture, CAD, design). I am also open to leaving my area of expertise for another field of research as I have a lot applicable skills. I am looking for work in Sydney, Canberra (woo!) or Launceston. Will consider Melbourne if it comes up. Boost me for eyeballs 👀 ❤️ #fediHire #JobSearch #climateData #climate #getfedihired