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offsite link Fraud and mismanagement at University College Cork Thu Aug 28, 2025 18:30 | Calli Morganite
UCC has paid huge sums to a criminal professor
This story is not for republication. I bear responsibility for the things I write. I have read the guidelines and understand that I must not write anything untrue, and I won't.
This is a public interest story about a complete failure of governance and management at UCC.

offsite link Deliberate Design Flaw In ChatGPT-5 Sun Aug 17, 2025 08:04 | Mind Agent
Socratic Dialog Between ChatGPT-5 and Mind Agent Reveals Fatal and Deliberate 'Design by Construction' Flaw
This design flaw in ChatGPT-5's default epistemic mode subverts what the much touted ChatGPT-5 can do... so long as the flaw is not tickled, any usage should be fine---The epistemological question is: how would anyone in the public, includes you reading this (since no one is all knowing), in an unfamiliar domain know whether or not the flaw has been tickled when seeking information or understanding of a domain without prior knowledge of that domain???!

This analysis is a pretty unique and significant contribution to the space of empirical evaluation of LLMs that exist in AI public world... at least thus far, as far as I am aware! For what it's worth--as if anyone in the ChatGPT universe cares as they pile up on using the "PhD level scholar in your pocket".

According to GPT-5, and according to my tests, this flaw exists in all LLMs... What is revealing is the deduction GPT-5 made: Why ?design choice? starts looking like ?deliberate flaw?.

People are paying $200 a month to not just ChatGPT, but all major LLMs have similar Pro pricing! I bet they, like the normal user of free ChatGPT, stay in LLM's default mode where the flaw manifests itself. As it did in this evaluation.

offsite link AI Reach: Gemini Reasoning Question of God Sat Aug 02, 2025 20:00 | Mind Agent
Evaluating Semantic Reasoning Capability of AI Chatbot on Ontologically Deep Abstract (bias neutral) Thought
I have been evaluating AI Chatbot agents for their epistemic limits over the past two months, and have tested all major AI Agents, ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Perplexity, and DeepSeek, for their epistemic limits and their negative impact as information gate-keepers.... Today I decided to test for how AI could be the boon for humanity in other positive areas, such as in completely abstract realms, such as metaphysical thought. Meaning, I wanted to test the LLMs for Positives beyond what most researchers benchmark these for, or have expressed in the approx. 2500 Turing tests in Humanity?s Last Exam.. And I chose as my first candidate, Google DeepMind's Gemini as I had not evaluated it before on anything.

offsite link Israeli Human Rights Group B'Tselem finally Admits It is Genocide releasing Our Genocide report Fri Aug 01, 2025 23:54 | 1 of indy
We have all known it for over 2 years that it is a genocide in Gaza
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has finally admitted what everyone else outside Israel has known for two years is that the Israeli state is carrying out a genocide in Gaza

Western governments like the USA are complicit in it as they have been supplying the huge bombs and missiles used by Israel and dropped on innocent civilians in Gaza. One phone call from the USA regime could have ended it at any point. However many other countries are complicity with their tacit approval and neighboring Arab countries have been pretty spinless too in their support

With the release of this report titled: Our Genocide -there is a good chance this will make it okay for more people within Israel itself to speak out and do something about it despite the fact that many there are actually in support of the Gaza

offsite link China?s CITY WIDE CASH SEIZURES Begin ? ATMs Frozen, Digital Yuan FORCED Overnight Wed Jul 30, 2025 21:40 | 1 of indy
This story is unverified but it is very instructive of what will happen when cash is removed
THIS STORY IS UNVERIFIED BUT PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO OR READ THE TRANSCRIPT AS IT GIVES AN VERY GOOD IDEA OF WHAT A CASHLESS SOCIETY WILL LOOK LIKE. And it ain't pretty

A single video report has come out of China claiming China's biggest cities are now cashless, not by choice, but by force. The report goes on to claim ATMs have gone dark, vaults are being emptied. And overnight (July 20 into 21), the digital yuan is the only currency allowed.

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Public Inquiry
Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005

offsite link RTEs Sarah McInerney ? Fianna Fail?supporter? Anthony

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offsite link Robert Watt complaint: Time for decision by SIPO Anthony

offsite link RTE in breach of its own editorial principles Anthony

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offsite link News Round-Up Sat Sep 20, 2025 01:09 | Toby Young
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the ?climate emergency?, public health ?crises? and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation.
The post News Round-Up appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Labour Sinks to Lowest Ever Poll Rating ? as Andy Burnham Fuels Starmer Challenge Rumours Fri Sep 19, 2025 17:00 | Will Jones
Labour has sunk to its lowest ever poll rating as Andy Burnham fuels rumours he is preparing to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership by refusing to commit to serving a full term as Greater Manchester Mayor.
The post Labour Sinks to Lowest Ever Poll Rating ? as Andy Burnham Fuels Starmer Challenge Rumours appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Oxford and Cambridge Drop Out of Top Three in University Rankings Because of ?Misguided Attempts at ... Fri Sep 19, 2025 15:00 | Will Jones
Oxford and Cambridge universities have?failed to get into the top three in the Times's prestigious annual university ranking for the first time, with experts blaming "misguided attempts at equality".
The post Oxford and Cambridge Drop Out of Top Three in University Rankings Because of “Misguided Attempts at Equality” appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Jeremy Corbyn?s New Hard Left Party Descends into Chaos as Zarah Sultana Says She?s Been ?Frozen Out... Fri Sep 19, 2025 13:16 | Will Jones
Jeremy Corbyn's new hard Left party has been plunged into chaos as his co-founder Zarah Sultana claimed she had been "frozen out" from the "sexist boys' club" and Corbyn threatened her with legal action.
The post Jeremy Corbyn’s New Hard Left Party Descends into Chaos as Zarah Sultana Says She’s Been “Frozen Out” of “Sexist Boys’ Club” appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Sadiq Khan?s Officials Suppressed Report Showing LTNs Don?t Cut Car Use Fri Sep 19, 2025 11:00 | Will Jones
Sadiq Khan?s officials suppressed taxpayer-funded research that showed low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) do not reduce car use after the London Mayor spent five years baselessly claiming LTNs are good for the planet.
The post Sadiq Khan’s Officials Suppressed Report Showing LTNs Don’t Cut Car Use appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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international / politics / elections / press release Saturday October 23, 2004 01:17 by International Secretary - Young Fine Gael   text 2 comments (last - saturday october 23, 2004 20:51)
Last weekend, Young Fine Gael (YFG) in co-operation with two youth political parties in the Ukraine, Young Rukh and the CDMU, expressed our concern with the manner in which the government of the Ukraine is carrying out the Presidential Election campaign due on October 31st and called for those elections to be carried out in a free and fair manner. There would appear to be widespread harassment of opposition election workers and abuse by the government of state facilities to support their candidate, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych.

A large number of international bodies have expressed concern with the manner in which the electoral process. It is imperative that these elections abide to general European practice, and that the attempts by the government to restrict opposition access to the media, hold rallies and canvass support must be ceased immediately. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Friday October 22, 2004 20:19 by Resources for Unemployed   text 8 comments (last - tuesday december 21, 2004 19:29)
To coincide with ‘European Safety Week’ (Oct 18-22)
the entitlement of the unemployed
to obtain a Safe Pass, free of charge, is highlighted. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Friday October 22, 2004 16:39 by k   text 2 comments (last - tuesday november 16, 2004 12:48)
dublin / arts and media / event notice Friday October 22, 2004 16:37 by k   text 2 comments (last - tuesday november 16, 2004 12:43)
Square eyes by now... read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Friday October 22, 2004 16:34 by k
Battleground: Dispatches from the Edge of Empire (82 Mins) + Trailer: Trespassers Will Be Severely Tortured read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Friday October 22, 2004 16:31 by k   text 1 comment (last - tuesday november 16, 2004 12:50)
dublin / arts and media / event notice Friday October 22, 2004 16:29 by k   text 2 comments (last - tuesday november 16, 2004 12:45)
kerry / anti-war / imperialism / news report Friday October 22, 2004 14:51 by Seán o'Ciarraí   text 11 comments (last - saturday october 30, 2004 20:45)
Kerry is America's oldest friend, and a true one at that. When the first Kerry man, Brendan, set foot in America circa 575 AD it created a unique link between the lands and a close bond between their peoples. Over the centuries millions of Kerry people have journeyed across the atlantic to our western neighbour, America. These people and their descendants played a hugh part in the building of that great nation, that land of freedom. Also, over the years, millions of Americans have come to visit Kerry the land of their ancestors.
Recently, we in Kerry have become concerned about what is happening across the water. It appears that America is currently ruled by a president and political regime who both lie to, and, manipulate our American friends. This results in restriction of freedom and human rights. Also, by lying to other nations, violating and ignoring international laws, treaties and conventions, America's respect and credibility around the globe is waning. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Friday October 22, 2004 13:15 by Ray
Oregon is voting on a constitutional measure that would ban gay marriage. The state has produced a booklet that lets various interested parties on either side put their cases. They should have checked out some of the people putting 'pro' arguments... read full story / add a comment
derry / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Friday October 22, 2004 12:40 by Republican
PROTEST BY ‘FREE SEAMUS DOHERTY CAMPAIGN’

The 32 County Sovereignty Movement call upon all concerned members of the Republican community to support the march organized by the ‘Free Seamus Doherty Campaign’ in Derry on Saturday the 23rd October. The rallying point for the event will be at Free Derry Corner at 2:30pm sharp.

Prominent speakers from both the 32 County Sovereignty Movement and the Irish Republican Prisoners Welfare Association will be in attendance. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Friday October 22, 2004 11:38 by Rathmines Anti War Group
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Friday October 22, 2004 01:22 by pc
During the EU meeting in Dublin some activists had be arreted. One for example cannot leave Irland please send this petition quickly against because Polly proces is on 10 November
International legal support team\Larc
62 Fieldsgate Street, London E1 1ES England
merci\thank no nation no border salut Alain... read full story / add a comment
galway / environment / event notice Thursday October 21, 2004 22:44 by Terry   text 1 comment (last - tuesday october 26, 2004 18:13)
Public Meeting: Thinking about Ecology

With Bob Miller (Anarchist Federation – Manchester) on Anarchism and the Environment (see http://www.af-north.org/)

And Su-Ming Khoo (Sociology Lecturer NUIG) on Eco-Feminism and Sustainable Development (see http://www.nuigalway.ie/soc/staff/index.html#23 )

When: 8pm, Wednesday October 27th.

Where: AC201 in the concourse.
The concourse is the long low building in NUI Galway.

Hosted by the Ecology Society. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday October 21, 2004 22:34 by Dublin Catholic Worker
PUBLIC MEETING WITH CARMEN TROTTA, U.S. ANTI-WAR ACTIVIST

Venue: Teachers Club
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 26th, 7.30pm read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday October 21, 2004 13:18 by rt
As a result of their actions Matan Kaminer and Adam Maor were court martialled and sentenced to long terms of imprisonment. Matan Kaminer has served a total of 646 days and Adam Maor a total of 553 days. They have recently been released from prison.

Tonight - Trinity, Arts Block, rm 3074 @ 7pm
Friday - UCC, O'Rahilly Bld, rm 201 @ 1pm read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / other press Thursday October 21, 2004 11:39 by Friends of Freedom   text 1 comment (last - friday october 22, 2004 10:48)
"The Battle of Venezuela" by Michael McCaughan. Reviewer amazed to discover own writing, word for word sometimes, and in some cases in slightly paraphrased sentences, with no reference whatsoever to the original article & no credits that this written by anyone other than Michael McCaughan. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / news report Wednesday October 20, 2004 21:34 by SP Member   text 6 comments (last - friday october 22, 2004 14:31)
On 14 October the Forum on Europe heard an address by the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan who had come to speak about planned reforms to the United Nations. All Party leaders were allowed to address comments to Kofi Annan. The following speech was made by Joe Higgins. Annan, reflecting the arrogance of all diplomats and members of the political elite these days, did not answer any of Joe’s questions or refer to any points made in his speech in the summation given to the Forum. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / other press Wednesday October 20, 2004 21:34 by SP Member   text 1 comment (last - friday january 28, 2005 12:29)
On 14 October the Forum on Europe heard an address by the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan who had come to speak about planned reforms to the United Nations. All Party leaders were allowed to address comments to Kofi Annan. The following speech was made by Joe Higgins. Annan, reflecting the arrogance of all diplomats and members of the political elite these days, did not answer any of Joe’s questions or refer to any points made in his speech in the summation given to the Forum. read full story / add a comment
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