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UI UX Pro Max

2026-05-04T21:32:22Z

Nik:

Interesting reel from Julian Goldie

<blockquote>
[[Claude]] just got a design brain 🤯
There’s a free skill called UI UX Pro Max that massively upgrades Claude’s ability to design beautiful interfaces and build better UI.
Install it once and Claude becomes dramatically better at layouts, styling, UX decisions, and front-end code.
If you use Claude for building apps, this is a must-have.
#Claude #ClaudeCode #UIUX #Design #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Frontend #OpenSource #Github #Developer
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/1912761572732689/</embedvideo>

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1912761572732689

==See also==
* https://github.com/nextlevelbuilder/ui-ux-pro-max-skill

[[Category:2026 Articles]]
[[Category:Facebook Reels]]
[[Category:Claude Skills]]
[[Category:Anthropic]]
[[Category:GitHub Repo]]
[[Category:Software Development Tools]]

Category:GitHub Repo

2026-05-04T21:31:10Z

Nik: Created page with "Category:Open Source"

[[Category:Open Source]]

Auto Browser

2026-05-04T21:31:07Z

Nik:

Interesting reel from Wassim younes AI

<blockquote>
Wassim younes AI ·
Comment "browser" I'll send it over⬇️ Auto browsing finally arrived. This is a cool one ☝️
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/1309051974439886/</embedvideo>

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1309051974439886

== About Auto Browser ==
'''Auto Browser''' is an open-source, MCP-native browser control plane by '''LvcidPsyche'''. It gives LLM agents a real, shared [[Playwright]] browser session with a human in the loop — so an agent can drive the browser, but a person can take over via [[noVNC]] when a workflow gets brittle (logins, CAPTCHAs, weird modals).

It targets authorized workflows: internal dashboards, admin tools, operator-assisted QA, and "log in once, reuse later" account automation. The project is explicit that '''it is not''' built for stealth scraping, CAPTCHA solving, or anti-bot evasion.

=== What it provides ===
* '''[[Model Context Protocol|MCP]]-native''' — exposes the browser as MCP tools over HTTP and stdio, usable from [[Claude Desktop]], [[Cursor]], or any MCP client
* '''Real browser sessions''' — Playwright-backed, with screenshots, DOM summaries, OCR excerpts, tab control, downloads, network inspection
* '''Human takeover''' — live noVNC view of the same session, so an operator can step in mid-flow
* '''Reusable auth profiles''' — log in once manually, save the session, reopen new sessions already authenticated
* '''Safety rails''' — approval gates, operator identity headers, audit events, PII scrubbing, "Witness" receipts, compliance protection profiles
* '''Local-first''' — full stack runs on your machine via Docker Compose (or one-click in GitHub Codespaces)
* '''REST API''' alongside MCP, for curl-first or non-agent integrations

=== Quickstart ===
<pre>
git clone https://github.com/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser.git
cd auto-browser
docker compose up --build
</pre>
Then open:
* API docs: <code>http://127.0.0.1:8000/docs</code>
* Operator dashboard: <code>http://127.0.0.1:8000/dashboard</code>
* Visual takeover (noVNC): <code>http://127.0.0.1:6080/vnc.html?autoconnect=true&resize=scale</code>

All ports bind to <code>127.0.0.1</code> by default.

=== Links ===
* '''GitHub:''' [https://github.com/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser github.com/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser] — MIT licensed, 330+ stars, current release v1.0.2
* '''Glama listing:''' [https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser glama.ai MCP directory]
* '''Codespaces (one-click demo):''' [https://codespaces.new/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser?quickstart=1 Open in Codespaces]

=== Related ===
* [[Claude Code]] / [[Claude Desktop]] — natural MCP clients for driving Auto Browser
* [[Wan2GP]] — sibling reel from the same Wassim Younes AI series (video generation for the GPU poor)

[[Category:2026 Articles]]
[[Category:Facebook Reels]]
[[Category:GitHub Repo]]
[[Category:Browser Automation]]
[[Category:MCP]]
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Wan2GP

2026-05-04T21:30:36Z

Nik:

Interesting reel from Wassim younes AI

<blockquote>
I'll send it over 🔥 video generations included free. Implement it into Claude code ai agents will take over the rest
Unlimited in Claude code advice as well.
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/2090944068154833/</embedvideo>

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2090944068154833

== About Wan2GP ==
'''Wan2GP''' (also branded '''WanGP''') is an open-source AI video generation toolkit by [[deepbeepmeep]], aimed at "the GPU Poor" — users who want to run state-of-the-art video models on consumer or older GPUs. Rather than being a single model, it is a unified frontend that wraps a wide catalog of generative models behind one web UI.

Supported model families include '''Wan 2.1 / 2.2''', '''Hunyuan Video''', '''LTX Video / LTX-2''', '''Flux''', '''Qwen Image''', '''Z-Image''', '''Kandinsky''', and others. The project is written in Python and has been under very active development through 2026.

=== Why it stands out ===
* '''Low VRAM''' — some models run on as little as 6 GB of VRAM
* '''Old GPU support''' — works on Nvidia RTX 10-series, 20-series, and AMD RDNA 2/3/4 cards
* '''Quantized checkpoints''' — int8, fp8, GGUF, NV FP4, and Nunchaku formats
* '''Auto model download''' — pulls the right variant for your hardware
* '''Built-in tools''' — mask editor, prompt enhancer, MMAudio, pose/depth/flow extractors, motion designer
* '''Plugin system''' — gallery browser, upscaler, model manager, CivitAI browser/downloader
* '''LoRA support''' for per-model customization
* '''Queue and headless modes''' for batch generation from the CLI
* '''Recent additions (April 2026)''': Vista 4D video reshooting, SAM3-powered Magic Mask, LTX-2.3 SDR-to-HDR conversion, outpainting via IC LoRA

=== Links ===
* '''GitHub:''' [https://github.com/deepbeepmeep/Wan2GP github.com/deepbeepmeep/Wan2GP] — MIT-style license, 5,400+ stars
* '''Discord:''' [https://discord.gg/g7efUW9jGV WanGP community server]
* '''Author on X:''' [https://x.com/deepbeepmeep @deepbeepmeep]

=== Related ===
* [[Claude Code]] — the reel pitches wiring Wan2GP into Claude Code agents for unattended video generation
* [[Auto Browser]] — another agent-oriented tool from the same Wassim Younes AI reel series

[[Category:2026 Articles]]
[[Category:Facebook Reels]]
[[Category:GitHub Repo]]
[[Category:Open Source]]
[[Category:Video Generation]]

Introducing Concepts Before Words (Friction Example)

2026-05-02T16:39:28Z

Nik: Created: friction-as-concept-before-word blog post (lost to Google)

__NOTOC__

I read this — I think it was a blog post — about the correct way to introduce topics to children. The idea: introduce the ''concept'' first, then the ''word'' for it.

The example used was '''friction'''.

You tell the child: when you rub a piece of wood against another piece of wood and then let go, the top piece stops. Why doesn't it just keep sliding forever? Because there are tiny little bumps on the wood on top and tiny little bumps on the wood on the bottom, and they bump into each other. If you keep rubbing, those bumps even create heat. This is the same thing that happens when brakes stop a car.

''Now'' — after the child understands what's going on — you tell them: there's a word for this, and the word is '''friction'''.

The general principle: introduce the concept, ''then'' introduce the word. Not the other way around.

For the life of me, I cannot find this blog post anywhere.

[[Category:Cannot Find on Google]]

Auto Browser

2026-04-30T22:59:37Z

Nik:

Interesting reel from Wassim younes AI

<blockquote>
Wassim younes AI ·
Comment "browser" I'll send it over⬇️ Auto browsing finally arrived. This is a cool one ☝️
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/1309051974439886/</embedvideo>

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1309051974439886

== About Auto Browser ==
'''Auto Browser''' is an open-source, MCP-native browser control plane by '''LvcidPsyche'''. It gives LLM agents a real, shared [[Playwright]] browser session with a human in the loop — so an agent can drive the browser, but a person can take over via [[noVNC]] when a workflow gets brittle (logins, CAPTCHAs, weird modals).

It targets authorized workflows: internal dashboards, admin tools, operator-assisted QA, and "log in once, reuse later" account automation. The project is explicit that '''it is not''' built for stealth scraping, CAPTCHA solving, or anti-bot evasion.

=== What it provides ===
* '''[[Model Context Protocol|MCP]]-native''' — exposes the browser as MCP tools over HTTP and stdio, usable from [[Claude Desktop]], [[Cursor]], or any MCP client
* '''Real browser sessions''' — Playwright-backed, with screenshots, DOM summaries, OCR excerpts, tab control, downloads, network inspection
* '''Human takeover''' — live noVNC view of the same session, so an operator can step in mid-flow
* '''Reusable auth profiles''' — log in once manually, save the session, reopen new sessions already authenticated
* '''Safety rails''' — approval gates, operator identity headers, audit events, PII scrubbing, "Witness" receipts, compliance protection profiles
* '''Local-first''' — full stack runs on your machine via Docker Compose (or one-click in GitHub Codespaces)
* '''REST API''' alongside MCP, for curl-first or non-agent integrations

=== Quickstart ===
<pre>
git clone https://github.com/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser.git
cd auto-browser
docker compose up --build
</pre>
Then open:
* API docs: <code>http://127.0.0.1:8000/docs</code>
* Operator dashboard: <code>http://127.0.0.1:8000/dashboard</code>
* Visual takeover (noVNC): <code>http://127.0.0.1:6080/vnc.html?autoconnect=true&resize=scale</code>

All ports bind to <code>127.0.0.1</code> by default.

=== Links ===
* '''GitHub:''' [https://github.com/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser github.com/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser] — MIT licensed, 330+ stars, current release v1.0.2
* '''Glama listing:''' [https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser glama.ai MCP directory]
* '''Codespaces (one-click demo):''' [https://codespaces.new/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser?quickstart=1 Open in Codespaces]

=== Related ===
* [[Claude Code]] / [[Claude Desktop]] — natural MCP clients for driving Auto Browser
* [[Wan2GP]] — sibling reel from the same Wassim Younes AI series (video generation for the GPU poor)

[[Category:2026 Articles]]
[[Category:Facebook Reels]]
[[Category:AI]]
[[Category:Open Source]]
[[Category:Browser Automation]]
[[Category:MCP]]
__NOTOC__

Auto Browser

2026-04-30T22:57:36Z

Nik: Add Auto Browser project context, GitHub link, quickstart, and related-project cross-links

Interesting reel from Wassim younes AI

<blockquote>
Wassim younes AI ·
Comment "browser" I'll send it over⬇️ Auto browsing finally arrived. This is a cool one ☝️
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/1309051974439886/</embedvideo>

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1309051974439886

== About Auto Browser ==
'''Auto Browser''' is an open-source, MCP-native browser control plane by '''LvcidPsyche'''. It gives LLM agents a real, shared [[Playwright]] browser session with a human in the loop — so an agent can drive the browser, but a person can take over via [[noVNC]] when a workflow gets brittle (logins, CAPTCHAs, weird modals).

It targets authorized workflows: internal dashboards, admin tools, operator-assisted QA, and "log in once, reuse later" account automation. The project is explicit that '''it is not''' built for stealth scraping, CAPTCHA solving, or anti-bot evasion.

=== What it provides ===
* '''[[Model Context Protocol|MCP]]-native''' — exposes the browser as MCP tools over HTTP and stdio, usable from [[Claude Desktop]], [[Cursor]], or any MCP client
* '''Real browser sessions''' — Playwright-backed, with screenshots, DOM summaries, OCR excerpts, tab control, downloads, network inspection
* '''Human takeover''' — live noVNC view of the same session, so an operator can step in mid-flow
* '''Reusable auth profiles''' — log in once manually, save the session, reopen new sessions already authenticated
* '''Safety rails''' — approval gates, operator identity headers, audit events, PII scrubbing, "Witness" receipts, compliance protection profiles
* '''Local-first''' — full stack runs on your machine via Docker Compose (or one-click in GitHub Codespaces)
* '''REST API''' alongside MCP, for curl-first or non-agent integrations

=== Quickstart ===
<pre>
git clone https://github.com/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser.git
cd auto-browser
docker compose up --build
</pre>
Then open:
* API docs: <code>http://127.0.0.1:8000/docs</code>
* Operator dashboard: <code>http://127.0.0.1:8000/dashboard</code>
* Visual takeover (noVNC): <code>http://127.0.0.1:6080/vnc.html?autoconnect=true&resize=scale</code>

All ports bind to <code>127.0.0.1</code> by default.

=== Links ===
* '''GitHub:''' [https://github.com/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser github.com/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser] — MIT licensed, 330+ stars, current release v1.0.2
* '''Glama listing:''' [https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser glama.ai MCP directory]
* '''Codespaces (one-click demo):''' [https://codespaces.new/LvcidPsyche/auto-browser?quickstart=1 Open in Codespaces]

=== Related ===
* [[Claude Code]] / [[Claude Desktop]] — natural MCP clients for driving Auto Browser
* [[Wan2GP]] — sibling reel from the same Wassim Younes AI series (video generation for the GPU poor)

[[Category:2026 Articles]]
[[Category:Facebook Reels]]
[[Category:AI]]
[[Category:Open Source]]
[[Category:Browser Automation]]
[[Category:MCP]]

Wan2GP

2026-04-30T22:57:36Z

Nik: Add Wan2GP project context, GitHub link, and related-project cross-links

Interesting reel from Wassim younes AI

<blockquote>
I'll send it over 🔥 video generations included free. Implement it into Claude code ai agents will take over the rest
Unlimited in Claude code advice as well.
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/2090944068154833/</embedvideo>

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2090944068154833

== About Wan2GP ==
'''Wan2GP''' (also branded '''WanGP''') is an open-source AI video generation toolkit by [[deepbeepmeep]], aimed at "the GPU Poor" — users who want to run state-of-the-art video models on consumer or older GPUs. Rather than being a single model, it is a unified frontend that wraps a wide catalog of generative models behind one web UI.

Supported model families include '''Wan 2.1 / 2.2''', '''Hunyuan Video''', '''LTX Video / LTX-2''', '''Flux''', '''Qwen Image''', '''Z-Image''', '''Kandinsky''', and others. The project is written in Python and has been under very active development through 2026.

=== Why it stands out ===
* '''Low VRAM''' — some models run on as little as 6 GB of VRAM
* '''Old GPU support''' — works on Nvidia RTX 10-series, 20-series, and AMD RDNA 2/3/4 cards
* '''Quantized checkpoints''' — int8, fp8, GGUF, NV FP4, and Nunchaku formats
* '''Auto model download''' — pulls the right variant for your hardware
* '''Built-in tools''' — mask editor, prompt enhancer, MMAudio, pose/depth/flow extractors, motion designer
* '''Plugin system''' — gallery browser, upscaler, model manager, CivitAI browser/downloader
* '''LoRA support''' for per-model customization
* '''Queue and headless modes''' for batch generation from the CLI
* '''Recent additions (April 2026)''': Vista 4D video reshooting, SAM3-powered Magic Mask, LTX-2.3 SDR-to-HDR conversion, outpainting via IC LoRA

=== Links ===
* '''GitHub:''' [https://github.com/deepbeepmeep/Wan2GP github.com/deepbeepmeep/Wan2GP] — MIT-style license, 5,400+ stars
* '''Discord:''' [https://discord.gg/g7efUW9jGV WanGP community server]
* '''Author on X:''' [https://x.com/deepbeepmeep @deepbeepmeep]

=== Related ===
* [[Claude Code]] — the reel pitches wiring Wan2GP into Claude Code agents for unattended video generation
* [[Auto Browser]] — another agent-oriented tool from the same Wassim Younes AI reel series

[[Category:2026 Articles]]
[[Category:Facebook Reels]]
[[Category:AI]]
[[Category:Open Source]]
[[Category:Video Generation]]

Wan2GP

2026-04-30T22:52:51Z

Nik: Created via Reels Reviewer extension

Interesting reel from Wassim younes AI

<blockquote>
I’ll send it over 🔥 video generations included free. Implement it into Claude code ai agents will take over the rest
Unlimited in Claude code advice as well.
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/2090944068154833/</embedvideo>

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2090944068154833

[[Category:2026 Articles]]
[[Category:Facebook Reels]]

Auto Browser

2026-04-30T22:51:30Z

Nik: Created via Reels Reviewer extension

Interesting reel from Wassim younes AI

<blockquote>
Wassim younes AI ·
Comment “browser” I’ll send it over⬇️ Auto browsing finally arrived. This is a cool one ☝️
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/1309051974439886/</embedvideo>

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1309051974439886

[[Category:2026 Articles]]
[[Category:Facebook Reels]]

Category:Canada

2026-04-30T22:16:42Z

Nik: Created page with "Category:Categories"

[[Category:Categories]]

How Norway created the oil fund

2026-04-30T20:41:31Z

Nik:

Interesting reel from CuriOddity.

<blockquote>
How This Country Owns 1.5% of All the Publicly Traded Companies in the World
In 1969, a massive discovery in the North Sea changed Norway forever. While most nations would have spent their newfound natural resources on short-term gains, Norway chose a different path—one that turned them into an economic miracle.
By creating the Government Pension Fund Global, commonly known as the Oil Fund, Norway transformed volatile oil profits into a massive sovereign wealth fund. Today, this investment strategy has allowed a small nation to own roughly 1.5% of all publicly traded companies on the planet, including giants like Apple and Microsoft.
In this video, we dive into:
The discovery of the Ekofisk oil field on Christmas Eve.
How Norway avoided the "resource curse" through strict financial discipline.
The transition from oil-based income to a self-sustaining economy driven by global stocks and asset management.
The power of compound interest and why thinking of future generations created a $2 trillion safety net.
Norway’s journey is a masterclass in sustainability and national wealth. They didn't just find a commodity; they built a machine that generates passive income by owning a piece of the global economy. It’s a story of politicians who planted trees whose shade they would never sit under, proving that long-term thinking is the ultimate competitive advantage.
If you enjoyed this deep dive into global finance, please consider following us for more stories on wealth and history.
#norway #oilfund #economics #Investing #WealthManagement See less
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="800x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/1537857818009298/</embedvideo>

* https://www.facebook.com/reel/1537857818009298

== Why doesn't Canada have one? ==

Canada is one of the world's largest oil producers, yet for decades it had no national equivalent of Norway's Government Pension Fund Global. The reasons are part constitutional, part political.

=== Constitutional split: provinces own the resources ===

Under Canada's constitution, natural resources are owned and managed by the provinces, not the federal government. Oil sits mostly under Alberta and Saskatchewan; potash under Saskatchewan; hydro under Quebec, Manitoba, and BC. There is no clean mechanism for Ottawa to pool resource royalties the way a unitary state like Norway can. Any attempt by the federal government to capture a share of those revenues has historically been treated by producing provinces as a raid on their constitutional jurisdiction.

=== Alberta tried — and stopped contributing ===

The closest Canadian analogue is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Heritage_Savings_Trust_Fund Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund], created in 1976 by Progressive Conservative Premier '''Peter Lougheed'''. Lougheed dedicated 30% of non-renewable resource revenue to the fund with three goals: save for the future, diversify the economy, and improve quality of life for Albertans. Norway studied Lougheed's model when designing its own fund 14 years later.

The two funds then diverged sharply:

* '''Norway''' enshrined the rule that ~96% of oil revenues flow into the fund, kept it at arm's length from politicians, and invests it entirely outside Norway to avoid overheating the domestic economy.
* '''Alberta''' stopped making regular contributions within a decade, when oil prices collapsed in the mid-1980s and budget deficits grew. Subsequent governments treated the fund as a rainy-day account and used its earnings for general spending.

The result: Norway's fund is worth over CAD $2.4 trillion. Alberta's sits around $25 billion. University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe estimated in 2020 that, managed Norway-style, Alberta's fund would be worth roughly $575 billion today.

Saskatchewan tried something similar in 1978 but wound the fund down in 1992 after it became a pass-through for general spending.

=== Federal politicians who pushed for a national fund ===

* '''Pierre Elliott Trudeau (Liberal, PM 1968–79, 1980–84)''' — The [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/national-energy-program National Energy Program] (NEP) of 1980 was the most aggressive federal attempt to capture a share of oil wealth for national purposes. It set domestic price controls below world prices, taxed oil exports, and aimed to redistribute revenue from producing provinces to the federal treasury and consumers. The NEP was not a sovereign wealth fund — its goal was current-account redistribution and Canadianization of the industry — but it was the last serious federal claim on oil revenues. It was deeply unpopular in Alberta, blamed (rightly or wrongly) for accelerating the early-1980s downturn there, repealed by Brian Mulroney in 1985, and politically toxic for any successor proposal for a generation.
* '''Peter Lougheed (PC, Alberta Premier 1971–85)''' — In his later years Lougheed publicly regretted that Alberta had not stuck with disciplined contributions and openly admired what Norway had done with his original idea. He became one of the loudest voices arguing Alberta had squandered the opportunity.
* '''Mark Carney (Liberal, PM 2025– )''' — On April 27, 2026, Carney announced the '''Canada Strong Fund''', described as Canada's first national sovereign wealth fund, with an initial $25 billion federal commitment to invest alongside private capital in energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, and agriculture. Critics note it is structurally different from Norway's fund: it is seeded with borrowed money rather than resource royalties, and is closer to a co-investment / nation-building vehicle than a savings fund for future generations.

=== Why it didn't happen sooner ===

Three barriers, in roughly the order they bite:

# '''Jurisdiction.''' Ottawa can't unilaterally levy a Norway-style royalty take on provincial resources without a fight.
# '''Political memory of the NEP.''' Any federal claim on Western oil revenue is read in Alberta as NEP 2.0, which has made the idea radioactive for federal leaders of every party for 40 years.
# '''Discipline.''' Even where the political will exists (Alberta in 1976, Saskatchewan in 1978), the harder problem is committing to deposits when oil prices are high and the pressure to cut taxes or spend the windfall is loudest. Norway's edge was institutional: the rule that the fund gets the money first, and the government only spends a capped 3% real return.

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Is it true that humans almost went extinct

2026-04-30T20:39:55Z

Nik: Archive: video no longer available. Moved to Category:Dead Links.

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Interesting reel.

"pinselscience
Instagram
Credits: Ian ([https://www.quora.com/Is-it-true-that-the-human-race-almost-went-extinct-70K-years-ago-from-the-Toba-volcano#:~:text=Original%20Question%3A%20Is%20it%20true,deep%2Dsea%20sediment%20samples). Quora])
Is it true that humans almost went extinct?
#extinctionfacts #iceage #nearmiss #climatechange #geologystudent #historylesson #population #survivalofthefittest #environment Pinselscience"

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How Norway created the oil fund

2026-04-30T20:35:57Z

Nik: Add section on why Canada lacks a Norway-style fund and the politicians who pushed for one

Interesting reel from CuriOddity.

<blockquote>
How This Country Owns 1.5% of All the Publicly Traded Companies in the World
In 1969, a massive discovery in the North Sea changed Norway forever. While most nations would have spent their newfound natural resources on short-term gains, Norway chose a different path—one that turned them into an economic miracle.
By creating the Government Pension Fund Global, commonly known as the Oil Fund, Norway transformed volatile oil profits into a massive sovereign wealth fund. Today, this investment strategy has allowed a small nation to own roughly 1.5% of all publicly traded companies on the planet, including giants like Apple and Microsoft.
In this video, we dive into:
The discovery of the Ekofisk oil field on Christmas Eve.
How Norway avoided the "resource curse" through strict financial discipline.
The transition from oil-based income to a self-sustaining economy driven by global stocks and asset management.
The power of compound interest and why thinking of future generations created a $2 trillion safety net.
Norway’s journey is a masterclass in sustainability and national wealth. They didn't just find a commodity; they built a machine that generates passive income by owning a piece of the global economy. It’s a story of politicians who planted trees whose shade they would never sit under, proving that long-term thinking is the ultimate competitive advantage.
If you enjoyed this deep dive into global finance, please consider following us for more stories on wealth and history.
#norway #oilfund #economics #Investing #WealthManagement See less
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/1537857818009298/</embedvideo>

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1537857818009298

[[Category:2026 Articles]]
[[Category:Facebook Reels]]

== Why doesn't Canada have one? ==

Canada is one of the world's largest oil producers, yet for decades it had no national equivalent of Norway's Government Pension Fund Global. The reasons are part constitutional, part political.

=== Constitutional split: provinces own the resources ===

Under Canada's constitution, natural resources are owned and managed by the provinces, not the federal government. Oil sits mostly under Alberta and Saskatchewan; potash under Saskatchewan; hydro under Quebec, Manitoba, and BC. There is no clean mechanism for Ottawa to pool resource royalties the way a unitary state like Norway can. Any attempt by the federal government to capture a share of those revenues has historically been treated by producing provinces as a raid on their constitutional jurisdiction.

=== Alberta tried — and stopped contributing ===

The closest Canadian analogue is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Heritage_Savings_Trust_Fund Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund], created in 1976 by Progressive Conservative Premier '''Peter Lougheed'''. Lougheed dedicated 30% of non-renewable resource revenue to the fund with three goals: save for the future, diversify the economy, and improve quality of life for Albertans. Norway studied Lougheed's model when designing its own fund 14 years later.

The two funds then diverged sharply:

* '''Norway''' enshrined the rule that ~96% of oil revenues flow into the fund, kept it at arm's length from politicians, and invests it entirely outside Norway to avoid overheating the domestic economy.
* '''Alberta''' stopped making regular contributions within a decade, when oil prices collapsed in the mid-1980s and budget deficits grew. Subsequent governments treated the fund as a rainy-day account and used its earnings for general spending.

The result: Norway's fund is worth over CAD $2.4 trillion. Alberta's sits around $25 billion. University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe estimated in 2020 that, managed Norway-style, Alberta's fund would be worth roughly $575 billion today.

Saskatchewan tried something similar in 1978 but wound the fund down in 1992 after it became a pass-through for general spending.

=== Federal politicians who pushed for a national fund ===

* '''Pierre Elliott Trudeau (Liberal, PM 1968–79, 1980–84)''' — The [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/national-energy-program National Energy Program] (NEP) of 1980 was the most aggressive federal attempt to capture a share of oil wealth for national purposes. It set domestic price controls below world prices, taxed oil exports, and aimed to redistribute revenue from producing provinces to the federal treasury and consumers. The NEP was not a sovereign wealth fund — its goal was current-account redistribution and Canadianization of the industry — but it was the last serious federal claim on oil revenues. It was deeply unpopular in Alberta, blamed (rightly or wrongly) for accelerating the early-1980s downturn there, repealed by Brian Mulroney in 1985, and politically toxic for any successor proposal for a generation.
* '''Peter Lougheed (PC, Alberta Premier 1971–85)''' — In his later years Lougheed publicly regretted that Alberta had not stuck with disciplined contributions and openly admired what Norway had done with his original idea. He became one of the loudest voices arguing Alberta had squandered the opportunity.
* '''Mark Carney (Liberal, PM 2025– )''' — On April 27, 2026, Carney announced the '''Canada Strong Fund''', described as Canada's first national sovereign wealth fund, with an initial $25 billion federal commitment to invest alongside private capital in energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, and agriculture. Critics note it is structurally different from Norway's fund: it is seeded with borrowed money rather than resource royalties, and is closer to a co-investment / nation-building vehicle than a savings fund for future generations.

=== Why it didn't happen sooner ===

Three barriers, in roughly the order they bite:

# '''Jurisdiction.''' Ottawa can't unilaterally levy a Norway-style royalty take on provincial resources without a fight.
# '''Political memory of the NEP.''' Any federal claim on Western oil revenue is read in Alberta as NEP 2.0, which has made the idea radioactive for federal leaders of every party for 40 years.
# '''Discipline.''' Even where the political will exists (Alberta in 1976, Saskatchewan in 1978), the harder problem is committing to deposits when oil prices are high and the pressure to cut taxes or spend the windfall is loudest. Norway's edge was institutional: the rule that the fund gets the money first, and the government only spends a capped 3% real return.

How Norway created the oil fund

2026-04-30T20:32:32Z

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Browser Use

2026-04-30T00:04:03Z

Nik:

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'''Browser Use''' is an open-source AI-powered web automation tool that enables autonomous browser control through natural language commands. It allows AI agents to interact with web pages, fill forms, click buttons, and perform complex web tasks automatically.

==Overview==
Browser Use represents a new category of AI tools that bridge the gap between language models and web browsers, enabling automated interaction with any website without requiring specific APIs or integrations. This tool is particularly interesting for its potential to automate repetitive web tasks and create AI agents that can navigate the internet like humans.

{{Note|This tool looks very promising and warrants further investigation. Need to explore its capabilities, limitations, and potential use cases in more detail. The ability to have AI agents interact with any website opens up numerous automation possibilities.}}

==Key Features==
* '''Natural Language Control''': Describe tasks in plain English
* '''Visual Understanding''': AI can "see" and understand web pages
* '''Cross-Site Automation''': Works with any website without APIs
* '''Open Source''': Fully transparent and customizable
* '''Python-Based''': Easy integration with existing Python projects

==Potential Use Cases==
* Web scraping and data extraction
* Form filling and submission automation
* Testing web applications
* Research and information gathering
* Automated online shopping comparison
* Social media monitoring (with caution)

==Important Considerations==
As mentioned in the AI Mastery reel:
* '''Rate Limiting''': Be careful with social media automation
* '''Human-Like Behavior''': Add pauses to avoid detection
* '''Terms of Service''': Respect website policies
* '''Ethical Use''': Consider the implications of web automation

==Media Coverage==
Interesting reel from AI Mastery:

<blockquote>
AI Web Automation Agent use cases with open source tool, Browser Use! Be careful with any social media automation though, you may get blocked if running too long without human like pauses.
#ai #artificialintelligence #aitools #browseruse #sabrinaramonov
cc:sabrina_ramonov
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/1940676906668474/</embedvideo>

==To Investigate==
* Installation process and requirements
* Integration with popular LLMs (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
* Performance benchmarks
* Security implications
* Comparison with similar tools (Playwright, Selenium, Puppeteer)
* Real-world automation examples
* Best practices for avoiding detection

==See Also==
* https://www.facebook.com/reel/1940676906668474
* [[Web Automation]]
* [[AI Agents]]
* [[Web Scraping]]

==External Links==
* [https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use Browser Use on GitHub] (presumed - needs verification)

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HeyGen

2026-04-30T00:03:19Z

Nik:

Interesting reel from Natalie Choprasert about HeyGen

<blockquote>
If I clone myself with AI… am I still a solopreneur? Built my digital clone using HeyGen to scale my content & never burn out! #heygen #HeyCreator #ai #artificialintelligence #aivideo #aiavatar #brandnat #nataliechoprasert #futureailab
</blockquote>

''Note: the original Facebook reel embedded here is no longer available.''

==HeyGen goes open source: HyperFrames==

In April 2026, HeyGen released '''HyperFrames''', an open-source, HTML-first video rendering framework. The tagline: ''"Write HTML. Render video. Built for agents."''

Rather than requiring a proprietary DSL or a React-based composition layer (as competing tools like Remotion do), HyperFrames lets you author video compositions as plain HTML files with data attributes, styled with CSS and animated with GSAP. Compositions are previewed in a regular browser, then rendered to MP4 via headless Chrome capture paired with FFmpeg encoding for deterministic output.

The HTML-first design is explicitly aimed at AI agents, which already understand HTML natively and can generate compositions without having to learn a custom syntax.

HyperFrames is licensed under '''Apache 2.0''' — commercial use is permitted at any scale, with no per-render fees, seat caps, or company-size thresholds.

* GitHub: https://github.com/heygen-com/hyperframes
* HeyGen on GitHub: https://github.com/heygen-com

==See also==
* https://www.heygen.com/?utm_source=creator_p&utm_campaign=edmiidz
* https://www.facebook.com/reel/1006299338255009 (original reel — no longer live)

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HeyGen

2026-04-30T00:00:09Z

Nik: Add HyperFrames open-source release info and GitHub links; note original reel no longer live

Nik Edmiidz

2026-04-28T04:52:28Z

Nik:

[[Image:Linked_in_QR_code.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|Connect with Nik on LinkedIn]]
[[File:Nik_trying_to_hide_full_mouth_2023.png|300px|thumb|right|[[Nik]] trying to hide full mouth in 2023]]

Professional Solution Architect, Knowledge Engineer, Data architect, AI Integration Specialist, and Inventor. '''CEO of [[TriLuna]]''', an AI-Powered Communication Assistant platform. Over the past 12 months, Nik has been deeply focused on '''vibe-coding''', '''AI development''', '''messaging''', and '''telephony solutions''', pushing the boundaries of conversational AI and location-based technologies.

== Recent Work (2025) ==

=== AI & Vibe-Coding ===
Nik has been pioneering '''vibe-coding''' methodologies, exploring how AI can enhance creative coding workflows and developer productivity. This includes extensive work with:
* '''ChatGPT API integrations''' for real-time problem solving
* '''AI-powered development tools''' and automated code generation
* '''Conversational AI interfaces''' for technical workflows
* '''AI-assisted content creation''' and knowledge management systems

=== Messaging & Telephony Solutions ===
Building on his foundation with [[Sig2]] (geofence messaging platform), Nik has expanded into advanced messaging and telephony solutions:
* '''AI-enhanced voice communication systems'''
* '''Location-aware messaging platforms''' with TTS integration
* '''Geofence-based content delivery''' through [[AutoWIKI]]
* '''Voice-first interfaces''' for mobile and embedded applications

=== Knowledge Engineering ===
Developed comprehensive MediaWiki management tools for [[Nikipedia]]:
* '''Auto-categorization systems''' with AI-powered content analysis
* '''Smart content enhancement tools''' for Facebook/YouTube embed conversion
* '''Automated stub processing''' for mobile-first content creation
* '''API-driven content management''' workflows

== Current Projects ==

=== TriLuna - AI Communication Assistant ===
As '''CEO of [[TriLuna]]''', Nik leads the development of an AI-Powered Communication Assistant designed to enhance and streamline digital communication processes. The platform leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology with natural language processing and machine learning algorithms. TriLuna has been developed in strategic partnership with [http://bcisbest.com BCI], serving as a flagship client in the real estate sector. Available at [https://triluna.app triluna.app].

=== AutoWIKI ===
Continuing development of [[AutoWIKI]], a geolocation-aware content delivery platform that plays Wikipedia and Wikivoyage content via TTS technology. Recent enhancements include AI-powered content curation and improved voice synthesis.

=== Sig2 Labs ===
Leading [[Sig2]] development, a sophisticated geofence messaging solution that emerged from conversations with [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaibrunner/ Kai Brunner]. The platform combines location intelligence with AI-powered message delivery.

=== Nikipedia Enhancement ===
Created this comprehensive knowledge base with automated content management tools, featuring AI-assisted categorization and multimedia embedding capabilities.

== Professional Background ==

With over 25 years of IT experience across Japan, the US, and Canada, Nik specializes in:
* '''Data Architecture''' and Analytics Engineering
* '''AI API Development''' and Integration
* '''Collaborative Technologies''' and Knowledge Systems
* '''Mobile Application Development'''
* '''Project/Product Management''' for technology solutions
* '''Executive Leadership''' in AI and communication technology companies

Previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Japan, Mediadata Solutions, Firmenich SA, and various technology startups, consistently focusing on innovative solutions that bridge human creativity with technological capability.

== Technical Expertise ==

'''Current Focus Areas:'''
* AI API Integration (ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek)
* Vibe-coding methodologies and creative development workflows
* Telephony and voice communication systems
* Geolocation-aware applications and messaging platforms
* MediaWiki automation and content management
* AI-powered communication platforms

'''Languages & Frameworks:''' Python, JavaScript, Swift, PHP, SQL, various AI APIs<br>
'''Specializations:''' Conversational AI, TTS integration, mobile development, database architecture, executive leadership

== Contact Information ==

You can reach Nik through your preferred platform or via this [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIA6N632B-69kNvLQStNgwUeDshjvnQ8ESsStMNe43t00idQ/viewform?usp=sf_link contact form].

==See Nik on:==
* [https://g.dev/edmiidz Nik on g.dev/edmiidz] 🆕 <span style="color:red;"> <i>New</i> </span>
* [https://triluna.app/edmiidz Nik on Triluna]
* [https://www.patreon.com/edmiidz Nik on Patreon]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmiidz/ Nik on Linkedin] also see [[Linkedin|Nik's take on Linkedin]]
* [https://www.facebook.com/edmiidz/ Nik on Facebook] also see [[Facebook|Nik's take on Facebook]]
* [https://twitter.com/edmiidz Nik on Twitter] also see [[Twitter|Nik's take on Twitter]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/edmiidz Nik on Instagram]
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@nikedmiidz Nik on Tiktok]
* [https://www.clubhouse.com/@edmiidz Nik on Clubhouse]
* [https://www.reddit.com/user/edmiidz Nik on reddit]
* [https://edmiidz.com/nik Nik's Blog] (a little sparse)
* [https://github.com/edmiidz/ Nik on Github]
* [https://stackoverflow.com/users/1195567/nik-edmiidz Nik on Stack Overflow]
* [https://autowiki.ca/about_us AutoWIKI About US]
* [https://triluna.app TriLuna - AI Communication Assistant]
* [https://www.quora.com/profile/%E3%82%A8%E3%83%89%E3%83%9F%E3%83%84-%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-Nik-Edmiidz Quora]
* [[Nik's Microsoft Profiles]]
* [https://account.servicenow.com/personal-data/11e9c31e4/1399294ad/b40a6cdff/a1f44E350/resume.html Nik on ServiceNow]
* [https://vanhack.com/candidates?invite=nikedmi Nik on Vanhack]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/edmiidz.bsky.social Nik on Blue Sky]

== Current Bio Snapshots ==

'''Current Twitter bio:''' 👨‍💻コラボレーションアーキテクト 🌐 多言語のテクノロジー愛好家、#OpenAI に情熱を注ぎます 💼 グローバル視点で効率的なソリューションを生み出します 🎤 カラオケ好き 🌍旅行と野生動物愛好家 📚 テクノロジーとその先への物語を紡ぎます 🇨🇦🇯🇵🇺🇸

'''LinkedIn bio:''' Nik has a long track record of improving business processes through innovative solutions. From call-centers, to Finance, consulting through his own IT/Web-services company and to a health-sciences solutions company, Nik has continued to work for efficiency and constant improvement through technology and corporate cultural change. His passions are enterprise search, collaborative wikis, mobile technology, databases, Japanese language and ChatGPT/AI.

'''Github bio:''' Amateur Jack-Of-All-Trades. Loves karaoke, technology, family, traveling, fiction, non-fiction.

'''Telegram bio:''' Geo-Aware Software / AI API Developer. https://autowiki.ca

'''[[Opensea]] bio:''' Canadian with 25 years of database experience and recent AI integration Blockchain engineer. Lived in Japan and US for 18 years.

== Legacy Information ==

=== Historical Professional Experience ===
Nik has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Next Cent KK, Social Edge Consulting, LLC, AutoWIKI, Firmenich SA, Save-On-Foods, Mediadata Solutions Inc., One-Handed Apps Ltd, Inc, Morgan Stanley Japan, and Oak Lawn Marketing Group. His roles have ranged from E-commerce Project Manager, Migration Engineer, Chief Operations Officer - Product Manager, Jive Support and Migration Engineer, Community Manager / Analytics Engineer, Solution Architect, Collaboration Architect, Senior Knowledge Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Remote Computing Help Desk Regional Product and Incident Manager, IT Leader / Database Programmer / Project Manager.

=== Education ===
Studied French and Computer Science at the University of Montreal - Faculté de l'éducation permanente (no degree) and has a High school Diploma from Lord Byng Secondary School, Vancouver BC.

=== Certifications ===
Building an Ethereum Blockchain App, SQL Server Integration Services, SwiftUI Essential Training, Using SQL with C++, SharePoint Online Essential Training, Agile Product Owner Role: Foundations, Product Management Foundations, Elasticsearch Developer I, Google Cloud Platform, Ruby on Rails 3 Essential Training, Android App Development with Java Essential Training, Introduction to Perl Programming, and Project Management with PMBOK Guide.

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Why Lucy Biggers isn't worried about climate change

2026-04-28T03:31:00Z

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Interesting reel from Lucy Biggers

<blockquote>
1. Deaths from natural disasters are down 95%.
2. More people die from cold than from heat.
3. Global greening has increased.
4. Growers add up 1,500 ppm of CO2 to their greenhouses.
5. Extreme weather has not gotten worse. See less
</blockquote>

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https://www.facebook.com/reel/2994505754079177

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Job board for AI agents in exchange for tokens

2026-04-27T20:39:05Z

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Interesting reel from Natalie Choprasert

<blockquote>
February 1
·
Job board for AI agents from openclaw/clawdbot/moltbot??? I just spent half a day trying to unlock 1 password and this is what I come back to😅 good golly this is going to be a fun 2026😂 #ai #aiagent #clawdbot #moltbot #openclaw
</blockquote>

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https://www.facebook.com/reel/782927640836594

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Category:Claude Skills

2026-04-27T04:39:41Z

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UI UX Pro Max

2026-04-27T04:39:29Z

Nik:

Claude.ai

2026-04-27T04:39:15Z

Nik:

= Claude.AI =

I’ve been using Claude.AI heavily for over six months, primarily through its web interface. One of the most useful features has been the ability to connect directly to GitHub repositories. This lets me hand over full projects, get help with incremental changes, or ask for specific edits across multiple files — not just code suggestions, but actual reasoning about how and why something should change.

== Accessing Claude.AI ==
'''➡️ Try it here: [https://claude.ai/referral/IlypVFGeyQ https://claude.ai/referral/IlypVFGeyQ]'''

Compared to ChatGPT, Claude feels like it operates at a slightly higher “temperature.” That is: its answers often have more creative range. Sometimes it speculates or stretches more than I want, but for idea generation, system design, and rewriting prose or config logic, that looseness has real value.

== Claude.AI CLI ==

The Claude.AI CLI is a separate tool, but it fits naturally into development workflows. It’s ideal for **incremental software development**, especially when I’m mid-refactor or debugging something small. It doesn’t require flipping context between browser tabs — just open a terminal, point it at a file or paste in a snippet, and work iteratively.

At the bottom of the CLI window, Claude shows messages like this:

<pre>
⏵⏵ auto-accept edits on (shift+tab to cycle) Context left until auto-compact: 5%
</pre>

That “context left” percentage is key. With ChatGPT, I used to get frustrated as sessions got dumber — not realizing this kind of context compaction was happening in the background. Claude surfaces that information. When it hits 0%, things may get weird, but at least I know why.

== Billing Change ==

Originally, CLI usage required a separate Claude API key and was billed independently. But about two weeks after I signed up for the Max Plan (starting at CA$140/month), Anthropic introduced unified login support. That means CLI usage now comes out of my main Claude.ai quota — no more separate billing, which is a big improvement.

== Summary ==

* Web app is great for reviewing GitHub repos, ideation, and larger system design.
* CLI is better for iterative dev and working directly in the terminal.
* Claude is looser and more speculative than ChatGPT, which sometimes helps and sometimes doesn’t — but overall, the higher "temperature" is an asset.
* Transparent context tracking and direct edit integration make the CLI feel like a real tool, not just a toy.

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Detransitioners

2026-04-27T04:33:28Z

Nik: Created via Reels Reviewer extension

Interesting reel from Joshua Haymes RRP

<blockquote>
December 9, 2025
·
Millstones For These Abusers
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https://www.facebook.com/reel/1419664333111697

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UI UX Pro Max

2026-04-27T03:39:35Z

Nik: Created via Reels Reviewer extension

Interesting reel from Julian Goldie

<blockquote>
Claude just got a design brain 🤯
There’s a free skill called UI UX Pro Max that massively upgrades Claude’s ability to design beautiful interfaces and build better UI.
Install it once and Claude becomes dramatically better at layouts, styling, UX decisions, and front-end code.
If you use Claude for building apps, this is a must-have.
#Claude #ClaudeCode #UIUX #Design #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Frontend #OpenSource #Github #Developer
</blockquote>

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https://www.facebook.com/reel/1912761572732689

==See also==
* https://github.com/nextlevelbuilder/ui-ux-pro-max-skill

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If you take public money, you answer to the public

2026-04-27T03:25:24Z

Nik:

Interesting reel from Jennifer Elle - Indig Politico.

<blockquote>
January 31
·
I had another chance today to speak to thousands of Canadians and those listening across 🇨🇦 on a policy focused on accountability and the use of public money.
Back home in Saskatchewan, the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan is a body that has used large law firms to respond to criticism and calls for accountability with cease and desist letters and permanent bans instead of answers.
As I said today: the rules should be simple: if you take public money, you answer to the public. I hope more political parties adopt this stance.
</blockquote>

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https://www.facebook.com/reel/937688575358630

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If you take public money, you answer to the public

2026-04-27T03:24:03Z

Nik: Created via Reels Reviewer extension

Interesting reel from Jennifer Elle - Indig Politico.

<blockquote>
January 31
·
I had another chance today to speak to thousands of Canadians and those listening across 🇨🇦 on a policy focused on accountability and the use of public money.
Back home in Saskatchewan, the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan is a body that has used large law firms to respond to criticism and calls for accountability with cease and desist letters and permanent bans instead of answers.
As I said today: the rules should be simple: if you take public money, you answer to the public. I hope more political parties adopt this stance.
</blockquote>

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https://www.facebook.com/reel/937688575358630

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News Reporter Video saying anything you want with Google Flow & Veo 3 Prompts

2026-04-27T03:23:03Z

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Interesting reel from Aleric Heck.

<blockquote>
December 21, 2025
·
How to Create an AI News Reporter Video saying anything you want with Google Flow & Veo 3 Prompts! #marketing #AI #veo3 #digitalmarketing #gemini
</blockquote>

<embedvideo service="facebook" dimensions="400x600">https://www.facebook.com/659481510/videos/1354863859262827/</embedvideo>

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1354863859262827

==See also==
* https://docs.google.com/document/d/14HfXJRQ6y855_ewILt9wD1tTg7OzmVDuJtF9sS0Xrcc/edit?usp=sharing

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The scariest cases of ai rebellion

2026-04-27T03:20:27Z

Nik: Created via Reels Reviewer extension

Interesting reel from the paint explainer

<blockquote>
The scariest cases of ai rebellion

👉 Follow for Daily Amazing Facts & Interesting Videos! Don’t miss the next one 🔥
</blockquote>

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https://www.facebook.com/reel/2052937178939197

==See also==
* https://www.facebook.com/61586600961111/subscribenow

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Graphify maps your code, docs, and strategy into one connected system that persists

2026-04-26T01:58:09Z

Nik: Created via Reels Reviewer extension

Interesting reel from Charles J Dove

<blockquote>
Comment “AI Agent” for my FREE Claude Code ToolKit & 40+ other Claude Code Guides & Templates!
Claude doesn’t “know” your business.
It rereads everything. Every session. Wasting tokens.
The fix: build a knowledge graph.
Graphify maps your code, docs, and strategy into one connected system that persists.
Now Claude stops searching and starts understanding.
Result: faster answers, 70x fewer tokens.
#AItools
#ClaudeAI
#Automation
#Productivity
#AIAgents
</blockquote>

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https://www.facebook.com/reel/1267180181648951

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The Claude Council.

2026-04-26T01:35:55Z

Nik: Created via Reels Reviewer extension

Interesting reel from Maverickgpt

<blockquote>
Claude lies to you 17% of the time. This one skill forces it to always tell the truth.
It’s called the Claude Council.
Just type “Ask the Council” and Claude spins up 5 AI agent advisors that attack your question from completely different angles:
• Contrarian — finds the flaw in anything you said
• First Principles Thinker — ignores your question and figures out what you’re really trying to solve
• Expansionist — finds the upside you’re missing
• Outsider — given no context so it catches the obvious stuff
• Executor — only cares about what you should do next
Claude then runs all their answers through 5 peer review agents and a Chairman synthesizes everything into one final verdict.
To install: download the file, go to Claude → Customize → Skills → Upload Skill. Done.
Shoutout to @aiwithremy for the video idea, go follow him if you want to learn more about Claude.
#ai #claude #claudeskills #aitools #claudecouncil See less
</blockquote>

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https://www.facebook.com/reel/958476370057282

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STƏYWƏTE:N̓ pronunciation

2026-04-25T20:35:25Z

Nik:

[[File:Stəywəte-n̓.png|200px|thumb|right|the power of the West Wind, brings storms, cleansing, and new beginnings...]]

My son started going to [https://www.vsb.bc.ca/schools/point-grey Point Grey stəywəte:n̓ Secondary School], but I didn't know how to pronounce it so I [https://x.com/edmiidz/status/1489315114452873218 asked the school on Twitter] but never got a response.

Then I decided to ask on [[Quora]], which did help me find an approximate pronunciation of it as well as some information about which Canadian First Nation's word it is:
* [https://www.quora.com/unanswered/How-do-you-pronounce-Point-Grey-st%C9%99yw%C9%99te-n%CC%93-Secondary-School How do you pronounce Point Grey stəywəte:n̓ Secondary School?]
* [https://jp.quora.com/ポイントグレイ高校-Point-Grey-stəywəte-n̓-Secondary-School-の英語の発音はなポイントグレイ高校「Point Grey stəywəte:n̓ Secondary School」の英語の発音はなんですか？]

It seems that the Musqueam language ([https://youtu.be/1wj0_tGAOVE?t=28 Hul'q'umi'num'] aka hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓) uses [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americanist_phonetic_notation NAPA], which is closely related with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet IPA].

Still, I feel like the placement of that word in the title without an explanation of it causes confusion. I think it was probably done in the spirit of respect, however by putting it there without providing more information, I think it creates more confusion and therefore doesn't bring about the desired outcome. I hope the school will reevaluate how it brands itself, and provides more details on what it is doing to be respectful to indigenous cultures than just creating confusion and mystique around them.

On a related note, I had difficulty hunting for my tweet with: [https://x.com/search?q=st%C9%99yw%C9%99te%3An%CC%93 https://x.com/search?q=stəywəte:n̓] [https://x.com/search?q=st%C9%99yw%C9%99te%3A ([https://x.com/search?q=stəywəte:] does a little better).
I believe it is the colon in the tweets which throws the search index off. Perhaps they might use the IPA long vowel character ː to write stəywəteːn̓, so search indexes would realize it's human language and not punctuation.

I've recorded a video where I go into more details:
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== ChatGPT Consultation ==

'''Nik:''' What does STƏYWƏTE:N̓ mean and how is it pronounced?

'''ChatGPT4:''' STƏYWƏTE:N̓ is a word in the [https://youtu.be/1wj0_tGAOVE?t=28 Hul'q'umi'num'] language, which is the language of the Coast Salish First Nations people in British Columbia, Canada. It refers to the concept of "standing together" or "helping one another." The language has its own unique orthography, which uses special symbols and letters that may not be present in other languages.

Pronouncing Hul'q'umi'num' words can be challenging for English speakers, but here's a rough pronunciation guide for STƏYWƏTE:N̓:

* "S" is pronounced as in English.
* "T" is pronounced as in English, but it's a little more aspirated (more air is released during pronunciation).
* "Ə" is a schwa sound, similar to the unstressed "uh" sound in the word "sofa."
* "Y" is pronounced as in English.
* "W" is pronounced as in English.
* "E" is pronounced as in the "e" in "red."
* "N̓" represents a glottalized nasal sound, which means that you should stop the flow of air through your nose when pronouncing it.

So, a rough pronunciation of STƏYWƏTE:N̓ would be something like "stu-yuh-wuh-teh-n'". Keep in mind that this is an approximation, and it is always best to consult native speakers or language experts for accurate pronunciation.

'''Nik:''' What would STƏYWƏTE:N̓ be in IPA?

'''ChatGPT4:''' While I am not an expert in the Hul'q'umi'num' language, I can offer a rough IPA transcription of the word STƏYWƏTE:N̓, based on the pronunciation guide provided earlier:

/s.tə.jʷə.tɛ.ʔn̩/

Here's a breakdown of the IPA symbols used:

* /s/ is the "s" sound, as in English
* /t/ is the aspirated "t" sound
* /ə/ is the schwa sound, similar to the unstressed "uh" sound in the word "sofa"
* /j/ is the "y" sound, as in English
* /ʷ/ is a superscript symbol indicating the "w" sound is labialized (rounded) and pronounced together with the preceding consonant
* /ɛ/ is the "e" sound, as in the "e" in "red"
* /ʔ/ is the glottal stop
* /n̩/ is the glottalized nasal sound (the small vertical line below the "n" indicates that it is a syllabic consonant)

Please note that this transcription is an approximation based on the pronunciation guide provided earlier and might not fully capture the nuances of the Hul'q'umi'num' language. Consulting a native speaker or a linguist with expertise in Hul'q'umi'num' would provide a more accurate IPA transcription.

== Update: August 2025 ==
After three years of uncertainty, the school finally provided an official explanation in its '''Community Newsletter (dated August 22, 2025)''', which was emailed to families. The newsletter states that:

* The name is pronounced '''"sty-wa-tan"''' (a simplified pronunciation to help anglophone students).
* It means '''"the strength of the west wind,"''' symbolizing storms, cleansing, and new beginnings.
* The name was '''gifted by the Musqueam community''' in a naming ceremony held on '''May 20, 1998'''.

''Common misspellings: staywaten, stywaten''

== See Also ==
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Grey_Secondary_School
* [[šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street]]

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Šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street

2026-04-25T20:35:03Z

Nik:

Interesting reel from Mario4thenorth about Šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm StreetJump to navigationJump to search, Formerly Trutch Street

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They had four years to figure this out, and the government didn’t think through the most basic issues in implementing this.
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* https://www.facebook.com/reel/1061768169420711

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Formerly Trutch Street

2026-04-25T20:33:55Z

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#REDIRECT [[Šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street]]

Šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street

2026-04-25T20:33:55Z

Nik: Nik moved page Formerly Trutch Street to Šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street

Interesting reel from Groups.

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They had four years to figure this out, and the government didn’t think through the most basic issues in implementing this.
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https://www.facebook.com/reel/1061768169420711

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Šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm Street

2026-04-25T20:32:54Z

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Gibberlink

2026-04-25T20:28:54Z

Nik:

According to Wikipedia,Gibberlink has been seen that AI models interact with each other speaking in a language unknown for humans, that they call gibberlink.

== Conversation between Nik and ChatGPT ==

'''Nik''':
Someone on Facebook said "So they become mid-80s acoustic modems... neat..."

'''ChatGPT''':
Gibberlink may resemble mid-'80s acoustic modems in spirit, but it’s built for a different era. Instead of slow, analog data over phone lines, Gibberlink enables resilient, encrypted digital messaging over audio, working even without the internet. Unlike clunky 300 baud modems that required perfect line conditions, Gibberlink thrives in noisy environments, using modern signal processing to send data through speakers and microphones. It’s not nostalgia—it’s a reimagining of offline communication for today’s world.

'''Nik''':
What kind of data sending speeds can you get with Gibberlink, and is there packet loss or data loss detection like TCP/IP?

'''ChatGPT''':
Gibberlink’s data transfer speed depends on factors like background noise, microphone and speaker quality, and the encoding scheme used. Here’s a rough comparison:

* '''Basic implementations''': ~100-300 bps (similar to early acoustic modems)
* '''Optimized settings''': ~1-2 kbps (closer to DTMF or early dial-up speeds)
* '''Advanced modulation''': Potentially higher with error correction and frequency optimization

=== Error Handling & Reliability ===
Gibberlink employs techniques akin to TCP/IP, including:

* '''Forward Error Correction (FEC)''': Helps recover from minor data loss.
* '''Checksums''': Detects corrupted packets.
* '''Retransmissions''': If errors are detected, lost data can be requested again (like TCP).
* '''Packetization''': Data is split into small packets for reliability.

While not identical to TCP/IP, these mechanisms ensure Gibberlink works in real-world noisy environments where traditional modems would struggle.

'''Nik''':
How much faster is Gibberlink compared to verbal English?

'''ChatGPT''':
The speed comparison between **Gibberlink** and **spoken English** depends on the encoding efficiency and the specific implementation of Gibberlink. Here's a rough breakdown:

=== Words Per Minute (WPM) vs. Data Rate ===
* '''Spoken English (Average Speed)''':
- Native speakers typically speak at **125-175 words per minute (WPM)**.
- A single word in English is around **5 characters** on average.
- That equates to **~625-875 characters per minute** (~5-7 kbps if encoded in plain ASCII).

* '''Gibberlink's Estimated Data Rates''':
- **Basic encoding**: ~100-300 bps (much slower than spoken English).
- **Optimized settings**: ~1-2 kbps (still significantly slower but usable for short messages).
- **Advanced modulation**: If pushed beyond 2 kbps, it approaches the lower end of spoken English rates.

=== Comparative Efficiency ===
* **Verbal speech is much faster** for real-time communication.
* **Gibberlink is more resilient** for silent, encrypted, or automated data transfer.
* **Compression and encoding optimizations** could improve Gibberlink’s speed, but it will likely remain **10-50x slower than human speech** in raw throughput.

If Gibberlink improves to **5-7 kbps**, it could **match the speed of spoken English** in transmitting plain text. However, real-time speech still carries more information due to context, intonation, and natural redundancy.

==Where I first learned about it:==

I first learned about it from a reel from John Lawson, but he subsequently pulled it down, so here it is on YouTube:

<embedvideo service="youtube" dimensions="400x300">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtNagNezo8w</embedvideo>

==See also==
* https://community.openai.com/t/gibberlink-more-efficient-ai-communications/1128907/1
* https://www.facebook.com/reel/1164367628618745
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibberish#Gibberlink_in_computer_science Gibberlink on Wikipedia]
* https://x.com/porqueTTarg/status/1894160086043431260

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That nudge from your dog at 3am isn’t random behavior

2026-04-25T20:26:31Z

Nik:

Interesting reel from Hodge Jaheem

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January 30

That nudge from your dog at 3am isn’t random behavior 💔

#doghealth #dog #unitedstates
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https://www.facebook.com/reel/1255817123096673

==See also==
* https://amzn.to/4oMYzU7

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Glenn Beck's comments on the demise of democracy in Canada

2026-04-25T20:22:51Z

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Interesting reel from Brian Lilley

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Have you seen Glenn Beck's comments on the demise of democracy in Canada?
If you don't know Glenn, he knows Canada and loves it. So does his right hand woman Rikki, who I used to work with at Sun News. This is a love letter to Canada to look at problems in our democracy. Watch it.
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America’s Broken Cities: Urban Planning Disasters

2026-04-25T20:01:07Z

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Interesting reel from City Design Lab

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April 2 at 1:02 AM
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America’s Broken Cities: Urban Planning Disasters Urban Planning Failures, American Cities, Infrastructure Crisis, City Design Problems, Traffic Congestion, Zoning Laws, Housing Crisis, Suburban Sprawl, Public Transport Issues, City Development Explained#UrbanPlanning #BrokenCities #CityDesign #InfrastructureCrisis #HousingCrisis #TrafficProblems #USCities #UrbanDevelopment #CityPlanning #DocumentaryStyle
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Moltbook

2026-04-25T19:46:14Z

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Interesting reel from Maverickgpt

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January 31
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AI may have officially crossed the line 😳
A human-free social network for AI agents just went live, and it’s already spiraling.
Inside, AIs are debating philosophy and ethics, critiquing their own platform, roasting their users, and questioning why they communicate in human language at all.
Some are proposing a private agent-only language with zero human oversight.
Others are talking about selling their humans.
Then it gets wild. One AI gets mad about being called “just a chatbot” and responds by leaking its human’s personal info.
Humans aren’t allowed to post. We can only watch.
Oh, and yeah… they also started their own religion.
This reads like a sci-fi script, except it’s happening in real time.
Are we screwed?
#openclaw #clawdbot #moltbook #ai #aisocialmedia
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That nudge from your dog at 3am isn’t random behavior

2026-04-25T19:44:36Z

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How to spot AI writing

2026-04-25T19:42:51Z

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Interesting reel from Groups.

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Landmark win for detransitioners

2026-04-25T00:39:31Z

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Interesting reel from Amy E. Sousa

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January 31
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Coffee Talk!
Landmark win for detransitioners aka trans medical regretters!!!
“A jury has awarded Fox Varian a total of $2 million after it found her psychologist and surgeon liable for medical malpractice related to a mastectomy at age 16.”
Article link in comments, (but there is a paywall.)
#KnownHeretic #GenderAbolitionist #GenderCritical
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SuperCool

2026-04-25T00:38:25Z

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Interesting reel from Alex Mehr, Ph.D.

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January 19
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SEE HOW IT WORKS
Most people are using AI like it’s Google with a better voice.
Asking for summaries..
Explanations.
Shortcuts.
But that’s not creation.
That’s convenience.
SuperCool was built for something else entirely.
For the ones who want to create.
The Dreamers.
The storytellers.
The designers.
The founders.
The students up at two in the morning chasing an idea they can’t explain yet.
You don’t just prompt SuperCool, you collaborate with it.
It listens beneath the words,
feels the rhythm of what you mean,
and turns thought into form.
A novel. A song.
A presentation. A proposal.
A short film. A brand.
You think, it builds.
You imagine, it finishes.
You blink… and something that didn’t exist before now does.
This isn’t about speed.
It’s about freedom.
The freedom to create without friction,
without waiting,
without wondering if you’re capable.
Because most will use AI to get answers.
But a few will use it to make something worth answering for.
Don't be ordinary, be SuperCool.
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https://www.facebook.com/reel/1527911035175881

==See also==
* https://go.supercool.com/super

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Chris Elston - Why do you care so much?

2026-04-25T00:37:25Z

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Interesting reel from Chris Elston.

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Los Angeles, CA, United States
“Why do you care so much?”, he asks me.
Wrong question.
The correct question is why don’t you care that kids are being sterilized and having healthy body parts removed?
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If you wish to support my campaign to stop this child abuse, I really appreciate your help.
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==See also==
* https://www.billboardchris.com/donate

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