Professor, speaker, science/tech writer, futurist. Author of Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy goo.gl/GUiubo
Joined May 2009
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May 1
Lots of good stuff on Alberta Primetime Tonight (CTV2 at 6 and 11) including the infamous Alberta election list and a tiny part of the QEII highway going to 120kph. With @MHigginsCTV and @PARKERPRca @UCalgarySAPL #technocreep
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Apr 30
Alberta Elections is correct - their database wasn't breached. Yet the full list of registered Alberta electors got into unauthorized hands. Hmm, perhaps it's time for some criminal charges. elections.ab.ca/resources/me… #technocreep @cbcasithappens @citynewscalgary
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12 Jul 2025
Here's my take on smartwatches and other wearables (and RFK Jr.) calgaryherald.com/health/men… Image credit: Getty Images via Calgary Herald
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6 Jul 2025
A Calgary woman got scammed when she tried to sell tickets on StubHub (price reduced to $3 without her consent!) It's a good argument for using two-factor authentication wherever you can. globalnews.ca/video/11274416…
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6 Jun 2025
Fun topics today on @ABPrimetime @MHigginsCTV and Danielle Paradis including big events coming to Calgary (G7, Rotary convention and this cool one-day session jameswheelerdavidson.com ) And hey, I support re-erecting that boastful road sign, in support of Canadian pride & unity!
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16 Mar 2025
Fine topics this week on @ABPrimetime with @MHigginsCTV and @alex_n_boyd We even tackle #ElbowsUpCanada and whether Americans will even get it. #technocreep @ucalgarysapl Watch it here ctvnews.ca/edmonton/video/20…
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16 Feb 2025
A fun chat on @ABPrimetime with @MHigginsCTV and Karen Richards. Both of us brought props! #technocreep @ucalgarysapl
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13 Feb 2025
A lot of people have told me they found this column worthwhile, so here's the link
calgaryherald.com/health/men…
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1 Nov 2024
Tune in to @ABPrimetime tonight at 6 and 11 for the latest on homeless encampments, house-flipping, sick notes, and #USElection2024 with @MHigginsCTV and @LiveWire_DK @ucalgarysapl #technocreep #USElection2024
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15 Oct 2024
Updating what I said in @CBCCalgary interview, the Calgary Public Library will re-open Oct 16 for "spaces and services that do not require technology." The other points I made are still true. #technocreep @ucalgarysapl cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6…
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23 Aug 2024
Tonight on @ABPrimetime with @MHigginsCTV and @LiveWire_DK Are railroads essential? Calgary water main repairs...what could possibly go wrong? Plus remembering Ian Tyson and Buckshot & Benny the Bear @ucalgarysapl #technocreep
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20 Aug 2024
Watching the DNC in Chicago reminded me of my experiences covering DNC in the same city. Here's the piece that I wrote on this, published today
calgaryherald.com/opinion/co… @ucalgarysapl #technocreep @calgaryherald
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17 Jul 2024
Recent incidents of sports fan violence reinforce the importance of keeping sports in perspective. Have a look at this: calgaryherald.com/health/men…
before tuning in to the Olympics. @ucalgarysapl #technocreep nbclosangeles.com/news/local…
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5 Jul 2024
Fun show tonight on @ABPrimetime at 6/11 with @MHigginsCTV and Danielle Paradis...
Which pol will be missing @CalgaryStampede? Free office space, kiddo flip phones and more including Calgary's new 4.8M visual identity. Would fiverr have done as well? @ucalgarysapl #technocreep
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7 Jun 2024
From water main woes to Pride Month exclusions, to hockey players needing beer AND bodyguards, watch @ABPrimetime with @MHigginsCTV and Ellen Parker at 6/11 @ucalgarysapl #technocreep
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17 May 2024
From pols pushing anti-vax to 4-day school week, plus a posse of reptiles. @ABPrimetime tonight at 6/11 with @MHigginsCTV and @Marty_Chan
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27 Apr 2024
Hot topics on @ABPrimetime panel this week: Calgary rezoning, utility bill dustup and superstitious hockey fans who won't cut their hair...with @MHigginsCTV @newsbob #technocreep @ucalgarysapl catch the replay at edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video/c2…
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24 Mar 2024
What is happening with Alberta's cities? Calgary's mayor is facing a recall petition, Medicine Hat's mayor has been censured by Council, Medicine Hat's former police chief is suing the city and other cops, Edmonton's city manager suddenly resigned Friday night.
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15 Nov 2023
I'm excited to be moderating 3 sessions tomorrow at the qConnect conference on Quantum Computing, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and Quantum Sensing research.ucalgary.ca/quantum… #technocreep @ucalgarysapl
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6 Oct 2023
Join me on @ABPrimetime tonight at 6/11 with @MHigginsCTV and @Livewire_DK for the latest on Calgary's Event Centre; Edmonton's new derelict house penalty tax; why food is both expensive and confusing; amazing new sphere that's landed in Las Vegas #technocreep @ucalgarysapl
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