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Indymedia Ireland is a volunteer-run non-commercial open publishing website for local and international news, opinion & analysis, press releases and events. Its main objective is to enable the public to participate in reporting and analysis of the news and other important events and aspects of our daily lives and thereby give a voice to people.

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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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.

offsite link Europe?s Days of Carbon Colonialism are Numbered Fri Sep 19, 2025 09:00 | Tilak Doshi
The delusional EU believes it can wield carbon tariffs as weapons. But its grandiloquent Net Zero scheme is destined to collapse under the weight of the bloc's utter economic irrelevance, says Tilak Doshi.
The post Europe’s Days of Carbon Colonialism are Numbered appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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Voltaire, international edition

offsite link Will intergovernmental institutions withstand the end of the "American Empire"?,... Sat Apr 05, 2025 07:15 | en

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offsite link Disintegration of Western democracy begins in France Sat Apr 05, 2025 06:00 | en

offsite link Voltaire, International Newsletter N?126 Fri Mar 28, 2025 11:39 | en

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dublin / racism & migration related issues / opinion/analysis Wednesday February 01, 2006 20:41 by yomi   text 134 comments (last - sunday september 07, 2008 05:54)
We are fathers of Irish Born Children whose wives have been granted residency in Ireland but who could not apply for residency before the deadline of March 31st 2005 set by the Justice Minister and so are now facing deportation. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Wednesday February 01, 2006 19:05 by Seán Ryan   text 10 comments (last - friday may 05, 2006 05:55)   image 1 image
If we've never had a nuclear war, why is the planet covered in nuclear waste? read full story / add a comment
national / history and heritage / opinion/analysis Tuesday January 31, 2006 20:56 by Seán Ryan   text 17 comments (last - thursday march 09, 2006 00:52)
Another swipe at the myth of our 'functional' society.

This time the focus is the Church. Whilst they are not the power in this country that they used to be, it would be unwise to discount them. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Tuesday January 31, 2006 18:01 by Alan MacSimoin   text 7 comments (last - saturday february 04, 2006 12:42)
Anarchists are usually pretty good at listing the things we are against: capitalism, racism, religious sectarianism, authoritarianism and so on. We are usually pretty good at explaining how best to struggle: direct democracy and mass direct action. Where we often fall down is in explaining what we want at the end of the day, and convincing our listeners that it is a realistic alternative rather than a utopian pipe dream. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Tuesday January 31, 2006 02:23 by Seán Ryan   text 1 comment (last - saturday september 23, 2006 23:28)
Continuing the theme that the model of society is broken beyond repair, this submission challenges pseudo-traditional notions about employment and its benefits.

The Government is confronted often with logical arguments, which are often stated in very stark terms. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Monday January 30, 2006 20:48 by Seán Ryan   text 12 comments (last - thursday february 02, 2006 13:25)
A further submission following the recent theme of this contributer on the idea that it is not just an aspect of our society that has failed, but that the whole model of our society has failed and cannot be fixed. It must be replaced.

This piece makes some very strong accusations and then backs them up, some ideas are offered and the piece ends introducing the next piece to be added which will be on employment. read full story / add a comment
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international / sci-tech / opinion/analysis Sunday January 29, 2006 10:46 by Seán Ryan   image 1 image
A short exploration of computer exploitation, with some tips and advice read full story / add a comment
national / environment / opinion/analysis Saturday January 28, 2006 19:26 by Jack Ryan   text 5 comments (last - friday february 10, 2006 16:52)
The Irish Independent published 2 stories this weekend. The first concerning the planned trials for GM Potatoes in Summerhill, Co. Meath. The second, a self-congratulatory piece about how well we're doing in international environmental tables. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Saturday January 28, 2006 17:01 by tim   text 29 comments (last - friday march 17, 2006 17:52)
I call for a national work stoppage by all union labourers with or without union leadership support. Ryanair are trying read full story / add a comment
The Soulseek Browser.
national / arts and media / opinion/analysis Friday January 27, 2006 20:54 by James R   text 10 comments (last - wednesday july 26, 2006 15:19)   image 1 image
Irish internet providers were yesterday ordered to hand over the details of 49 people engaged in file sharing, what Judge Peter Kelly called a "modern form of thieving." What follows is a consideration of and an interview on music piracy. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Friday January 27, 2006 18:33 by Bicriu   text 2 comments (last - monday january 30, 2006 16:49)
The troubles in Northern Ireland read full story / add a comment
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international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Friday January 27, 2006 15:02 by Davy Carlin   text 8 comments (last - wednesday february 15, 2006 22:24)   image 1 image
For the mother {now passed on} of a murdered child, for the sister of a murdered brother, for the niece of a murdered uncle, and for all the extended family we ask for your help in this regard. There will be no closure for us until we get the truth and the justice as Marie outlines below. read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice / opinion/analysis Friday January 27, 2006 14:42 by Seán Ryan   text 5 comments (last - sunday january 29, 2006 12:40)
An expose on our justice system, that examines, our court system, our laws, drug laws and points to a system that exercises authority only, not justice. read full story / add a comment
international / politics / elections / opinion/analysis Friday January 27, 2006 11:11 by Dave   text 50 comments (last - sunday february 19, 2006 16:35)   image 1 image
HAMAS WINS PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / opinion/analysis Friday January 27, 2006 04:43 by Richard Mellor
The world's rulers meet in Davos as favorite poster boy Bono offers them some cover. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Thursday January 26, 2006 18:47 by Seán Ryan   text 4 comments (last - friday january 27, 2006 13:10)
A look into the stupidity of our system, and those who run it. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Wednesday January 25, 2006 13:54 by Justin Morahan   text 3 comments (last - wednesday january 25, 2006 18:48)
A reflection, as the Dáil returns, on the impossibility of protesting so many things that have gone wrong in today's Ireland read full story / add a comment
limerick / arts and media / opinion/analysis Tuesday January 24, 2006 23:55 by mags   text 3 comments (last - wednesday january 25, 2006 00:21)
Amer Wreck A
Say it out loud and you’ll get it.

The blurb describes it as Fahrenheit 911 meets Moulin Rouge and it has something for everyone- brilliant comedy about the current US President, fantastic music from 60s, sex and full frontal nudity, and a ‘God’ figure that I think most of us would be happy with! On top of that there’s a strong message about political activism. definitely one to debate in the pub after.

Everyone in limerick should grab the chance to see it. Only till Sat night in Belltable. For those of you unfortunate not to be in Limerick, I hear rumours of a movie version... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Tuesday January 24, 2006 22:48 by W   text 1 comment (last - sunday january 29, 2006 16:32)
All the kidnapping that's fit to print read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Sunday January 22, 2006 14:17 by Peter Ravenscroft   text 3 comments (last - monday january 23, 2006 06:09)
Was the ICC born a fossil, or did it petrify under the stern gaze of Snoopy? An open letter to all the less-than-energetic people who work at the ICC. read full story / add a comment
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