Upcoming Events

no events match your query!

Blog Feeds

Anti-Empire

Anti-Empire

offsite link North Korea Increases Aid to Russia, Mos... Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:29 | Marko Marjanovi?

offsite link Trump Assembles a War Cabinet Sat Nov 16, 2024 10:29 | Marko Marjanovi?

offsite link Slavgrinder Ramps Up Into Overdrive Tue Nov 12, 2024 10:29 | Marko Marjanovi?

offsite link ?Existential? Culling to Continue on Com... Mon Nov 11, 2024 10:28 | Marko Marjanovi?

offsite link US to Deploy Military Contractors to Ukr... Sun Nov 10, 2024 02:37 | Field Empty

Anti-Empire >>

The Saker

Indymedia ireland

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.

The Saker >>

Lockdown Skeptics

The Daily Sceptic

offsite link Sadiq Khan?s Plan to Spend ?66 Million on Wokery in Crime-Plagued London Mon Sep 29, 2025 17:10 | Will Jones
Crime is soaring in London, but Mayor Sadiq Khan is planning to spend ?66m on woke projects over three years ? and has just awarded himself a pay rise to ?170,282, making him the highest paid politician in the land.
The post Sadiq Khan’s Plan to Spend ?66 Million on Wokery in Crime-Plagued London appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link The Ryder Cup Parable: What Europe Gets Right and the EU and USA Get Wrong Mon Sep 29, 2025 15:31 | Clive Pinder
Europe's Ryder Cup victory shows that, unlike the DEI-obsessed EU, the nations of Europe win when they respect merit, says Clive Pinder. And unlike the USA big shots, they know how to work as a team.
The post The Ryder Cup Parable: What Europe Gets Right and the EU and USA Get Wrong appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link J.K. Rowling: Emma Watson Poured Petrol on Trans Attacks Against Me and is ?Ignorant of How Ignorant... Mon Sep 29, 2025 13:12 | Will Jones
J.K. Rowling?has accused Emma Watson of "pouring more petrol on the flames" of an attempt to cancel her by trans activists and said the Harry Potter actress is "ignorant of how ignorant she is".
The post J.K. Rowling: Emma Watson Poured Petrol on Trans Attacks Against Me and is “Ignorant of How Ignorant She Is” appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Taliban Commander?s Nephew Granted Asylum in UK Can be Joined by Seven Family Members, Judge Rules Mon Sep 29, 2025 11:11 | Will Jones
A?Taliban?commander?s nephew granted refugee status in Britain can ?be joined by seven family members currently living in Turkey even though none of them speaks English or is able to work, an immigration judge has ruled.
The post Taliban Commander’s Nephew Granted Asylum in UK Can be Joined by Seven Family Members, Judge Rules appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Are School Playgrounds Microcosms of Society at Large? Mon Sep 29, 2025 09:00 | Joanna Gray
Lunchtime football is the latest victim of nanny-state safetyism, turning school playgrounds into microcosms of society ? corralled, cramped, and socially conditioned, says Joanna Gray.
The post Are School Playgrounds Microcosms of Society at Large? appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

Lockdown Skeptics >>

Voltaire Network
Voltaire, international edition

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

offsite link Voltaire, International Newsletter N?127 Sat Apr 05, 2025 06:38 | en

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

offsite link The International Conference on Combating Anti-Semitism by Amichai Chikli and Na... Fri Mar 28, 2025 11:31 | en

Voltaire Network >>

international / animal rights / news report Wednesday July 16, 2008 19:59 by Laura Broxson
Hi,

Please take part in the following action-alerts, every letter counts! read full story / add a comment
dublin / gender and sexuality / event notice Wednesday July 16, 2008 17:16 by Spokesperson
Choice Ireland believes that vulnerable women in crisis pregnancies deserve help and support in coming to terms with the difficult choices they face in their situation – not the lies, bullying, and manipulation of the WRC. For this reason we are campaigning to have this rogue agency shut down and as part of this campaign we will be maintaining a presence outside it every Saturday this month of July. This Saturday we continue our protest outside the WRC. This protest raises awareness about the WRC's activities and prevents them from traumatising more women for as long as we are there. Choice Ireland is preparing for an oireachtas committee meeting to have rogues agencies like this regulated and we will be collecting signatures for a petition to support this. We hope that you can offer us your support and help spread the word about what is going on. If you can't make it this Saturday then come along to our big demo on Saturday the 26th of July. read full story / add a comment
anarquismocubano2.jpg
international / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Wednesday July 16, 2008 14:37 by Movimiento Libertario Cubano   image 1 image
* During mid-June 2008 the Iberian counter-information collective A Las Barricadas www.alasbarricadas.org posed several questions to the MLC www.mlc.acultura.org.ve, an affinity group of Cuban anarchism abroad. The complete text of this interview follows. read full story / add a comment
cm.jpg
national / arts and media / news report Wednesday July 16, 2008 13:07 by Sean Matthews   text 2 comments (last - friday july 25, 2008 12:44)   image 1 image
In a second interview, Sean Matthews of Workers Solidarity Movement in a personal capacity interviews singer/songwriter and former republican prisoner Ciaran Murphy concerning the release of his new album and other matters. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Wednesday July 16, 2008 11:02 by Sean Crudden
Barack Obama outlines his key foreign policy ideas. Will the present administration adjust its policy in line with what Obama says he wants? Or is Obama merely playing ducks and drakes with the Bush government? read full story / add a comment
..
international / summit mobilisations / news report Wednesday July 16, 2008 04:25 by dr   text 1 comment (last - thursday july 17, 2008 11:32)   image 1 image
G8 Genoa: Police receive low sentences read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights / event notice Tuesday July 15, 2008 20:23 by Bernie wright   text 2 comments (last - monday july 21, 2008 11:28)
Austrian National Tourist Office Merrion Center, Nutley Lane, Dublin4 01-2830488 01-2830531

SECOND IRISH SUPPORT DEMONSTRATION ON TUESDAY 22ND JULY 2008 from 1pm until 2pm.

read full story / add a comment
international / animal rights / press release Tuesday July 15, 2008 20:00 by Bernie Wright
Demo at the Austrian National Tourist Office Merrion Center, Nutley Lane, Dublin4 01-2830488 01-2830531

Second Irish support Demo on TUESDAY 22nd July 2008 1-2pm.

ADDRESS ABOVE………..

Scandal of Justice Continues: New Extension of Remand in Custody for
Austrian Animal Protectionists

Because the suspects refused to renounce animal protection, their remand in custody was extended on the grounds that there remains the risk they will perpetrate criminal offences!

The District Court of Wiener Neustadt extended the remand in custody of the ten animal protectionists for a further two months today.
Even after inspection of the numerous computers and photos that have been confiscated, not one single substantiating charge has been added and many of the existing charges that made the strong impression of having been fabricated have already been dropped by the Chief Public Prosecutor. Nevertheless, the authorities insist on further remanding the animal protectionists in custody.

read full story / add a comment
image1_3.jpg
mayo / environment / news report Tuesday July 15, 2008 19:15 by Rudiger   text 8 comments (last - friday july 18, 2008 22:00)   image 8 images
Summary of yesterdays protest held by Erris Inshore Fishermen's Association (EIFA) read full story / add a comment
The image say's it all........
antrim / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Tuesday July 15, 2008 18:52 by Sean Matthews   text 1 comment (last - tuesday july 15, 2008 21:43)   image 1 image
A week on discontent in the North...... read full story / add a comment
tufpin.gif
national / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday July 15, 2008 13:28 by Kev   image 1 image
What: ICTU Trade Union Friends of Palestine - Inaugural National Meeting
When: Saturday 19th July, 11am - 1pm
Where: Dundalk Trades Council Office, 30 Clanbrassil Street (above "Madame Kay's Boutique"), Dundalk, Co. Louth - See map here: http://tinyurl.com/65jtnx read full story / add a comment
NO means NO
national / eu / event notice Tuesday July 15, 2008 13:25 by MichaelY   text 16 comments (last - monday july 21, 2008 18:36)   image 4 images
12.30 in front of Government Buildings
Merrion Square read full story / add a comment
John Arden and Margaretta D'Arcy
galway / arts and media / event notice Tuesday July 15, 2008 13:14 by Fred Johnston   image 1 image
Renowned novelist and playwright John Arden , considered to be an heir to the work of Brecht, will read from his work with playwright Margaretta D'Arcy at the Westside Festival on Tuesday, July 22nd read full story / add a comment
Dublin Artist Sarah Quigley features in Moloch at www.moloch.ie
dublin / arts and media / event notice Tuesday July 15, 2008 09:34 by Ailbhe Darcy   image 1 image
Moloch hosts a showcase night in Dublin on the 31st of July at 7pm, at The Winding Stair, Ormond Quay, Dublin 2. We're going to show off just a few of our lovely talented crew, namely Kevin Higgins, Alan Jude Moore, Stephen Kelly & The Perfect Consonants. Admission is free. See http://molochjournal.blogspot.com/ or contact editor[at]moloch.ie for further details. read full story / add a comment
diaz blood
international / anti-capitalism / news report Tuesday July 15, 2008 03:03 by shortciper   text 18 comments (last - friday july 18, 2008 20:42)   image 1 image
15 members of the police officers, prison guards and doctors were found guilty of brutality, including physical and mentally torturing at the G8 summit in Genoa in 2001 and sentenced to between five months' and five years' imprisonment. The charges include abuse, fraud, criminal coercion and inhuman and degrading treatment. One demonstrator was shot dead by police and hundreds more injured at the summit in the city of Genoa that was hosted by Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi.

The heaviest sentence of five years was given to an inspector in the penitentiary police department. All those convicted are expected to appeal and none will go to prison until the appeals process is complete, which normally takes years. The lengthy trial proceedings and the statute of limitations mean that none of the defendants will serve any time, but the verdict paves the way for a major compensation claim. read full story / add a comment
pbpduvalleafletdublin070708.jpg
dublin / anti-capitalism / event notice Tuesday July 15, 2008 02:07 by PBP member   text 46 comments (last - friday august 01, 2008 11:42)   image 1 image
The People Before Profit Alliance is oranisng a public meeting on Thursday 17th at 8pm in Wynns Hotel, Dublin. Francois Duval founder of a new anti-capitalist party in France will be joined on a platform that will discuss the need for a New Left in Europe by Richard Boyd Barrett and Joan Collins, independent councillor from Crumlin.
There is also a No means No protest against Sarkozy on Monday July 21st. It assembles at 12.30 in Dame St Plaza.
read full story / add a comment
Omar al-Bashir
international / crime and justice / news report Tuesday July 15, 2008 00:14 by Human Rights News   text 20 comments (last - saturday july 19, 2008 15:20)   image 1 image
Sudanese President, Omar al-Bashir, has been charged with Genocide the International Criminal Court. read full story / add a comment
gra_stencil.jpg
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Tuesday July 15, 2008 00:14 by Glor na nÓg   text 19 comments (last - friday september 05, 2008 16:48)   image 1 image
Ógra Shinn Féin activist Cllr. Johnny McGibbon has reacted angrily to this week’s widespread and mainstream media coverage of the 12th July Parades.

Cllr. McGibbon has questioned why similar coverage is not afforded particularly on BBC and UTV for the annual 1916 Easter Commemorations.
read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media / opinion/analysis Monday July 14, 2008 22:59 by joans boyfrend   text 7 comments (last - tuesday september 30, 2008 06:28)
Every generation has its political rock band: The Fugs, The Clash…and Rage Against The Machine.

RATM formed in Los Angeles in 1991 and released the self-titled debut a year later, one of the definitive CDs of the 90s. The cover featured the image of the “burning monk”, who burned himself to death in 1963: an ultimate image of commitment and protest. The music was a highly potent mix of metal, funk, rap, and anti-capitalist politics.

They made two more albums and a hard-driving CD of cover versions of political or socially-conscious rock and rap songs (including Springsteen’s “Ghost of Tom Joad”) after which they fell victim to internal arguments, and split in 2000.

But now they’re back. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Monday July 14, 2008 16:57 by Amnesty International
Amnesty International has expressed its deep concern to the prime minister of Japan about the detention of two Greenpeace activists, Junichi Sato and Toru Suzuki who have been charged with theft and trespass. read full story / add a comment
This page can be viewed in
English Gaeilge

IMC network

© 2001-2025 Independent Media Centre Ireland. Unless otherwise stated by the author, all content is free for non-commercial reuse, reprint, and rebroadcast, on the net and elsewhere. Opinions are those of the contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by Independent Media Centre Ireland. Disclaimer | Privacy