Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
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Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect.
Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence.
Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen.
#systemsThinking #socialSystems
(mostly on website)
#solidarity
Cis, het
Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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Joined March 30, 2024
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Mississauga Anishinaabe land, Ontario
Pronouns:
he, il. They is fine.
Languages:
English, français
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
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Mar 07, 2026
The US National debt is closing in on $40,000,000,000,000.
$120,000 per person.
It has seemed impossible that it would default but Trump has done that several times personally, and he is very erratic, so it no longer seems out of the question.
https://www.us-debt-clock.com/live
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
kolektiva.social
Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
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Mar 05, 2026
Under cover of Iran war, Israeli settlers terrorise Palestinian communities
> Amid rocket sirens and explosions in the sky, the regional war feels distant compared to the terror on the ground.
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
kolektiva.social
Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
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Mar 01, 2026
Kansas revoked transgender people’s IDs overnight – researchers anticipate cascading health and social consequences
Kroustocracy. Rule by the cruel.
There is no other reason for this action. A made-up rule.
> With invalid driver’s licenses and birth certificates, transgender people are at risk for more than just steep fines and imprisonment.
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
kolektiva.social
Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
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Feb 24, 2026
Ruling for the Rich: Evidence of a Pro-Wealthy Bias on the US Supreme Court | naked capitalism
> Quelle surprise! The Supreme Court hearts the rich!
I'm shocked! Shocked!
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
kolektiva.social
Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
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Feb 24, 2026
I can't get the icicles to sparkle in a photo.
The pile of snow fallen from the roof is compacted and will be difficult to remove.
But the forecast is for highs above freezing by the weekend, for a couple of days.
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
kolektiva.social
Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
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Feb 24, 2026
“How natural language processing and AI can help policymakers address global food insecurity”
How about “How basing policy on ethics and evidence can help policymakers address global food insecurity”
Or all the other issues for that matter.
No technology can help without that.
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
kolektiva.social
Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
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Feb 24, 2026
Becoming an iron man
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? More tests and medical appointments coming up to find the cause of my persistent lack of iron in my blood. After that, writing some books, once I have my energy level restored.
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When a country has a crap opposition the government doesn't have to do anything Hugz & xXx
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
kolektiva.social
Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
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Jan 28, 2026
@MelissaBearTrix@gives.hugz.online
Canada's opposition is led by a Trump wannabe whose personality is "permanent sneer".
So our government needs to work really hard to be sure he doesn't win.
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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Eric Lawton
@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
Natural philosopher (STEM background), retired IT Architect. Supporting public policy based on kindness, respect and evidence. Canadian, UK and (sadly) former EU citizen. # systemsThinking # socialSystems (mostly on website) # solidarity Cis, het Settler on the traditional territories the Mississauga branch of the Ojibwa Nation.
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@EricLawton@kolektiva.social
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Jan 25, 2026
@andrewstroehlein@mastodon.social
So does everyone outside the USA
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