Kevin Talks Tech is back from a long hiatus! Going forward, new episodes will be released monthly!

In this episode, I talk with Chris Alemany. We "met" on the social media website called Mastodon, an alternative to Twitter. We became fast friends, and I found him and what he spends his time doing instantly fascinating, so I had to talk to him! I think you'll really enjoy our conversation!

Chris is a University Instructor and Computer Technician at Vancouver Island University (VIU) in Nanaimo, a city on Vancouver Island! Lucky him! He was born and raised in the city Port Alberni, about an hour west of Nanaimo. He found work elsewhere to start, but moved back to Nanaimo many years ago and is now raising his family in Port Alberni!

We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, including his time as a City Councilor in Port Alberni, which he did along with his full-time job at VIU! Busy guy!

He has a number of hobbies and loves to tinker with tech! He hosts his own Mastodon instance (server)! In fact, he's spearheading a federal petition to get more Politicians to use decentralized Social Media like Mastodon and not be so beholden to the whims and control of corporate giants!

The Fediverse is a term coined to describe a "federated universe", including Mastodon, and many others, that are built upon an open standard called ActivityPub. Here's how Wikipedia details it.

That petition now sits at over 700 signatures! 500 are needed to be considered in the House of Commons! Please consider signing it here! I talk about that more in this blog post!

"I do hope the petition inspires more Parliamentarians to make the leap, but I also hope it inspires a larger discussion about Parliament as an independent entity creating its own, verified, trusted, social media space that is not controlled by outside forces.

Like email, like the Our Commons website, and all the other services they provide, Canadians should be able to always know that their parliamentarians are using reputable, secure, and law-abiding services under no one's control but Parliament itself."

More than anything, he hopes to inspire conversation and discussion.

Please Note: This episode was recorded and released in August of 2022, but it's still a great conversation!

In this episode of Kevin Talks Tech, I talk with Serena Tang, an Edmonton-based Illustrator and Graphic Designer! She talks about her home-based business, what she hates and loves about technology, and what the future holds for her business!

I start the episode off by talking about some of the latest tech news and giving my thoughts on it. Then, I have a BIG announcement to make!

After that, you'll hear or watch my conversation with Serena!

You can find Serena at Serena-Tang.com

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You can find Serena on Instagram

About Serena (from her website):

Serena Tang started off in Hong Kong, China, and then moved to her current city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to grow up & learn about the world. Attending the University of Alberta in 2009, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Art & Design. The journey has only just begun, connecting with the local & international art community, and exploring digital illustration at the Edmonton Digital Arts School.

She focuses on visual arts through illustration & painting, her two mediums of choice while in school. Acrylic & oil are both used on the canvas, applied in abstract shapes in bright pigments.

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In this episode of Kevin Talks Tech, I spoke with Clare about his life and experiences, including his years working and living in Arctic Bay, Nunavut.

We discussed his work with Parks Canada, technology challenges, their tight-knit community, and the cultural essence of the North. We explored Clare's diverse roles, the challenges of remote living, and the significance of self-reliance and reflected on his professional and personal growth in a small and beautiful community on northern Baffin Island. Clare provides a comprehensive view of life in Arctic Bay, Nunavut.

Clare is a former retired RCMP officer who has become a Parks Canada employee. His experiences shed light on community relations, technology challenges, and his passion for photography. The discussion also explores the intersection of technology, community dynamics, and critical thinking skills in the remote Arctic setting.

Guest: Clare on Mastodon: @NunavutBirder@mas.to

Host: Kevin on Mastodon: @kevinthetechguy@mstdn.ca, @kevinlovestech@mstdn.ca Kevin on Twitter: @ask_kttg, @kevinlovestech

Kevin's home business: www.kevinthetechguy.ca

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