Tom Keenan

Professor, speaker, science/tech writer, futurist. Author of Technocreep: The Surrender of Privacy and the Capitalization of Intimacy

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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. https://t.co/LZTlzY5Ow3 #technocreep @cbcasithappens @citynewscalgary

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

Here's my take on smartwatches and other wearables (and RFK Jr.) https://t.co/nbv86fvBO7 Image credit: Getty Images via Calgary Herald

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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. https://t.co/cFo6sPy4hv

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

Fun topics today on @ABPrimetime @MHigginsCTV and Danielle Paradis including big events coming to Calgary (G7, Rotary convention and this cool one-day session https://t.co/0pLNmBCGoG ) And hey, I support re-erecting that boastful road sign, in support of Canadian pride & unity!

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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 https://t.co/mblh48VCZQ

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

A fun chat on @ABPrimetime with @MHigginsCTV and Karen Richards. Both of us brought props! #technocreep @ucalgarysapl
https://t.co/Zrz9xJIdfo

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

A lot of people have told me they found this column worthwhile, so here's the link
https://t.co/jEunMIKHiN

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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 https://t.co/UOuSpm0b54

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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
https://t.co/igmO7yb5HF

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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
https://t.co/eKSPPt63xz @ucalgarysapl #technocreep @calgaryherald

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

Recent incidents of sports fan violence reinforce the importance of keeping sports in perspective. Have a look at this: https://t.co/nip8NtZE8x
before tuning in to the Olympics. @ucalgarysapl #technocreep https://t.co/PcHzRoW0Z0

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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 https://t.co/8hCY5W3d7u

[Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @DuaneBratt]

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.

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

I'm excited to be moderating 3 sessions tomorrow at the qConnect conference on Quantum Computing, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and Quantum Sensing https://t.co/TM02WaKdId #technocreep @ucalgarysapl

[Tom Keenan @drfuture]

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