Everyone should read @theradr.bsky.social book, "On Repentance and Repair." Then, we should hold people responsible for repenting and repairing the damage they've done

What’s the most significant advice you received from a teacher? I had a Geology prof who always said “have strong opinions, loosely held” Be passionate, assess alternatives with conviction, take sides. But don’t fall so in love with your opinions that you can’t change them with better data.

This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.

“Kennedy seems to be ‘going from evidence-based decision making to decision-based evidence making.’” —Dr. Daniel Jernigan

It’s widely known (and, I think, pretty uncontroversial) that learning requires effort — specifically, if you don’t have to work at getting the knowledge, it won’t stick. Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.

for me it’s usually 50/50 on if I didn’t do something because of this or if I actually just forgot, but either way, I don’t love it

You know when you fail at something, and it was just a little thing meant to be fun with 0 pressure/negative outcome for failing, but it triggers some sort of deep-seated childhood trauma for you, and you end up hiding in the bathroom crying your eyes out? No? It’s just me?

Science PSA: Never abbreviate “analysis” as “anal”. Ever.

It’s not far off from a dystopian movie plot: Texas’ governor rounds up tens of thousands of immigrants, dumps them in blue cities, then the feds deploy masked, armed men from Texas and other red states to hunt them.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released.

I…have questions.

In a new phase 3 trial, people randomly assigned to receive a flu shot made with modified mRNA were 34.5% less likely to be diagnosed with an influenza-like illness than people given a standard flu shot made with inactivated virus. We need to stop the anti-science attacks against mRNA vaccines!

private equity is goddamn scourge trying to strip us all of *everything* jfc this is cartoonishly evil

My fellow Texas Democrats and I broke quorum to shine a national spotlight on Trump’s redistricting power grab. We inspired other states and millions of Americans to join the fight. Moments ago a federal court struck down his rigged map. This is why we fight back.

If Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to prove her sincerity, she should sit for a deposition with House Judiciary Committee Democratic staff and testify as to her involvement in the January 6th Insurrection, including the meeting that took place at the Willard Hotel on the evening of January 5, 2021.

Thread on the Venezuelans targeted by ICE in an infamous Chicago raid. Many thanks to @propublica.org for continuing to do this crucial journalism. Thanks to @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social for her work.

Detroit Lions Rookie Asks For Thanksgiving Off https://theonion.com/detroit-lions-rookie-asks-for-thanksgiving-off/

make bad art because some of the worst people you know are making even worse art and literally nothing you make will be that bad.

billboard seen in London.

“If they were willing to do that to clergy in broad daylight in front of rows of media who were recording, I just can’t even imagine what they’re doing to our immigrant neighbors behind boarded-up windows and doors,” Harris-Ferree said.

My #SuperlativeCannedGoo tweet from the old place is making rounds again. Support co-op cranberry growers!

THIS IS IT. THIS IS THE ONE. FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE SURVIVORS ALWAYS. Help make this go viral. Please.

Gotta love how Jon Karl and ABC News had this graphic ready to go *the very moment* that Hassett rolled out his Walmart anecdote.

C is gone, so of course one of the kids has a fever. Sigh. #EveryTime #LikeClockwork

Why are all the operation names suitable as condom brand names?

Crossed an item off of my parenting bucket list tonight: Have kids taste unsweetened baking chocolate. The faces they made were priceless. #ParentOfTheYear

Somehow both of my teams squeaked out a win today.

This Lee kid should really buy the other dude an ankle brace lol

Texas A&M professors have to get clearance from a dean if they want to talk about this game on Monday

Research on brain disorders may slow as young neuroscientists struggle to find jobs and research grants. n.pr/4pgmAna

Benjamin is one of my favourite people, period. He’s a true pastor, encouraging a bold and compassionate faith, guiding others along a path that he himself walks with humility and grace - the way of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel. Highly recommend.

A(14) is reading The Hunger Games for school, and we are both seeing eerie similarities in that and this. Suzanne Collin’s is a prophet, and we are not heeding her warning.

Legalized rampant sports betting is just another sign of the decline of our society

It’s wild that you can just openly bribe the President of the United States with chunks of gold to get whatever you want, it’s fine, you don’t have to hide it, just say “I am bribing the President with gold,” zero consequences.

This is probably the most accurate characterization of what this will look like in a few years. Or months. Or weeks.

But how are my aunt and cousins supposed to decide what weekends will have nice weather for all of the family reunions/graduation parties now?

Working in Dr. Howie Bluestein’s lab was one of the greatest privileges of my life. I am humbled to be part of the elite club of his former grad students. We celebrated his career and retirement last night at the NWC.

Why does advocating for myself always make me feel like a 5yo who is trying to convince people that she’s a big girl? I guess that’s a question for my therapist. 😅

Is…is this article written by AI?

If you have to get permission to teach in your area of expertise from people who are definitionally not qualified to adjudicate your expertise then you are no longer working at a university. You’re working at a state propaganda factory.

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Scientists Confirm Aurora Borealis Will Be Visible On Google Images Tonight https://theonion.com/scientists-confirm-aurora-borealis-will-be-visible-on-google-images-tonight/

BREAKING: Oklahoma has granted Tremane Wood clemency. This is good news. Tremane will not face execution for a crime he didn't commit.

It all would have been much easier if, as would have happened if we were remotely a serious country, it all ended with the Access Hollywood interview.

Welcome back, Federal colleagues! Your value has never been more obvious. You were sorely missed. May your inboxes be full of requests that no longer need your attention!

Isle Royale webcam looking like a straight up rainbow tonight: www.nps.gov/media/webcam...

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