Just had a novel experience reviewing. I recommended rejection for fundamental issues (e.g., underpowered, testing hypotheses well-established in the lit). I wasn’t given the chance to review again, & it was accepted. I will be listed online as a reviewer, but my name will not reflect my evaluation.

hi, medical toxicologist that knows a lot about Tylenol here👋 Claiming that tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism is fearmongering here's what you need to know 🧵

I think… we tried this once… and we agreed… that we weren’t doing it again.

Writer’s block so bad today that I couldn’t even think of a funny way to post about it on Bluesky

Are you a woman in midlife (or older) who has struggled with an eating disorder as an adult? A new anthology, “This Is Not Your Mother’s Eating Disorder,”is looking for your story in the form of a personal essay!  You can read more about the anthology and submit your writing here!

So, a university president fired a professor because they taught a course that discussed there being more than two genders, and now the university president is being fired for not having fired the professor quickly enough, is where we're at. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/u...

You guys they're just really concerned about women's sports

I do believe that drinking 12 oz. of Diet Coke every day since age 12 has inoculated me against the MAHA movement. The buildup of aspartame is protective.

This is the playbook, folks. If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away. Do not be quiet in this moment.

Elle Woods after getting dumped by her college boyfriend:

Got invited to my friend’s 30th birthday party, which involves “heading out to the clubs” at 11 PM. It is beautiful how many different ways there are to be 30 years old (that is past my bedtime).

More adventures in challenging my anxiety disorder: I have a therapist & am specifically working on my fear of singing in public. Therapist asked what I’m afraid will happen and the answer is, honestly, “I have no idea.” I’ve forgotten words, flubbed notes, and bombed auditions before. Always fine.

Psychologists, apply! Apparently we've mainly gotten CS applicants so far. I'd (selfishly) love to have a psychologist. Interests in AI in relation to e.g., implicit bias; cultural influences; fairness; perception; learning & memory; decision making etc. would be a good fit!

Deeply obsessed with this chaotically-written manuscript, featuring Simpsons references, punctuation such as “???”, and a final thoughts section that simply reads: “There is no need to summarize key points in a 2,000-word manuscript. Screw Flanders.”

Yesterday, I bought a bagel sandwich and a Diet Coke for lunch, and when I checked out, the cashier said, “Your total is $9.11. Make a wish.” Surprised, I responded by saying, “That’s not the number you usually wish on.” As I turned around, he audibly gasped and said, “Oh my god, wait, 11.11!!!!”

Strange trend for researchers to be aware of: participants are using Chat GPT to respond to open-ended questions at the end of surveys. Be sure to look for common indicators of GenAI before coding qualitative data (e.g., numbered lists, double asterisks, etc.)

Here's how to support my work: I'll be teaching a version of my Columbia class on Race, Media and International Affairs 101 and 102 next month for @resistanceschool.bsky.social. The course is online/ hybrid. Deadline is Sept. 19th! Sign up! www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-re...

I have collected data from hundreds of people testing a link between two constructs that, theoretically, should be related to one another. I’ve used every measure of these constructs to test this, and nothing is related to anything. About to write a paper about half a decade of being wrong.

"One stark fact: All of the Valkyries players combined make less than the lowest paid member of the Warriors, who have the same owners and play in the same building."

I love women’s basketball so much. I don’t even care who wins because at the end of the day, I’m just rooting for women.

Saw a TikTok of a young woman asking, “When did beauty become so unattainable?” Oh, babygirl. Welcome. ❤️

I know everyone is consumed with other news, but this is a big fucking deal: The Trump administration says that IUDs and the Pill are actually abortions. Here's what USAID told the NYT about the $10m in birth control they plan to destroy. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/h...

Now let’s do the nation.

🚨 TT job alert! 🚨 The University of Florida is hiring an Assistant Professor in Social Psychology; open to ALL AREAS within social psych. Review begins 10/10. Job ad here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53... I'm co-chair of the search committee and happy to answer questions! 🧵

We just got invited to a friend’s wedding! On our first wedding anniversary 😭. We already paid for our hotel for our anniversary, and it was supposed to be the start of an annual tradition. It only costs $40 to cancel; we haven’t booked flights or anything else. We have to fly either way. WWYD?

If anyone is interested, there is a fabulous musical called Come From Away based on a true story about a group of people on a plane on 9/11 that had to land in Gander, Newfoundland. You can watch the pro shot on Apple TV. It’s equal parts inspirational and devastating.

Reviewer 2, about to recommend that you cite six of her papers (unrelated to your study)

My hobbies? Oh, I love watching bootleg productions of Ordinary Days on YouTube and sobbing uncontrollably for the last ten minutes while Claire recalls her husband’s final words. I also enjoy running.

If you see something graphic a thing you can do is not instinctively hit repost but take a few seconds and consider if everyone wants to be traumatized by that and choose not to be the person who forces it into their feed non consensually.

Excited to share a new paper in Current Directions on the theme of merging in close relationships, with @emmamcgorray.bsky.social, @erinhughes.bsky.social , and @abdoe.bsky.social! In the paper, we discuss merging in the domains of selves, goals, processing, and reality. tinyurl.com/ynbedzys (1/4)

Adventures in trying to overcome my anxiety disorder: Sang in public again. Got asked to do an encore. Threw up immediately after 😅

Convinced my husband to go for a run with me this morning. After three miles, I asked him how he was doing. He said, “I think my brain has turned off entirely.” I think he’s starting to get it!

Proud of this commentary I wrote with Megan Mikhail where we argue the next 50 years of eating disorder research must center equity & impact to actually make meaningful progress towards reducing the prevalence & progression of eating disorders. Open access: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

NEW: The anti-Trump protest happening right now on the streets of Washington DC is HUGE! It looks like tens of thousands have joined. This is the view from 16th Street - people stretching as far as the eye can see 👏

Finally! 🤩 Our position piece: Against the Uncritical Adoption of 'AI' Technologies in Academia: doi.org/10.5281/zeno... We unpick the tech industry’s marketing, hype, & harm; and we argue for safeguarding higher education, critical thinking, expertise, academic freedom, & scientific integrity. 1/n

In May, I quit my job with no plan. It was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done (and also one of the most out-of-character), but I knew that I wasn’t happy and that I needed to leave. I had lost confidence in myself and my voice. Now, four months later, I have found my voice and myself again.

Don't claim "full mediation". journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

“Why is the birth rate declining?”

Tylenol is the only pain relief pregnant people can currently take.

I'm reviewing applications for the University of Washington's PhD program this fall. Applicants interested in the Clinical Psychology, Social-Personality (emphasis on personality), or Quantitative programs are welcome to apply. More information here: sites.google.com/uw.edu/radla...

Submitted a provocative manuscript for peer review on Wednesday, and it wasn’t desk rejected

Postdoc job! I expect to have an opening at Johns Hopkins for a postdoctoral researcher working somewhere in the broad realms of physics, philosophy, and complexity. Apply at Academic Jobs Online: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30496

My most recent act of microfeminism is referring to women’s basketball teams as the NBA and men’s as the MNBA. Very effective way to frustrate people.

Practicing cognitive reframing today and viewing my stolen bike as a very generous donation to my local community.

Watched the Golden State Valkyries @wgoldenstate.bsky.social clinch a playoff spot in their inaugural season tonight!! Amazing game, amazing team! 💜 🏀

Are you accepting PhD applications in Clinical Psychology for Fall 2026 (U.S.)? If so, please consider adding your name to the document linked in the comments. Our hope is to help reduce the load on applicants. Please share widely and on X! #clinicalpsychology @abctnow.bsky.social

I'm starting to look into how inflammation is being misused by MAHA types in a way that very much distracts from chronic illness-inflammation problems people actually have. If you're an academic, doctor, immunologist etc with thoughts on this, please be in touch at [email protected]

At what point in your career do you stop wanting to vomit every time you submit a manuscript for peer review?

One of my worst traits is my dogmatic loyalty to the Safari web browser. It has reached the point where hardly any websites I frequent function optimally on Safari, but I cannot quit her.

Hello! A student is hoping to learn more about doulas and what it’s like to be/become one. Do I have anyone in my network who is a doula or knows one who may be willing to speak with a student?