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jonathanjarry.bsky.social
Science communicator with McGill University's Office for Science and Society. Separating sense from nonsense. Not all studies are created equal.
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Can Zack Snyder fans be charitable toward James Gunn? A Video Essay. youtu.be/GSLgL9VE2eQ?...

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I'm encouraged by the 100+ YouTube videos about how physical media is making a comeback and we should all buy discs, because if it's streaming you don't own it. But let's not forget that deciding to abandon streaming means turning your back on modern TV. Most shows now never get a physical release.

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Understanding the research grant process is an important part of science literacy. It is a long, frustrating & time consuming process. And far from perfect. Still, so important. Want to Research Something? This Is How You Get Money for It www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/... @jonathanjarry.bsky.social

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After Fyre Festival 2.0, we now have Theranos 2.0: Haemanthus. They'll start with pets. Fewer regulations.

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I'm reminded of sponsored content in magazines that looks like it's written by a disinterested, even skeptical writer about the product, which they end up endorsing. Because it's paid for by the company. This is *sponsored skepticism*.

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It’s time. Name that band.

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Wow. Just like the vile FB group some Dalhousie dentistry students were caught in 10 yrs ago. Once again, the misogyny and bigoted hatred that exists in health care is just barely out of view but is very much present. Scratch the surface and it's right there.

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The accounts run by the bot farms will talk to the official Meta AIs about their deformed pets, homemade cakes, and wood carvings. They will all be friends and pray to Shrimp Jesus.

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Do we have numbers on how many have been #BlockedByVinay? The old Twitter account was apparently abandoned in 2023. Looking for some stats! Cc MedSky

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We need to bring Ozempic manufacturing back home again

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Asking for research funds is a long and laborious process. Trump’s careless cuts will have ripple effects worldwide. The situation is changing rapidly: my article is already slightly out of date. Still, if you want to know about how researchers beg for $$... www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...

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Science publishing editorial after editorial blaming what’s happening on scientists is driving me fucking crazy. (The latest: “We need to thank the public more vocally”) The majority of Americans don’t even SUPPORT what’s happening! It’s a small group of fascist elites engaged in a hostile takeover!

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This image on Pixabay was clearly generated using AI (count the fingers) yet there's not a single indication of that. Wading through these free photos databases is becoming a real headache. pixabay.com/illustration...

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This is *bleak*

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Oooooh, look at all these influential disruptors! They're shaking things up and upending other things! Makes me want to start telling people vaccines are full of unprocessed vomit, just to see if I'll make TIME Magazine's list of influential people!! Wish me luck!

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ET: The Video Game of vehicles

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It’s easy to think of YouTubers we admire as “successful” and “set for life.” Innuendo Studios made a great series on the Alt-Right Playbook. Now, he’s considering bankruptcy. youtu.be/vlf8c8SV39o?...

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Your daily reminder that the human brain is mushy and can believe anything. Anything.

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From Casey Means' newsletter (h/t: @garyschw.bsky.social). This could be your next Surgeon General, America. "Embrace the 'Woo Woo'."

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Inactive medical license ✅ Dropped out of medical residency ✅ New Age talking points ✅ Pro raw dairy ✅ Co-founded a health startup ✅ Meet the new surgeon general, Casey Means.

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