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brianebutler.bsky.social
Retired psychologist/cognitive neuroscientist; woodworking, gardening, & experimental cooking.
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Pete Seeger, among others, said “If you think education is expensive, look at the cost of ignorance.” The USA is discovering the cost rapidly. Never have so many lead so many while knowing so little.

Today, the Trump administration is releasing a fake "report" about gender affirming care created by quacks so they can restrict access to care. It's going to be completely unscientific and unhinged and shouldn't be a afforded one iota of credibility.

Ohio has signed Bill 1 into law. It is a draconian measure to severely restrict teaching and discussion at any post-secondary institution in Ohio. Academics must rally against this. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/03/20/s...

So thrilling to see the phenomenon of looming, the opposite of a mirage. Caught an impressive example in CA this morn. 👇 The appearance of a large cliff face along the shore to the left of Morro Rock is looming, caused by a temp inversion: cold below, warm above. 🧪🔭#physics Love the Earth! ♥️🌎

And Miller is Jewish.

Nothing said by Trump & Musk in the Oval is true. They don’t have any proof of what they said.

Best quote of the day:

Elon Musk is a terrible president.

"The White House budget office ordered a pause in grants, ... and other federal financial assistance, a sweeping move it said was necessary to bring programs in line with President Trump’s priorities." And his priorities? Grab as much money as possible. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...