Paul N. Edwards
@avastmachine.bsky.social
History, politics of climate science, climate change, and knowledge infrastructures. Stanford prof. Director, STS Program and Co-Director, Stanford Existential Risks Initiative. Odds that industrial civilization survives this burning century: ???
Pinned
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Yes.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
Didn’t the FBi pull a lot of personnel from anti terrorism to put them on deportations?
Actually the whole security establishment pivoted
Actually the whole security establishment pivoted
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Yes.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
And then also fired a ton of senior agents with a ton of counterterrorism experience, including the Acting Director.
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I’m not reposting this to encourage a pile on. I just think this is an excellent example of Bluesky not being an echo chamber.
The reality is a mixed picture. Some studies showed children were much less stressed for example.
Personally, my child does better in F2F classes…
The reality is a mixed picture. Some studies showed children were much less stressed for example.
Personally, my child does better in F2F classes…
i like how the one example we have of mass scale homeschooling was the pandemic and it was a complete disaster that burnt out every parent on earth and resulted in half a generation being socially and intellectually stunted forever
November 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I’m not reposting this to encourage a pile on. I just think this is an excellent example of Bluesky not being an echo chamber.
The reality is a mixed picture. Some studies showed children were much less stressed for example.
Personally, my child does better in F2F classes…
The reality is a mixed picture. Some studies showed children were much less stressed for example.
Personally, my child does better in F2F classes…
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Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today's migration stats illustrate the migration doom loop in action...
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
(from my presentation at the IMF last week)
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"y'all still hating on generative AI over here?"
"yep, y'all still paying the world's most powerful racist for clout over there?"
"yep, y'all still paying the world's most powerful racist for clout over there?"
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"y'all still hating on generative AI over here?"
"yep, y'all still paying the world's most powerful racist for clout over there?"
"yep, y'all still paying the world's most powerful racist for clout over there?"
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IT'S NOT ONLY ACA SUBSIDIES AND REPUBLICANS BUT THE HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES!
"...Nearly 7x as many Americans get health insurance through an employer as those who buy it individually. Those 165M people are expected to see their premiums spike by up to 7%."
At least 7%
The squeeze is on!
"...Nearly 7x as many Americans get health insurance through an employer as those who buy it individually. Those 165M people are expected to see their premiums spike by up to 7%."
At least 7%
The squeeze is on!
Looming affordability crisis set to hit Americans with health insurance through work
It’s a perilous combination for 165 million people with employer-sponsored health insurance. Premiums are rising, while yearly pay raises shrink.
www.politico.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 AM
IT'S NOT ONLY ACA SUBSIDIES AND REPUBLICANS BUT THE HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES!
"...Nearly 7x as many Americans get health insurance through an employer as those who buy it individually. Those 165M people are expected to see their premiums spike by up to 7%."
At least 7%
The squeeze is on!
"...Nearly 7x as many Americans get health insurance through an employer as those who buy it individually. Those 165M people are expected to see their premiums spike by up to 7%."
At least 7%
The squeeze is on!
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The classic from John Rogers
November 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The classic from John Rogers
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Germany has about 8GW of balcony solar.
That's more than Ireland's entire generating capacity.
That's more than Ireland's entire generating capacity.
Today on Volts: I've had more requests to cover this than almost any other topic in the pod's history, so now, at long last, balcony solar! We dig into how "plug-in solar" took off in Europe & how it's making its way to the US, starting in Utah. Backyard DIY types rejoice!
What's the deal with balcony solar?
Cora Stryker joins me to explain how "plug-in" solar took Europe by storm and is finally, via Utah (?), making its way to America.
www.volts.wtf
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Germany has about 8GW of balcony solar.
That's more than Ireland's entire generating capacity.
That's more than Ireland's entire generating capacity.
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precisely my thought. the president and his dumbass republican allies put these men and women into harm’s way for a political stunt and look what has happened
Whether this was random street crime or targeted political violence, I think it was bad for the president to unnecessarily put the National Guard in harm’s way like this. They simply don’t need to be there.
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
precisely my thought. the president and his dumbass republican allies put these men and women into harm’s way for a political stunt and look what has happened
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⚡️IMF to provide Ukraine with $8.2 billion over 4 years under extended agreement.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine to provide the embattled country with $8.2 billion over 4 years through a renewed agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine to provide the embattled country with $8.2 billion over 4 years through a renewed agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
IMF to provide Ukraine with $8.2 billion over 4 years under extended agreement
The International Monetary Fund (IFM) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine to provided the embattled country with $8.2 billion over 4 years through a renewed agreement under the Extended F...
kyivindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
⚡️IMF to provide Ukraine with $8.2 billion over 4 years under extended agreement.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine to provide the embattled country with $8.2 billion over 4 years through a renewed agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine to provide the embattled country with $8.2 billion over 4 years through a renewed agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
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It’s getting real for Home Depot. The flash mob is only the warm up, the nationwide boycott hits on November 27th.
Chant: “Tax the rich tax, the motherf*cking rich.”
Chant: “Tax the rich tax, the motherf*cking rich.”
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It’s getting real for Home Depot. The flash mob is only the warm up, the nationwide boycott hits on November 27th.
Chant: “Tax the rich tax, the motherf*cking rich.”
Chant: “Tax the rich tax, the motherf*cking rich.”
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79-Year-Old President Flies Into A Rage After Paper Notes That He's Old
crooksandliars.com
79-Year-Old President Flies Into A Rage After Paper Notes That He's Old | Crooks and Liars
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November 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
79-Year-Old President Flies Into A Rage After Paper Notes That He's Old
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James Bond supervillains threaten to blow up the world with their big laser unless you pay them a trillion dollars.
Real American supervillains embed themselves in the economy and threaten to cause a depression unless you subsidize their sex robots and the weird chatbots they use to avoid humans.
Real American supervillains embed themselves in the economy and threaten to cause a depression unless you subsidize their sex robots and the weird chatbots they use to avoid humans.
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
James Bond supervillains threaten to blow up the world with their big laser unless you pay them a trillion dollars.
Real American supervillains embed themselves in the economy and threaten to cause a depression unless you subsidize their sex robots and the weird chatbots they use to avoid humans.
Real American supervillains embed themselves in the economy and threaten to cause a depression unless you subsidize their sex robots and the weird chatbots they use to avoid humans.
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I'm sicker just seeing this post on my TL
The women drawn to RFK Jr. see an intoxicating cocktail of romance and danger—whether it's getting attacked by a yak or texting about taking metaphorical bullets for each other.
But to most others, Kennedy is a reckless conspiracy theorist whose appetite for danger will result in a sicker America.
But to most others, Kennedy is a reckless conspiracy theorist whose appetite for danger will result in a sicker America.
The inexplicable sex appeal of RFK Jr.
How can such ferocious desire be attached to this man? Two memoirs by the women who love him offer some clues.
www.motherjones.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I'm sicker just seeing this post on my TL
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I posted a montage of 19 clips last week of Trump making personal attacks against female reporters in just the last few months. Now we have #20.
November 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I posted a montage of 19 clips last week of Trump making personal attacks against female reporters in just the last few months. Now we have #20.
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President Donald Trump’s personal travel routine has generated an estimated $70.8M in taxpayer costs this year, and projections based on federal audit data show the total could exceed $300M if the pattern continues.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-gol...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-gol...
Trump’s Golf-Related Travel Costs Are Outpacing His First-Term Levels, Hitting $70.8 Million in 2025
Federal records show presidential golf travel consuming tens of millions in public funds at a pace unmatched in modern administrations.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
President Donald Trump’s personal travel routine has generated an estimated $70.8M in taxpayer costs this year, and projections based on federal audit data show the total could exceed $300M if the pattern continues.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-gol...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/trumps-gol...
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Over 200 men were sent by Kristi Noem-in violation of a court order-to the CECOT prison for terrorists
She claimed they were criminals. In reality, most had no criminal records, and many had valid claims for asylum
They were tortured. Beaten. Sexually abused. Even shot.
THERE MUST BE JUSTICE
She claimed they were criminals. In reality, most had no criminal records, and many had valid claims for asylum
They were tortured. Beaten. Sexually abused. Even shot.
THERE MUST BE JUSTICE
November 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Over 200 men were sent by Kristi Noem-in violation of a court order-to the CECOT prison for terrorists
She claimed they were criminals. In reality, most had no criminal records, and many had valid claims for asylum
They were tortured. Beaten. Sexually abused. Even shot.
THERE MUST BE JUSTICE
She claimed they were criminals. In reality, most had no criminal records, and many had valid claims for asylum
They were tortured. Beaten. Sexually abused. Even shot.
THERE MUST BE JUSTICE
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Trump literally tried to get the governor and others to overturn the legitimate election results in Georgia. And there’s boatloads of incontrovertible evidence.
Statement from Steve Sadow, Trump’s lead defense counsel in Georgia:
November 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Trump literally tried to get the governor and others to overturn the legitimate election results in Georgia. And there’s boatloads of incontrovertible evidence.
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Margaret Sullivan discusses the abysmal ethics of NYT's Epstein coverage, including the paper's radio silence following disclosure of the fact that its lead Epstein correspondent was seeking money from Epstein. The corruption goes far in explaining NYT's editorially deranged Epstein coverage.
Three lessons in unethical media behavior
Plus: Some moments that made me proud to be a journalist
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Margaret Sullivan discusses the abysmal ethics of NYT's Epstein coverage, including the paper's radio silence following disclosure of the fact that its lead Epstein correspondent was seeking money from Epstein. The corruption goes far in explaining NYT's editorially deranged Epstein coverage.
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wild that this happened within 24 hours of bolsanaro going to prison. will be a timeless textbook example of what works to save a democracy and what doesn’t
Breaking News: The last pending criminal prosecution against President Trump was dismissed by a judge in Georgia, effectively ending efforts to hold Trump criminally responsible for attempts to overturn the 2020 election. trib.al/EnJu57H
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
wild that this happened within 24 hours of bolsanaro going to prison. will be a timeless textbook example of what works to save a democracy and what doesn’t
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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A democracy where a coordinated effort by national leaders of one party to subvert an election outcome does not lead to any real consequences is a democracy unlikely to last long
Judge dismisses Georgia criminal case against Donald Trump
Judge dismisses Georgia criminal case against Donald Trump
It was the last remaining prosecution he faced over his efforts to subvert the 2020 election.
dlvr.it
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A democracy where a coordinated effort by national leaders of one party to subvert an election outcome does not lead to any real consequences is a democracy unlikely to last long
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Is Santa Real? Many users feel they're getting presents from him. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Is Santa Real? Many users feel they're getting presents from him. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
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This nails a fundamental problem with our entire society. It's also what made the Gates toilet prize so absurd: the best answers didn't involve breakable, hard-to-replace things.
The best innovations often don't need whiz-bang stuff invented in a lab for profit.
The best innovations often don't need whiz-bang stuff invented in a lab for profit.
To say that you can build high-performance buildings with straw and earth without needing a laboratory, industry, or Professor XY is not startup enough.
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This nails a fundamental problem with our entire society. It's also what made the Gates toilet prize so absurd: the best answers didn't involve breakable, hard-to-replace things.
The best innovations often don't need whiz-bang stuff invented in a lab for profit.
The best innovations often don't need whiz-bang stuff invented in a lab for profit.
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New: As the Trump administration eliminates incentives for energy-efficient appliances, California is joining New York and Boston to spur a market for affordable electric window heat pumps and battery-equipped induction stoves to decarbonize housing. Free link.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
As Federal Support Withers, California Invests in Cheap Heat Pumps
The state is allocating more than $100 million to create demand for energy-efficient technologies that renters and low-income residents can afford.
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
New: As the Trump administration eliminates incentives for energy-efficient appliances, California is joining New York and Boston to spur a market for affordable electric window heat pumps and battery-equipped induction stoves to decarbonize housing. Free link.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...