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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · Jun 24

Why would I use AI to research and write, because it is in the process of doing this that I become myself, my whole self.

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · Jun 14

Not worse not better, and you too

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · Jun 14

That moment when you realise that you have to cut down 50000 words in your book draft but also add another section because the story would not make sense without it

Professor Lisa Johnson (known as Lisa Colton) @lisacolton.bsky.social · Jun 14

That moment when you realise your paper is twice as long as it is meant to be, but is structured like spaghetti, making 'cuts' more like surgical operations.

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Anne Pichon @annenotintokyo.bsky.social · Jun 10

"The idea that there is some sort of ‘feminine’ way of thinking and working has hindered efforts to tackle gender inequalities. It pigeonholes women, putting them into new boxes rather than disrupting the ones in which they have long been held captive."

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Nature @nature.com · Jun 9

Book review 📚 How DEI is misunderstood — and the real route to gender equality

https://go.nature.com/3FGL9IO

How DEI is misunderstood — and the real route to gender equality

A provocative book explores the barriers that hold women back, why previous diversity, equity and inclusion approaches have failed and how to move forward.

go.nature.com

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Anne Pichon @annenotintokyo.bsky.social · Jun 10

Patriarchy Inc. explores the barriers women have long run into, why previous approaches to gender equity have stalled or failed, and what to do now.

Don't miss Prof. Pragya Agarwal's (@drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social) take on it!

Nature @nature.com · Jun 9

Book review 📚 How DEI is misunderstood — and the real route to gender equality

https://go.nature.com/3FGL9IO

How DEI is misunderstood — and the real route to gender equality

A provocative book explores the barriers that hold women back, why previous diversity, equity and inclusion approaches have failed and how to move forward.

go.nature.com

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · May 21

(sometimes I just make mistakes in my posts to show it is written by a human and errors are part of being human)

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · May 21

Called home while away for work and our recently turned 9 year olds girls were having a lengthy chat about periods with their dad. Just keeping it normalised.

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · May 13

LAUNCH DAY!
THE INTERMEDIARIES weaves together 3 stories: A history of science and the discovery of hormones, a #history of political machinations + how Nazi weaponized hate and fear, and best of all, a history of #trans woman Dora Richter and others like her who lived lives of joy and resistance.

The Intermediaries: A Weimar Story

A Weimar Story

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · May 9

And this book out today sums up this joy:

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · May 4

I think authors and academics should have a note in their papers and books if they have used AI to read, research, summarise or write.

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · May 4

Thank you!

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · May 2

Would anyone think about the well-being of next generation besides just greedily filling up their own pockets

The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 2

Google said it would make its Gemini chatbot available to children next week, as tech companies vie to attract young users with A.I. products.

Google Plans to Roll Out Gemini A.I. Chatbot to Children Under 13

The tech giant said it would make its Gemini chatbot available to children next week, and warned families in an email about the changes.

www.nytimes.com

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · May 2

With all due respect this is a really useful message for everyone. ‘Ally’ is not an americanism. And two, almost anyone can post a glib message but few have the courage to act on it in real life. True allyship is about action. Expecting people to be grateful for you allyship is not being an ally

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · May 2

In my view:
Women often write around caring work & pushed out of jobs due to motherhood penalty
More women work in publishing as paid less than male-dominated stem & tech
Women (might) publish more but men get higher advance & recognition (in N/F at least)
I think white male writers are doing ok

Lara Pawson @larapawson.bsky.social · May 2

Are there some facts on men NOT getting published? On indie presses NOT championing men. I can think of several who champion men AND women. And perhaps lots of women are working in publishing because it's so badly paid? Statistics please, folks. Maybe it's true. But let's see the evidence.

New independent press to focus on male writers

Conduit Books will not ‘seek an adversarial stance … but the emphasis at first will be on ambitious, funny, political and cerebral fiction by men that is being passed by’

www.theguardian.com

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Robin Moira White @robinmoirawhite.bsky.social · May 2

The law of …

… unintended consequences.

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · Apr 21

From Faber the FAB Prize highlights new talent from underrepresented backgrounds with a publishing deal for the winner.

Please share :)

Faber Launches 2025 FAB Prize with a Publishing Deal for the Winner

Faber announces the opening of the 2025 FAB Prize for undiscovered writers and illustrators of colour, with a publishing deal for the winner.

www.faber.co.uk

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · Apr 21

Help my child has discovered handbells and is now writing a song for them. Help.

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · Apr 20

The 8 year old becoming aware of the patriarchy everyday.

Comes into my office very frustrated & frankly outraged: ‘Why is the lion the king of the jungle? It does not live in the jungle and most important the girls do EVERYTHING! It should be the queen of the savannah, Mummy! ‘

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · Apr 19

Lots of opportunities here - including a £2k commission to create a unique piece of artwork marking 25 yrs of advocacy and support in opening up arts and culture to deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences.

Please share :)

Jobs - Disability Arts Online

disabilityarts.online

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · Apr 16

Order this book, a vision for a collective liberatory future, needed now more than ever. Out on 8 May.

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · Apr 16

Link here or wherever you get your books from: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/rose...

Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · Apr 16

Order this book, a vision for a collective liberatory future, needed now more than ever. Out on 8 May.

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Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social · Apr 15

In writing essays students learn to process information, tell a story, formulate an opinion, communicate their ideas- all very imp life skills, not just for academic writing. Writing essays is learning how to think. This is what I teach my students. AI cannot do this for them. This is such bullshit

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Centre for Place Writing @centreplacewriting.bsky.social · Apr 11

2025 Manchester Writing School Summer Festival - now available to book.

Bursary places available.
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