StephenC
@fitzroy777.bsky.social
Evidence is distorted by political and economic interests. Denial of evidence and misinformation is used to support prohibition.
All that is needed to undermine stigma is respect.
All that is needed to undermine stigma is respect.
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StephenC
@fitzroy777.bsky.social
· Mar 24
Communicating Science in a Distracted World: Practical Tips for Scientists
Trust, Social Media, and How to Use AI Without Sounding Like a Robot
open.substack.com
What is this thing called science? And how can we communicate it is a media world of toxic misinformation and disinformation?
open.substack.com/pub/matthewf...
open.substack.com/pub/matthewf...
You have to love Prof Twomey. She pulls no punches.
When I watch videos like this I get that Anne Twomey has much the same problem as me. We both need to spend an inordinate amount of our time just trying to stop politicians from doing things that are really dumb.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXJL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXJL...
Banning political slogans and symbols in Queensland
YouTube video by Constitutional Clarion
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:10 PM
You have to love Prof Twomey. She pulls no punches.
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Australia has world’s most expensive cigarettes, pack costs ~$A55 dollars, =~ #$US40, nearly 2x price NYC! 8 steep tax hikes/10 years to ⬇️smoking which has steadily declined.But high prices also ➡️thriving multibillion-$ black market now ➡️ for ~1/2 Oz tobacco sales
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/w...
How $40-a-Pack Cigarettes Pushed Australians to the Black Market
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Australia has world’s most expensive cigarettes, pack costs ~$A55 dollars, =~ #$US40, nearly 2x price NYC! 8 steep tax hikes/10 years to ⬇️smoking which has steadily declined.But high prices also ➡️thriving multibillion-$ black market now ➡️ for ~1/2 Oz tobacco sales
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/w...
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Enjoy this little round up of Angus Taylor's many talents
. . . and yes, it's from the tiktok pages of Rupert's Australian
(apologies for the aspect ratio, my converter refused to do anything better than this 😎)
. . . and yes, it's from the tiktok pages of Rupert's Australian
(apologies for the aspect ratio, my converter refused to do anything better than this 😎)
February 14, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Enjoy this little round up of Angus Taylor's many talents
. . . and yes, it's from the tiktok pages of Rupert's Australian
(apologies for the aspect ratio, my converter refused to do anything better than this 😎)
. . . and yes, it's from the tiktok pages of Rupert's Australian
(apologies for the aspect ratio, my converter refused to do anything better than this 😎)
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
The biggest problem facing the Australian health systems is medical specialists. Over 30 years ago I developed the first patient experience surveys in Australia. Consistently the worst aspect of heat are has been doctors failure to communicate.
The biggest problem facing the Australian health systems is medical specialists. Over 30 years ago I developed the first patient experience surveys in Australia. Consistently the worst aspect of heat are has been doctors failure to communicate.
Courtney thought her doctor 'knew best'. Then she asked to see her medical records
Pathology from Courtney's seven surgeries with Dr Simon Gordon repeatedly showed no signs of endometriosis. The surgeries left her medically infertile.
www.abc.net.au
February 15, 2026 at 12:07 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
The biggest problem facing the Australian health systems is medical specialists. Over 30 years ago I developed the first patient experience surveys in Australia. Consistently the worst aspect of heat are has been doctors failure to communicate.
The biggest problem facing the Australian health systems is medical specialists. Over 30 years ago I developed the first patient experience surveys in Australia. Consistently the worst aspect of heat are has been doctors failure to communicate.
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Yes indeed
Sign the petitions
Sign the petitions
February 14, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Yes indeed
Sign the petitions
Sign the petitions
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The difference between protests in Sydney and Melbourne is profound.
The stand out is the directions given to the respective police
The stand out is the directions given to the respective police
February 13, 2026 at 5:54 AM
The difference between protests in Sydney and Melbourne is profound.
The stand out is the directions given to the respective police
The stand out is the directions given to the respective police
NAB have completely eliminated people from their service chain. 😤😤😤
February 12, 2026 at 3:34 AM
NAB have completely eliminated people from their service chain. 😤😤😤
You will be cohesive 😤
February 10, 2026 at 6:40 AM
You will be cohesive 😤
There has been two years of peaceful protests with no problem. The new laws and invitation to Herzog has resulted in violence and amplified division.
February 10, 2026 at 6:34 AM
There has been two years of peaceful protests with no problem. The new laws and invitation to Herzog has resulted in violence and amplified division.
Can’t help thinking that inviting Herzog has been a deliberate provocation of division.
February 10, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Can’t help thinking that inviting Herzog has been a deliberate provocation of division.
Buyers remorse. Just bought an ASKO heat pump dryer. The instructions in English have not been edited. Have I made a mistake. Can a company that can’t be bothered to quality check their manuals be trusted.
February 10, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Buyers remorse. Just bought an ASKO heat pump dryer. The instructions in English have not been edited. Have I made a mistake. Can a company that can’t be bothered to quality check their manuals be trusted.
www.facebook.com/share/v/1DhU...
Specialist Medical doctors are ripping Australians off and causing inflation.
Don’t forget taxpayers also subsidise these people through government funding of private schools.
Specialist Medical doctors are ripping Australians off and causing inflation.
Don’t forget taxpayers also subsidise these people through government funding of private schools.
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Specialist Medical doctors are ripping Australians off and causing inflation.
Don’t forget taxpayers also subsidise these people through government funding of private schools.
Specialist Medical doctors are ripping Australians off and causing inflation.
Don’t forget taxpayers also subsidise these people through government funding of private schools.
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
Release of Epstein files is generating massive social media outrage.
But nothing has changed. No one has been held to account.
Except poor ex-Prince Andrew who has been relegated to a luxury mansion and no longer invited to family dinners
But nothing has changed. No one has been held to account.
Except poor ex-Prince Andrew who has been relegated to a luxury mansion and no longer invited to family dinners
February 8, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Release of Epstein files is generating massive social media outrage.
But nothing has changed. No one has been held to account.
Except poor ex-Prince Andrew who has been relegated to a luxury mansion and no longer invited to family dinners
But nothing has changed. No one has been held to account.
Except poor ex-Prince Andrew who has been relegated to a luxury mansion and no longer invited to family dinners
Lovely day in Melbourne. Lots of festivals and people moving about. But I get frazzled in crowds do I will stay at home with a good book
February 8, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Lovely day in Melbourne. Lots of festivals and people moving about. But I get frazzled in crowds do I will stay at home with a good book
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The Scientists Who Didn’t Get the Memo.
@alexwodak.bsky.social
@melissasweetdr.bsky.social
@squigglyrick.bsky.social
@drbfreeman.bsky.social
@chancethegardener.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/09algor/...
@alexwodak.bsky.social
@melissasweetdr.bsky.social
@squigglyrick.bsky.social
@drbfreeman.bsky.social
@chancethegardener.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/09algor/...
The Scientists Who Didn’t Get the Memo.
There is a quiet group of scientists scattered across countries and disciplines who share one defining trait: they don’t get the memo.
open.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:26 AM
The Scientists Who Didn’t Get the Memo.
@alexwodak.bsky.social
@melissasweetdr.bsky.social
@squigglyrick.bsky.social
@drbfreeman.bsky.social
@chancethegardener.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/09algor/...
@alexwodak.bsky.social
@melissasweetdr.bsky.social
@squigglyrick.bsky.social
@drbfreeman.bsky.social
@chancethegardener.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/09algor/...
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Epstein survivor Anouska De Georgiou: The fact that the very people who are meant to lead this country have completely retraumatized us… it’s—I mean—it’s like being raped by the Department of Justice.
February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Epstein survivor Anouska De Georgiou: The fact that the very people who are meant to lead this country have completely retraumatized us… it’s—I mean—it’s like being raped by the Department of Justice.
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Prescription-only access to nicotine vapes in Australia failed as very few doctors/pharmacies were willing to participate after health establishment vigorously demonised vaping & even fewer smokers were prepared to go to doctors/chemists to get consumer product. Supply switched to black market
@alexwodak.bsky.social @drbfreeman.bsky.social @melissasweetdr.bsky.social
Prescription-only access
Australia’s experience suggests this model neither prevented experimentation among never-smokers nor facilitated the widespread use
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Prescription-only access
Australia’s experience suggests this model neither prevented experimentation among never-smokers nor facilitated the widespread use
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
February 6, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Prescription-only access to nicotine vapes in Australia failed as very few doctors/pharmacies were willing to participate after health establishment vigorously demonised vaping & even fewer smokers were prepared to go to doctors/chemists to get consumer product. Supply switched to black market
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue