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Lisa Fazio
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Associate prof of psychology Vanderbilt Univ, studies how adults and children learn true and false information, she/her, lkfazio.com

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · Oct 24
"Vanderbilt is failing in its moral responsibility to push back against rising authoritarianism and political coercion."

My effort to convince Vanderbilt (and all universities) to take a stand for the rule of law, the Constitution, and our democracy.

www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
Here's why Vanderbilt's response to the Trump higher ed 'compact' is not enough | Opinion
With the deadline looming for colleges to sign Trump's "compact," Vanderbilt must resist, says one university professor.
www.tennessean.com

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

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legal cat 🐾👻 @legalcat.bsky.social · 1h
remember to stream your family fights live tomorrow! share that holiday spirit with those of us without our own seasonal tension!

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 1h
Thanks Nicole ❤️

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 1h
😂😂😂 I still have multiple other things with Dec 1 deadlines, but at least the letters are in

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 1h
Just submitted my last set!!

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

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John Holbein @johnholbein1.bsky.social · 3h
Does blinding--i.e., concealing applicants' identities--reduce gender gaps in academic conference paper acceptances?

Nope!

Does blinding do anything?

It does! Blinding reduces gaps in acceptances by institution rank.

haruka-uchida.github.io/websitefiles...

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 3h
Oh nice, you've just managed to justify my whimsical impulse purchase! It is easier to subtly check the time on the ring than a typical watch

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 3h
I know, they really seem like a crazy april fools prank! But it's real and has watch, calendar and stopwatch functions and a backlight. So pleasantly ridiculous.

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 3h
Right! The buttons might be too small to ever press, but how cool would it be!

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 4h
Managed to snag one of the new Casio ring watches and it's making me very happy. It's just so absolutely ridiculous!
Woman's hand with orangey-red nail polish and on her index finger a gold digital watch miniaturized so it can be worn as a ring

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

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Shrew @shrewshrew.bsky.social · 7h
Look babes, I know there's not been a lot to look forward to lately, but we gotta keep our spirits up. It's an imperative. And I know one small thing I can do to help

So just to let you know we are about to be so back

#jamvent
Four advent calendars: fly by jing (12 days), dandelion chocolate, taskmaster, and of course bonne maman. And my mug of tea

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, David R. Miller, David Darmofal

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 10h
Some may take comfort in Trump not being able (yet) to jail his enemies, but these attacks are costly and deter people from opposing him. In that way, they tilt the playing field even when the efforts at retribution are not fully successful. Precisely what competitive authoritarian regimes look like
carlquintanilla.bsky.social Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d
NYT: “.. Trump is facing obstacles as he tries to use the Justice Department to investigate, prosecute and jail those he targets.”

But his appointees “are harnessing a range of departments .. and rarely used powers outside the Justice Department to inflict pain.”

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 11h
Agreed, I'd put it in the results but clearly labeled (almost every paper I publish has a mix of preregistered and posthoc analyses). Sometimes the data points you to new interesting ideas and sometimes you just didn't think of something ahead of time.

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 11h
Things are going great at Musk's Nashville Loop project

Crews Walk Out on Nashville Tunnel, Claiming Boring Company Failed to Pay Workers and Snubbed OSHA Concerns nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/25/b...
Local contractor employees stop Music City Loop work - Nashville Banner
Willie Shane and his crew walk off the Music City Loop project, citing safety concerns and payment issues with The Boring Company.
nashvillebanner.com

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 11h
"Trump governs much like he once ran his beauty pageants. Women decorate his atmosphere. They must not challenge him for leadership of it."

As always, insightful commentary from @tressiemcphd.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o...
Opinion | Has Marjorie Taylor Greene Really Seen the Light?
www.nytimes.com

Reposted by Katharine Hayhoe, Lisa W. Fazio, Gavin A. Schmidt , and 11 more

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Virginia Gewin @virginiagewin.bsky.social · 1d
Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.)

RTs appreciated.

Reposted by Timnit Gebru, Shannon Vallor, Lisa W. Fazio , and 3 more

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Gerrit De Vynck @gerritd.bsky.social · 1d
Additionally, OpenAI argues its not liable because Raine, by using ChatGPT for self-harm, broke its terms of service

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Brian Keegan

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d
Another baby has just died of whooping cough in Kentucky, thanks to RFK Jr. and his merry band of anti-vaxxers.

My feeling toward RFK Jr. and the Republican Senators who confirmed him is utter contempt.
Third Kentucky infant dies from whooping cough as statewide cases surge
A third Kentucky infant has died from whooping cough in the last 12 months, the Kentucky Department for Public Health said Monday.
www.wlwt.com

Reposted by Shannon Vallor, Lisa W. Fazio, Lesley A. Hall

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𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚜 𝙲. 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚗 @charlescmann.bsky.social · 1d
For a yr, I've been working on a series for The New Atlantis about the vast systems that underlie our lives. Our ancestors built them up over decades to fend off hunger, thirst, darkness and disease. But too few of us know about them—and they're all at risk. The conclusion is now available online:
Why We Are Better Off Than a Century Ago
Our ancestors built grand public systems to conquer hunger, thirst, darkness, and squalor. That progress can be lost if we forget it.
www.thenewatlantis.com

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

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Matt Shipman (he/him) @shiplives.bsky.social · 1d
I want to talk about why journalism is important. It's an evergreen topic, but seems particularly important right now.

So, buckle up. This thread won't be short, but it will be (I think) good.
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Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Will Jennings, Mark J. Brandt , and 3 more

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Christina Wolbrecht @cwolbrecht.bsky.social · 1d
Today is a good day to remind you that none of the classic vote studies thought very highly of women's political competence.

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Dorothy Bishop, Tom Shakespeare , and 1 more

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de’on @justkeepskeeting.pro · 1d
this is mesmerizing

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Jason Mittell, Jed A. Fuhrman , and 6 more

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Dr. Stephanie @punkrockscience.bsky.social · 2d
Today’s xkcd made me cry.

In a good way.

xkcd.com/3172/

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Rosemary A. Joyce, Caroline Krafft , and 4 more

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Rachel Schwartz @raschwartz.bsky.social · 2d
My colleague, Dr. Vahid Abedini, was illegally detained by ICE on Saturday. He is currently being held without a court date in sight, despite being in the country legally. Please spread the word! We must ensure his due process rights are upheld. www.oudaily.com/news/ou-prof...
OU College of International Studies professor reportedly arrested by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly arrested an OU professor at Will Rogers International Airport Saturday.
www.oudaily.com

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Lisa W. Fazio, Juan Cole , and 5 more

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Ian Carrillo @iansociologo.bsky.social · 2d
This is horrible news.

www.oudaily.com/news/ou-prof...
OU College of International Studies professor reportedly arrested by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly arrested an OU professor at Will Rogers International Airport Saturday.
www.oudaily.com

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, David Papineau, Efrén O. Pérez

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Brian D. Earp, PhD @briandavidearp.bsky.social · 2d
Wow - debunking “When Prophesy Fails” - the canonical foundation of cognitive dissonance theory onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Reposted by Kate Starbird

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 2d
The Center for an Informed Public is a bright spot in the current gloom about researching our modern information environment. Definitely encourage early career researchers from all sorts of disciplines to apply.
katestarbird.bsky.social Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 2d
The UW Center for an Informed Public is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces: apply.interfolio.com/177901
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Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, David Lazer, Brendan Nyhan , and 7 more

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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 2d
The UW Center for an Informed Public is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces: apply.interfolio.com/177901
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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 2d
Yes, some survey data and reports from recent protests. Here's the gift link again in case the original link isn't working

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
Opinion | The Boomers Are Protesting Trump. Where Is Gen Z?
www.nytimes.com

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 2d
Yup, the piece talks about how young people showed up strong for the Nov elections

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 2d
Yay, congratulations 🎉 and an awesome reminder to us all about the value of persistence