Lindsay De Biase, PhD
@debiaselm.bsky.social
Assoc. Prof UCLA | Neuroscientist who studies glia (non-neuronal brain cells) and how glia shape brain health throughout the lifespan. Mother and wife. Lover of nature, novels, and really good bread. | Opinions my own.
I think it’s important to highlight that both liberals and conservatives were similarly affected. We are ALL being pushed away from finding common ground.
I wonder how many would actually choose to up-rank extreme views if given the choice for their own algorithm……….
I wonder how many would actually choose to up-rank extreme views if given the choice for their own algorithm……….
November 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I think it’s important to highlight that both liberals and conservatives were similarly affected. We are ALL being pushed away from finding common ground.
I wonder how many would actually choose to up-rank extreme views if given the choice for their own algorithm……….
I wonder how many would actually choose to up-rank extreme views if given the choice for their own algorithm……….
The proliferation of health / science disinformation coupled with erosion of once trusted sources of info (CDC, NIH websites etc) is a very bad combo…….
This has to be incredibly difficult for physicians as centralized recommendations for treatment falter and patients arrive with internet ideas…
This has to be incredibly difficult for physicians as centralized recommendations for treatment falter and patients arrive with internet ideas…
November 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The proliferation of health / science disinformation coupled with erosion of once trusted sources of info (CDC, NIH websites etc) is a very bad combo…….
This has to be incredibly difficult for physicians as centralized recommendations for treatment falter and patients arrive with internet ideas…
This has to be incredibly difficult for physicians as centralized recommendations for treatment falter and patients arrive with internet ideas…
Basically if the government decides it doesn’t like the science you are doing, or doesn’t like you (perhaps because of your social media posts, advocacy, or participation in protests), they can kill your funding.
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Basically if the government decides it doesn’t like the science you are doing, or doesn’t like you (perhaps because of your social media posts, advocacy, or participation in protests), they can kill your funding.
“No professor in the A&M system can teach about race, racism, white supremacy, gender identity, LGBTQ issues, or any contemporary framework of inequality without obtaining executive approval.”
Yikes. Telling scholars who have devoted their lives to these topics what they can and cannot say …….
Yikes. Telling scholars who have devoted their lives to these topics what they can and cannot say …….
November 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“No professor in the A&M system can teach about race, racism, white supremacy, gender identity, LGBTQ issues, or any contemporary framework of inequality without obtaining executive approval.”
Yikes. Telling scholars who have devoted their lives to these topics what they can and cannot say …….
Yikes. Telling scholars who have devoted their lives to these topics what they can and cannot say …….
I think this highlights the importance of the human relationships in academia. Regardless of course content - It matters that students feel that their professors / mentors genuinely care about them as individuals and are invested in helping them achieve career goals.
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I think this highlights the importance of the human relationships in academia. Regardless of course content - It matters that students feel that their professors / mentors genuinely care about them as individuals and are invested in helping them achieve career goals.
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