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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · 19d

Come hang out with Dan and me in just over a week! www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

Dan Wang: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future

Join us for Dan Wang’s talk about the issues raised in his new book Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future, which has been called a riveting, firsthand investigation of China’s seismic progre...

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · 20d

I posted this in 2022 about the trans community. Some things just need to be said. I hope you'll take a moment to read the full message. Share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · 21d

Here's your chance to hear directly from Dan Wang on his breakout book BREAKNECK. It's really changed the way I think about China. Lots of cover from AI, healthcare, & much more! And we want to hear from you! Tickets are going fast! @cwclub.bsky.social www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

Dan Wang: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future

Join us for Dan Wang’s talk about the issues raised in his new book Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future, which has been called a riveting, firsthand investigation of China’s seismic progre...

www.commonwealthclub.org

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · 29d

New podcast episode up thanks to Kevin Werbach on AI + healthcare and much more. Here are a bunch of my lessons learned from building products + getting things done (that work) in gov podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

DJ Patil: AI's Steering Wheel Challenge

Podcast Episode · The Road to Accountable AI · 09/04/2025 · 43m

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Commonwealth Club World Affairs @cwclub.bsky.social · Aug 7

Want to know something? Join us in-person or online to hear Steven Pinker in conversation with @djpatil.bsky.social: "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . . "

October 8 in Silicon Valley.

Event details & tickets: www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Aug 19

Going to sell out! Hope you can join us!

Commonwealth Club World Affairs @cwclub.bsky.social · Aug 7

Want to know something? Join us in-person or online to hear Steven Pinker in conversation with @djpatil.bsky.social: "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . . "

October 8 in Silicon Valley.

Event details & tickets: www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Aug 17

IYKYK

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Jul 2

So much wisdom that Gen. McChrystal shares in our interview. Lessons he's learned the hard way. What character & patriotism means, being on the front lines as your enemy uses new technology, how that tech is going to impact all of us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACGa... @cwclub.bsky.social

General Stanley McChrystal | Choices That Define a Life

YouTube video by Commonwealth Club World Affairs (CCWA)

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Jun 26

Deep breaths...

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Jun 26

It is irresponsible to play politics with the support of suicide counselors. People who are in a mental health crisis need support and we know how to support them www.axios.com/2025/06/18/t...

Suicide counselors for LGBTQ+ youth removed from hotline by Trump admin

"Suicide prevention is about people, not politics," Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black said.

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Jun 23

Given recent event in the world and politics, you're going to want to hear from General McChrystal. We have just a few seats left-- this Friday! @cwclub.bsky.social www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

General Stanley McChrystal: Choices That Define a Life

“When I die, how will I be measured?” For Stanley McChrystal, the answer could be obvious. As a retired four-star general, McChrystal might be measured by his stars (four), commands held, wars fought,...

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BWJones @bwjones.bsky.social · Jun 5

This is why @djpatil.bsky.social pushed for an agenda of moving purposefully and fixing things.

A sticker on a keyboard that says Move Purposefully and fix things.

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · May 28

On Friday June 27th, I'll be interviewing General Stanley McChrystal on his new book for @cwclub.bsky.social. Lots to cover given all the things happening in the world. Get your tickets NOW - b4 they sell out! www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-....

General Stanley McChrystal: Choices That Define a Life

“When I die, how will I be measured?” For Stanley McChrystal, the answer could be obvious. As a retired four-star general, McChrystal might be measured by his stars (four), commands held, wars fought,...

www.commonwealthclub.org

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · May 26

For those that made the ultimate sacrifice, we remember and honor them. I think about how soundly my family sleeps at night thanks to them. #MemorialDay

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · May 8

Tomorrow!

DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · May 2

Hey @ucsandiego.bsky.social !!! I'm back on campus on May 8 (next week). Lots of topics to cover that are going to be 🔥 🌶️ 💯 . I'll have my pack of stickers and hope to meet you there! warrenminors.ucsd.edu/law-and-soci...

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · May 2

Hey @ucsandiego.bsky.social !!! I'm back on campus on May 8 (next week). Lots of topics to cover that are going to be 🔥 🌶️ 💯 . I'll have my pack of stickers and hope to meet you there! warrenminors.ucsd.edu/law-and-soci...

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Christopher Michel @christophermichel.com · Mar 11

Portrait of @djpatil.bsky.social for the @nationalacademies.org glass.photo/cm/uTe34oAAe...

DJ Patil: The Data Alchemist Some people build careers. Others build bridges. DJ Patil does both. He is one of those rare individuals who move seamle…

Christopher Michel on Glass

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Mar 11

I grew up in Utah and thanks to fluoride in the water + regular cleaning, I’ve never had a cavity. Thankful for the public health people who made the policy

Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · Mar 10

Utah to Become First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water @wsj.com

Utah to Become First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

Most public-health experts say the mineral additive is a crucial protector against tooth decay.

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Mar 10

I’m at @carnegiemellon.bsky.social today! Want to meet up or show something off? Meet at Tepper next to the coffee shop at 4pm

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Alt18F @alt18f.bsky.social · Mar 1

18F was doing exactly the type of work that DOGE claims to want – yet we were eliminated shortly after midnight. Read our letter to the American people:
18f.org

We're not done yet | 18F

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Feb 27

Want to understand what’s happening on tech in the gov? Opportunities and risks? Listen to @ann-lewis.bsky.social and her experience and advice. Especially how to make it a bipartisan effort podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

This Biden official wants to root out waste. She says DOGE is doing it all wrong.

Podcast Episode · POLITICO Tech · 02/27/2025 · 21m

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Feb 26

Nope, it’s from our book on Data Ethics

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Knight Foundation @knightfoundation.org · Feb 20

How can we use AI to transform America’s cities for the better? @goldsmithongov.bsky.social led a conversation with @djpatil.bsky.social & @mattmahansj.bsky.social on how AI can break barriers & enhance government services. "Technology alone is information, but it isn’t insight," Patil cautioned.

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Feb 15

🙏🙏🙏

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DJ Patil @djpatil.bsky.social · Feb 15

If you see me, ask me for a sticker!

BWJones @bwjones.bsky.social · Feb 15

My philosophy on this thanks to @djpatil.bsky.social

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