Dr Beth
@drbeth.bsky.social
The librarian formerly known (on twitter) as @Phdgeek. Into nerdy stuff, open research, EDI campaigning, powerlifting and climbing. 🏳️🌈
I've always loved Hull! It's my favourite University that I've never worked or studied at.
January 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I've always loved Hull! It's my favourite University that I've never worked or studied at.
It's funnier the more I look at it. Why do we need so much Warrington?
January 14, 2026 at 1:47 PM
It's funnier the more I look at it. Why do we need so much Warrington?
It's definitely rose tinted glasses, but maybe there's something there. Sadly I think there will always be people who want to game the system.
But I do tend to the optimistic side, so I did think it was an interesting take.
But I do tend to the optimistic side, so I did think it was an interesting take.
January 14, 2026 at 9:45 AM
It's definitely rose tinted glasses, but maybe there's something there. Sadly I think there will always be people who want to game the system.
But I do tend to the optimistic side, so I did think it was an interesting take.
But I do tend to the optimistic side, so I did think it was an interesting take.
I do think most of the LLM papers are crap and feel sorry for editors to having to wade through them. I guess my thoughts are about easier desk rejects, if it's just a rote paper that an LLM can do, is it a quick reject?
Just like if someone sent in a paper that just sequenced a gene it would be.
Just like if someone sent in a paper that just sequenced a gene it would be.
January 14, 2026 at 9:12 AM
I do think most of the LLM papers are crap and feel sorry for editors to having to wade through them. I guess my thoughts are about easier desk rejects, if it's just a rote paper that an LLM can do, is it a quick reject?
Just like if someone sent in a paper that just sequenced a gene it would be.
Just like if someone sent in a paper that just sequenced a gene it would be.
Yeah, I was very torn by that news. Sad/frustrated that a diamond journal has been snapped up by ACS and will be turned APC charging, but also, pleased that it wasn't just left to die. Difficult times.
January 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Yeah, I was very torn by that news. Sad/frustrated that a diamond journal has been snapped up by ACS and will be turned APC charging, but also, pleased that it wasn't just left to die. Difficult times.
I find that these articles are written as if AI adoption is inevitable, something we must push towards. But I've become less convinced over the last 2 yrs.
Headings like "AI Adoption Barriers" push this view. Why 'barriers', why not 'reasons' not to adopt AI (at least at this moment)?
Headings like "AI Adoption Barriers" push this view. Why 'barriers', why not 'reasons' not to adopt AI (at least at this moment)?
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I find that these articles are written as if AI adoption is inevitable, something we must push towards. But I've become less convinced over the last 2 yrs.
Headings like "AI Adoption Barriers" push this view. Why 'barriers', why not 'reasons' not to adopt AI (at least at this moment)?
Headings like "AI Adoption Barriers" push this view. Why 'barriers', why not 'reasons' not to adopt AI (at least at this moment)?
I hardly ever post photos here, but I'm hoping to get back to doing it on insta. So if you're interested, I'm www.instagram.com/dr_awolf
Instagram
Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.
www.instagram.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
I hardly ever post photos here, but I'm hoping to get back to doing it on insta. So if you're interested, I'm www.instagram.com/dr_awolf
Yep, its pretty great to have right on the doorstep.
January 9, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Yep, its pretty great to have right on the doorstep.
I'm not anti-karaoke. We turn our seminar rooms into karaoke space for the Crickmas and summer party, and I can usually be found in there at least occasionally!
January 9, 2026 at 10:57 AM
I'm not anti-karaoke. We turn our seminar rooms into karaoke space for the Crickmas and summer party, and I can usually be found in there at least occasionally!
Well that's getting a serious upgrade. Laying fast, coming down hard now.
January 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Well that's getting a serious upgrade. Laying fast, coming down hard now.
Reposted by Dr Beth
On the subject of precise language and “artificial intelligence,” I also really like this piece from Emily Tucker on power, technology, and language, and why the Center on Privacy & Technology "will stop using the terms 'artificial intelligence,' ‘AI,' and 'machine learning.’"
Artifice and Intelligence
Executive Director Emily Tucker explains why you won’t hear us say “artificial intelligence.”
medium.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:58 PM
On the subject of precise language and “artificial intelligence,” I also really like this piece from Emily Tucker on power, technology, and language, and why the Center on Privacy & Technology "will stop using the terms 'artificial intelligence,' ‘AI,' and 'machine learning.’"
I do keep a few bits and bobs around until Candlemas which is then - nice tablecloth etc. But the real tree has to go before it turns into even more of a fire hazard! 🔥🔥🔥
January 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM
I do keep a few bits and bobs around until Candlemas which is then - nice tablecloth etc. But the real tree has to go before it turns into even more of a fire hazard! 🔥🔥🔥