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StephenC

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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.

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · Mar 24

What is this thing called science? And how can we communicate it is a media world of toxic misinformation and disinformation?

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Communicating Science in a Distracted World: Practical Tips for Scientists

Trust, Social Media, and How to Use AI Without Sounding Like a Robot

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 2h

Can you give a plain English summary of the importance of this retraction? Did the study published conclude that use of e-cig caused myocardial infarction? Did they do this by including data where the MI could have occurred prior to the take up of e-cigs?

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 1d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 1d

Are hemp sheets soft ? First image is course fabric but I suspect that is a false assumption

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 1d

Why?

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 1d

The Club is closing ranks. He is probably the most sporting member

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 1d

"The green paper argues Australia’s heavy reliance on income tax revenue is placing an unfair and growing burden on younger working Australians."

Except...err we are not overly reliant on taxing income
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

Graph showing Australia is the 7th least reliant on personal income taxes in the OECD

Chart showing Australia is at the avge in the OECD for reliance on personal and company income taxes.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 3d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 3d

Melbourne moon

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 4d

Kao Mun Gai is my favourite breakfast

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 4d

It’s only lenient for private school boys (and some girls) with their hands on levers of power

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 4d

It is such a puzzle.

We are witnessing science as dogma. This is so dangerous when we attempt to debate with anti-vaxxers and climate skeptics. They just point and click “See. Science is just another opinion.”

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 4d

Meanwhile young people are moving to Australia in droves for work and to build a better life

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 4d

City of Yarra in Melbourne is making similar progress. Meanwhile, Queensland continues to clear millions of hectares and shut down renewables

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 4d

junotane.com interesting comparison of Australia and South Korea. @Junotane is not optimistic for either

Junotane

Junotane is a blog

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 4d

He will have to pay for a fast charger

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energy9086.bsky.social @energy9086.bsky.social · 6d

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 5d

A message worth listening to

Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 5d

Beautiful final words after some real talk brevity. Your life does matter. This is one of the reasons I think universal basic income is so important. It's the only policy that is everyone saying to everyone, "Your life matters."

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 6d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 5d

It is not about me. And I did say that like lanes are already in place. A lower speed limit is part of the solution. But there ARE a small number of cyclists who choose to ignore it.

There is a solution that does not restrict usability.

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 6d

So you think that a person who has purchased a property with certain attributes should be required to relinquish their investment so cyclists can be racers.

The case I am referring to has a workable and effective cycle lane.

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 6d

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... opposing Israel’s not being anti-Semitic according to 40% of American Jews

Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds

Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 6d

Reducing populations is a good thing

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 6d

We can expect this happen in Australia. The TGA inquiry is structured to give such a result

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Germany | Current draft bill to amend Medical Cannabis Act stirring debate: prescriptions for medical cannabis may only be possible following in-person consultation with a physician. In addition, online mail-order sales through pharmacies are to be prohibited. www.taylorwessing.com/fr/insights-...

Planned Amendments to the Medical Cannabis Act: New Obligations and Prohibitions at a Glance

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 6d

When you lose your on street parking and have no option for off street parking

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 6d

Rats leaving sinking ship. Not prepared to do the hard yards to respect the party he joined

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 6d

And Americans were worried about Chinese government getting personal information from TikTok. At least they didn’t have a problem about being deported by the Chinese. They just wanted to know their buying habits.