H. C. Sinclair
@hicosin.bsky.social
Psychological scientist looking to make the world a better place.
(Note: Sarcasm is my native language so sometimes things get lost in translation.)
I post pets, plants, politics, protests, psychology, & photography
(Note: Sarcasm is my native language so sometimes things get lost in translation.)
I post pets, plants, politics, protests, psychology, & photography
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H. C. Sinclair
@hicosin.bsky.social
· Sep 26
What’s the Chatter? Developing an Integrated Theory-Grounded Psycholinguistic Threat Assessment for the Evaluation of Online Extremist Chatter
We examined the online communications of a known domestic terrorist group, the Boogaloo Bois, by analyzing 3,513 Boogaloo-affiliated posts from 2019 to 2020 from 9 social media platforms. Applying ...
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As there seems to be a lot of speculation lately as to what is and isn’t language that promotes #violence here is the actual #research. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
At least someone in the house is excited about the chaos that is Christmas decorating.
December 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
At least someone in the house is excited about the chaos that is Christmas decorating.
No facts allowed in the U.S. www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
No facts allowed in the U.S. www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Back from Tennessee and a great visit with folks invested in improving education. Thanks to the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social for enabling these events!
December 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Back from Tennessee and a great visit with folks invested in improving education. Thanks to the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social for enabling these events!
In the winter of 2003, I was driving to Minneapolis to defend my dissertation when I hit a patch of ice, spinning off the highway into the median. My back wheel busted, I was stuck, freezing, until a minivan of #Somali #refugees (no coats, in sandals) rescued me. apnews.com/article/trum...
'Where would America be without us?' A community of refugees is stunned by White House limits
In Minneapolis, where Somali refugees helped revitalize entire neighborhoods, the community was stunned by the presidential order capping annual refugee admissions at 7,500, the lowest number since th...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:21 AM
In the winter of 2003, I was driving to Minneapolis to defend my dissertation when I hit a patch of ice, spinning off the highway into the median. My back wheel busted, I was stuck, freezing, until a minivan of #Somali #refugees (no coats, in sandals) rescued me. apnews.com/article/trum...
November 28, 2025 at 3:17 AM
November 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
November 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Surprise Big Poppa #hibiscus bloom today just ready & waiting for anyone coming up the driveway. #dailybloom #bloomscrolling #latebloomer
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Surprise Big Poppa #hibiscus bloom today just ready & waiting for anyone coming up the driveway. #dailybloom #bloomscrolling #latebloomer
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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"IF THE INTERNET feels worse than ever recently, the good news is that there are many people who agree with you. The bad news is that your brain might be suffering as a result."
Yes, the Internet Is Starting to Suck More. Neuroscientists Say This 'Enshittification' Might Actually Hurt Your Brain.
Platform-decay is real—and potentially brain-changing.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"IF THE INTERNET feels worse than ever recently, the good news is that there are many people who agree with you. The bad news is that your brain might be suffering as a result."
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Late #rosesunday and early #macromonday - it was my mom’s birthday today but she was not well enough to celebrate; here is to hoping for better days. This firery #rose is for you, Mom. You who has taught me my love for #flowers & dragged me into the cult of #gardening
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
November 24, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Late #rosesunday and early #macromonday - it was my mom’s birthday today but she was not well enough to celebrate; here is to hoping for better days. This firery #rose is for you, Mom. You who has taught me my love for #flowers & dragged me into the cult of #gardening
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
My Louisiana Flash #hibiscus may be a late bloomer relative to my other plants but boy is it showing off. Six new blooms just today. Puppy in pic for size reference ;) Got my #dailybloom & #dailydog post in one. #bloomscrolling #dogsky
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
My Louisiana Flash #hibiscus may be a late bloomer relative to my other plants but boy is it showing off. Six new blooms just today. Puppy in pic for size reference ;) Got my #dailybloom & #dailydog post in one. #bloomscrolling #dogsky
It was another dewy morning (and then all out downpour) for the roses today
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
#rose #gardening
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
#rose #gardening
November 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
It was another dewy morning (and then all out downpour) for the roses today
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
#rose #gardening
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
#rose #gardening
Happy 4 month birthday to this little guy who seems thoroughly confused by his toy. But not deterred! #puppy #dailydog #dogsky #australiansheperd
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Happy 4 month birthday to this little guy who seems thoroughly confused by his toy. But not deterred! #puppy #dailydog #dogsky #australiansheperd
I know it isn’t #macromonday but I needed to do an extra closeup to capture the dew-dusting of this heritage red rose
#redrose #rose #rosewednesday #dailybloom #bloomscrolling #gardening
#redrose #rose #rosewednesday #dailybloom #bloomscrolling #gardening
November 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I know it isn’t #macromonday but I needed to do an extra closeup to capture the dew-dusting of this heritage red rose
#redrose #rose #rosewednesday #dailybloom #bloomscrolling #gardening
#redrose #rose #rosewednesday #dailybloom #bloomscrolling #gardening
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
My crimson sunset double #hibiscus is even more shy and elusive than my Louisiana Flash so it was such a joy to see one blooming today! #dailybloom #bloomscrolling #doublehibiscus
November 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
My crimson sunset double #hibiscus is even more shy and elusive than my Louisiana Flash so it was such a joy to see one blooming today! #dailybloom #bloomscrolling #doublehibiscus
November 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
My Louisiana Flash #hibiscus is just so pretty. I am not even mad that I had to wait til Fall for it to boom with blooms. It is like a bloom bonus when i thought my hibiscuses would be hibernating. #macromonday #dailybloom #bloomscrolling
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My Louisiana Flash #hibiscus is just so pretty. I am not even mad that I had to wait til Fall for it to boom with blooms. It is like a bloom bonus when i thought my hibiscuses would be hibernating. #macromonday #dailybloom #bloomscrolling
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That's a lot of times for someone who "did nothing wrong"...
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
That's a lot of times for someone who "did nothing wrong"...
November 16, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Impressed that my #hibiscus blooms are still showing up in November. Especially the notoriously shy Louisiana Flash that has maybe bloomed once a month.
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
November 16, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Impressed that my #hibiscus blooms are still showing up in November. Especially the notoriously shy Louisiana Flash that has maybe bloomed once a month.
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
#dailybloom #bloomscrolling
November 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A late #floralfriday post since I had to be at the hospital and then heavily sedated. Trust me probably wouldn’t want to see my drunk on anesthesia posts. #dailybloom #bloomscrolling #rose #gardening
November 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A late #floralfriday post since I had to be at the hospital and then heavily sedated. Trust me probably wouldn’t want to see my drunk on anesthesia posts. #dailybloom #bloomscrolling #rose #gardening