Jason Freeman
@jasonfreeman.bsky.social
Father of a theatre kid, SF East Bay resident, healthcare actuary, dog agility enthusiast, education advocate, women's basketball fan, puzzle solver
Let's go, Red Sox!
Let's go, Red Sox!
Go, Jimmy, go!!!
Gomez: It doesn't matter if you're young, old, or Gen X, Gen Z. We are now a new generation. We are the fuck around and find out generation.
Gomez: Fuck around
Crowd: Find out
Gomez: Fuck around
Crowd: Find out
April 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Go, Jimmy, go!!!
The Iowa St - Princeton game looks exciting. Too bad ESPN won't let me watch it, even though I have ESPN+. And my parents have cable but not ESPNU. #NCAAWBB
March 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The Iowa St - Princeton game looks exciting. Too bad ESPN won't let me watch it, even though I have ESPN+. And my parents have cable but not ESPNU. #NCAAWBB
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Very cool mixed-method study looking at why individuals are reluctant to get vaccinated
(A health sciences prof once said to me 'There's no point running a trial unless you get some qual data from patients too' and I think this applies to so much psych research. Quant + qual together is great!)
(A health sciences prof once said to me 'There's no point running a trial unless you get some qual data from patients too' and I think this applies to so much psych research. Quant + qual together is great!)
Excited to share our BMC Medicine article on Modifiable Risk Factors of Vaccine Hesitancy
With 2 independent teams of authors blind to each others procedures, we combine gradient boosting machines & thematic analysis, & replicate results in 2 nations 🧵
bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
With 2 independent teams of authors blind to each others procedures, we combine gradient boosting machines & thematic analysis, & replicate results in 2 nations 🧵
bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Modifiable risk factors of vaccine hesitancy: insights from a mixed methods multiple population study combining machine learning and thematic analysis during the COVID-19 pandemic - BMC Medicine
Background Vaccine hesitancy, the delay in acceptance or reluctance to vaccinate, ranks among the top threats to global health. Identifying modifiable factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy is cruc...
bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com
March 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Very cool mixed-method study looking at why individuals are reluctant to get vaccinated
(A health sciences prof once said to me 'There's no point running a trial unless you get some qual data from patients too' and I think this applies to so much psych research. Quant + qual together is great!)
(A health sciences prof once said to me 'There's no point running a trial unless you get some qual data from patients too' and I think this applies to so much psych research. Quant + qual together is great!)
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This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
February 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This morning at Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HQ in DC as mandatory return to office began, this video played on loop for ~5 mins on screens throughout the building, per agency source.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
Building staff couldn’t figure out how to turn it off so sent people to every floor to unplug TVs.
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Do you have a reputable source for this image? I've seen it doing the rounds, but never found it on any NASA or ESA JWST source.
Here's the only JWST Saturn image I'm aware of (single frequency near-infrared)... which the image in the post seems to be based on.
Source: esawebb.org/images/satur...
Here's the only JWST Saturn image I'm aware of (single frequency near-infrared)... which the image in the post seems to be based on.
Source: esawebb.org/images/satur...
February 24, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Do you have a reputable source for this image? I've seen it doing the rounds, but never found it on any NASA or ESA JWST source.
Here's the only JWST Saturn image I'm aware of (single frequency near-infrared)... which the image in the post seems to be based on.
Source: esawebb.org/images/satur...
Here's the only JWST Saturn image I'm aware of (single frequency near-infrared)... which the image in the post seems to be based on.
Source: esawebb.org/images/satur...
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I feel like we’re living a real life version of The Americans.
NEW — 19-year-old DOGE engineer Edward Coristine turns out to be the grandson of former KGB spy Valery Martynov, who played a role in a sprawling 1980s espionage saga.
www.jacobsilverman.com/p/prominent-...
www.jacobsilverman.com/p/prominent-...
Prominent DOGE Staffer Is Grandson Of Turncoat KGB Spy
Edward “Big Balls” Coristine happens to be the descendant of Valery Martynov, a KGB agent who spied for the US.
www.jacobsilverman.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I feel like we’re living a real life version of The Americans.
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PSA- Gov. Braun has banned the distribution of the Imagination Station books in Indiana.
For those who do not know, Imagination Station is a program started by Dolly Parton which provides a free book each month to children from 0-5.
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PSA- Gov. Braun has banned the distribution of the Imagination Station books in Indiana.
For those who do not know, Imagination Station is a program started by Dolly Parton which provides a free book each month to children from 0-5.
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February 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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PSA- Gov. Braun has banned the distribution of the Imagination Station books in Indiana.
For those who do not know, Imagination Station is a program started by Dolly Parton which provides a free book each month to children from 0-5.
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PSA- Gov. Braun has banned the distribution of the Imagination Station books in Indiana.
For those who do not know, Imagination Station is a program started by Dolly Parton which provides a free book each month to children from 0-5.
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New paper from NBER: Pandemic resulted in ~1.7M excess deaths.
Premature deaths reduced future retirement payments, which increased Social Security fund by $294B. This gain was offset by reductions in future payroll tax flows and increased payments to survivors, resulting in net impact of $205B.
Premature deaths reduced future retirement payments, which increased Social Security fund by $294B. This gain was offset by reductions in future payroll tax flows and increased payments to survivors, resulting in net impact of $205B.
www.nber.org
February 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
New paper from NBER: Pandemic resulted in ~1.7M excess deaths.
Premature deaths reduced future retirement payments, which increased Social Security fund by $294B. This gain was offset by reductions in future payroll tax flows and increased payments to survivors, resulting in net impact of $205B.
Premature deaths reduced future retirement payments, which increased Social Security fund by $294B. This gain was offset by reductions in future payroll tax flows and increased payments to survivors, resulting in net impact of $205B.
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It had sounded like Nunu Agara would be back tonight, but Mary Ashley Stevenson is starting against Syracuse for Stanford.
February 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
It had sounded like Nunu Agara would be back tonight, but Mary Ashley Stevenson is starting against Syracuse for Stanford.
A battle of teams whose mascots are just a color! Cardinal v Orange #wbb #stanfordwbb
February 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
A battle of teams whose mascots are just a color! Cardinal v Orange #wbb #stanfordwbb
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This is both absurd and dangerous. How can you assess whether a model is working (and not actively harming people) without stratified data?
We know from decades’ worth of experience that QI and payment reforms can have significantly variable impacts.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
We know from decades’ worth of experience that QI and payment reforms can have significantly variable impacts.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
POLITICO Pro: CMMI to scrap data collection on race, gender
The new policy is aimed at implementing executive orders from President Trump.
subscriber.politicopro.com
February 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This is both absurd and dangerous. How can you assess whether a model is working (and not actively harming people) without stratified data?
We know from decades’ worth of experience that QI and payment reforms can have significantly variable impacts.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
We know from decades’ worth of experience that QI and payment reforms can have significantly variable impacts.
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
I just posted that GLP-1s should start to bring down healthcare costs. Well, cutting Medicaid by $880B will drive private healthcare costs way up! Good luck to employers trying to make up that gap!
The House budget resolution calls for a reduction in mandatory spending of $2 trillion over a decade. Much of that could come from Medicaid cuts.
docs.house.gov/meetings/BU/...
docs.house.gov/meetings/BU/...
docs.house.gov
February 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I just posted that GLP-1s should start to bring down healthcare costs. Well, cutting Medicaid by $880B will drive private healthcare costs way up! Good luck to employers trying to make up that gap!
Can confirm that GLP-1s seem poised to dramatically reduce the cost of healthcare. Currently, the savings is being offset by the cost of the drugs. But, assuming prices come down over time (as happened with stations), we should see downward pressure on health cost trends.
Anti-obesity medicines (AOMs) are set to become the biggest selling drugs of all time, and have been shown to significantly reduce mortality from numerous causes of death. They may also indirectly reduce population mortality, by reducing pressure on the NHS. More in 👇.
liferisk.news/weight-loss-...
liferisk.news/weight-loss-...
Weight Loss Drugs the Talk of the Town in Actuarial Circles - Life Risk News
Weight Loss Drugs the Talk of the Town in Actuarial Circles: Those advising insurance companies and pension schemes on mortality are paying very close attention to developments with anti-obesity medic...
liferisk.news
February 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Can confirm that GLP-1s seem poised to dramatically reduce the cost of healthcare. Currently, the savings is being offset by the cost of the drugs. But, assuming prices come down over time (as happened with stations), we should see downward pressure on health cost trends.
*from the Political Humor subreddit. It's fake... Or is it?
February 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
*from the Political Humor subreddit. It's fake... Or is it?
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A moment for petty resistance:
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. Click on the 3 little dots to the right of "Gulf of America"
3. "Send Feedback"
4. Click on "Gulf Of America" text
5. Select "Inaccurate content"
6. Select "Incorrect" & type "The rest of the world calls it Gulf of Mexico" or what I wrote👇
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. Click on the 3 little dots to the right of "Gulf of America"
3. "Send Feedback"
4. Click on "Gulf Of America" text
5. Select "Inaccurate content"
6. Select "Incorrect" & type "The rest of the world calls it Gulf of Mexico" or what I wrote👇
February 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A moment for petty resistance:
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. Click on the 3 little dots to the right of "Gulf of America"
3. "Send Feedback"
4. Click on "Gulf Of America" text
5. Select "Inaccurate content"
6. Select "Incorrect" & type "The rest of the world calls it Gulf of Mexico" or what I wrote👇
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. Click on the 3 little dots to the right of "Gulf of America"
3. "Send Feedback"
4. Click on "Gulf Of America" text
5. Select "Inaccurate content"
6. Select "Incorrect" & type "The rest of the world calls it Gulf of Mexico" or what I wrote👇
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Good morning Fort Myers...and hello Bluesky! 👋
February 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Good morning Fort Myers...and hello Bluesky! 👋
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"I promise, America will soon be the Cybertruck of countries—uglier than you could have imagined, built for rich chuds, borderline inoperable, and on fire."
Here at DOGE, We’ve Streamlined Every Aspect of America’s Collapse
"Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave representatives of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency access to the federal payment system la...
buff.ly
February 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"I promise, America will soon be the Cybertruck of countries—uglier than you could have imagined, built for rich chuds, borderline inoperable, and on fire."
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NEW: Tiffany Hayes is reportedly signing with the Golden State Valkyries, and I'm a big fan.
"She brings energy, a dog-like mentality," A'ja Wilson told me in September.
Now, Hayes brings that spirit to the "ultra-competitive" Valkyries.
www.sbnation.com/wnba/2025/2/...
"She brings energy, a dog-like mentality," A'ja Wilson told me in September.
Now, Hayes brings that spirit to the "ultra-competitive" Valkyries.
www.sbnation.com/wnba/2025/2/...
The Golden State Valkyries have signed their first star — and she’s a great fit
Tiffany Hayes — last year’s Sixth Player of the Year — is headed to the Valkyries after a standout season with Las Vegas.
www.sbnation.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
NEW: Tiffany Hayes is reportedly signing with the Golden State Valkyries, and I'm a big fan.
"She brings energy, a dog-like mentality," A'ja Wilson told me in September.
Now, Hayes brings that spirit to the "ultra-competitive" Valkyries.
www.sbnation.com/wnba/2025/2/...
"She brings energy, a dog-like mentality," A'ja Wilson told me in September.
Now, Hayes brings that spirit to the "ultra-competitive" Valkyries.
www.sbnation.com/wnba/2025/2/...
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A serious proposal:
If the Trump administration is going to neglect and eliminate entire US Government functions, Democrats should select a full shadow cabinet to fill the void.
Send an alt SecState to the G20, have an alt CDC Director let us know what’s really going on with Bird Flu and TB, etc.
If the Trump administration is going to neglect and eliminate entire US Government functions, Democrats should select a full shadow cabinet to fill the void.
Send an alt SecState to the G20, have an alt CDC Director let us know what’s really going on with Bird Flu and TB, etc.
February 6, 2025 at 4:57 AM
A serious proposal:
If the Trump administration is going to neglect and eliminate entire US Government functions, Democrats should select a full shadow cabinet to fill the void.
Send an alt SecState to the G20, have an alt CDC Director let us know what’s really going on with Bird Flu and TB, etc.
If the Trump administration is going to neglect and eliminate entire US Government functions, Democrats should select a full shadow cabinet to fill the void.
Send an alt SecState to the G20, have an alt CDC Director let us know what’s really going on with Bird Flu and TB, etc.
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This is a backdoor. Elon's coders are creating a backdoor into the US Treasury. This is incredibly dangerous both because of its intended use (by Elon and Trump) and the risk of other actors exploiting a major security vulnerability to cause a massive disruption to the US government.
February 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This is a backdoor. Elon's coders are creating a backdoor into the US Treasury. This is incredibly dangerous both because of its intended use (by Elon and Trump) and the risk of other actors exploiting a major security vulnerability to cause a massive disruption to the US government.
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Very excited for The Thing About Jellyfish at #Berkeley Rep! datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/ali-... #BayArea
The silence is alive in Berkeley Rep’s stage adaptation of ‘The Thing About Jellyfish’
Ali Benjamin tells the Chronicle about writing her bestselling novel about a grief-stricken girl, and what’s exciting about its theater adaptation.
datebook.sfchronicle.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Very excited for The Thing About Jellyfish at #Berkeley Rep! datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/ali-... #BayArea
Just finished our new tradition of watching #Spirited. So much fun! If you haven't seen it, well then, good afternoon to you!
Spirited (film) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 25, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Just finished our new tradition of watching #Spirited. So much fun! If you haven't seen it, well then, good afternoon to you!