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Andrew Perfors
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Prof at UniMelb. I'm a computational cognitive scientist studying human inference, learning, information systems, culture, and (mis/dis)info. Nerd & opinionated loudmouth in Oz, originally from America, citizen of both. Parent of two. 🏳️‍⚧️ perfors.net
Oh no I am so sorry to hear that. He was deeply loved and I am sure he knew that to the bottom of his soul 💕
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ignorance is bliss apparently
November 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Men are not inherently violent; some men have learned they can get away with anything because of permissive power structures, and they proceed to do so.

The issue is with permissive power structures.
November 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I've been here almost two decades and it is still amazing to me! One of my favourite parts of Australia (and I have a lot of favourite parts)
November 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Me when I think about how my lifelong affection for AI as an idea is poisoned every day by the bullshit pretender they are using to ruin everything I love
a close up of a man 's face with his mouth open
Alt: Shatner/Kirk KHAN!!’ scream
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November 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Haha yes, the alt text notes that I have refused to feed it and that is precisely why -- learned the hard way never to set the expectation of food, lest they retaliate when the expectation is not met 😂
November 16, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Very apt!
November 16, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Great article. The files show evidence they were corresponding and visiting even through 2019, see thread below
They were actually friends who visited each other, as far as I can tell
November 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM