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Professor & consultant: teach about communication, psychology, persuasion, & relationships. Tend to think I’m at least a little wrong. Sincerely centrist. Conquering CRPS & autoimmune 💪🏼. You’ll always have problems - learn to enjoy life while solving them.
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As an educator I’ll be the first to point out glaring issues in our Ed system:
Why, in an era where disinformation constitutes 90% of online material, is information literacy not taught at *every* grade level? How can we expect a functioning democracy - or society even - without it?
As an educator I’ll be the first to point out glaring issues in our Ed system:
Why, in an era where disinformation constitutes 90% of online material, is information literacy not taught at *every* grade level? How can we expect a functioning democracy - or society even - without it?
SOS Update. I flew to Cleveland for an apt for my stomach, then got in a semi truck accident that left me with severe CRPS spread and got hospitalized. I got a PICC line a few days ago, and my CRPS spread to my left arm and shoulder.
Their IR and acute pain doc’s are all in agreement that…
Their IR and acute pain doc’s are all in agreement that…
Used to watch sunsets from mountaintops after hiking at 4am. Now I watch from hospital rooms at Cleveland Clinic.
Also, a big FU to the hit&run SEMITRUCK that hit us 3 times on the freeway and left me with broken ribs. Don’t let my frail health fool you. I have your plates and will find you bitch
Also, a big FU to the hit&run SEMITRUCK that hit us 3 times on the freeway and left me with broken ribs. Don’t let my frail health fool you. I have your plates and will find you bitch
January 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
SOS Update. I flew to Cleveland for an apt for my stomach, then got in a semi truck accident that left me with severe CRPS spread and got hospitalized. I got a PICC line a few days ago, and my CRPS spread to my left arm and shoulder.
Their IR and acute pain doc’s are all in agreement that…
Their IR and acute pain doc’s are all in agreement that…
Used to watch sunsets from mountaintops after hiking at 4am. Now I watch from hospital rooms at Cleveland Clinic.
Also, a big FU to the hit&run SEMITRUCK that hit us 3 times on the freeway and left me with broken ribs. Don’t let my frail health fool you. I have your plates and will find you bitch
Also, a big FU to the hit&run SEMITRUCK that hit us 3 times on the freeway and left me with broken ribs. Don’t let my frail health fool you. I have your plates and will find you bitch
December 27, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Used to watch sunsets from mountaintops after hiking at 4am. Now I watch from hospital rooms at Cleveland Clinic.
Also, a big FU to the hit&run SEMITRUCK that hit us 3 times on the freeway and left me with broken ribs. Don’t let my frail health fool you. I have your plates and will find you bitch
Also, a big FU to the hit&run SEMITRUCK that hit us 3 times on the freeway and left me with broken ribs. Don’t let my frail health fool you. I have your plates and will find you bitch
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And there are people who are suffering for LIFE due to insurance delays and denials, me being one of them. For their next act, they’ll use the conditions they caused as a reason not to cover my “pre-existing conditions,” which is a term that means “medical history” in every other country
December 7, 2024 at 6:50 AM
And there are people who are suffering for LIFE due to insurance delays and denials, me being one of them. For their next act, they’ll use the conditions they caused as a reason not to cover my “pre-existing conditions,” which is a term that means “medical history” in every other country
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Steinbeck: What did you think of my draft of 𝘖𝘧 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯?
Publisher: It needs more characters.
Steinbeck: I'll see what I can do.
Publisher: It needs more characters.
Steinbeck: I'll see what I can do.
December 11, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Steinbeck: What did you think of my draft of 𝘖𝘧 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯?
Publisher: It needs more characters.
Steinbeck: I'll see what I can do.
Publisher: It needs more characters.
Steinbeck: I'll see what I can do.
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As a communication professor, I can attest that “go fuck yourself” is unquestionably best and most frequently communicated by body language, silence, and defiance
December 7, 2024 at 5:58 AM
As a communication professor, I can attest that “go fuck yourself” is unquestionably best and most frequently communicated by body language, silence, and defiance
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People celebrating Luigi Mangione, the health care CEO assassin, need to understand that vigilante killings are not celebrated or in any way condoned in the United States. We are a civilized country that values the lives of its citizens.
December 9, 2024 at 7:58 PM
People celebrating Luigi Mangione, the health care CEO assassin, need to understand that vigilante killings are not celebrated or in any way condoned in the United States. We are a civilized country that values the lives of its citizens.
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South Korea fought back an attempted coup, a CEO was assassinated, Syria overthrew a dictator.
The season finale of 2024 is popping OFF.
The season finale of 2024 is popping OFF.
December 8, 2024 at 4:36 PM
South Korea fought back an attempted coup, a CEO was assassinated, Syria overthrew a dictator.
The season finale of 2024 is popping OFF.
The season finale of 2024 is popping OFF.
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I’m not a Syrian refugee anymore. I’m Syrian. Just Syrian.
December 8, 2024 at 4:18 AM
I’m not a Syrian refugee anymore. I’m Syrian. Just Syrian.
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From a Syrian to finger wagging outsiders bashing their victory against the regime.
December 8, 2024 at 10:26 AM
From a Syrian to finger wagging outsiders bashing their victory against the regime.
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People not elected to government should not have the power to reshape the government, especially people whose obscene wealth depends on the government functioning a certain way.
This is not a hot take.
It's just plain common sense.
This is not a hot take.
It's just plain common sense.
December 7, 2024 at 8:04 PM
People not elected to government should not have the power to reshape the government, especially people whose obscene wealth depends on the government functioning a certain way.
This is not a hot take.
It's just plain common sense.
This is not a hot take.
It's just plain common sense.
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dahmer avoids arrest after culinary misstep
Not a media basher generally, but "martial law misstep" is genuinely an insane headline
December 7, 2024 at 5:57 PM
dahmer avoids arrest after culinary misstep
True story. Our perception of the world is not solely ours - it is negotiated through “shared narratives,” aka the rhetoric we collectively use 👇🏼
Trump has not APPOINTED anyone.
He has NOMINATED them.
Presidents do not have the power to appoint cabinet officials or judges — only to nominate them and send them to the Senate for confirmation or rejection.
The words MATTER. Don’t give Trump power he doesn’t have.
He has NOMINATED them.
Presidents do not have the power to appoint cabinet officials or judges — only to nominate them and send them to the Senate for confirmation or rejection.
The words MATTER. Don’t give Trump power he doesn’t have.
December 7, 2024 at 3:29 PM
True story. Our perception of the world is not solely ours - it is negotiated through “shared narratives,” aka the rhetoric we collectively use 👇🏼
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On Dec.7, 1941, the date FDR rightly said would “live in infamy,” Japan launched its sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. But without it we might never have declared war on England’s side in its battle to save civilization from Hitler and the axis powers, and we might face a fascist future. But wait . . .
December 7, 2024 at 1:23 PM
On Dec.7, 1941, the date FDR rightly said would “live in infamy,” Japan launched its sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. But without it we might never have declared war on England’s side in its battle to save civilization from Hitler and the axis powers, and we might face a fascist future. But wait . . .
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That does not bode well for South Korean democracy. A coup attempt that goes unpunished is an invitation to more future attempts.
December 7, 2024 at 12:39 PM
That does not bode well for South Korean democracy. A coup attempt that goes unpunished is an invitation to more future attempts.
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Hawk Tuah spitting in the face of crypto bros is a little on the nose if you ask me
December 7, 2024 at 4:44 AM
Hawk Tuah spitting in the face of crypto bros is a little on the nose if you ask me
December 7, 2024 at 5:00 AM
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All jokes aside it's really fucked up to see so many people on here celebrating murder. No one here is the judge of who deserves to live or die. That's the job of the AI algorithm the insurance company designed to maximise profits on your health and no one else
December 4, 2024 at 11:35 PM
All jokes aside it's really fucked up to see so many people on here celebrating murder. No one here is the judge of who deserves to live or die. That's the job of the AI algorithm the insurance company designed to maximise profits on your health and no one else
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I love how South Korea was like yeah no and ended that shit before dinner. Goals. 😂
December 4, 2024 at 4:39 AM
I love how South Korea was like yeah no and ended that shit before dinner. Goals. 😂
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As an educator I’ll be the first to point out glaring issues in our Ed system:
Why, in an era where disinformation constitutes 90% of online material, is information literacy not taught at *every* grade level? How can we expect a functioning democracy - or society even - without it?
As an educator I’ll be the first to point out glaring issues in our Ed system:
Why, in an era where disinformation constitutes 90% of online material, is information literacy not taught at *every* grade level? How can we expect a functioning democracy - or society even - without it?
December 3, 2024 at 6:10 AM
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As an educator I’ll be the first to point out glaring issues in our Ed system:
Why, in an era where disinformation constitutes 90% of online material, is information literacy not taught at *every* grade level? How can we expect a functioning democracy - or society even - without it?
As an educator I’ll be the first to point out glaring issues in our Ed system:
Why, in an era where disinformation constitutes 90% of online material, is information literacy not taught at *every* grade level? How can we expect a functioning democracy - or society even - without it?
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Hey police in the country of #Georgia, why obscure your faces?
Show your faces to the people you are oppressing, or resign and join them.
#georgiaprotests
Show your faces to the people you are oppressing, or resign and join them.
#georgiaprotests
December 2, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Hey police in the country of #Georgia, why obscure your faces?
Show your faces to the people you are oppressing, or resign and join them.
#georgiaprotests
Show your faces to the people you are oppressing, or resign and join them.
#georgiaprotests
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As an educator I’ll be the first to point out glaring issues in our Ed system:
Why, in an era where disinformation constitutes 90% of online material, is information literacy not taught at *every* grade level? How can we expect a functioning democracy - or society even - without it?
As an educator I’ll be the first to point out glaring issues in our Ed system:
Why, in an era where disinformation constitutes 90% of online material, is information literacy not taught at *every* grade level? How can we expect a functioning democracy - or society even - without it?
December 3, 2024 at 6:10 AM
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As an educator I’ll be the first to point out glaring issues in our Ed system:
Why, in an era where disinformation constitutes 90% of online material, is information literacy not taught at *every* grade level? How can we expect a functioning democracy - or society even - without it?
As an educator I’ll be the first to point out glaring issues in our Ed system:
Why, in an era where disinformation constitutes 90% of online material, is information literacy not taught at *every* grade level? How can we expect a functioning democracy - or society even - without it?
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This should go without saying, but it's okay if someone you don't agree with goes on a certain show or podcast. It's okay to be exposed to dissenting opinions. It's okay to feel uncomfortable. The biggest danger for the Democratic Party moving forward is the imposition of ideological purity tests.
November 30, 2024 at 8:24 PM
This should go without saying, but it's okay if someone you don't agree with goes on a certain show or podcast. It's okay to be exposed to dissenting opinions. It's okay to feel uncomfortable. The biggest danger for the Democratic Party moving forward is the imposition of ideological purity tests.