Thoughtful and concise overview of the problematic publishing system in academia, in Robert Darnton’s review of Athena Unbound for @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social#AcademicSkywww.nybooks.com/articles/202...
In 1991 the World Wide Web seemed to provide a path to a dazzling future: everyone in the world would be able to communicate, at a minimal cost, with
Apparently my neighborhood bird friends are Canadian geese! They enjoyed a foggy morning at the pond today (as did I). Took a rest day: got my nails done, did holiday shopping, baked banana bread, took a nap. All while listening to Christmas music🎄🤶🏻 Early dinner & more rest ❤️🩹🥱 Back at it tomorrow.
The 3 victims of the UNLV shooting were all faculty of color. Because the murderer didn’t get the job he wanted. Absolutely horrifying and heartbreaking. There’s so much I want to say about this but I’m also at a lost for words. Stay safe y’all. abcnews.go.com/amp/US/unlv-...
Three people were killed and one was injured in a mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Today’s ❤️🩹 recovery walk scenery included the menorah mobile that drove through my neighborhood last night in a caravan with emergency vehicles. So cool to see Hanukkah represented 🕎 Another lovely day of mostly #acwri#AcademicSky
New preprint! How often do editors/reviewers actually compare preregistrations to the reporting in the article? Almost never. This figure sums up all of the results. Not good.
Unexpectedly good day. Last full lab meeting of the semester, followed by canceled meetings & a full afternoon of manuscript #acwri@drtessthompson.bsky.social#AcademicSky
#AcWriMo@mirya.bsky.social -style (or so I tell myself) 🤩🔥🤓
It is! I love walking there (clearly) and look forward to running there when I’m able. Also look forward to showing you around when you visit next! ❤️🩹