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Jon Simons @jonsimons.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The advert for the Hatton Professorship of Sustainability is now out. A fantastic opportunity for someone with expertise in social psychology, behavioural science, etc, to help address the greatest threat of our age. Please share with anyone who might be interested! www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/hatton-...

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Hatton Professorship of Sustainability

The Board of Electors to the Hatton Professorship of Sustainability invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship (combining be...

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 9h

Amazing! You can’t make this shit up!

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 9h

What did she think “Mass Deportations Now” meant? I am struggling to find the empathy to think that most of these people were just deceived by electoral messaging. The plan was in plain sight.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 19h

Damn Trev, keeping your promises

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 20h

America dot gov going full woke. I wonder how long it will take for the government to change the behavior of the bot like they removed science from official websites

Screenshot of AI chatbox run by the administration saying that climate change isn’t a hoax

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 20h

Someday, I hope, this stuff will be in history books and museums to show future generations how low we can get when bowing to an authoritarian leader

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Matthew Sheffield @matthew.flux.community · 22h

The core appeal of reactionary politics is hatred of competent and smart people who follow evidence rather than use it to support conclusions. A million incidents like this happen daily in academia and legal settings, and they're behind almost all right-wing "liberal bias" accusations.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Republicans will accuse others of perjury while providing false evidence to support those accusations. What a clown show.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Giving “grace” to drivers making “stupid moves” (ie dangerous) but having “road rage” toward cyclists when they “don’t follow the rules”? Yeah that’s car brain

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"We're not Amsterdam." Well, Amsterdam wasn't always "Amsterdam" either. They chose to become that version of themselves.

Amsterdam before and after photo with cars (1971) and without (recently)

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What’s the “establishment” in Utah? I’m so tired of conservatives pretending they’re not in power, especially in Utah

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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Eligible voters, time's running out for registering to vote or updating your registration for the midterms. Fri, 10/2 — SOUTH CAROLINA — in-person (10/4 online, 10/5 mail) Sat, 10/3 — U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — in-person (10/4 online) Sun, 10/4 — ALASKA Sun, 10/4 — RHODE ISLAND More at npr.org/vote

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How to register to vote and check your registration status

For the 2026 elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My department at the University of Utah is hiring! We're looking for scholars working on housing and/or economic development, including planning for social justice or in underserved communities. We have great colleagues and great students, and SLC is a wonderful place to live. Please share widely.

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Assistant Professor in the Department of City & Metropolitan Planning

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Snow at the top of Snowbird. Winter is coming

Cam view of alpine environment with some snow

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Canadians: “Canada isn’t and will never be part of the United States.” Brandon McNulty: “Watch this.”

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"Everyone thinks they are Pogacar, but there is only one Pogacar.” Giulio Pellizzari

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If climate change is indeed a hoax invented by China, kudos to China for sneaking tropical birds to Colorado to make it seem more plausible. That’s commitment

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Maybe Bruno Armirail is setting a very hard pace, but I’m surprised no riders from second-tier country has attacked yet in the circuit. Germany, the UK, Spain, or even Italy will instantly lose most riders once the big boys attack. #Montréal2026

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’m not saying that the big teams at Worlds should worry about the break, but Andres Leknessund, Vuelta a Espana stage winner, is a big engine. 8+ minutes is quite a bit, and France and Belgium should increase the pace soon for Seixas and Evenepoel

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Step 1: start an unnecessary war that makes gas prices increase Step 2: repeal fuel economy standards so new cars will consume more gas Step 3: more profits for oil companies and car makers

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Trump says he approved rollback of Biden-era fuel economy rules, cutting mpg targets

President Donald Trump said Saturday he has approved new fuel economy standards that would roll back Biden-era vehicle efficiency rules.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Patrick Broe from LRCP said (not fully jokingly) that Remco Evenepoel should attack on the first lap of the Worlds circuit with 170+ km to go because nobody could bring him back if he goes solo or a small group. I feel that might be too far but it might be hard to bring him back in that circuit.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Italian professional cycling riders at the Worlds in Montreal are wearing a black armband to honor Niccolò, 7 year old boy who was killed by a driver while he was riding his bike to school with his dad. We need pro cyclists to speak up more often about traffic violence

IG post to honor a kid who died while riding

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

They warned us Mamdani would impose Sharia law. Instead, he unleashed the real threat: line dancing in Bryant Park.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This helps explain why 4- and 6-year graduation rates at many Utah public universities (including the U of Utah) are lower than peer institutions. Many of our students work part time or full time to avoid borrowing huge amounts of money. Any efforts to improve graduation rates needs to consider this

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Utah ranks No. 1 for lowest student loan debt burden, new study says

A new WalletHub study shows Utah ranks best in the country for the lowest overall student loan debt.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I would very much welcome a vehicle miles traveled fee that considers vehicle weigh in Utah. I would also welcome congestion pricing in the Wasatch Front and some of its canyons. That’s good policy but I’d say the chances it passes in the car-brained legislature are close to none.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A few takeaways from this good analysis by The Economist - Red counties are only growing because of migration - Significant more mortality during COVID in Trump land (to own the libs?) - Maybe the 2030 census map will look better for Dems than anticipated www.economist.com/graphic-deta...

In MAGA-land people are dying faster than they are being born

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Just saw a young guy with a mustache wearing skinny jeans and riding a fixie. Is the dream of the 90s in Portland alive again?

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Worlds road race thoughts: Most commentators (e.g., LRCP) only talked about the main climbs. But there are two other shorter kickers (in addition to the final ramp) that could be launchpads. I could see Remco Evenepoel or outsiders (Ciccone? Ben Healey?) attack on one of these other kickers

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I learned two new terms in this video, which on their own are worth watching it: "Transit disoriented development" "Guerrilla wayfinding"

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Waymo: "Bro, you gotta drive less cause it's good for the climate." Us: "So we should invest in transit and biking?" Waymo: "No bro, you just gotta use our cars, which are better for the climate (wink)."

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I had to bike on a sharrow on a big arterial road where the posted speed limit is 30 mph but many drivers go at 45+ mph, and 0/10, would not recommend. If that was my only option, I would probably not bike commute.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I made the mistake of checking Salt Lake City’s housing debates on NextDoor. Instantly regretted it. I wish these people had the courage to say the same stuff to the planning commission or city council

how about you and your twenty- and thirty-something year olds go f off... sounds like you and a group of folks are upset you cannot afford housing in the location you want. Maybe move or relocate out of state... it is what people did decades ago; they followed jobs and affordable housing/.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I feel really conflicted about the Dems running ads on high gas and diesel prices. Yes, that might help them get some votes of disgruntled indies and Republicans. I know it’s not the time to get idealistic when democracy is at stake. But cheap gas hurts the environment and our climate so much.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Btw, tonight there will be another planning commission meeting in Salt Lake City with more public comments to discuss Expanding Housing Options, which would legalize starter homes. You know the people using AI to scare their neighbors will show up. So you should too. Or email the commission.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here we are. Anti-housing folks using sloppy AI-generated images to spread misinformation about zoning reform. No, new buildings in SLC wouldn’t be as big Interesting from a planning scholar perspective. Maddening for someone hoping your kids will be able to afford to live in your city.

Nextdoor post with a bunch of false information and a sloppy misleading AI images

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Stormy clouds in SLC this afternoon

Big clouds over the valley with rays of light

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

For whatever it's worth, the U of Utah has seen a steady decline in the U.S. News & World Report National Universities rankings: 2022: 99th 2023: 105th 2024: 136th 2025: 151th 2026: 179th 2024 was when anti-DEI laws went into effect, and 2025 is when significant state budget cuts occurred

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Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Exciting new project for housing policy wonks & data scientists! Want to create a tool to help state policymakers develop rough estimates of how much housing could be unlocked with different policy reforms? Sure you do! housingchallenge.turnout.rocks

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Housing Data and Technology Innovation Challenge

A nine-week remote open-source challenge to build transparent tools that estimate how state-level housing reforms affect housing supply.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Nearly 40 points underwater. That's impressive.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Support for white nationalism is highest among white men aged 18-29. This likely the demographic that responded the most to influencers and podcasters (see Charlie Kirk). It also speaks about a resurgence of white nationalism on college campuses.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“People from state X should stop moving to state Y” is conservative thinking, almost nativist. Also, scarcity mindset. Progressives should stay away from that.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Chat, what’s the definition of white privilege?

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