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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We've been running studies of friend groups. Lots of fun, mostly because friend groups can be so varied and different (and sometimes the same). For example, here's a group of four friends that I showed during my talk today. Their accomplishments are all very similar and equally impressive

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Trying to sneak into a conference without paying. Think I'll get caught?

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Yep--the items are old/archaic (hoping to build an index with less problematic ones, satisfaction w/current friendships). However, other polling with straightforward items suggests friend networks are indeed shrinking (eg, Pew). But I wish I could time travel to 1975 and shake the researchers

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Line Up Slap

ALT: Line Up Slap

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

There's literally what the project is about!

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In 46,000 people, people's desire for close friends ("I often wish I had more good friends") declines across life. Recent cohorts of younger people desire fewer and fewer good friends. But they otherwise follow the same trajectory. I wonder what people born in the 2000s will look like some day.

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Emily Gorcenski @emily.gorcen.ski · 28/09/2026

Here’s the most incredible story you’ll read today. A small plane with four people aboard crashes in a field. Another pilot witnesses it. That pilot happens to be flying a bunch of skydivers. They offer to jump to assist, are given permission. The skydivers happen to be EMTs. Everyone survives.

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Skydivers alert emergency crews, assist after plane crashes near East Troy airport

Four people were aboard the single-engine plane when it went down in a cornfield near Carvers School Road in East Troy at about 1:30 p.m.

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Tom Hilton @tvhilton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Anyone: Sometimes I enjoy certain things Bluesky: ^^^HISTORY’S GREATEST MONSTER

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hey everyone, I'm struggling to pay an APC for my Frontiers article titled "Predatory Open Access Publishers are the Death Knell for Modern Scientists." If you could contribute to my GoFundMe, I'd really appreciate it. If not, that's okay. I can just post a preprint or something.

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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

She deserves that dog: 🔊 #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Excellent prompt! Here's a post you can use for your discussion board. Let me know if you want it to sound more formal or reference made-up sources about how the sky is blue" -ChatGPT

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I 💙 Dogs @dogs100.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Good Morning…

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"Just because we've historically invested in arms trade doesn't mean we're not looking out for the little guy"

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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Stealth kitties: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Here at Elsevier, we understand how long the review process takes. You toil for years on a project, then a retracted review process. That's why, and we swear to God, if you don't return proofs within 48 hours, this kitten will get it. We need to start making money off you ASAP. Get with the program.

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Listen, the one is out there for you. Just never change, grow up, or improve yourself in any way :)

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

First date idea: we go to the Sonic the Hedgehog cafe in St Louis

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is a perfect illustration of tenure: "congrats, every day is the same now. You're not entitled to anything nicer because of it"

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"I received my PhD in 2015, but I'm also a child at heart and have the whimsy of a fifth-year grad student"

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hi, I'd like to apply for the lifetime achievement award. Although my chronological age would seemingly render me ineligible, my biological age? Firmly in the eligibility window. How old do I feel (subjective age)? I'm at death's door. Thank you for your consideration

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I think about this all the time

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

You have my blessing but also what I'm hearing is this?

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm giving an overview presentation of what my lab does and I think this meme accurately captures it.

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

My university has a near $15 billion endowment. This is my office name plate.

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Bill Chopik @chops310.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Listen, you may have the impression that Michigan cheated to win a football game. As a Michigan grad, I just want to say this: Yeah, you're probably right. I mean, we cheat all the time. What? You think we're good at football with all the money we spend? Do you hear yourself? Get a grip.

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