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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I will be accepting a new graduate student this year. You can check my google scholar to see what I have been up to recently: scholar.google.com/citations?us... Be warned, Josh Miller (U of GA) do a lot of co-mentoring (it is actually a good thing). Please send this around.

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Nate Phillips @nphillips36.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Super excited to share a thread on our recent paper, “Mapping United States federal funding for mental health difficulties from 2020-2024 to the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology: A registered report,” now in press at Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science! osf.io/preprints/ps... 🧵

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I sometimes give talks on open science. I like to wear this shirt. When I am done, I ask students if they know who BJ Barham is. Invariably, they will guess that he or she is a philosopher of science (rather than the lead singer of @americanaquarium.bsky.social) This amuses me (I am simple).

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I was excited to be a part of this project, but disappointed by what we found. Antagonistic forms of psychopathology (ASB, aggression, psychopathy, narcissism, etc) are grossly underfunded compared to other spectra. This is especially unfortunate given the impact on society. 1/2

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Matt Southward @mattsouthward.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

If you're considering Ohio State's clinical psych program for grad school, you've probably already seen that we're requiring GRE scores this year, so don't forget to factor that into your plans! I'm hoping to take 1-2 students this year ☝️✌️

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Dear conference organizers. I'd like to see fewer activities/events on networking and getting grants, and more sessions devoted to ethical research and being a decent fucking colleague.

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Josh Miller @jdmiller.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Excited to share a new commentary set to be published in J. of Psychopathology and Clinical Science. Co-authored with @vizecolin.bsky.social (shared 1st), @nphillips36.bsky.social, and @drlynam.bsky.social. osf.io/preprints/ps...

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Happy to be part of this paper. 1. Depression and personality functioning are pretty fungible. 2. It is hard to statistically work one's way around latent correlations of .75 to .87. 3. The perils of partialling remain grossly underappreciated (see www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...)

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The Questionable Practice of Partialing to Refine Scores on and Inferences About Measures of Psychological Constructs

Partialing is a statistical approach researchers use with the goal of removing extraneous variance from a variable before examining its association with other variables. Controlling for confounds thro...

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Josh Miller @jdmiller.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

In my opinion, it was laughable when the rejoinder authors said "dark" was ok to use when done responsibly. Like half the literature is built around using it sensationally. E.g., "The dark side of the rainbow: Homosexuals and bisexuals have higher Dark Triad traits than heterosexuals." Lol - gtfo.

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David Chester @davidchester.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Opposition to this term isn't some pearl-clutching attempt to 'cancel' a naughty word that offends delicate sensibilities. It's a pragmatic push to be rid of an absurd phrase that undermines the goals of a serious area of psychological science and can harm those it attempts to describe.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

New commentary (with @jdmiller.bsky.social and @davidchester.bsky.social) in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science pushing back (again) on the use of “dark” in personality research. 1/2 psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

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Brian Nosek @briannosek.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Wonderful commentary about open science culture change situating the responsibility in ourselves to change the system, not wait for some imagined entity to come change it for us.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Excited to share this one: Open Science Now: A Response to Commentaries on Van Til et al. (with @kaelavantil.bsky.social, @nphillips36.bsky.social, Tinawei (Vera) Du, Leigha Rose, @jdmiller.bsky) osf.io/preprints/ps... See below for the TLDR version 1/8

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Daniel Lakens @lakens.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The same happens in psychology (for yesterdays example, bsky.app/profile/drly...). The reason is the huge incompetence of the average scientist.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

This one is out in print. DOI: 10.1037/per0000752 You can also find it here: osf.io/preprints/ps... More evidence for clinical psychology's horribly slow uptake of Open Science practices. What are we hiding?

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Excited about the new rig. Productivity, here I come

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Our faculty senate, although populated by earnest and capable faculty, is frustratingly weak. It is an impotent body. It plays an "advisory role" to an administration that is going to do whatever it pleases. It's play-acting faculty governance.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

I like how we pretend we've made progress because we have made up fancier names for things.

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Nate Phillips @nphillips36.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Happy to share that this has just been accepted over at Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment w/ @vizecolin.bsky.social, Kate Collison, Michael Crowe, @drlynam.bsky.social, & @jdmiller.bsky.social

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DC🕊🌍🔥🌱 @dcminx.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🚨 If you're going to join any protests, you need to think beyond your physical well-being to your digital security, too. 📣 Important thread on protests 👇 www.wired.com/story/how-to...

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How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Upgraded my stereo system (on a three year plan). Replaced my 20 year old Onkyo receiver and added a subwoofer. Two very good moves. I wish I had added the subwoofer years ago.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

The final shipment of holiday vinyl--Amos Lee's self-titled album. I have others to work through, but I let this one jump the line. Definitely a jazz temperament. His voice is rich and warm. The sound is relaxed. Tres hip. Another pretty darn good debut album.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I did not know that being opposed to data fabrication and bad science made me woke, but so be it. I guess I am more radical than I thought.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Finally wrestled Horace Silver off the turntable. Replaced him with another gift from my jazz friend: Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster on Verve (who also have a cool catalog). I’ve been looking for an entry point to Mulligan—not easy with jazz artists who have, where long careers and huge catalogs.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Back to jazz. Another X-mas gift. This one from one of my oldest friends who knows his jazz and my tastes. The Horace Silver quintet and trio--Blowin' the Blues Away. Upon first listen, I like it a lot. Silver is a very good pianist and one of greatest jazz composers.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

For fellow instant ramen fans.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Final spin of the evening. I'll listen to it 3 or 4 more times, but it is that last one tonight. Another great, recent acquisition--MJ Linderman's Boat Songs. Coherent. Lo fi sonics. Hi fi songwriting. Take it around the harbor once or twice.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Another really good album from Jeffrey Foucault. He writes great songs and I love his voice. It pairs really well with English Premier League football on the first day of the year, but I think it is pretty good any damn day of the year.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy early New Year from Patterson and me (not pictured).

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

This is one of the greatest debut albums ever--Iris DeMent's Infamous Angel. Life, love, loss. John Prine wrote: "So listen to this music, this Iris DeMent. It's good for you." You should listen to John Prine. Give her a spin.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I am rewatching The Residence, but it is Patterson's first time. I am super excited for him.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Another great album from 2025 and one of my favorite Bonny Prince Billy albums--Purple Bird. Solid, coherent alt-country spine. Consistently good from A to Z. It is great lyrically--more understated than some previous work. His voice is cracked, vulnerable, but solid. This is a really good album.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I was just telling Patterson that, although I enjoyed last week with my loved ones, I am happy to resume our evening chats.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I don't care what anyone else says. This is a punk album--Daniel Romano's Come Cry with Me. A traditional country sound surroinding decidedly non-traditional-country content. Nails the sound and writes clever songs. Think the Knitters but better executed. Owned it on CD. Ran across the vinyl.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Too rainy for the gardens, but I still love the Getty. Great exhibit on the Guerrilla Girls.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

My year in a picture according to ChatGPT.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

This is another great (start to finish) covers album (like Bird doing the Handsome Family): Holly Cole doing Tom Waits --Temptation. I have another "great" cover album of Waits' songs. Does anyone know it? (answer tomorrow).

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Another favorite album from this year: New Threats from the Soul by Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band. Literate indie-Americana: long songs, sharp writing, and grooves. They remind me (and apparently others) of Silver Jews. Give it a spin.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

First sitting to rehab an old tattoo. Asked what I wanted to do, I said "Maybe tiger stripes. And it needs some juice." I am getting both.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Miles Davis Prestige Quintet Sessions. Davis completes his commitment to Prestige in 2 marathon recording sessions with his first great quintet (Coltrane, Garland, Chambers, and Jones). The sessions get released as Cookin’, Relaxin’, Workin’, and Steamin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet. Good stuff.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

A fine end to a nice weekend. Reunited with a freshly groomed Patterson and a puzzle. But I am not looking forward to the week.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Second night (for me) of Andrew Bird's Gezelligheid. From the front this time. Another great show with two Handsome Family covers.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Perfect day in Chicago. Art Institute. Reckless Records. Very good meal. And Andrew Bird again.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

First night (for me) of Gezelligheid. The inimitable Andrew Bird at the 4th Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Balcony left. Only one more night left

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

In the words of the great Tom Waits, "I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things.”

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Good music and cool chilling (my daughters dont believe that's a thing) with Patterson Hound. Tonight's assignment? Hold the yak cheese stick.

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

This my other favorite Andrew Bird album. This one and Things are Really Great Here... can spends days at a time on my turntable. Nice video on the making of the album--Here's What Happened--here: youtu.be/KUDX8SBj7gc?...

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Don Lynam @drlynam.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Prelistening for the Gezelligheid--Andrew Bird's multi-week gig at the 4th Presbyterian Church in Chicago in December. Regularly, one my best shows of the year. Well worth the trip.

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