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Kevin Dickinson

@kevinrdickinson.bsky.social
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Science writer and editor BigThink, game enthusiast, curious reader, (mostly) reliable narrator

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Mike Duncan @mikeduncan.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Please to enjoy this interview/profile of me and the Martian Revolution.
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Kevin Dickinson @kevinrdickinson.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
One painful irony of this ongoing tragedy is how the Trump administration uses (and demands) its legal rights in order to prolong proceedings and maintain its ability to deny others due process and the right to appeal.
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Trump challenges judges' probes of non-compliance with deportation orders
The Trump administration is appealing efforts by two judges to investigate whether government officials defied their rulings over the deportation of migrants to El Salvador, escalating a confrontation between the executive and judicial branches.
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Kevin Dickinson @kevinrdickinson.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
States are passing anti-vax laws despite vaccines saving an estimated 150 million children's lives over the last 50 years. Just one reason we can't afford to keep epidemiology the "hidden science." I spoke with Caitlin Rivers to learn about ending the cycle of panic and neglect. (shorturl.at/iZk9I)
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The dangers of keeping epidemiology the “hidden science”
Caitlin Rivers wants to tell the story of epidemiology and the public health heroes who keep the world safe and healthy.
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Kevin Dickinson @kevinrdickinson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
A brilliant audit of philosophy's many schools of thought surrounding happiness. I could listen to Jonny Thomson talk about this stuff for hours. That he managed to distill so many ideas into a coherent, enjoyable 10 mins is bonkers talent. Proud to know him as a friend and colleague.
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Seek pleasure, remain UNhappy | Jonny Thomson
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Kevin Dickinson @kevinrdickinson.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Since Cal Newport isn't on social media, we have to spread the slow productivity gospel. Its golden rule: "Do less, work at a natural pace, and obsess over quality." Hang the attention economy. Take time to enjoy the things you do, and don't find pride in metrics but your pursuit of mastery.
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Why “slow productivity” is the key to great work and happy teams
Cal Newport explains how slow productivity can help you and your teams accomplish more while improving work quality and workplace morale.
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Kevin Dickinson @kevinrdickinson.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
“A genuinely intelligent system should be able to do a sanity check." - @garymarcus.bsky.social I spoke with Marcus regarding his concerns over the AI, the industry's shortcomings, and why we see intelligence where none exists. It all comes down to an imaginary chicken named Henrietta...
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AI skeptic Gary Marcus on AI's moral and technical shortcomings
From hallucinations to regulatory battles, Gary Marcus argues the AI status quo has failed us and it's time citizens demand something more.
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