Reposted by SarahShaily Patel @vox-magica.bsky.social · 18/08/2026this from upenn's student paper is worth reading as the term starts: "AI cannot coexist with education — it can only degrade it. As technology advances and workers are replaced by machines, schools are some of the only places we have left to explore and wrestle with human thought."thedp.comEditorial | Penn has an AI problemThe Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board argues that Penn’s choice to embrace AI is detrimental to the institution of higher education. 7735268
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 16/12/2025open.substack.com/pub/powerofu... Virality of information - interesting read!open.substack.comWhy Some Ideas Go Viral—and Most Don’tWhat decades of research reveal about why certain content spreads—and how social forces shape what we all see. 050
Reposted by SarahEmmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 12/12/2025The thing about collegial governance at a university is that it takes collegiality. By this I don't mean *congeniality* (being nice) but a shared sense of responsibility and dedication. 2649
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 29/11/2025People working together can be breathtakingly wonderful ❤️ 0102
Reposted by SarahIris van Rooij 💭 @irisvanrooij.bsky.social · 22/11/2025You think LLM-based chatbots can help students learn? Think again. Take a few minutes to listen to Dr. @drtanksley.bsky.social clear explanation why this is very bad, harmful idea, especially for Black students. #Critical_AI_Literacy www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mtc...youtube.comHoward University AI PanelYouTube video by Tiera Tanksley 9218105
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Such a loss for the Canadian military history community 😞 RIP Tim. You will be missed. 000
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 02/10/2025 A loss felt by humans, chimpanzees, and the planet. Thank you Dr. Goodall, for everything. 150
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 02/06/2025If all sportsball events were like this I would be a superfan! 161
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Send all available healthy vibes to my poorly little man. He’s miserable with lots of puking. Poor wee man! 😢😿🩷 060
Reposted by SarahCheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 11/04/2025On April 28 - our Canadian Federal Election Do not trust the polls Do not trust the size of rallies Do not listen to media stating this person or that person is winning. EVERY VOTE COUNTS. The only thing you can trust is your vote, this is how you make change. #VoteABC 31664275
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Keep masking. Get your boosters. It’s not just a cold. 010
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Mum, we think it’s time for an intervention. Put the phone down and go grab the treat jar. We will ALL feel better about things. 080
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Please vote Ontario friends! We are the only hope this province has to move away from the disastrous conservative trajectory. 020
Reposted by SarahDavid Fisman. @dfisman.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Great piece on the stealthy impact of long covid and its particular impact on post-secondary students. Features @ryantennant.bsky.social themanitoban.com/2025/01/the-...themanitoban.comThe unseen aftermath of the pandemicLong COVID is a condition where symptoms persist for weeks, months or even years after recovering from COVID-19. The symptoms, including chronic pain, 14296141
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Terrific analysis of a major trend that spans all of social media and beyond. Worth the read! 000
Reposted by SarahProfessor Power @powerofacademe.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Absolutely essential reading. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...lrb.co.ukSophie Smith · Sleeping Women: On the Pelicot trialGisèle Pelicot doesn’t conceive of her now ex-husband or the other men who raped her as ‘bad apples’, aberrations... 051
Reposted by Sarahl'Humanité @humanite.fr · 19/12/2024L'Humanité du 19 décembre : Gisèle Pelicot, merci madame 📰 humanite.fr 91052342
Reposted by SarahHank Layfield @hlayfield.bsky.social · 05/12/2024If you think traffic is bad, be glad all the bike riders, walkers, and transit users aren't also driving with you. In Metro Boston, non-car transportation modes account for 20%. Imagine increasing Cars on the road by 25% if we all shifted to driving. Thank a bike lane, thank a bus rider. 213932
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 14/12/2024youtube.com/watch?v=o4Ol... Happy 99th birthday Dick Van Dyke! The world needs more like you. 🎂😍youtube.com 010
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 10/12/2024This thread about chromosomal sex and how much more complicated it is than “XY = male, XX = female” is well worth the read! 010
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 30/11/2024It’s a snuggle on the couch sort of #Caturday #CatsOfBluesky 0182
Reposted by SarahHeather e^-1/x^2 @heathermoandco.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Reminder to not buy into the absurd disinformation that getting repeated #covid infections beneficially ‘boosts your immune system’. Repeated Covid-19 infections result in cumulative damage each time. Including damage to the brain and vital organs. #LongCovid #NeuroCovid 210349
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Handy guide to pass around as needed 😊 Know who to yell at when you have an issue! 😉 031
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 11/11/2024You ok mom? Usually you yell when you’re looking at that … #CatsOfBluesky 1110
Reposted by SarahConrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 09/11/2024Here's a description of Bluesky's advanced search features bsky.social/about/blog/0...bsky.socialTips and Tricks for Bluesky Search - BlueskyLet’s dive into all the tips and tricks for advanced Bluesky search! 77033
Sarah @ktowngardener.bsky.social · 08/11/2024They finally made that other place so toxic that I just couldn’t bear it. Looking around, this place seems much as I remember the old place before it’s purchase by a sad little rich boy. Glad to have found this place! 😊 1183