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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I will never not giggle when I read, “school of art.” (Say it fast)

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

A poorly planned Thanksgiving dinner. Still pretty darned good. Description in alt.

Duck sausage dressing, spinach in duck fat (aka liquid love), duck breasts, and mashed purple potatoes. And orange cranberry relish (in the cup).

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Indie understands long weekends and Canadian Thanksgiving.

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Paul Noth @paulnoth.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Mine in today’s @newyorker.com

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I am amused by the "dark academia" literary genre. 1) is there any other kind of academia? 2) only seems to take place in English departments. 3) They have way cooler offices than I have ever seen. 4) Tweed! 5) I have to tell my mom that it is not like that--it's different and worse. Still: fun.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Another book rec, especially for those of you who prefer audiobooks. The Future of Truth by Werner Herzog. A true genius and nutter. Hearing him read his own words with his accent and cadence increases the impact.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Very happy that former McGill professor, Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature. Strongly commend Autobiography of Red -- it will transport you. Caveat: you need to invest quite a bit of energy and time in reading it. Worth it.

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📣 Today we are #TogetherAgainstMisinformation❗ I want to focus on hateful & stigmatizing lies about immigration. ZERO evidence that immigrants increase crime (on the contrary!). What lie do you wish would die❓ Go science. Go evidence. Go compassion! cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Quizzical and fine looking old lady dog.

Indie the ancient liver and white Brittany looking intently.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today’s role model of science is Richard Owen: Scooby Doo villain archetype, coiner of the word “dinosaur.” Described as "social experimenter with a penchant for sadism. Addicted to controversy and driven by arrogance and jealousy” "a damned liar. He lied for God and for malice” “An odious man.”

Portrait of Richard Owen—genuinely creepy looking old dude.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Watching the old school version of The Blob. The intro song is a hipster banger youtu.be/XzHDvzGmmw0?...

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The Blob (1958) - Opening Titles and Theme Song

YouTube video by CRITERION

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You got this! When the work gets hard, I try to remember how privileged I am to be able to work hard. But mostly I sweat, swear, and feel sorry for myself (but still do it).

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

First hard cardio session for this incarnation of the body rebuild. Oof, there is a long way to go. It's going to be a good, but challenging, journey.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

These days are expected. A couple meetings, wrote a little bit, returned some emails; then crashed and took a long nap. Fell short of goals, but that’s okay. Feeling Leo today

Diary entry from Tolstoy.
Sept 19: decided that one must love and work, and that’s it.
Sept 20: Tires. Didn’t love and didn’t work.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I’m not much of a drink anymore. But Bowmore makes a fairly spectacular scotch.

A great scotch—‘Merican style (with ice)

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Yesterday was admin work with a lot of meetings. Today—we write. Not only my job, but the best way to build control.

Motivational poster: If one wants power, one must take it.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Big spicy workout (😮‍💨 so difficult) and the biggest breakfast (less difficult). There will be DOMS. Muscles make me more useful and harder to kill—so let’s get them back.

Sourdough toast with strawberry jam, eggs, avocado, steak, coffee (no sugar)

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I voted. Quebec provincial elections. Go democracy.

Directions to the voting centre taped to the street

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

TIL learned that "women/birthing people" is a demographic description in research. Huh. The more you know...

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Classic. It just occurred to me that I casually used profanity when teaching over the last few weeks. Typically, I don't do that--not the specific type of professionalism I want to project. Time to fucking stop that shit.

Test: I either drink coffee or I say bad words. Just kidding. I do both.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It is exciting (and crazy difficult) to reassemble my old body and mind. A lot of being grateful for the ability to work; also whining about how hard it is. And naps.

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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Much to be said about how @pbs.org is EVEN MORE important now than ever.

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Phil Nobile Jr. @philnobilejr.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Child evangelist/B-movie actor Marjoe Gortner has died. He was in FOOD OF THE GODS, STARCRASH and MAUSOLEUM. The Oscar-winning 1972 documentary about his preaching career should be watched. youtu.be/6XdpMkDpJXw?...

A little boy in white tuxedo preaching to the heavens

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Yep. University incentive structures support technicians and not intellectuals. Now—all we are producing are technicians.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I need a better set of nemeses. My current nemeses are so dumb and pathetic. And ugly.

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Orcspiration @orcspiration.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

YOU MUST TAKE YOUR MEDICATIONS TO HAVE STRENGTH TO GRIND YOUR ENEMIES' BONES TO DUST.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I stick to the bro code of keeping the same sports fandom since I was 8 years old or my universities (e.g., Detroit sports teams and UFlorida teams). It is fun to develop a new fandom over the last couple years. Can't wait to see Phil, Abby, the Victoire, and their gorgeous sweaters defend the cup.

The Montreal Victoire celebrating their cup win

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

14 months of cancer treatments are now over and generally recovered from. Hosting friends and supportive folks is over for a bit. Now is the time to take inventory of what remains; then the rest of 2026 and beyond is dedicated to reassembling body, mind, work, and soul. #survivorship 💪

Quote from daily stoic: You have to assemble your life yourself, action by action. -- Marcus Aurelius.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Welp. My Alma Mayer is getting whooped in football. My childhood hockey team is imploding under catastrophic ownership. The Victoire does not start their season until December. At least I have leftover rib nachos. And that is a good thing.

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Alexander Abnos @anabnos.com · 02/10/2026

If your reaction to Wemby saying this is a hearty “hell yeah”, it behooves me to let you know that @theguardian.com does not take business from betting companies, we have a great sports section, no paywall, and a great app. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/o...

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‘It’s sad seeing players promote it’: Wembanyama says he will never endorse gambling companies

Spurs star says it is ‘very sad’ to see NBA players promote gambling companies and insists money no longer drives his sponsorship decisions

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It has been great to host my dear friend and colleague this week. Great to have her teach in my class and consult with our clinic director and generally bring happy energy for the week.

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Gordon Hodson @gordonhodsonphd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Canada: today is recognized as a sombre day of reflection #TruthAndReconciliationDay is part of a healing process to recognize the many wrongs done to Indigenous peoples, w/ special focus on so-called "residential schools" where horrors were committed on Indigenous children Please take the time

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My beloved Detroit Red Wings #lgrw (fan since I was 4 years old saw a Game at Olympia and Gordie Howe patted my head with his smelly glove) are close to losing a fan. A fail son owner appears to be taking the promising team down to the basement. Still time for redemption, but there is short leash.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A nice long walk and good start to the day.

Photo of a coffee being poured from a French press to a fresh white mug

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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Knowledge is NOT politically neutral. The scientific method is a tool for deriving knowledge. So why then, are we telling the arbiters of the scientific method and developers of knowledge to be politically neutral? Are scientists supposed to forsake knowledge for politics sake?

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just saw the movie Backrooms. Um….I need a minute to process. That was…so creepy with an impressive degree of weird.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Good day. Did some solid work. Got a lovely massage. And restocked my wee bar (Imma 1-2 drink per week guy, but the variety is nice). Also, few things indicate that you mean business more than using a shopping cart at the liquor store.

The favorites in my mini bar. The other stuff is in a cupboard.

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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Truth 💥 🙄🤪

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ok. Watch on means that I am getting things done. Thinking cap means that I am going to attempt thinking. Not sure if combining them bodes well or is a “don’t cross the streams” situation. We will see.

Steve is chemo recovery and ready to work mode. FYI—the skull is named “the dooze.”

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Watching Gator football and American TV. An ad for a pill GLP-1 with Martha Stewart followed by an ad for Sonic (fried food drive-in place). ‘Merica!

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Indie is curious and very silly. *boop*

Haha. Extreme close up of Indie and her snout.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Last chemo. But too impaired and grouchy for a party. So celebration Oreo cheesecake.

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Steven R. Shaw, PhD @shawpsych.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It was suggested to me that Journal Clubs need to go extinct because they are easily replaced with AI summaries. I was apoplectic. This was at McGill University! Birthplace of journal club! May the vengeful ghost of William Osler haunt this person forever.

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