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Published: August 6, 2026 22:37

Democrats and Republicans show different reactions to unfavorable news https://www.psypost.org/how-partisans-change-their-news-habits-when-the-headlines-look-bad/ People "dynamically adjust their news habits to avoid cognitive dissonance..." Republicans…

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Published: August 6, 2026 20:34

RFK Jr. is WRONG about EVERYTHING. He's so consistently wrong, assume he is wrong until proven otherwise. Wrong about vaccines. Wrong about source of COVID. Wrong COVID deaths. Wrong about "censorship". Etc 👇Great piece by @angierasmussen.bsky.social🙏 …

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Published: August 6, 2026 15:14

« Tant de théories du complot sont rattachées à une identité politique particulière. Mais les inquiétudes et la colère que suscitent les centres de données et l’IA transcendent les lignes partisanes, même si les motifs diffèrent. » …

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Published: August 6, 2026 14:55

🚨 Yet again, NO LINK ‼️ No link. No link. No link. No link. No link. Can we kill this zombie lie? Alas, probably not. 🧟‍♀️ A study of more than 2.5 million children concluded that the MMR vaccine does not increase autism risk…

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Published: August 5, 2026 21:19

Distrust of news media driven by political messaging? Yep.👇 See: https://www.niemanlab.org/2026/08/is-americans-declining-trust-in-media-driven-by-political-messaging/ "...the decline in public trust in the media was both preceded by & driven by attacks…

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Published: August 5, 2026 19:05

Data centre boom is feeding conspiracy theories https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/08/05/news/canada-data-centre-boom-conspiracy-theories via @nationalobserver.com Me: "So many conspiracy theories are tied to a particular political identity. But…

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Published: August 4, 2026 15:02

Is the Extra Protein RFK Jr. Recommends Really Good for Us? https://conscienhealth.org/2026/08/04/is-the-extra-protein-rfk-jr-recommends-really-good-for-us/ @conscienhealth.bsky.social "The evidence does not support protein evangelism any more than it…

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Published: August 4, 2026 14:33

Testosterone & military: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/science/testosterone-behavior-aggression.html?smid=url-share "...no medical groups recommend universal screening ...could lead to overtreatment..." "...makes aggression more rewarding" "...can…

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Published: August 4, 2026 14:11

🚨 Antivaxxer & stats: WRONG. "Anti-vaccine discourse exhibits systematic patterns of statistical misreasoning": - correlation–causation fallacy - base rate neglect - Denominator neglect - cherry picking Study: Antivaxx statistical misreasoning &…

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Published: August 3, 2026 16:50

AI is getting better at writing. Humans must get better at editing https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/07/30/ai-is-getting-better-at-writing-humans-must-get-better-at-editing?utm_campaign=shared_article "Our investigation of the stylistic quirks of the…

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Published: August 3, 2026 16:15

I hate the hindsight bias & revisionist history fuelled "middle ground fallacy" emerging (in media, politically, etc) around the attack on Fauci. We all (read: those who support science, justice, rationality, decency, reality...) need to stand against the…

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Published: August 3, 2026 15:54

In RFK Jr's attack on #Fauci, he lied about COVID deaths, he lied about vaccines, he lied about ICUs, he lied about "censoring", etc Reality: 👉 MAGA #misinformation – especially about vaccines – killed people 👉 It is MAGA dismantling "our constitutional…

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Published: August 3, 2026 15:42

The Impact of Conspiracy Thinking on Well-Being https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/gaslighting-attachment-and-reality/202607/the-impact-of-conspiracy-thinking-on-well-being "...associated with lower overall life satisfaction, they could also…

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Published: August 2, 2026 21:16

‼️ The "peptide" grift... Hidden cameras show doctors prescribing unauthorized peptides: https://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/marketplace-cheat-sheet-august-2-2026-9.7290937 Me: "It's maddening." Doctors should be "warning their patients about these…

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Published: August 2, 2026 16:18

Thoughtful analysis...👇 Spot-on term: "STOIC INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX" – which includes Ryan Holiday, Jordan Peterson, Lex Fridman, David Goggins, Jocko Willink, et al. Using pseudo-philosophy to support a HUGE grift & regressive norms. Mapping the…

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Published: August 1, 2026 22:20

So infuriating to watch the continued use of misinformation, spin, and revisionist history to attack a person who has spent his life dedicated to science & public health. My experience: #Fauci thoughtful, kind, and committed to making the world better. …

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Published: August 1, 2026 17:00

Business of FEAR 👇 Gun Ownership Among US Women https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2852342?utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=content-shareicons&utm_content=article_engagement&utm_medium=social&utm_term=080126 "...perceptions of…

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Published: August 1, 2026 16:17

📣 Hey Calgary! Hope to see you soon! 🙏 Join University of Alberta Faculty of Law professor Timothy Caulfield at Central Library on August 8 for a discussion on misinformation, disinformation, and the influence of AI. Register by visiting: bit.ly/4wlF75f…

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Published: August 1, 2026 15:31

#Knitting = “slower, a little more grounded." Why Gen Z is taking up boomer hobbies https://www.economist.com/culture/2026/04/01/why-gen-z-is-taking-up-boomer-hobbies?giftId=M2U4MDBiZjctNGQwMS00MTc1LWJhOWQtYmEyNTMyY2Y0YTZi&utm_campaign=gifted_article

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Published: August 1, 2026 14:59

⚠️ Sum: Put down the phone! It is pulling you into a cycle of stress! Scrolling endlessly to unwind? It could be making you feel worse. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2026/07/31/scrolling-endlessly-unwind-it-could-be-making-you-feel-worse/ From…

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Published: July 31, 2026 20:48

How badly has #misinformation been normalized? An increasing % of people believe the unhinged idea that the COVID vaccine killed more than COVID. 27% think true‼️ ONLY 39% know definitely false‼️ Reality: COVID killed > 7 million. Vaccine saved…

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Published: July 31, 2026 14:48

Influencers – often the same MAHA grifters worried about food dye & seed oil (sigh) – pushing tanning wapo.st/4hH2WQz cc @cancersociety.bsky.social 52% of youth say "tan on purpose" ‼️ "...skin #cancer is the most common type of cancer..." …

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Published: July 31, 2026 14:19

Cancer pseudoscience and the cultural moment https://healthydebate.ca/2026/07/topic/cancer-pseudoscience-and-the-cultural-moment/ by @docmcohen.medsky.social 🙏 In 2022 Makis helped push "a new quack cancer therapy [#ivermectin] into mainstream discourse."…

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Published: July 31, 2026 13:57

Incredible how deluded MAGA is. 🤯 STILL litigating pandemic, despite fact their COVID conspiracy theories have become even MORE absurd❓ Reality: 👉 Ivermectin NOT a miracle cure 👉 Vaccines SAVED millions of lives 👉 Origin most likely NATURAL spillover 👉…

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Published: July 30, 2026 22:43

Sure, AI writing has some recognizable tics (but I ain't giving up my em–dashes!). But think this piece is overly optimistic about our ability to spot AI writing. Most studies suggest we can't. And AI only gonna get better – ugh. How to spot AI writing…

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Published: July 30, 2026 22:38

The idea that supplements are always "natural" and "benign"...? Um, nope. Dangers of 'anti-aging' supplements in cancer protection revealed https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-dangers-anti-aging-supplements-cancer.html "...these popular vitamin B3…

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Published: July 30, 2026 22:14

What Is the 'Barbie Peptide' and Why Is It Risky? https://www.medpagetoday.com/popmedicine/cultureclinic/122362 "You're creating more basal pigmentation in the skin. But in doing so, you don't know if you're also just increasing your risk of developing a…

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Published: July 30, 2026 16:49

⚠️ Health policy is now dictated by science-free longevity & wellness influencers! Science be damned! Anecdotes & manosphere vibe rule! Sigh. ‘It’s a peptide wild west’: how RFK Jr is clearing way for a market of untested drugs…

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Published: July 30, 2026 16:20

So much upsetting about the Fauci attacks. But it also demonstrates the COMPLETE absorption & normalization of hardcore lies and conspiracy theories by the political right (alas, same here in Alberta). Reality irrelevant. Rage & grievance dominate.

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Published: July 30, 2026 15:11

The #Peptide Craze: Lots of hype & little evidence...👇 https://www.cp24.com/news/canada/2026/07/30/peptides-are-rising-in-popularity-but-health-experts-warn-very-few-of-them-have-any-benefits/ "...creating this Wild West for peptides is just a crazy…

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Published: July 30, 2026 14:48

A sad, sad, sad and, yep, unhinged attack on a person who has devoted his life to science, service, and SAVING LIVES‼️ Fauci has been rightly honoured by 3 Republican presidents. Now this? An attack not just on Fauci, but on reason. A picture of how far…

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Published: July 30, 2026 14:13

Polarization machines👇 "Right-wing users are distinctive in their patterns of social media use. They are more likely to post political content on all platforms." "Right-wing users may use social media to find a sense of community among like-minded…

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Published: July 29, 2026 20:57

Can we stop AI from flooding scientific journals? https://cen.acs.org/policy/publishing/ai-fraud-science-journal-generative-ai/104/web/2026/07 "...the only lasting solution is changing how scientists are evaluated: away from volume and toward quality." …

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Published: July 29, 2026 20:38

New wellness woo? Bros who are obsessed with peptides. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/07/peptides-fda-approval-rfk-jr-maha-looksmaxxers-why.html @mollyolmstead.bsky.social @slate.com "Peptides, with their biochemical-sounding names, fit…

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Published: July 29, 2026 15:13

New Study Explains When Some Conspiracy Beliefs Can Lead to Action https://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/new-study-explains-when-some-conspiracy-beliefs-can-lead-to-action/ @appc.upenn.edu @dalbarra.bsky.social From study: "qualities like certainty…

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Published: July 29, 2026 14:43

MAGA universe treats lies about COVID as truisms. Reality: 👉 Yes, U.S. performed TERRIBLY during COVID, but because they did TOO LITTLE. 👉 Vaccines saved millions. 👉 Majority of experts believe natural spillover most likely origin (but study & keep an…

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Published: July 29, 2026 14:33

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in declining to answer questions before Senate panel https://www.statnews.com/2026/07/29/fauci-pleads-fifth-criticizes-rand-paul-senate-hearing/ via @statnews.com #Fauci: “Any reasonable person who has followed his unhinged…

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Published: July 29, 2026 14:06

Hard to watch the continued harassment of Fauci – a man who has dedicated his life to science & served his country during an extremely difficult time. I've had opportunity to meet & present with Fauci. Kind. Thoughtful. And still the focus of MAGA lies. …

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Published: July 28, 2026 21:21

"Hey A.I., write a rage-farming Substack summarizing the news in my voice." Post. Many Substack articles written or partially written by A.I. About 50% of authors admit to using (so actual % likely higher). Is transparency about this reality best…

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Published: July 28, 2026 21:08

When It Comes to Cyclospora, the Internet Is Leaping to Conclusions https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/business/media/cyclospora-social-media.html?smid=bs-share Me: “There is massive distrust right now in these institutions, and now you’re layering on…

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Published: July 28, 2026 18:58

So many "longevity" (🚩!) articles.... It is always, always, ALWAYS the same basics (exercise, healthy food, sleep, etc) mixed with some iffy speculation. Sure, fermented food fine, but ZERO evidence = longer life. Ditto protein hype. 9 Things Experts…

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Published: July 28, 2026 16:14

It wasn't the vaccines, it was murder? She is also a plaintiff on RFK Jr's Children's Health Defense lawsuit against vaccine recommendations. The unhinged world we live in... https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg922wyxvlo cc @thesgem.bsky.social…

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Published: July 28, 2026 16:10

#Move 🚴! #Lift 💪 Study: Long-term resistance training with all-cause and cause-specific mortality: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/60/12/874 "...moderate long-term resistance training was associated with lower all-cause mortality, with lowest risks…

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Published: July 28, 2026 15:37

AI answers only as trusted as the newsbrands they cite https://pressgazette.co.uk/comment-analysis/new-research-reveals-ai-answers-only-as-trusted-as-the-newsbrands-they-cite/ "...low clickthrough rate to publisher sources from AI answers ...search…

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Published: July 28, 2026 14:28

‼️ Sum: Ugh ‼️ ZERO evidence to support this move! Eg, likely to: > costs to healthcare system > overdiagnosis, anxiety, iatrogenic injury > confusion & inequities > wait times for public Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing…

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Published: July 28, 2026 14:16

Against fake news, can happiness be a better defense than the law? https://www.imt-bs.eu/against-fake-news-can-happiness-be-a-better-defense-than-the-law/ "Fake news plays on fear and polarization. Citizens’ well-being and happiness allow them to be…

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Published: July 27, 2026 18:23

It is ALL based on wellness woo BS & ideology. If some suggestion is kinda correct, that is totally random (broken clock cliche). 👉 Let's not legitimize or normalize the lie machine‼️ How does MAHA hold up against scientific scrutiny?…

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Published: July 27, 2026 14:01

🚨 Science-y BS used to push bunk! Scienceploitation! Scientific authority cues increase the spread of misinformation https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2535823123 "...these cues are associated with an increase in sharing, especially when sharing low…

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Published: July 26, 2026 16:10

Ugh. Peer-pressuring the collapse of civilization? Anti-democratic attitudes are highly contagious, new psychology study finds https://www.psypost.org/anti-democratic-attitudes-are-highly-contagious-new-psychology-study-finds/ From study: "...many…

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Published: July 26, 2026 15:35

Key. 👇 ‼️ Political polarization drives surge in anti-vaccine legislation across the US https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260717/Political-polarization-drives-surge-in-anti-vaccine-legislation-across-the-US.aspx @mattmotta.bsky.social: "Our work shows…

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Published: July 25, 2026 16:47

👉 Why do some people who trust in science also believe in scientific conspiracy theories? https://theconversation.com/why-do-some-people-who-trust-in-science-also-believe-in-scientific-conspiracy-theories-287728 Strategies used to spread "science-y"…

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Published: July 25, 2026 16:03

Sum: men. Why Men Account for Most Drowning Deaths https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/why-men-account-most-drowning-deaths-2026a1000mq5?ecd=mkm_ret_260725_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8527924&uac=459022DR&impID=8527924 Men account for 75% to >80% of…

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Published: July 24, 2026 21:29

Men Need Better Fitness Role Models 💪 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/opinion/fitness-influencer-manosphere-health.html A better way forward? 👍 Be "...committed to helping people rather than besting them..." 👍 Emphasize "...caring community and…

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Published: July 24, 2026 20:37

In the past (read: before Trump), this would be a major scandal that voters would care about and congress would act on. But now we are numb to it. The corrupt insanity normalized. Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote…