Ira Hyman
@irahyman.bsky.social
Professor of Psychology; Rider of Bicycles; Seeker of Justice. Applied cognitive psychologist, studying attention & memory, some disinfo too. (He/him; 1st gen college student). With maybe some pictures of Cookie the bernedoodle.
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Ira Hyman
@irahyman.bsky.social
· Nov 23
A Just Asking Questions Effect for spreading false information.
This thread is an overview of my lab’s research that I presented at Psychonomics this morning. #psynow24
TLDR: Getting people to generate their own false answers leads them to believe that info. 1/
This thread is an overview of my lab’s research that I presented at Psychonomics this morning. #psynow24
TLDR: Getting people to generate their own false answers leads them to believe that info. 1/
So I’m doing a thing next week.
Speaking about how ordinary people can fight in the disinformation war. It’s more than just debunking.
Speaking about how ordinary people can fight in the disinformation war. It’s more than just debunking.
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
So I’m doing a thing next week.
Speaking about how ordinary people can fight in the disinformation war. It’s more than just debunking.
Speaking about how ordinary people can fight in the disinformation war. It’s more than just debunking.
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I just re-watched this 10-year-old @randyrainbow.bsky.social video in honor of the news that the Supreme Court denied Kim Davis’ request.
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I just re-watched this 10-year-old @randyrainbow.bsky.social video in honor of the news that the Supreme Court denied Kim Davis’ request.
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SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
91 votes.
Wow. The progressive has pulled ahead of the “centrist” incumbent for Seattle mayor.
By 91 votes.
(I’m not sure what centrist means in some local elections in democratic places. Seems to mean right of center corporate democrats.)
www.kuow.org/stories/kati...
Wow. The progressive has pulled ahead of the “centrist” incumbent for Seattle mayor.
By 91 votes.
(I’m not sure what centrist means in some local elections in democratic places. Seems to mean right of center corporate democrats.)
www.kuow.org/stories/kati...
Katie Wilson pulls ahead of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell – by 91 votes
www.kuow.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
91 votes.
Wow. The progressive has pulled ahead of the “centrist” incumbent for Seattle mayor.
By 91 votes.
(I’m not sure what centrist means in some local elections in democratic places. Seems to mean right of center corporate democrats.)
www.kuow.org/stories/kati...
Wow. The progressive has pulled ahead of the “centrist” incumbent for Seattle mayor.
By 91 votes.
(I’m not sure what centrist means in some local elections in democratic places. Seems to mean right of center corporate democrats.)
www.kuow.org/stories/kati...
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Youth turnout, 2021 to 2025 (and 2025 as pct of 2021):
NJ Gov 20% to 29% (+145%)
VA Gov 27% to 34% (+126%)
NYC Mayor 11.1% to 41.3% (+372%)
Sources: CIRCLE circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea... and DDHQ
NJ Gov 20% to 29% (+145%)
VA Gov 27% to 34% (+126%)
NYC Mayor 11.1% to 41.3% (+372%)
Sources: CIRCLE circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea... and DDHQ
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Youth turnout, 2021 to 2025 (and 2025 as pct of 2021):
NJ Gov 20% to 29% (+145%)
VA Gov 27% to 34% (+126%)
NYC Mayor 11.1% to 41.3% (+372%)
Sources: CIRCLE circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea... and DDHQ
NJ Gov 20% to 29% (+145%)
VA Gov 27% to 34% (+126%)
NYC Mayor 11.1% to 41.3% (+372%)
Sources: CIRCLE circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea... and DDHQ
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“A plainclothes ICE agent pointed his gun at a female driver in Santa Ana…The incident is one of many nationwide raising concerns about plainclothes agents being mistaken for criminals and visa versa, prompting the FBI to urge proper identification.” www.latimes.com/california/s...
Fullerton police stop man pointing gun at female driver, only to learn he is ICE agent
A Fullerton police officer told the agent he couldn't help 'with someone following or recording him if no crime had occurred.' Under state law, local police cannot enforce federal immigration law.
www.latimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“A plainclothes ICE agent pointed his gun at a female driver in Santa Ana…The incident is one of many nationwide raising concerns about plainclothes agents being mistaken for criminals and visa versa, prompting the FBI to urge proper identification.” www.latimes.com/california/s...
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*this*. there is no end to the tabloids' and fascists' demands because they have nothing other than those demands -- there is no "program" and no "opinion" other than rage. The only end is the one put to it by reasonable people while there is still a chance.
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
*this*. there is no end to the tabloids' and fascists' demands because they have nothing other than those demands -- there is no "program" and no "opinion" other than rage. The only end is the one put to it by reasonable people while there is still a chance.
Something good from the Supreme Court? Wow.
And this is really good.
And this is really good.
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Something good from the Supreme Court? Wow.
And this is really good.
And this is really good.
Feeling offended by The NY Times Spelling Bee puzzle this morning.
It claims Pavlovian is not a word. While based on a name, it is a word on its own.
It claims Pavlovian is not a word. While based on a name, it is a word on its own.
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Feeling offended by The NY Times Spelling Bee puzzle this morning.
It claims Pavlovian is not a word. While based on a name, it is a word on its own.
It claims Pavlovian is not a word. While based on a name, it is a word on its own.
Dems before the election, when they want your vote, fight to defend healthcare.
Dems after winning big in the elections? Rolling over without any concessions.
Dems after winning big in the elections? Rolling over without any concessions.
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Dems before the election, when they want your vote, fight to defend healthcare.
Dems after winning big in the elections? Rolling over without any concessions.
Dems after winning big in the elections? Rolling over without any concessions.
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Congress at 15% approval rating, eyeing single digits. With enough work they can get there.
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Congress at 15% approval rating, eyeing single digits. With enough work they can get there.
They caved. With no concessions won. Quickly and quietly. On a Sunday. With a plan as to which less vulnerable senators would take the vote — less vulnerable meaning not up for reelection next year for many of them.
Depressing. How do they expect to keep their base engaged?
Depressing. How do they expect to keep their base engaged?
After election wins this week.
After everyone understanding that Trump and republicans are responsible for this mess.
After the cruelty of starving children and not paying people while have a f—ing Gatsby party.
The democrats may cave and blow up their own base. Moderates need the base to win.
After everyone understanding that Trump and republicans are responsible for this mess.
After the cruelty of starving children and not paying people while have a f—ing Gatsby party.
The democrats may cave and blow up their own base. Moderates need the base to win.
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
They caved. With no concessions won. Quickly and quietly. On a Sunday. With a plan as to which less vulnerable senators would take the vote — less vulnerable meaning not up for reelection next year for many of them.
Depressing. How do they expect to keep their base engaged?
Depressing. How do they expect to keep their base engaged?
Run for Something
Anything. People should run for school boards and city councils.
And some real people should be looking at primarying some senators.
Anything. People should run for school boards and city councils.
And some real people should be looking at primarying some senators.
Want a party that actually fights back? Run for office. We’ll help you. runforwhat.net
Run for Something
Find offices you can run for
runforwhat.net
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Run for Something
Anything. People should run for school boards and city councils.
And some real people should be looking at primarying some senators.
Anything. People should run for school boards and city councils.
And some real people should be looking at primarying some senators.
Please @murray.senate.gov and @cantwell.senate.gov do not cave. Protect people. We have family members who depend on the ObamaCare exchanges. No one can afford what this will do.
I am hoping staff monitor your accounts at times like this. Are y’all listening? We have voted for you before.
I am hoping staff monitor your accounts at times like this. Are y’all listening? We have voted for you before.
After election wins this week.
After everyone understanding that Trump and republicans are responsible for this mess.
After the cruelty of starving children and not paying people while have a f—ing Gatsby party.
The democrats may cave and blow up their own base. Moderates need the base to win.
After everyone understanding that Trump and republicans are responsible for this mess.
After the cruelty of starving children and not paying people while have a f—ing Gatsby party.
The democrats may cave and blow up their own base. Moderates need the base to win.
November 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Please @murray.senate.gov and @cantwell.senate.gov do not cave. Protect people. We have family members who depend on the ObamaCare exchanges. No one can afford what this will do.
I am hoping staff monitor your accounts at times like this. Are y’all listening? We have voted for you before.
I am hoping staff monitor your accounts at times like this. Are y’all listening? We have voted for you before.
After election wins this week.
After everyone understanding that Trump and republicans are responsible for this mess.
After the cruelty of starving children and not paying people while have a f—ing Gatsby party.
The democrats may cave and blow up their own base. Moderates need the base to win.
After everyone understanding that Trump and republicans are responsible for this mess.
After the cruelty of starving children and not paying people while have a f—ing Gatsby party.
The democrats may cave and blow up their own base. Moderates need the base to win.
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
After election wins this week.
After everyone understanding that Trump and republicans are responsible for this mess.
After the cruelty of starving children and not paying people while have a f—ing Gatsby party.
The democrats may cave and blow up their own base. Moderates need the base to win.
After everyone understanding that Trump and republicans are responsible for this mess.
After the cruelty of starving children and not paying people while have a f—ing Gatsby party.
The democrats may cave and blow up their own base. Moderates need the base to win.
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“People are blaming republicans for food prices and flight cancellations and health insurance costs and are furious about gilded ballrooms and Gatsby parties and the president is falling asleep on tv and is the most deeply unpopular president in history, time to cave” is a hell of an argument
November 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
“People are blaming republicans for food prices and flight cancellations and health insurance costs and are furious about gilded ballrooms and Gatsby parties and the president is falling asleep on tv and is the most deeply unpopular president in history, time to cave” is a hell of an argument
Or, just a suggestion, we could pay people enough to enable them to buy a home.
Trump and his cronies are now pushing 50-year mortgages.
Buckle up. This is going to make the 2008 mortgage crisis look like the good old days.
Buckle up. This is going to make the 2008 mortgage crisis look like the good old days.
November 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Or, just a suggestion, we could pay people enough to enable them to buy a home.
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@sanders.senate.gov and @warren.senate.gov and @markey.senate.gov should tell any Senator considering a cave that they'll happily host stadium stops with @aoc.bsky.social and any other rising star that wants to primary them in their districts if they can't hold the line for people's basic needs.
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
@sanders.senate.gov and @warren.senate.gov and @markey.senate.gov should tell any Senator considering a cave that they'll happily host stadium stops with @aoc.bsky.social and any other rising star that wants to primary them in their districts if they can't hold the line for people's basic needs.
Cookie took us for a walk around Lake Padden today. Just one of the beautiful parks to walk through in Bellingham.
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Cookie took us for a walk around Lake Padden today. Just one of the beautiful parks to walk through in Bellingham.
So much for balanced reporting.
So the oldest person ever to become president keeps falling asleep in his office during public events and there’s no big public discussion on how this is a coverup or how republicans are lying to us about how this government is running?
November 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
So much for balanced reporting.
This is a good article. Fact checking and critical thinking aren’t enough.
In an information war, you need to provide better more reality based narratives.
In an information war, you need to provide better more reality based narratives.
I co-sign everything about this article so hard
We Failed The Misinformation Fight. Now What? | NOEMA
Defending democracy in the digital age will require moving beyond the focus of fighting online misinformation.
www.noemamag.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This is a good article. Fact checking and critical thinking aren’t enough.
In an information war, you need to provide better more reality based narratives.
In an information war, you need to provide better more reality based narratives.
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A variation on the story from the other day about how many teens think factual reporting is routinely made up:
I spotted this on Mastodon and I find it horrible, not least for the speed with which this has happened.
November 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A variation on the story from the other day about how many teens think factual reporting is routinely made up:
But if a reactionary conservative wins by the smallest of margins, that is a mandate and evidence of a restructuring of the electorate.
If a democratic socialist wins, that can’t mean anything because then my ideas may be less popular that I want to acknowledge.
If a democratic socialist wins, that can’t mean anything because then my ideas may be less popular that I want to acknowledge.
Damn, I hate it when things that happen mean nothing :-(
November 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
But if a reactionary conservative wins by the smallest of margins, that is a mandate and evidence of a restructuring of the electorate.
If a democratic socialist wins, that can’t mean anything because then my ideas may be less popular that I want to acknowledge.
If a democratic socialist wins, that can’t mean anything because then my ideas may be less popular that I want to acknowledge.
Why not stop all private jets instead of regular flights for regular people?
Would probably save the same amount of work and do more for the environment.
Of course, those are the oligarchs benefiting from the Trump tax cuts and regulation cuts.
But really, stop the private jets.
Would probably save the same amount of work and do more for the environment.
Of course, those are the oligarchs benefiting from the Trump tax cuts and regulation cuts.
But really, stop the private jets.
I'm on Sunday duty at @defector.com today! First up, my newser on the airport crisis. Spoiler: Trump is fucking you. defector.com/if-youre-stu...
If You’re Stuck At An Airport Right Now, It’s Because Trump Fucked You | Defector
You picked a bad weekend to fly. Over 1,500 flights in the US were cancelled yesterday, and over 1,200 over them have already been cancelled this morning. One of those may have been yours. You’re stuc...
defector.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Why not stop all private jets instead of regular flights for regular people?
Would probably save the same amount of work and do more for the environment.
Of course, those are the oligarchs benefiting from the Trump tax cuts and regulation cuts.
But really, stop the private jets.
Would probably save the same amount of work and do more for the environment.
Of course, those are the oligarchs benefiting from the Trump tax cuts and regulation cuts.
But really, stop the private jets.
Run against the corruption.
Run against the billionaires.
Run against the oligarchs.
Run against the cruelties.
Run against the billionaires.
Run against the oligarchs.
Run against the cruelties.
Pardons are now available for anyone who can pay for them. This is the most corrupt President in history.
November 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Run against the corruption.
Run against the billionaires.
Run against the oligarchs.
Run against the cruelties.
Run against the billionaires.
Run against the oligarchs.
Run against the cruelties.