Kristin Gorski
@kristingorski.bsky.social
Instructional tech & media. Literacies, ed tech & ICT. Higher ed operations. Adjunct asst. prof. Blogger & microblogger. Let's make better social networks!
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Kristin Gorski
@kristingorski.bsky.social
· Jan 25
Thinking about hope today:
"You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot stop spring from coming." - Pablo Neruda, poet
"You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot stop spring from coming." - Pablo Neruda, poet
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I know that the job market is rough this year for Econ PhDs. @utoronto.ca has expanded its postdoc funding. If you are on the market and work on school finance or early childhood education and are interested in a PostDoc, let me know! #econsky #educsky postdoc.sgs.utoronto.ca/current-post...
Postdoctoral Talent Initiative – School of Graduate Studies Postdoctoral Fellows
postdoc.sgs.utoronto.ca
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I know that the job market is rough this year for Econ PhDs. @utoronto.ca has expanded its postdoc funding. If you are on the market and work on school finance or early childhood education and are interested in a PostDoc, let me know! #econsky #educsky postdoc.sgs.utoronto.ca/current-post...
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After King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard left Spotify in protest earlier this year, something strange took their place. My investigation into what happened, which resulted in Spotify taking down a bunch of slop tracks www.platformer.news/king-gizzard...
Spotify's doppelgänger problem
After King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard left Spotify in protest earlier this year, something strange took their place
www.platformer.news
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
After King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard left Spotify in protest earlier this year, something strange took their place. My investigation into what happened, which resulted in Spotify taking down a bunch of slop tracks www.platformer.news/king-gizzard...
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Baby formula linked to an outbreak of infant botulism was distributed to programs serving homeless mothers and other struggling families in multiple states, but it’s unclear what actions are being taken to alert those families to the recall. www.healthbeat.org/2025/11/13/b... #medsky #publichealth
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Baby formula linked to an outbreak of infant botulism was distributed to programs serving homeless mothers and other struggling families in multiple states, but it’s unclear what actions are being taken to alert those families to the recall. www.healthbeat.org/2025/11/13/b... #medsky #publichealth
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"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.
The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.
news.gallup.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
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How is AI *really* impacting jobs?
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
What’s really going on with AI and jobs?
Record-breaking layoff reports, Amazon's mass firings, and a slump in entry level employment. Is AI behind it all?
www.bloodinthemachine.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
How is AI *really* impacting jobs?
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
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Vine reboot called diVine has been launched 📱
• Funded by Jack Dorsey
• Includes over 100K videos from Vine's archive
• Users can upload 6-second videos
• AI-generated content is not allowed
• Funded by Jack Dorsey
• Includes over 100K videos from Vine's archive
• Users can upload 6-second videos
• AI-generated content is not allowed
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Vine reboot called diVine has been launched 📱
• Funded by Jack Dorsey
• Includes over 100K videos from Vine's archive
• Users can upload 6-second videos
• AI-generated content is not allowed
• Funded by Jack Dorsey
• Includes over 100K videos from Vine's archive
• Users can upload 6-second videos
• AI-generated content is not allowed
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We get up close and personal w the lemon sharks here in Coral City! 🔮🍋🦈🪸🌆 #lemonshark #sharksofcoralcity #shark #upclose #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We get up close and personal w the lemon sharks here in Coral City! 🔮🍋🦈🪸🌆 #lemonshark #sharksofcoralcity #shark #upclose #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity
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What is the most profitable industry in the world, this side of the law? Not oil, not IT, not pharma.
It's *scientific publishing*.
We call this the Drain of Scientific Publishing.
Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
Background: doi.org/10.1162/qss_...
Thread @markhanson.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy 👇
It's *scientific publishing*.
We call this the Drain of Scientific Publishing.
Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
Background: doi.org/10.1162/qss_...
Thread @markhanson.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy 👇
November 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
What is the most profitable industry in the world, this side of the law? Not oil, not IT, not pharma.
It's *scientific publishing*.
We call this the Drain of Scientific Publishing.
Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
Background: doi.org/10.1162/qss_...
Thread @markhanson.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy 👇
It's *scientific publishing*.
We call this the Drain of Scientific Publishing.
Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
Background: doi.org/10.1162/qss_...
Thread @markhanson.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy 👇
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You're never gonna believe this, but we're out of archaeologists again.
We have matched ~650 groups with archaeologists this semester! I am so grateful to the 196 Archaeologist volunteers!
We have 60 unmatched groups rn
Know archaeologists who could do a session? Send them to SkypeAScientist.com
We have matched ~650 groups with archaeologists this semester! I am so grateful to the 196 Archaeologist volunteers!
We have 60 unmatched groups rn
Know archaeologists who could do a session? Send them to SkypeAScientist.com
SKYPE A SCIENTIST
Skype a Scientist matches your classroom, scout troop, or library with scientists for Q&A sessions for free!
SkypeAScientist.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
You're never gonna believe this, but we're out of archaeologists again.
We have matched ~650 groups with archaeologists this semester! I am so grateful to the 196 Archaeologist volunteers!
We have 60 unmatched groups rn
Know archaeologists who could do a session? Send them to SkypeAScientist.com
We have matched ~650 groups with archaeologists this semester! I am so grateful to the 196 Archaeologist volunteers!
We have 60 unmatched groups rn
Know archaeologists who could do a session? Send them to SkypeAScientist.com
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Super excited that we're hiring a senior writer to join @wired.com's culture team! If you're obsessed with internet culture and like our vibe, apply! condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...
Senior Writer, Culture
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Super excited that we're hiring a senior writer to join @wired.com's culture team! If you're obsessed with internet culture and like our vibe, apply! condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...
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It is a massive mistake to strip tens of millions of people of their health insurance. It’s an outright betrayal of what families need.
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
It is a massive mistake to strip tens of millions of people of their health insurance. It’s an outright betrayal of what families need.
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With SNAP in crisis, America’s epic food waste problem has become a lifeline.
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Hunger #SNAP #Food #Waste
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Hunger #SNAP #Food #Waste
With SNAP in crisis, America's epic food waste problem has become a lifeline
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
grist.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
With SNAP in crisis, America’s epic food waste problem has become a lifeline.
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Hunger #SNAP #Food #Waste
The U.S. throws away enough food to help tackle its hunger problem. The government shutdown is proving it.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Hunger #SNAP #Food #Waste
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I do this for grad student inquiries and it saves me so much time while still letting me respond
As semesters start and you find yourself repeatedly answering emails with the same questions from students, this is my annual reminder that you can make all your frequent responses email signatures and just select them from your signature list to respond. You're welcome. #academicsky
November 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I do this for grad student inquiries and it saves me so much time while still letting me respond
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I know several people who worked on this rollout. They were really proud of it.
The I.R.S. is shutting down its free online system for filing tax returns, a program that the Biden administration introduced last year and that users gave high marks.
via @tarasiegelbernard.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
via @tarasiegelbernard.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
I.R.S. Halts Free Online Offering for Filing Taxes Directly
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I know several people who worked on this rollout. They were really proud of it.
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I just received my food delivery that I was able to purchase because I RECEIVED my SNAP benefits today. I sobbed. I didn't expect that reaction. I cried for the relief of having access to food but it was ALSO for the 42M under so much stress and for the MILLIONS who have NOT received their benefits.
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I just received my food delivery that I was able to purchase because I RECEIVED my SNAP benefits today. I sobbed. I didn't expect that reaction. I cried for the relief of having access to food but it was ALSO for the 42M under so much stress and for the MILLIONS who have NOT received their benefits.
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If they give up on those ACA subsidies, they aren't ever going to get them back
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If they give up on those ACA subsidies, they aren't ever going to get them back
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Algebra problem!
Plane scheduled to take off from La Guardia at 2 pm
As of departure time, there are 30 planes in line to take off
Only one plane is allowed to take off every three minutes (due to the GOP disdain for all of us, esp for federal employees)
What time will this plane take off?
Plane scheduled to take off from La Guardia at 2 pm
As of departure time, there are 30 planes in line to take off
Only one plane is allowed to take off every three minutes (due to the GOP disdain for all of us, esp for federal employees)
What time will this plane take off?
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Algebra problem!
Plane scheduled to take off from La Guardia at 2 pm
As of departure time, there are 30 planes in line to take off
Only one plane is allowed to take off every three minutes (due to the GOP disdain for all of us, esp for federal employees)
What time will this plane take off?
Plane scheduled to take off from La Guardia at 2 pm
As of departure time, there are 30 planes in line to take off
Only one plane is allowed to take off every three minutes (due to the GOP disdain for all of us, esp for federal employees)
What time will this plane take off?
This #caturday look totally works!
- Practical for fall & fall/winter transition
- Could sew it with different colors, water-resistant fabric; change up the buttons
- A little bit of Halloween throughout much of the year
- An always fitting homage to felines
😺
- Practical for fall & fall/winter transition
- Could sew it with different colors, water-resistant fabric; change up the buttons
- A little bit of Halloween throughout much of the year
- An always fitting homage to felines
😺
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
This #caturday look totally works!
- Practical for fall & fall/winter transition
- Could sew it with different colors, water-resistant fabric; change up the buttons
- A little bit of Halloween throughout much of the year
- An always fitting homage to felines
😺
- Practical for fall & fall/winter transition
- Could sew it with different colors, water-resistant fabric; change up the buttons
- A little bit of Halloween throughout much of the year
- An always fitting homage to felines
😺
New favorite phrase & now will try to use it in convos over the weekend 🤣
TL;DR - "Least weasel" is real!
TL;DR - "Least weasel" is real!
If you’re wondering what a “least weasel” is, they absolutely live up to the name. This is the least amount of animal you can have that can still meet the bar for “is weasel”
November 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
New favorite phrase & now will try to use it in convos over the weekend 🤣
TL;DR - "Least weasel" is real!
TL;DR - "Least weasel" is real!
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The chaos adds to the stress. Young adults I spoke to while reporting named the uncertainty around SNAP and the back-and-forth as part of what was taking such a heavy toll—not knowing what to prioritize, or how to plan. Even as benefits begin to go out, that kind of uncertainty is devastating.
Breaking: A federal appeals court just denied a last-minute bid by the Trump admin to temporarily halt some SNAP funding during the shutdown.
November 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The chaos adds to the stress. Young adults I spoke to while reporting named the uncertainty around SNAP and the back-and-forth as part of what was taking such a heavy toll—not knowing what to prioritize, or how to plan. Even as benefits begin to go out, that kind of uncertainty is devastating.
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Gotta say, I’m not so confident that you do
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Gotta say, I’m not so confident that you do
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Farmers' Almanac says it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
Farmers' Almanac says it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance will be publishing for the final time.
apnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Farmers' Almanac says it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
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Whatever, I’m telling my kid the world is a good place and maybe it will turn out that way
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Whatever, I’m telling my kid the world is a good place and maybe it will turn out that way