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Lisa Fazio

@lkfazio.bsky.social

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Associate prof of psychology Vanderbilt Univ, studies how adults and children learn true and false information, she/her, lkfazio.com

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Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · Oct 24

"Vanderbilt is failing in its moral responsibility to push back against rising authoritarianism and political coercion."

My effort to convince Vanderbilt (and all universities) to take a stand for the rule of law, the Constitution, and our democracy.

www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

Here's why Vanderbilt's response to the Trump higher ed 'compact' is not enough | Opinion

With the deadline looming for colleges to sign Trump's "compact," Vanderbilt must resist, says one university professor.

www.tennessean.com

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Brendan Nyhan, Nathan P. Kalmoe

Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 2h

We underestimate how impactful harassment and threats of violence are on politicians. Clear, large uptick in the number of major incumbent politicians not running/retiring specifically due to harassments and threats of violence. The harassers are like 0.1% of the population but hugely impactful.

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · 3h

And, you can also change the narrative yourself, by leading the public. Public pressure absolutely moves politicians. Sitting around waiting for others to take this seriously is failing. Making something the story and making the public care about it is the job of a politician.

Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 4h

IMO the argument is that you can make things into big enough deals that it matters. Khanna found Massey and found survivors and made the Epstein Files the gigantic story it should be. Only then did establishment Dems come along. You can, in fact, make things into big hairy deals if you do it right.

post malone ergo propter malone @proptermalone.bsky.social · 12h

if you want the Senate to do something, Senate Republicans must do something.

People are dunking on this but I'm not really sure what plays Schumer has other than to try to peel off Rs.

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Amir Attaran, Sarah Roberts , and 2 more Lisa W. Fazio, Amir Attaran, Sarah Roberts, Aurélien Mondon, Nathan P. Kalmoe

Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 6h

30 years ago they were like we have to ban song lyrics for the children but it’s full steam ahead for the here’s how to do drugs until you die machine

Drew Magary @drewmagary.bsky.social · 11h

“ChatGPT started coaching Sam on how to take drugs, recover from them and plan further binges. It gave him specific doses of illegal substances, and in one chat, it wrote, ‘Hell yes—let’s go full trippy mode’”
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...

A Calif. teen trusted ChatGPT for drug advice. He died from an overdose.

"Who on earth gives that advice?"

www.sfgate.com

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Carl T. Bergstrom, Scott L. Greer , and 2 more Lisa W. Fazio, Carl T. Bergstrom, Scott L. Greer, Liz Beddoe, Philip N. Cohen

samuel mehr @mehr.nz · 6h

somebody at UChicago is feeding preprints to LLMs without authors' consent, in a research study

they have the gall to suggest to authors they've opted-in that they volunteer to evaluate the LLMs' suggestions regarding their own work.

lol, lmao even. here is the invite and my reply

Dear Author,

I am Honglin Bao (www.hbao.info), a data science PhD student in Knowledge Lab (https://knowledgelab.org/) at the University of Chicago, working on a study about “The Capabilities and Potential of AI for Automating Scientific Idealization: A Large-Scale Human-in-the-Loop Study” (under UChicago IRB25-1372). As AI plays an increasingly significant role in scientific discovery, this project aims to evaluate how far AI helps scientists extend their work in new directions – or if it is not useful in this regard. This is a research project – it has no commercial purpose. I will share the final draft, technical details, and aggregate results from scientists once the study is complete.
We came across your preprint "Principles of music perception" and applied custom AI models on it in accordance with the terms of the preprint license, which generated five new extensions (i.e., ideas proposed by AI based on the same context as your paper). Our pilot study of 400 scientists (excluding you) indicates that around 60% found at least one of the proposed extensions thought-provoking and actionable. However, the remaining reported that AI only generates seemingly plausible but vague sentences.
We solicit your help in evaluating whether you think AI is useful or not, since we believe you are the best judge of new ideas proposed from your own paper. No matter where you stand regarding AI and science: From principally believing that AI is prone to producing fake and morally problematic science to finding it useful, or something in between, we hope to receive evaluations that reflect a spectrum of views.
The AI-proposed extensions are included in the survey link below. If you consent to review them and participate in the survey, we would appreciate it if you could do so within the next 14 days (it will take you < 10mins). If you do not consent, we will not use your research in this study. If you find these ideas valuable, you are welcome to purs…

Please remove my data from your study. I want nothing to do with this — and I would also point out that if you had done appropriate background work in the selection of articles you fed to the plagiarism machine, you would have found that the preprint of mine you used is way out of date and has been updated substantially since it was first posted.

———
Samuel Mehr
School of Psychology, University of Auckland
and Child Study Center, Yale University
Be a citizen scientist at themusiclab.org!

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Brendan Nyhan, Scott L. Greer , and 3 more Lisa W. Fazio, Brendan Nyhan, Scott L. Greer, Kate Starbird, Daxton R. Stewart, David Darmofal

Brandy Zadrozny @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social · 7h

RFK Jr's HHS had a press call to announce they were — based on no new data — overhauling the childhood vaccine schedule. Senior officials at HHS answered questions but refused to go on the record, saying we could only attribute the quotes to "officials." www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots

The U.S. no longer broadly recommends vaccines for flu, hepatitis A and B, and RSV. Health officials say the guidance aligns with that of peer countries.

www.washingtonpost.com

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Sara Wallace Goodman, Matt Grossmann , and 2 more Lisa W. Fazio, Sara Wallace Goodman, Matt Grossmann, Nathan P. Kalmoe, Stuart Shapiro

🦃 Seth Masket 🦃 @smotus.bsky.social · 9h

I'm pleased to report that my forthcoming book is now available for pre-sale. What's more, if you become a paid subscriber to Tusk, I'll send you a complimentary copy of the book!
More about the book below (1/4):
smotus.substack.com/p/my-new-boo...

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Mark D. White, Dana R. Fisher , and 2 more Lisa W. Fazio, Mark D. White, Dana R. Fisher, Greg Linden, David Darmofal

Kathleen Bachynski @bachynski.bsky.social · 10h

I can’t fully articulate the way my stomach dropped when I saw this headline. Please know the evidence has not changed. The people in charge have changed, and they did not consult any relevant experts or the public. “This new policy has not been vetted with pediatricians, the public, or the ACIP”

Federal health officials slash recommended childhood vaccinations under Trump’s directive

The number of recommended childhood shots drops from 17 to 11.

www.statnews.com

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Christina Pagel

Javi Ibarrondo @jibarrondo.bsky.social · 11h

The National Science Foundation just had a big reorganization. Here are five things to know | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪

The National Science Foundation just had a big reorganization. Here are five things to know

Divisions and rotators disappear as more career staff become supervisors

www.science.org

Reposted by Timnit Gebru, Lisa W. Fazio, Amir Attaran , and 3 more Timnit Gebru, Lisa W. Fazio, Amir Attaran, Fabián Muniesa, Sarah Roberts, Aurélien Mondon

Drew Magary @drewmagary.bsky.social · 11h

A Calif. teen trusted ChatGPT for drug advice. He died from an overdose.

"Who on earth gives that advice?"

www.sfgate.com

Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 11h

But Emily... it's a really good article. It's not like we're all going to need a break and a lighter reading day near the end of the semester 😭

Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 11h

One example of how Grok is being used to target women. Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch being sexualised, degraded, and humiliated step-by-step by Grok. All the images accurately reflect the prompts provided.

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Lisa W. Fazio, Philip Nel

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 11h

Harvard has removed a resident dean -- a Black lecturer in psychology -- for writing posts critical of Trump and law enforcement

www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...

Dunster House Resident Dean Gregory Davis Removed After Resurfaced Social Media Posts | News | The Harvard Crimson

Gregory K. Davis was removed from his post as Dunster House resident dean effective immediately, according to a message circulated to House affiliates Monday morning.

www.thecrimson.com

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

Jordan Collver @jordancollver.bsky.social · 12h

Visualising a fun fact.
#sciart

Cartoon illustration showing the gap between Stegosaurus and T-Rex is about 90 million years, whereas between T-Rex and humans is "only" 65 million years. The T-Rex turns her head toward the human, licking her lips. The human is nervous, to say the least.

Scott Clement @sfcpoll.bsky.social · 13h

One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

Movies Silently @moviessilently.bsky.social · 13h

If a machine can fart out a 400-page novel based on any stray shower thought, why would even the “author” want to read it?

But they don’t get it. Or maybe they do but are in deep denial

Reposted by Joanna Bryson, Lisa W. Fazio, Dave O’Brien , and 5 more Joanna Bryson, Lisa W. Fazio, Dave O’Brien, Mark J. Brandt, Robert Huber, Lilian Edwards, Willem de Koster, Jana Lasser

Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 22h

New year, new (job) opportunities: Full professorship in Digital Society and Democracy.

What: excellent conditions, start-up and transition packages, interdisciplinary and supportive environment, wonderful colleagues.

[1/2]

fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

DIAS Professorship in Digital Society and Democracy

Application deadline: March 15, 2026, 11.59 PM/23.59 CET/CEST.

fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, David R. Miller, Tom Louwerse

Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 1d

The smallest man in the largest office

Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 1d

WH sources say Venezuela's opposition leader committed the "ultimate sin": She accepted the Nobel Peace prize.

“If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” one said.

www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Although Machado ultimately said she was dedicating the award to Trump, her acceptance of the prize was an “ultimate sin,” said one of the people.

“If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” this person said.

Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 1d

YES!!!

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 2d

Sorry, best I can do is the Western Grebe Baby Taxi Service. 🐣 🪶

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

Nora Benavidez @attorneynora.bsky.social · 2d

Breaking & rapid news events always bring mis- & disinformation. Lies are easy to believe, spread, reinforce. Check out @bragaroberta.bsky.social and the DDIA rapid analysis on Maduro's troubling capture by the US: ddia.org/en/maduro-ar...

Maduro Arrested, Power Shifts, and Messaging Apps Explode

This analysis examines how the U.S. arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, triggered a surge of activity on WhatsApp and Telegram. In the first few hours following the events, DDIA t...

ddia.org

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 2d

Just once I'd like to wake up to people freaking out for good reasons

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Axel Bruns, Will Jennings , and 9 more Lisa W. Fazio, Axel Bruns, Will Jennings, Patrick Dunleavy, Jonathan Hopkin, Laurent Pech, Tom van der Meer, Rory O’Connell, Graham Dutfield, Peter Stegmaier, Cyrus Samimi, Klaus Oschema

dag @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 2d

A gangster state at home, a rogue state abroad: and entirely because Congress and the Supreme Court have abdicated their proper constitutional roles.

Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 3d

😂😂😂 ok, not as cute at 5am, but still very adorable

Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 3d

Aww, I love them all

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Peter Thorne, Steve Peers , and 5 more Lisa W. Fazio, Peter Thorne, Steve Peers, Alison Phipps, James Goodwin, Mark Rice, Greg Linden, Nathan P. Kalmoe

Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 3d

A real news outlet publishing the phrase "Grok apologized" should result in like a week-long timeout. Think about what you've done.

Lisa Fazio @lkfazio.bsky.social · 3d

Very chubby Cardinal chilling on the deck today.

(We finally found a bird feeder spot that the squirrels haven't yet discovered and it's amazing ❤️)

A very rotund cardinal sitting on the edge of a wooden deck

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Rebecca Solnit, Stephan Lewandowsky , and 9 more Lisa W. Fazio, Rebecca Solnit, Stephan Lewandowsky, Steve Peers, Philip N. Cohen, Anders Nilsson, Bessma Momani, Anastasia Salter, James Goodwin, Brian Keegan, Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò, Kristina McElheran

Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 3d

I've been tracking the spread of nonconsensual deepfakes on X for more than two years. Here's a timeline of how Musk's leadership allowed the practice to flourish from a once-underground market to a viral trend, with little recourse for victims or legal enforcement.
spitfirenews.com/p/grok-csam-...

How Grok's sexual abuse hit a tipping point

Nonconsensual deepfakes on X are nothing new, but now it's built into the platform.

spitfirenews.com

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Rosemary A. Joyce, Susan D. Amussen

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 3d

The insistence on SAT scores underlines their deep commitment to the idea that the investment in building knowledge and expertise itself has no value. This is exactly the same logic that populists use to gut experts from the public sector. They assume the work is simple enough that anyone can do it.

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Cathy N. Davidson, Beatriz Gallardo Paúls , and 3 more Lisa W. Fazio, Cathy N. Davidson, Beatriz Gallardo Paúls, Victor Pickard, Andy Reisinger, Greg Linden

CNBC @cnbc.com · 3d

Musk's Grok AI bot is fixing safeguard 'lapses' after posting of sexualized images of children

Users on X raised concerns over explicit content of minors being generated using Musk's Grok tool.

cnb.cx

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio

Dr Kathleen Millen @neurodevkathy.bsky.social · 4d

So you see we are playing a very long game. Multiply this experience by tens of thousands and you will get a sense of what the scientific enterprise involves. Years of work, huge amounts of time struggling to get data critical to get funded. Huge competition for $. /5

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