Daniel Ansari 🇨🇦
@numcog.bsky.social
Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience & Learning at Western University. CIFAR Fellow. Opinions are my own (he/him/his) 🇨🇦
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🚨 Canadians recognize that health misinformation does significant harm.
90% (!) believe the government has a responsibility address the issue!
via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
90% (!) believe the government has a responsibility address the issue!
via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
🚨 Canadians recognize that health misinformation does significant harm.
90% (!) believe the government has a responsibility address the issue!
via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
90% (!) believe the government has a responsibility address the issue!
via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
New: "Effect of Artificial Intelligence on Learning: A Meta-Meta-Analysis" by Wagenmakers and colleagues revealing evidence for "severe publication bias and extreme between-study heterogeneity" in existing meta-analyses of the effects of AI on learning: osf.io/preprints/ps...
OSF
osf.io
February 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
New: "Effect of Artificial Intelligence on Learning: A Meta-Meta-Analysis" by Wagenmakers and colleagues revealing evidence for "severe publication bias and extreme between-study heterogeneity" in existing meta-analyses of the effects of AI on learning: osf.io/preprints/ps...
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A recently discovered brain network that links cognition and actions may have an important role in Parkinson’s disease and could improve its treatment, according to a study in Nature. go.nature.com/49VBuKI #Neuroskyence 🧪
February 10, 2026 at 2:12 AM
A recently discovered brain network that links cognition and actions may have an important role in Parkinson’s disease and could improve its treatment, according to a study in Nature. go.nature.com/49VBuKI #Neuroskyence 🧪
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Louise V Durham, stained glass and driftwood sculpture, Shoreham by Sea, UK #WomensArt
February 10, 2026 at 5:59 AM
Louise V Durham, stained glass and driftwood sculpture, Shoreham by Sea, UK #WomensArt
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Taking advantage of cold temperatures and the under-utilized outdoor space on the third floor of our school to experiment with making colourful blocks of ice.
ClassroomScrolling > DoomScrolling
ClassroomScrolling > DoomScrolling
February 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Taking advantage of cold temperatures and the under-utilized outdoor space on the third floor of our school to experiment with making colourful blocks of ice.
ClassroomScrolling > DoomScrolling
ClassroomScrolling > DoomScrolling
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If you think you deserve better then you should participate and you should step up.
February 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
If you think you deserve better then you should participate and you should step up.
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Breakthrough @nature.com study showcases new non-invasive treatment for Parkinson’s Disease that targets the somato-cognitive action network (SCAN) with personalized neuromodulation, for superior outcomes. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
February 8, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Breakthrough @nature.com study showcases new non-invasive treatment for Parkinson’s Disease that targets the somato-cognitive action network (SCAN) with personalized neuromodulation, for superior outcomes. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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When mentoring my students I am often surprised at how strong the pull is to find a statistically significant outcome. They seem deflated by null results even though I tell them how important it is in our science to have the full distribution of outcomes
February 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM
When mentoring my students I am often surprised at how strong the pull is to find a statistically significant outcome. They seem deflated by null results even though I tell them how important it is in our science to have the full distribution of outcomes
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Around the world, politicians and businessmen are resigning from their positions because of the Epstein Files.
Except in the United States.
Here: Zero shame, zero consequences.
We need resignations, investigations, impeachments, and punishments now. Should have been years ago.
Except in the United States.
Here: Zero shame, zero consequences.
We need resignations, investigations, impeachments, and punishments now. Should have been years ago.
February 8, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Around the world, politicians and businessmen are resigning from their positions because of the Epstein Files.
Except in the United States.
Here: Zero shame, zero consequences.
We need resignations, investigations, impeachments, and punishments now. Should have been years ago.
Except in the United States.
Here: Zero shame, zero consequences.
We need resignations, investigations, impeachments, and punishments now. Should have been years ago.
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A good day. Great ball practice. Solid start for Team Canada. And rules are out for the Ontario Liberal leadership race.
Join us for a virtual team meeting this Feb 11: teamnate.ca/events
Join us for a virtual team meeting this Feb 11: teamnate.ca/events
February 7, 2026 at 11:19 PM
A good day. Great ball practice. Solid start for Team Canada. And rules are out for the Ontario Liberal leadership race.
Join us for a virtual team meeting this Feb 11: teamnate.ca/events
Join us for a virtual team meeting this Feb 11: teamnate.ca/events
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Der Neurowissenschaftler und #KI- Unternehmer @garymarcus.bsky.social warnt seit Jahren, dass der Boom der »Künstlichen Intelligenz« auf einem Missverständnis beruht. Jetzt häufen sich auffällig die Stimmen, die auf seine Linie einschwenken: archive.is/3PFlk #Interview
KI-Kritiker Gary Marcus: Warum die Technologie an ihre Grenzen stößt
Der Hype um KI ist gigantisch, doch die Technologie hat massive Schwächen. Ein Gespräch mit Gary Marcus über die drohende Finanzblase.
www.sueddeutsche.de
February 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Der Neurowissenschaftler und #KI- Unternehmer @garymarcus.bsky.social warnt seit Jahren, dass der Boom der »Künstlichen Intelligenz« auf einem Missverständnis beruht. Jetzt häufen sich auffällig die Stimmen, die auf seine Linie einschwenken: archive.is/3PFlk #Interview
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
"I would argue that we’re now in one of the best places we ever have been. The world isn’t becoming a more terrible place — it always was.
It’s just that now we can see it.'
It’s just that now we can see it.'
“In a shocking interview with LBC, Lady Victoria Hervey, who briefly dated the former prince Andrew in 1999, said if you’re not in the Epstein Files you”re “a loser”.”
Who Runs The World?
We now know —The Epstein Files told us
open.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
"I would argue that we’re now in one of the best places we ever have been. The world isn’t becoming a more terrible place — it always was.
It’s just that now we can see it.'
It’s just that now we can see it.'
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They found that while students juggle multiple languages effortlessly in their daily lives, this constant switching didn't appear to give them a measurable boost in mental focus or memory tests.
February 7, 2026 at 11:39 AM
They found that while students juggle multiple languages effortlessly in their daily lives, this constant switching didn't appear to give them a measurable boost in mental focus or memory tests.
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For anyone teaching/studying/researching the evolution of language, we wrote a framework paper especially for you!
It lays out how bridging diverse fields can give new insights into this most mysterious of human traits.
There's a link for free access on MPI website here:
www.mpi.nl/publications...
🧪
It lays out how bridging diverse fields can give new insights into this most mysterious of human traits.
There's a link for free access on MPI website here:
www.mpi.nl/publications...
🧪
What enables human language? A biocultural framework
Explaining the origins of language is a key challenge in understanding ourselves as a species. We present an empirical framework that draws on synergies across fields to facilitate robust studies of l...
www.science.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
For anyone teaching/studying/researching the evolution of language, we wrote a framework paper especially for you!
It lays out how bridging diverse fields can give new insights into this most mysterious of human traits.
There's a link for free access on MPI website here:
www.mpi.nl/publications...
🧪
It lays out how bridging diverse fields can give new insights into this most mysterious of human traits.
There's a link for free access on MPI website here:
www.mpi.nl/publications...
🧪
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Gooooo Ukraine 🇺🇦 Huge cheer from the audience for Team Ukraine at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
February 6, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Gooooo Ukraine 🇺🇦 Huge cheer from the audience for Team Ukraine at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
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Absolutely DO NOT let them into Canada.
February 5, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Absolutely DO NOT let them into Canada.
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My hot take is that Canada is also part of the trans-Atlantic. 🇨🇦
Join FT journalists and special guest @kschake.bsky.social for a @financialtimes.com subscriber webinar on Thurs 12 Feb at 1300 UK: The transatlantic relationship: can Europe go it alone? Register, send us your questions, and take part in our poll
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February 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
My hot take is that Canada is also part of the trans-Atlantic. 🇨🇦
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France has become the first EU country to set up a consulate general in Greenland as Europe continues to strengthen its presence there. Senior Diplomat Jean-Noël Poirier takes office today as Consul General in Nuuk.
February 6, 2026 at 1:19 PM
France has become the first EU country to set up a consulate general in Greenland as Europe continues to strengthen its presence there. Senior Diplomat Jean-Noël Poirier takes office today as Consul General in Nuuk.
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🇬🇱 #France and #Canada are both set to open consulates in #Greenland's capital Friday.
The two countries have voiced their opposition to US President Donald #Trump's threats to take control of the autonomous Danish territory.
Read more here ➡️ https://go.france24.com/JXT
The two countries have voiced their opposition to US President Donald #Trump's threats to take control of the autonomous Danish territory.
Read more here ➡️ https://go.france24.com/JXT
February 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM
🇬🇱 #France and #Canada are both set to open consulates in #Greenland's capital Friday.
The two countries have voiced their opposition to US President Donald #Trump's threats to take control of the autonomous Danish territory.
Read more here ➡️ https://go.france24.com/JXT
The two countries have voiced their opposition to US President Donald #Trump's threats to take control of the autonomous Danish territory.
Read more here ➡️ https://go.france24.com/JXT
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I’m not sure we’ve properly addressed how profoundly disturbing it is that America can largely shrug at the stashing of human beings in giant warehouses.
February 6, 2026 at 5:12 AM
I’m not sure we’ve properly addressed how profoundly disturbing it is that America can largely shrug at the stashing of human beings in giant warehouses.
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Stephen Harper says the US is a "hostile" regime and Canada must urgently reduce its economic ties and hit back with counter tariffs.
He says business leaders are fooling themselves if they think things will go back to normal.
When I find myself in the same trench as Stephen Harper it's serious.
He says business leaders are fooling themselves if they think things will go back to normal.
When I find myself in the same trench as Stephen Harper it's serious.
February 5, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Stephen Harper says the US is a "hostile" regime and Canada must urgently reduce its economic ties and hit back with counter tariffs.
He says business leaders are fooling themselves if they think things will go back to normal.
When I find myself in the same trench as Stephen Harper it's serious.
He says business leaders are fooling themselves if they think things will go back to normal.
When I find myself in the same trench as Stephen Harper it's serious.