Olivier Simard-Casanova
@o.simardcasanova.net
· Economist @univlorraine.bsky.social, en français and in English
· I study how humans influence each other in organizations, at work, in scientific communities, and online #Rstats
· He/Him 🏳️🌈
🌐 https://o.simardcasanova.net
📍 Nancy, Lorraine, France 🇪🇺
· I study how humans influence each other in organizations, at work, in scientific communities, and online #Rstats
· He/Him 🏳️🌈
🌐 https://o.simardcasanova.net
📍 Nancy, Lorraine, France 🇪🇺
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A second shot at a PhD
I have an unexpected and exciting professional news to share
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Despite having completed 90% of the manuscript, I was never able to defend my PhD
It's definitely unexpected, but I'm thrilled to announce that I have restarted working on a PhD
You can read about what happened and my plans on my newsletter: o.simardcasanova.net/p/8e29c3...
#EconSky
It's definitely unexpected, but I'm thrilled to announce that I have restarted working on a PhD
You can read about what happened and my plans on my newsletter: o.simardcasanova.net/p/8e29c3...
#EconSky
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what if we, you know, just tried to avoid using websites that coddle white supremacists for a buck
Substack Still Has A Nazi Problem (And Doesn't Care)
For several years Substack has been accused of coddling white supremacy and fascist ideology for cash. And despite several major scandals and a mass defection of ethical authors, there's little seriou...
karlbode.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
what if we, you know, just tried to avoid using websites that coddle white supremacists for a buck
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My "they deserve to lose" sign-tapping finger is gonna get tired today
February 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
My "they deserve to lose" sign-tapping finger is gonna get tired today
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occasionally I post a half-formed thought & someone takes it on bad faith and it's always such a clarifying moment about whom I should block
February 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
occasionally I post a half-formed thought & someone takes it on bad faith and it's always such a clarifying moment about whom I should block
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*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
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My favorite Super Bowl memory is still when Elon Musk was at the 2023 game in Arizona and panicked about his Eagles tweet getting less engagement than Joe Biden's. He then flew immediately to Twitter's San Francisco office to start emergency meetings to fix the site's algorithm.
February 9, 2026 at 3:40 AM
My favorite Super Bowl memory is still when Elon Musk was at the 2023 game in Arizona and panicked about his Eagles tweet getting less engagement than Joe Biden's. He then flew immediately to Twitter's San Francisco office to start emergency meetings to fix the site's algorithm.
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Watch as a massive crack forms in the ice on Lake Erie.
An impressive view captured by GOES-19 earlier on Sunday.
An impressive view captured by GOES-19 earlier on Sunday.
February 9, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Watch as a massive crack forms in the ice on Lake Erie.
An impressive view captured by GOES-19 earlier on Sunday.
An impressive view captured by GOES-19 earlier on Sunday.
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AT proto is the only exception i make to my new "don't spend any significant amount of time on social media" rule. (i also post and reply to people on reddit, but i don't use any apps) www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
February 8, 2026 at 10:03 PM
AT proto is the only exception i make to my new "don't spend any significant amount of time on social media" rule. (i also post and reply to people on reddit, but i don't use any apps) www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
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excited for atmospheric publishing + email newsletters, I know a bunch of folks are interested in this and at least a couple of us are working on it
haha I will say: I hope this is a thing ppl are willing to pay for!
haha I will say: I hope this is a thing ppl are willing to pay for!
February 8, 2026 at 8:45 PM
excited for atmospheric publishing + email newsletters, I know a bunch of folks are interested in this and at least a couple of us are working on it
haha I will say: I hope this is a thing ppl are willing to pay for!
haha I will say: I hope this is a thing ppl are willing to pay for!
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this is what peak posting looks like. you may not like it etc. but this is the platonic ideal of posting.
February 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
this is what peak posting looks like. you may not like it etc. but this is the platonic ideal of posting.
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I think a reasonably frequent experience for junior academics is a life wherein they were the smartest person in the room in most rooms they were in (even some pretty fancy rooms) up until The Great Filtration suddenly puts them among a bunch of other people with the same life experience.
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
I think a reasonably frequent experience for junior academics is a life wherein they were the smartest person in the room in most rooms they were in (even some pretty fancy rooms) up until The Great Filtration suddenly puts them among a bunch of other people with the same life experience.
One of the most promising fix for what is being discussed in this video is Bluesky and AT Protocol
February 8, 2026 at 9:18 PM
One of the most promising fix for what is being discussed in this video is Bluesky and AT Protocol
I also pay for Kagi and as Paul, I derive an ton of value from it
My favorite feature is the ability to demote (and even ban) certain URLs in search results
It’s a powerful way to filter out slop of all kinds
My favorite feature is the ability to demote (and even ban) certain URLs in search results
It’s a powerful way to filter out slop of all kinds
One thing that has helped me a lot to improve the internet: paying for Kagi as a web search and switching away from Google. Not dealing with all the ads when searching has been a bit QoL improvement
We Didn’t Ask for This Internet.
February 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
I also pay for Kagi and as Paul, I derive an ton of value from it
My favorite feature is the ability to demote (and even ban) certain URLs in search results
It’s a powerful way to filter out slop of all kinds
My favorite feature is the ability to demote (and even ban) certain URLs in search results
It’s a powerful way to filter out slop of all kinds
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first impressions of @aeronautapp.com: it's buttery smooth and feels like when tweetie came out. definitely worth checking out if you're on macos apps.apple.com/us/app/aeron...
Aeronaut for Bluesky App - App Store
Download Aeronaut for Bluesky by Michael Clarke on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Aeronaut for Bluesky.
apps.apple.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:13 PM
first impressions of @aeronautapp.com: it's buttery smooth and feels like when tweetie came out. definitely worth checking out if you're on macos apps.apple.com/us/app/aeron...
Successfully cooked a meal in a stainless steel pan for the first time
I am unstoppable
I am unstoppable
a man is screaming with the words " unlimited power " behind him
ALT: a man is screaming with the words " unlimited power " behind him
media.tenor.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Successfully cooked a meal in a stainless steel pan for the first time
I am unstoppable
I am unstoppable
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@mariaa.bsky.social and I have been building a custom client that we'd like to make public in the near-term BUT we want to make sure we've gotten the security right. Anyone with some expertise open to helping us out a bit?
February 8, 2026 at 3:34 AM
@mariaa.bsky.social and I have been building a custom client that we'd like to make public in the near-term BUT we want to make sure we've gotten the security right. Anyone with some expertise open to helping us out a bit?
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Trust me, the woman of academia are not at all surprised by the number of academic men orbiting Epstein.
February 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Trust me, the woman of academia are not at all surprised by the number of academic men orbiting Epstein.
Incredible post by L. Louise Lucas
VA Senate president responds to Ted crying about VA’s redistricting, which should add 4 new Dem seats.
February 7, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Incredible post by L. Louise Lucas
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Another Guardian story on Substack hosting Nazi newsletters.
Here's something I wish more academics knew: There's a Cambrian explosion happening in atproto world. Where your data is yours. New apps every week. Including @leaflet.pub, a blogging platform, newsletter functionality coming soon. 1/3
Here's something I wish more academics knew: There's a Cambrian explosion happening in atproto world. Where your data is yours. New apps every week. Including @leaflet.pub, a blogging platform, newsletter functionality coming soon. 1/3
February 7, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Another Guardian story on Substack hosting Nazi newsletters.
Here's something I wish more academics knew: There's a Cambrian explosion happening in atproto world. Where your data is yours. New apps every week. Including @leaflet.pub, a blogging platform, newsletter functionality coming soon. 1/3
Here's something I wish more academics knew: There's a Cambrian explosion happening in atproto world. Where your data is yours. New apps every week. Including @leaflet.pub, a blogging platform, newsletter functionality coming soon. 1/3
The @ec.europa.eu should probably have a look at Substack
Not only does the platform hosts content that is illegal in many European countries, it even financially benefits from it
Not only does the platform hosts content that is illegal in many European countries, it even financially benefits from it
This isn’t new news as such, but people keep being surprised by it, so it’s worth repeating. Substack hosts, profits from, and promotes explicitly Nazi content, and if you are adding value to that network, you are helping them to do so. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The @ec.europa.eu should probably have a look at Substack
Not only does the platform hosts content that is illegal in many European countries, it even financially benefits from it
Not only does the platform hosts content that is illegal in many European countries, it even financially benefits from it
Very interesting reward system
🏆 The Unjournal's 2024-25 Evaluator Prizes
Recognizing 8 of 80+ expert peer reviewers for outstanding public evaluation work. $6,500 in prizes.
→ info.unjournal.org/evaluator-prizes-2024-25 🧵
Recognizing 8 of 80+ expert peer reviewers for outstanding public evaluation work. $6,500 in prizes.
→ info.unjournal.org/evaluator-prizes-2024-25 🧵
February 7, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Very interesting reward system
I just installed this to access my Zotero library in Claude Desktop
I ran a few tests and the results were very impressive
I ran a few tests and the results were very impressive
GitHub - 54yyyu/zotero-mcp: Zotero MCP: Connects your Zotero research library with Claude and other AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol to discuss papers, get summaries, analyze citations, an...
Zotero MCP: Connects your Zotero research library with Claude and other AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol to discuss papers, get summaries, analyze citations, and more. - 54yyyu/zotero-mcp
github.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM
I just installed this to access my Zotero library in Claude Desktop
I ran a few tests and the results were very impressive
I ran a few tests and the results were very impressive
Still a work in progress, but it's a functional macOS native app for drafting and publishing posts on Bluesky
No app fit my needs so with the help of Xcode 26.3 and Claude Code, I decided to build my own
I'm not a Mac developer, even if I have a decent understanding of Apple tech stack
No app fit my needs so with the help of Xcode 26.3 and Claude Code, I decided to build my own
I'm not a Mac developer, even if I have a decent understanding of Apple tech stack
February 6, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Still a work in progress, but it's a functional macOS native app for drafting and publishing posts on Bluesky
No app fit my needs so with the help of Xcode 26.3 and Claude Code, I decided to build my own
I'm not a Mac developer, even if I have a decent understanding of Apple tech stack
No app fit my needs so with the help of Xcode 26.3 and Claude Code, I decided to build my own
I'm not a Mac developer, even if I have a decent understanding of Apple tech stack
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A challenge for Lady Aurora last night.... Full moon, clouds and fog, but she still managed to come through....
February 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
A challenge for Lady Aurora last night.... Full moon, clouds and fog, but she still managed to come through....
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✅ @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social has been verified by @bsky.app.
February 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
✅ @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social has been verified by @bsky.app.
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I wish I could tell people like me, who first came to Bluesky and felt pummeled by performative scolding, that now it feels a lot less like that and a lot more like that brief window when Twitter was pretty good: useful, occasionally ridiculous, a place to discover new thinkers & writing
February 6, 2026 at 4:13 AM
I wish I could tell people like me, who first came to Bluesky and felt pummeled by performative scolding, that now it feels a lot less like that and a lot more like that brief window when Twitter was pretty good: useful, occasionally ridiculous, a place to discover new thinkers & writing