Ian Durham
@quantummoxie.bsky.social
Quantum physicist, mathematician, and philosopher working on formal models of consciousness, quantum foundations, and quantum information. Proudly part Ukrainian-American. Follow me on Instagram if you like hiking, fishing, and canoeing pics.
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Not only is he proposing rounding people up and putting them in camps but he’s also proposing to pay for it by introducing a national tax on cannabis, which apparently is a totally fine drug unlike Lexapro
RFK Jr said he wants to send folks who are taking antidepressants and ADHD medications to "wellness farms" in rural America where they will be forced to labor by growing organic food to "cure their addictions."
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
RFK Jr. wants to send people addicted to antidepressants to government "wellness farms"
The farms will "reparent" them.
www.motherjones.com
February 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Not only is he proposing rounding people up and putting them in camps but he’s also proposing to pay for it by introducing a national tax on cannabis, which apparently is a totally fine drug unlike Lexapro
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the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
February 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
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So the US is now kidnapping whole families and trafficking them to random countries that the US has coerced into imprisoning them for some unspecified period of time
Unreal. The US government is dumping Asian and African families and children in random countries that they have no connection to. Dumping, not "deporting." Deportation implies the return of a person to their home country. This is treating people like toxic waste.
www.cbsnews.com/news/us-depo...
www.cbsnews.com/news/us-depo...
February 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
So the US is now kidnapping whole families and trafficking them to random countries that the US has coerced into imprisoning them for some unspecified period of time
Why is the world broken? This is why. Everyone — and I mean everyone — needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror. We seem to have forgotten some basic truths recently. www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
Parents accused in alleged cheating scandal at Cape Elizabeth High School
Moving forward, teachers will create multiple versions of their tests and students will not be allowed to take tests home after the assessments are graded.
www.newscentermaine.com
January 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Why is the world broken? This is why. Everyone — and I mean everyone — needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror. We seem to have forgotten some basic truths recently. www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
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Most people don't know about this crucial resource. #ASafeChoice is a referral network of experienced physicians providing access to safe, affordable medication abortion services to women NATIONWIDE!
With potential abortion bans on the way, this is ESSENTIAL information to spread.
Most people don't know about this crucial resource. #ASafeChoice is a referral network of experienced physicians providing access to safe, affordable medication abortion services to women NATIONWIDE!
With potential abortion bans on the way, this is ESSENTIAL information to spread.
December 14, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Please share!
Most people don't know about this crucial resource. #ASafeChoice is a referral network of experienced physicians providing access to safe, affordable medication abortion services to women NATIONWIDE!
With potential abortion bans on the way, this is ESSENTIAL information to spread.
Most people don't know about this crucial resource. #ASafeChoice is a referral network of experienced physicians providing access to safe, affordable medication abortion services to women NATIONWIDE!
With potential abortion bans on the way, this is ESSENTIAL information to spread.
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I would absolutely rather talk about astrophysics than health — partly because it’s where my expertise lies and partly because it’s more fun — but as a human person with a frustratingly biological existence (and friends and family who are also humans) it’s real hard to just ignore this dire stuff
And now this. My father had polio when he was a child in the 1930s. He thankfully survived. Many did not. This is, well, evil. Let's not mince words. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
Kennedy’s Lawyer Has Asked the F.D.A. to Revoke Approval of the Polio Vaccine
Aaron Siri, who specializes in vaccine lawsuits, has been at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s side reviewing candidates for top jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 12:27 PM
I would absolutely rather talk about astrophysics than health — partly because it’s where my expertise lies and partly because it’s more fun — but as a human person with a frustratingly biological existence (and friends and family who are also humans) it’s real hard to just ignore this dire stuff
So here’s something that doesn’t receive enough attention: University governing boards have no oversight. They appoint their own successors and only *they* can remove themselves. There is literally zero accountability. At least corporate boards (theoretically) answer to shareholders.
December 11, 2024 at 11:27 PM
So here’s something that doesn’t receive enough attention: University governing boards have no oversight. They appoint their own successors and only *they* can remove themselves. There is literally zero accountability. At least corporate boards (theoretically) answer to shareholders.
Administrators administrating. How did we get here?
arstechnica.com/ai/2024/12/w...
arstechnica.com/ai/2024/12/w...
HowStuffWorks founder Marshall Brain sent final email before sudden death
Popular tech educator died in his office within hours of claiming retaliation for filing NCSU ethics reports.
arstechnica.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Administrators administrating. How did we get here?
arstechnica.com/ai/2024/12/w...
arstechnica.com/ai/2024/12/w...
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#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
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December 4, 2024 at 9:00 PM
If you see this post, can you please help spread this information?
#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
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10 INCREDIBLE ways to BOOST your immune system:
The Measles vaccine
The Mumps vaccine
The Rubella vaccine
The Tetanus vaccine
The Diphtheria vaccine
The Polio vaccine
The HPV vaccine
The Pneumonia vaccine
The Hepatitis B vaccine
The Covid-19 vaccine
The Measles vaccine
The Mumps vaccine
The Rubella vaccine
The Tetanus vaccine
The Diphtheria vaccine
The Polio vaccine
The HPV vaccine
The Pneumonia vaccine
The Hepatitis B vaccine
The Covid-19 vaccine
December 1, 2024 at 9:19 PM
10 INCREDIBLE ways to BOOST your immune system:
The Measles vaccine
The Mumps vaccine
The Rubella vaccine
The Tetanus vaccine
The Diphtheria vaccine
The Polio vaccine
The HPV vaccine
The Pneumonia vaccine
The Hepatitis B vaccine
The Covid-19 vaccine
The Measles vaccine
The Mumps vaccine
The Rubella vaccine
The Tetanus vaccine
The Diphtheria vaccine
The Polio vaccine
The HPV vaccine
The Pneumonia vaccine
The Hepatitis B vaccine
The Covid-19 vaccine
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The meme I didn't know I needed
November 29, 2024 at 1:06 AM
The meme I didn't know I needed
Anyone know if there’s a way to cross-post using Blue Sky to other platforms? I know the answer is likely no since they’re not owned by Meta or anything, but thought I’d ask.
November 27, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Anyone know if there’s a way to cross-post using Blue Sky to other platforms? I know the answer is likely no since they’re not owned by Meta or anything, but thought I’d ask.
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A reminder to 🔭 and ⚛️ sky, esp #cosmology and #particle #physics folks: I'm hiring a postdoc! In principle the application deadline is on Monday night, but if I know you're planning to apply, we can discuss a late application! Our dept is 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ populated & friendly!
jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63459
jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63459
Postdoctoral Researcher-SLAC Particle Cosmology Project
The Prescod-Weinstein Group at the University of New Hampshire has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher whose interests will be in dark matter/astroparticle physics and early universe cosmology, w...
jobs.usnh.edu
November 27, 2024 at 12:08 AM
A reminder to 🔭 and ⚛️ sky, esp #cosmology and #particle #physics folks: I'm hiring a postdoc! In principle the application deadline is on Monday night, but if I know you're planning to apply, we can discuss a late application! Our dept is 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ populated & friendly!
jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63459
jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63459
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Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month. A year later, nearly half of participants said they had housing.
Participants in Denver's basic-income program reported having more-secure housing, though results were similar in the trial and control groups.
www.businessinsider.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
Leaving Wisconsin tomorrow with mixed feelings. I miss home, but the productivity I had here was the best in my career. I wish I had more of this.
November 26, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Leaving Wisconsin tomorrow with mixed feelings. I miss home, but the productivity I had here was the best in my career. I wish I had more of this.
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November 22, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Holy moly my follower list just exploded! Apologies if I have not followed you back yet. I’m having a hard time keeping up with it! Plus I’m presently on sabbatical and bouncing around from place to place, knee-deep in various projects. Looking forward to getting more active here!
November 22, 2024 at 3:20 AM
Holy moly my follower list just exploded! Apologies if I have not followed you back yet. I’m having a hard time keeping up with it! Plus I’m presently on sabbatical and bouncing around from place to place, knee-deep in various projects. Looking forward to getting more active here!
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A handful of billionaires now have unprecedented control over banking, the food we eat, the health care we can access and, now, the information we receive.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
November 15, 2024 at 10:47 PM
A handful of billionaires now have unprecedented control over banking, the food we eat, the health care we can access and, now, the information we receive.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
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Billionaire grifters are about to dismantle your government. So instead of your tax dollars going to your Medicare or your Medicaid or your affordable care act or to veterans benefits or your social security - it will go to THEM in the form of tax cuts for the wealthy.
November 15, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Billionaire grifters are about to dismantle your government. So instead of your tax dollars going to your Medicare or your Medicaid or your affordable care act or to veterans benefits or your social security - it will go to THEM in the form of tax cuts for the wealthy.
Blue Sky needs a way to automatically follow back…
November 15, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Blue Sky needs a way to automatically follow back…
Hi there! I finally deleted my Twitter account…
November 15, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Hi there! I finally deleted my Twitter account…
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Colors of an aurora depend not only on which element is emitting light, but also on *where* it is. Oxygen at high altitudes glows red; at lower altitudes it glows green. Purple nitrogen is lower still.
Weird, right? 🧪
Weird, right? 🧪
May 12, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Colors of an aurora depend not only on which element is emitting light, but also on *where* it is. Oxygen at high altitudes glows red; at lower altitudes it glows green. Purple nitrogen is lower still.
Weird, right? 🧪
Weird, right? 🧪