Dr Syd
@sydmj.bsky.social
Philosopher, bioethicist, med professor, vegan baker, k-drama enthusiast. I like books, baby animals, food. I think and write about brain death, death, brain injuries, xenotransplantation, and animal research ethics. Author of books n stuff.
But I loves me some Johnny Weir
February 8, 2026 at 2:09 AM
But I loves me some Johnny Weir
That's the kind of expert commentary NBC Sports is famous for.
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
That's the kind of expert commentary NBC Sports is famous for.
I suspect this is true of how a lot of organs are depicted. We don't typically see them in situ, and artists draw them from specimens. Even in photos, they're probably "unnatural" to some extent.
We also don't typically see how pregnant people's organs get pushed out of place during pregnancy.
We also don't typically see how pregnant people's organs get pushed out of place during pregnancy.
February 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I suspect this is true of how a lot of organs are depicted. We don't typically see them in situ, and artists draw them from specimens. Even in photos, they're probably "unnatural" to some extent.
We also don't typically see how pregnant people's organs get pushed out of place during pregnancy.
We also don't typically see how pregnant people's organs get pushed out of place during pregnancy.
Anyone who says she lost for any reason other than racism and sexism is carrying water for racists and sexists. Tmurp doesn’t get elected when he runs against white men.
February 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Anyone who says she lost for any reason other than racism and sexism is carrying water for racists and sexists. Tmurp doesn’t get elected when he runs against white men.
I was not prepared for the level of mental conflict life in the US generates. Job losses bad for ppl I care about - boo. Also bad for Tmurp - yay?
February 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
I was not prepared for the level of mental conflict life in the US generates. Job losses bad for ppl I care about - boo. Also bad for Tmurp - yay?
If I like someone’s shoes, I tell them I like their shoes. I always look at people’s shoes. And you know what? People like it when you compliment their shoes.
Just don’t be creepy about it, y’know?
Just don’t be creepy about it, y’know?
February 5, 2026 at 1:47 AM
If I like someone’s shoes, I tell them I like their shoes. I always look at people’s shoes. And you know what? People like it when you compliment their shoes.
Just don’t be creepy about it, y’know?
Just don’t be creepy about it, y’know?
I used it just a couple days ago…
February 5, 2026 at 1:41 AM
I used it just a couple days ago…
I got the Unselfish Genes
February 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM
I got the Unselfish Genes
I consulted with my genes and they do not see the problem here.
February 3, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I consulted with my genes and they do not see the problem here.
Sitting in the folding chairs while your kid is in martial arts class (or gymnastics, or whatever) also works. The criteria are that you must be uncomfortable and stuck, apparently.
February 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Sitting in the folding chairs while your kid is in martial arts class (or gymnastics, or whatever) also works. The criteria are that you must be uncomfortable and stuck, apparently.
Maybe was a federal contractor before the invasion
February 3, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Maybe was a federal contractor before the invasion
During covid lockdown, I really struggled to finish writing talks, reading articles, and doing peer reviews without being trapped on flights.
February 3, 2026 at 9:44 PM
During covid lockdown, I really struggled to finish writing talks, reading articles, and doing peer reviews without being trapped on flights.
Philosophers kindly ask Linguistics to take him back
February 3, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Philosophers kindly ask Linguistics to take him back
They make this sound like an archeological expedition resulted in "finding" a WWI artillery shell
February 3, 2026 at 9:29 PM
They make this sound like an archeological expedition resulted in "finding" a WWI artillery shell
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Haiti’s TPS continues for now!!!!! And zowie: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.283214/gov.uscourts.dcd.283214.124.0_1.pdf
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Haiti’s TPS continues for now!!!!! And zowie: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.283214/gov.uscourts.dcd.283214.124.0_1.pdf
Laughing in schadenfreude
February 3, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Laughing in schadenfreude
Have they considered getting a real job that doesn’t involve being a sadistic brownshirt bootlicker? Maybe try not working for a grifter who never pays anyone?
they don't make tiny violins tiny enough
ICE employees on Reddit complain about late salaries and missing insurance, despite promises made upon hiring
ICE employees have reported delayed pay and missing health insurance on Reddit, while critics question how staff tolerate dangerous duties for little or no compensation.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Have they considered getting a real job that doesn’t involve being a sadistic brownshirt bootlicker? Maybe try not working for a grifter who never pays anyone?
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
So many little critters down there. Went swimming in the ocean off Rhode Island once and came out with our suits and hair full of marine isopods. Those buggers bite!
February 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM
So many little critters down there. Went swimming in the ocean off Rhode Island once and came out with our suits and hair full of marine isopods. Those buggers bite!
“High end media content”
February 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM
“High end media content”
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February 1, 2026 at 9:14 PM
This judicial order re: Liam is just a thing to behold.
storage.courtlistener.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:55 PM
This judicial order re: Liam is just a thing to behold.