So, Signal does what we can to provide a service w integrity in the concentrated ecosystem we're working in. We protect your comms w end-to-end encryption, so that we can use AWS and others as a highway across which to send Signal data in ways that don’t let AWS, or anyone else, gain access. 12/

In short, the problem here is not that Signal ‘chose’ to run on AWS. The problem is the concentration of power in the infrastructure space that means there isn’t really another choice: the entire stack, practically speaking, is owned by 3-4 players. 11/

If you're from a discipline that's unfamiliar with qualitative research, or methods like questionnaires, it may seem easy to use them, but it's not.

Working with methodological experts will reduce research waste and mean you actually get useful answers to the things you want to know about.

Definitely. I just love the marvel of nature. Your painting is incredible too. Very talented.

it's so beautiful!

So true!

Ohhh... another fave... ❤️

Unless we're dumping on X and Musk (and we absolutely should be), the "Nazi AI" is a footnote. The headline is "LLMs are trivially manipulated by an unseen hand that can change how responses work after testing and promoting an app to prod and there's nothing you can do to mitigate this." 2/

Hard to believe it was 5 years ago. Send so long ago, and so recent at the same time.

It is so special to hear it has a lasting impact for those in #VirtualNotViral community. Interesting ways of community building. Was so special.

When I wanted to leave academia, I was worried I wouldn't find a use for my qual skillset because I had bought the idea that quant is more valuable. Actually, the demand for qual skills in applied spaces is HIGH! Soooo much of what we do in evaluation & technical assistance spaces requires qual 💪