Better but some unfortunate choices in coverage of Corbyn and supposed antisemitism. Also Gaza coverage has been far off the mark, if better than the bbc which is a low bar.

That’s my point. The 80s were a long time ago but the major literacy crisis is now.

I don’t think we were taught in this way in Toronto, not formally. But elements of this, yes, esp for readers who struggled for whatever reason initially. And I can also see how the prevalent use of (otherwise wonderful) graphic novels & picture books further encourages reliance on context.

(In Canada)

But I was born in 77 & I know how to read. The generation entering university now though is really struggling.

He looks beyond perfect, if that’s possible.

I think in this case & probably others it’s informative for the rest of us.

Yeah that of course must be very different indeed.

Tho I'm sure your neuro vs psych idea is correct. Voluntary vs committed and also how vulnerable one is/feels at the time even if voluntary.

I can only compare my experience of getting brain MRIs as a volunteer in a pain study w getting brain MRIs for the cavernomas & regular MRIs for the spine (various hospitals, not pointing at any in particular, I get around!). I was treated w such rare kindness as a study patient I wanted to cry.

Hopefully none! It *would* be emergency. I have multiple cavernous angiomas (little blackberry-shaped conglomerations of thin-walled blood vessels that shouldn't be there) that I hope just stay calm and cool.

I’ve noticed a big difference in sense of care & awareness (or demonstration of awareness of) pt humanity when taking part in a study vs just being a regular patient :( .

This was a really wonderfully written & typically brave piece, @mehlerpaperny.bsky.social. Fingers very crossed 4 you as well as for your contribution to science. (Also relieved to hear good things about brain surgery capabilities at Sunnybrook as my (hopefully never needed) brain surgeon is there.)