David Stein
@davidstein.bsky.social
Assistant Prof of History, UCSB. Former fellow at the Roosevelt Institute. Social movements & political economy—civil rights movement; economic policy; inflation; mass incarceration.
More of an individual story, but the Norbert Wiener biography is great on this. a.co/d/5a5fN8u
Dark Hero of the Information Age: In Search of Norbert Wiener The Father of Cybernetics
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November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
More of an individual story, but the Norbert Wiener biography is great on this. a.co/d/5a5fN8u
Reposted by David Stein
This article presents the end of the PPFP as a done deal, but it’s not—until the chancellors’ meeting this afternoon.
UC to Stop Funding Systemwide Postdoc Program
Established in 1984 to encourage women and minority Ph.D.s to pursue academia, the program has attracted right-wing criticism for prioritizing diverse candidates.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This article presents the end of the PPFP as a done deal, but it’s not—until the chancellors’ meeting this afternoon.
MLK followed the lead of NWRO.
October 2, 2025 at 6:02 AM
MLK followed the lead of NWRO.
Influenced by NWRO, MLK’s guaranteed income proposals were generally linked with his job guarantee proposals
September 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Influenced by NWRO, MLK’s guaranteed income proposals were generally linked with his job guarantee proposals
Reposted by David Stein
Ady would have LOVED it.
June 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Ady would have LOVED it.