Deborah Beckwin
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My meeting today with a website client.
“Do you need me to create the images for the landing pages?”
“No it’s fine, I’ll get AI to do them.”
“OK, what about the copywriting for all the post and landing pages?”
“No it’s fine, I’ll get AI to do it.”
Downed tools and took the dog for a walk.
“Do you need me to create the images for the landing pages?”
“No it’s fine, I’ll get AI to do them.”
“OK, what about the copywriting for all the post and landing pages?”
“No it’s fine, I’ll get AI to do it.”
Downed tools and took the dog for a walk.
September 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
My meeting today with a website client.
“Do you need me to create the images for the landing pages?”
“No it’s fine, I’ll get AI to do them.”
“OK, what about the copywriting for all the post and landing pages?”
“No it’s fine, I’ll get AI to do it.”
Downed tools and took the dog for a walk.
“Do you need me to create the images for the landing pages?”
“No it’s fine, I’ll get AI to do them.”
“OK, what about the copywriting for all the post and landing pages?”
“No it’s fine, I’ll get AI to do it.”
Downed tools and took the dog for a walk.
Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞
June 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞
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Through interviews with leading journalists offering behind-the-scenes inspiration as well as in-depth essays on the craft offering practical advice, The Craft of Science Writing helps readers learn how the best science stories get made, from conception to completion. 🧪
The Craft of Science Writing
A deeply sourced, inclusive guide to all aspects of science writing with contributions from some of the most skilled and award-winning authors working today. Science writing has never been so critic...
press.uchicago.edu
April 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Through interviews with leading journalists offering behind-the-scenes inspiration as well as in-depth essays on the craft offering practical advice, The Craft of Science Writing helps readers learn how the best science stories get made, from conception to completion. 🧪
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Ex-Twitter AI ethics lead Rumman Chowdhury is worried about Musk’s impact on the federal government
Ex-Twitter AI ethics lead Rumman Chowdhury is worried about Musk’s impact on the federal government
Rumman Chowdhury, a data scientist, nonprofit founder, and former director of Twitter’s machine ethics team, had strong words for Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during an SXSW panel on Thursday. “When your funding is frozen…
tcrn.ch
March 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Ex-Twitter AI ethics lead Rumman Chowdhury is worried about Musk’s impact on the federal government
I love seeing clinicians like my former client talk about diagnoses like ADHD from a clinical perspective. www.chicagopsychotherapy.com/blog/adultadhd
Could I Have ADHD? What to Know About ADHD in Adults — Chicago Psychotherapy PLLC
We tend to think of ADHD as something that mostly affects kids. But in reality, plenty of adults are walking around with undiagnosed ADHD - sometimes for years - before they realize what they’re reall...
www.chicagopsychotherapy.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I love seeing clinicians like my former client talk about diagnoses like ADHD from a clinical perspective. www.chicagopsychotherapy.com/blog/adultadhd
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I attended this conference once years ago at MIT (so great, learned a lot) and I'm flabbergasted.
I really don't have words.
I really don't have words.
BREAKING: The University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University has reneged on their commitment to host the @sciencewriters.org annual conference and withdrew their entire financial support.
The National Association of Science Writers is now looking for a new venue, sponsors, and partners.
The National Association of Science Writers is now looking for a new venue, sponsors, and partners.
March 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I attended this conference once years ago at MIT (so great, learned a lot) and I'm flabbergasted.
I really don't have words.
I really don't have words.
If you're a fan of the TV show Severance, did you know that Lumon Industries has a LinkedIn page? Praise Kier! www.linkedin.com/showcase/lum...
March 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If you're a fan of the TV show Severance, did you know that Lumon Industries has a LinkedIn page? Praise Kier! www.linkedin.com/showcase/lum...
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I wrote about why I don't use generative AI. Took like 2100+ words to explain, but the TL;DR version is: it's unethical, it's a half-baked product (which I don't want to train), it guzzles too much electricity and water, and I'm still better😏https://deborahbeckwin.com/why-im-not-using-generative-ai/
Why I’m Not Using Generative AI
As a content strategist, copywriter, and marketer, keeping up with the latest tools is a part of what I do so that I can serve my clients better and more efficiently. But generative AI is not one of t...
deborahbeckwin.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I wrote about why I don't use generative AI. Took like 2100+ words to explain, but the TL;DR version is: it's unethical, it's a half-baked product (which I don't want to train), it guzzles too much electricity and water, and I'm still better😏https://deborahbeckwin.com/why-im-not-using-generative-ai/
I wrote about why I don't use generative AI. Took like 2100+ words to explain, but the TL;DR version is: it's unethical, it's a half-baked product (which I don't want to train), it guzzles too much electricity and water, and I'm still better😏https://deborahbeckwin.com/why-im-not-using-generative-ai/
Why I’m Not Using Generative AI
As a content strategist, copywriter, and marketer, keeping up with the latest tools is a part of what I do so that I can serve my clients better and more efficiently. But generative AI is not one of t...
deborahbeckwin.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I wrote about why I don't use generative AI. Took like 2100+ words to explain, but the TL;DR version is: it's unethical, it's a half-baked product (which I don't want to train), it guzzles too much electricity and water, and I'm still better😏https://deborahbeckwin.com/why-im-not-using-generative-ai/
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Firings are happening right now at the National Science Foundation. Essential staff are being cut.
This isn’t about the budget. If it was, they’d be going after the military (17%) or state appropriations (38%). NSF is 0.7% of the federal budget. All federal employees make up only 4% of the budget.
This isn’t about the budget. If it was, they’d be going after the military (17%) or state appropriations (38%). NSF is 0.7% of the federal budget. All federal employees make up only 4% of the budget.
February 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Firings are happening right now at the National Science Foundation. Essential staff are being cut.
This isn’t about the budget. If it was, they’d be going after the military (17%) or state appropriations (38%). NSF is 0.7% of the federal budget. All federal employees make up only 4% of the budget.
This isn’t about the budget. If it was, they’d be going after the military (17%) or state appropriations (38%). NSF is 0.7% of the federal budget. All federal employees make up only 4% of the budget.
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Just a reminder that Germany was the center of scientific progress until the Nazis suppressed, drove away, or killed all the non-Nazi scientists.
February 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Just a reminder that Germany was the center of scientific progress until the Nazis suppressed, drove away, or killed all the non-Nazi scientists.
Interestingly, although this is Mitch McConnell's shit show, he also is a polio survivor, and he voted not to confirm this anti-science grifter. www.huffpost.com/entry/mitch-...
February 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Interestingly, although this is Mitch McConnell's shit show, he also is a polio survivor, and he voted not to confirm this anti-science grifter. www.huffpost.com/entry/mitch-...
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More than 1,300 scientists have signed a letter calling on the Royal Society to reassess the billionaire’s membership following cuts to US science
https://go.nature.com/3X092QN
https://go.nature.com/3X092QN
Royal Society will meet amid campaign to revoke Elon Musk’s fellowship
More than 1,300 scientists have signed a letter calling on the world’s oldest science society to reassess the billionaire’s membership following cuts to US science.
go.nature.com
February 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
More than 1,300 scientists have signed a letter calling on the Royal Society to reassess the billionaire’s membership following cuts to US science
https://go.nature.com/3X092QN
https://go.nature.com/3X092QN
This would make my mom, who was a public health nurse, very happy.
Great new resource from @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social on public health comms - with both well-tested language, and actionable tips.
This is FABULOUS.
debeaumont.org/resources/co...
This is FABULOUS.
debeaumont.org/resources/co...
Communicating About Public Health
Common gaps in understanding, research-tested messaging to address them, examples to make it tangible, and practical tips for real-world communication scenarios
debeaumont.org
February 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This would make my mom, who was a public health nurse, very happy.
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Phase raises $13M to speed up the UX design process with its no-code platform
Phase raises $13M to speed up the UX design process with its no-code platform
UX and UI designers work closely with engineers throughout product development to build and implement design concepts and wireframes for functional user interfaces. Regular communication, feedback and testing are required for the collaboration to work…
tcrn.ch
February 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Phase raises $13M to speed up the UX design process with its no-code platform
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Major AI copyright news 🚨
Thomson Reuters has won its lawsuit against Ross Intelligence on summary judgement. News story here: www.wired.com/story/thomso...
Thomson Reuters has won its lawsuit against Ross Intelligence on summary judgement. News story here: www.wired.com/story/thomso...
Thomson Reuters Wins First Major AI Copyright Case in the US
The Thomson Reuters decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rightsholders.
www.wired.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Major AI copyright news 🚨
Thomson Reuters has won its lawsuit against Ross Intelligence on summary judgement. News story here: www.wired.com/story/thomso...
Thomson Reuters has won its lawsuit against Ross Intelligence on summary judgement. News story here: www.wired.com/story/thomso...
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I am so heartbroken. I got to know Elisa two years ago when she came to me with hundreds of emails of anti-trans legislators scheming around restricting trans rights. I helped get her story told by the New York Times and Washington Post. She deserved so much better.
RIP.
RIP.
I'm sad to share that the trans vet that took her life outside the VA last week was apparently Elisa Rae Shupe.
She's someone many of us know - she was responsible for the mass email leak that let us know how the ADF, Heritage, etc planned to enact trans eradication we see today.
RIP Elisa.
She's someone many of us know - she was responsible for the mass email leak that let us know how the ADF, Heritage, etc planned to enact trans eradication we see today.
RIP Elisa.
Vet found hanging draped in trans flag
The suicide letter they won't publish
zerodoesntsleep.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I am so heartbroken. I got to know Elisa two years ago when she came to me with hundreds of emails of anti-trans legislators scheming around restricting trans rights. I helped get her story told by the New York Times and Washington Post. She deserved so much better.
RIP.
RIP.
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Guess I can’t escape writing about #SuperBowlLIX ads even if I’m not reporting on marketing! Lawmakers and health advocates have called on the FDA to remove Hims & Hers’ 60-second spot for potentially “misleading patients.” www.healthcare-brew.com/stories/2025...
Lawmakers, health experts call on FDA to pull Hims & Hers Super Bowl ad
Advocacy group and bipartisan letters urged the FDA to take action and pull the ad from running during Sunday’s game.
www.healthcare-brew.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Guess I can’t escape writing about #SuperBowlLIX ads even if I’m not reporting on marketing! Lawmakers and health advocates have called on the FDA to remove Hims & Hers’ 60-second spot for potentially “misleading patients.” www.healthcare-brew.com/stories/2025...
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The US National Science Foundation has unfrozen grant funding, but it continues to scrutinize research projects, sowing turmoil, according to a report from Nature. 🧪
Exclusive: how NSF is scouring research grants for violations of Trump’s orders
The US National Science Foundation has unfrozen grant funding, but it continues to scrutinize research projects, sowing turmoil.
go.nature.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The US National Science Foundation has unfrozen grant funding, but it continues to scrutinize research projects, sowing turmoil, according to a report from Nature. 🧪
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I need Americans to hate this administration the way Kendrick hates Drake so they can actually stand a chance of surviving
February 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I need Americans to hate this administration the way Kendrick hates Drake so they can actually stand a chance of surviving
This year has been a tumultuous one here in the US. So here's some psychologically sound advice from clinical psychologist Dr. Caroline Adelman at Chicago Psychotherapy on how to be resilient in times of overwhelm. ❤️🩹
www.chicagopsychotherapy.com/blog/fosteri...
www.chicagopsychotherapy.com/blog/fosteri...
Fostering Personal Resilience in Times of Overwhelm — Chicago Psychotherapy PLLC
While we cannot singlehandedly effect every political or social change that may seem urgent to us right now, we can control how we respond and maintain our personal power in the face of these challeng...
www.chicagopsychotherapy.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This year has been a tumultuous one here in the US. So here's some psychologically sound advice from clinical psychologist Dr. Caroline Adelman at Chicago Psychotherapy on how to be resilient in times of overwhelm. ❤️🩹
www.chicagopsychotherapy.com/blog/fosteri...
www.chicagopsychotherapy.com/blog/fosteri...
How I'm rolling in 2025 and beyond...
all of my writing is created using 100% certifiably organic intelligence. by which i mean i'm raising my freelance prices by 20%. if anyone complains, i'm including the word artisan in there and raising my prices by another 20%.
February 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
How I'm rolling in 2025 and beyond...
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If you wanted no leaks you should have gone into Settings -> Security -> Configure privacy & security -> Privacy options -> Other -> Configure -> Media interface and clicked “Disallow.”
The Leak setting is on by default but we understand your privacy is important so we’ve made it easy to opt out
The Leak setting is on by default but we understand your privacy is important so we’ve made it easy to opt out
"Everything I say leaks," Zuckerberg says in leaked meeting audio. "It sucks"
www.404media.co/zuckerberg-s...
www.404media.co/zuckerberg-s...
Zuckerberg Says 'Everything I Say Leaks' in Leaked Meeting Audio
"There are a bunch of things that I think are value-destroying for me to talk about, so I’m not going to talk about those."
www.404media.co
January 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
If you wanted no leaks you should have gone into Settings -> Security -> Configure privacy & security -> Privacy options -> Other -> Configure -> Media interface and clicked “Disallow.”
The Leak setting is on by default but we understand your privacy is important so we’ve made it easy to opt out
The Leak setting is on by default but we understand your privacy is important so we’ve made it easy to opt out
Reposted by Deborah Beckwin
National Science Foundation suspends salary payments, leaving researchers unable to pay their bills www.statnews.com/2025/01/30/t...
Story by @ericboodman.bsky.social
Story by @ericboodman.bsky.social
National Science Foundation suspends salary payments, leaving researchers unable to pay their bills
An NSF online payment system remained down after the federal funding freeze was lifted, leaving early-career scientists scrambling to pay bills
www.statnews.com
January 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
National Science Foundation suspends salary payments, leaving researchers unable to pay their bills www.statnews.com/2025/01/30/t...
Story by @ericboodman.bsky.social
Story by @ericboodman.bsky.social