Jaigris Hodson
@jhodson.bsky.social
Canada Research Chair in Digital Communication for the Public Interest
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Now that this is settled, just release the Epstein files.
October 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Now that this is settled, just release the Epstein files.
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People 💙 I Michael Wolff says it the best about Trump’s mad man incoherent rants at the UN !! The Media needs to skew him over the nonsensical 💩 that he spews !!
It’s time for them to declare no confidence and remove him !!
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#DemsUnited
It’s time for them to declare no confidence and remove him !!
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#DemsUnited
September 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
People 💙 I Michael Wolff says it the best about Trump’s mad man incoherent rants at the UN !! The Media needs to skew him over the nonsensical 💩 that he spews !!
It’s time for them to declare no confidence and remove him !!
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#DemsUnited
It’s time for them to declare no confidence and remove him !!
#DemVoice1
#ProudBlue
#DemsUnited
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"culture war" is a euphemism for fights picked by fascists
September 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"culture war" is a euphemism for fights picked by fascists
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Can't publish science without political approval, what could go wrong
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EPA tells scientists to stop publishing studies, employees say
Staff from the EPA’s Office of Water were summoned to a town hall meeting this week and told to pause the publication of most research, pending a review.
wapo.st
September 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Can't publish science without political approval, what could go wrong
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Canada could help mitigate the damage to US education and global R&D by massively expanding our post-secondary education sector. Unfortunately our leaders see government spending, esp on education, as inherently wasteful, to be minimized, not as investments that create new markets and opportunities.
Why is this horrible for Universities?
Just about everyone who isn't a citizen or green card holder already who's hired for a tenure track faculty position is hired through an H1B and then, after 3-5 years, applies for a green card.
This is literally "No more foreign professors can be hired"
Just about everyone who isn't a citizen or green card holder already who's hired for a tenure track faculty position is hired through an H1B and then, after 3-5 years, applies for a green card.
This is literally "No more foreign professors can be hired"
Those on an H1B cannot return to the US from tomorrow (Sunday) unless paying $100K. This is an out-of-the blue presidential action. We’ll see software engineers stranded abroad.
One easy to predict outcome: those on US visas will travel less… for work, for conferences etc.
One easy to predict outcome: those on US visas will travel less… for work, for conferences etc.
September 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Canada could help mitigate the damage to US education and global R&D by massively expanding our post-secondary education sector. Unfortunately our leaders see government spending, esp on education, as inherently wasteful, to be minimized, not as investments that create new markets and opportunities.
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The time to invest in Canada's future is now. Only the state can play this role. Instead, gov'ts are slashing the university sector. Carney has our civil service focused inward on DOGE-esque waste elimination when they should be developing innovative moonshots to strengthen Canada and the economy.
September 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The time to invest in Canada's future is now. Only the state can play this role. Instead, gov'ts are slashing the university sector. Carney has our civil service focused inward on DOGE-esque waste elimination when they should be developing innovative moonshots to strengthen Canada and the economy.
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When Facebook makes you furious and Tik Tok ticks you off, here’s what you can do, says Dr. @jhodson.bsky.social, Canada Research Chair in Digital Misinformation, Polarization and Anti-Social Media.
@sshrc-crsh.canada.ca @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social
@sshrc-crsh.canada.ca @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
When Facebook makes you furious and Tik Tok ticks you off, here’s what you can do, says Dr. @jhodson.bsky.social, Canada Research Chair in Digital Misinformation, Polarization and Anti-Social Media.
@sshrc-crsh.canada.ca @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social
@sshrc-crsh.canada.ca @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social
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Disappointingly, Canada too engages in immigration fear-mongering.
"Alberta will soon have citizenship markers on its driver’s licences and other identification cards, but some experts are concerned this could lead to discrimination for non-citizens." nowtoronto.com/news/experts...
"Alberta will soon have citizenship markers on its driver’s licences and other identification cards, but some experts are concerned this could lead to discrimination for non-citizens." nowtoronto.com/news/experts...
Experts warn new citizenship markers on Alberta IDs could fuel discrimination- NOW Toronto
Alberta will soon have citizenship markers on its driver’s licences and other identification cards, but some experts are concerned...
nowtoronto.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Disappointingly, Canada too engages in immigration fear-mongering.
"Alberta will soon have citizenship markers on its driver’s licences and other identification cards, but some experts are concerned this could lead to discrimination for non-citizens." nowtoronto.com/news/experts...
"Alberta will soon have citizenship markers on its driver’s licences and other identification cards, but some experts are concerned this could lead to discrimination for non-citizens." nowtoronto.com/news/experts...
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@amnesty.org has released a report on the "global political economy” enabling genocide against Palestinians.
The report names Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Elbit Systems, Hyundai and Palantir, among others.
The report names Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Elbit Systems, Hyundai and Palantir, among others.
September 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
@amnesty.org has released a report on the "global political economy” enabling genocide against Palestinians.
The report names Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Elbit Systems, Hyundai and Palantir, among others.
The report names Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Elbit Systems, Hyundai and Palantir, among others.
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Wellness influencers aren’t selling health — they’re selling fear for profit. NYT Opinion exposes the same toxic playbook I flagged in Food Evolution + Shot in the Arm. Thanks @astocktonfilms @derekberes @nytopinion! #ToxicLieOfTheWeek
September 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Wellness influencers aren’t selling health — they’re selling fear for profit. NYT Opinion exposes the same toxic playbook I flagged in Food Evolution + Shot in the Arm. Thanks @astocktonfilms @derekberes @nytopinion! #ToxicLieOfTheWeek
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the best way to make sure that you and your loved ones survive isn't to grab a gun and go shooting wildly. it's to make connections in your community, talk to your neighbors, organize in all forms of life. we need to help the people most vulnerable, and we need to build a new future
September 11, 2025 at 4:38 AM
the best way to make sure that you and your loved ones survive isn't to grab a gun and go shooting wildly. it's to make connections in your community, talk to your neighbors, organize in all forms of life. we need to help the people most vulnerable, and we need to build a new future
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Chatbots can help clinicians practice talking to patients about difficult topics, like vaccines. In @ca.theconversation.com, RRU Assoc. Prof. @jhodson.bsky.social and researchers from @mit.edu and Duke University, wrote about the benefits of these tools.
Chatbots can help clinicians become better communicators, and this could boost vaccine uptake
AI-powered chatbots can be used in health-care education to help providers practice encounters with patients who have vaccine questions.
theconversation.com
June 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Chatbots can help clinicians practice talking to patients about difficult topics, like vaccines. In @ca.theconversation.com, RRU Assoc. Prof. @jhodson.bsky.social and researchers from @mit.edu and Duke University, wrote about the benefits of these tools.
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Helen Chu is one of the ousted #ACIP members. She spoke to me today about her grave concerns for future vaccination policy and vaccine access in the United States. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/c...
Ousted CDC vaccine adviser says RFK Jr.'s message is clear: ‘Scientific expertise is no longer of use’
Terminated CDC vaccine adviser Helen Chu spoke with STAT about her fears for the future of vaccine policy
www.statnews.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Helen Chu is one of the ousted #ACIP members. She spoke to me today about her grave concerns for future vaccination policy and vaccine access in the United States. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/c...
Can AI chatbots be useful for training clinicians to have better conversations with vaccine skeptical patients? We think yes!
theconversation.com/chatbots-can...
theconversation.com/chatbots-can...
Chatbots can help clinicians become better communicators, and this could boost vaccine uptake
AI-powered chatbots can be used in health-care education to help providers practice encounters with patients who have vaccine questions.
theconversation.com
June 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Can AI chatbots be useful for training clinicians to have better conversations with vaccine skeptical patients? We think yes!
theconversation.com/chatbots-can...
theconversation.com/chatbots-can...
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Here’s the truth about policing in America, & why you should care even if you’re white, housed, documented, & not wealthy. Policing was never about protecting the public. It was built to control people. That control now targets all who defy the ruling class. #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue
Here’s the truth about policing in America, & why you should care even if you’re white, housed, documented, & not wealthy. Policing was never about protecting the public. It was built to control people. That control now targets all who defy the ruling class. #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue
June 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Here’s the truth about policing in America, & why you should care even if you’re white, housed, documented, & not wealthy. Policing was never about protecting the public. It was built to control people. That control now targets all who defy the ruling class. #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue
Here’s the truth about policing in America, & why you should care even if you’re white, housed, documented, & not wealthy. Policing was never about protecting the public. It was built to control people. That control now targets all who defy the ruling class. #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue
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It is surreal to be bombarded with constant op-eds about how we must finally admit that lockdowns, mask mandates and school closures didn't work.
Yes they did! COVID death rates were driven by lax policy and low compliance, mostly in red areas.
acasignups.net/23/03/01/mar...
Yes they did! COVID death rates were driven by lax policy and low compliance, mostly in red areas.
acasignups.net/23/03/01/mar...
June 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It is surreal to be bombarded with constant op-eds about how we must finally admit that lockdowns, mask mandates and school closures didn't work.
Yes they did! COVID death rates were driven by lax policy and low compliance, mostly in red areas.
acasignups.net/23/03/01/mar...
Yes they did! COVID death rates were driven by lax policy and low compliance, mostly in red areas.
acasignups.net/23/03/01/mar...
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For decades, science-policy experts have worried that breakthrough findings are harder to come by, in turn feeding into slower economic growth. It’s a theme that some of the world’s most powerful science officials are harping on today. 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Are groundbreaking science discoveries becoming harder to find?
Researchers are arguing over whether ‘disruptive’ or ‘novel’ science is waning – and how to remedy the problem.
www.nature.com
May 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
For decades, science-policy experts have worried that breakthrough findings are harder to come by, in turn feeding into slower economic growth. It’s a theme that some of the world’s most powerful science officials are harping on today. 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Canadian doctors have been watching the evolution of the problem and are sounding the alarm:
Private equity should be opposed in the delivery of medically necessary, publicly-funded healthcare
@cdndrsformedicare.bsky.social
www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/canadian_doc...
Private equity should be opposed in the delivery of medically necessary, publicly-funded healthcare
@cdndrsformedicare.bsky.social
www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/canadian_doc...
Canadian Doctors for Medicare’s Position Statement on Private Equity Investment in Canadian Health Care
Seeking to strengthen and improve Canada's universal publicly-funded health care system. Evidence-based, values driven.
www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca
May 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Canadian doctors have been watching the evolution of the problem and are sounding the alarm:
Private equity should be opposed in the delivery of medically necessary, publicly-funded healthcare
@cdndrsformedicare.bsky.social
www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/canadian_doc...
Private equity should be opposed in the delivery of medically necessary, publicly-funded healthcare
@cdndrsformedicare.bsky.social
www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/canadian_doc...
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If you don’t want to take the booster don’t. But to prevent adults from having the choice is depraved.
BREAKING: FDA says covid boosters now only for those over 65 or with preconditions. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say
The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness
www.statnews.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If you don’t want to take the booster don’t. But to prevent adults from having the choice is depraved.
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Valid
May 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Valid
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May 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM