J. Nathan Matias 🦣
@natematias.social.coop.ap.brid.gy
Social & computer scientist who works alongside communities on science for a safer, fairer, more understanding Internet.
Founder, Citizens and Technology Lab · […]
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Founder, Citizens and Technology Lab · […]
[bridged from https://social.coop/@natematias on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
The University of Toronto CS Department is recruiting applications for a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2 (jr faculty), in Human-Computer Interaction
The job is open only to individuals who self-identify as women and/or members of gender equity seeking groups […]
The job is open only to individuals who self-identify as women and/or members of gender equity seeking groups […]
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social.coop
November 29, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The University of Toronto CS Department is recruiting applications for a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2 (jr faculty), in Human-Computer Interaction
The job is open only to individuals who self-identify as women and/or members of gender equity seeking groups […]
The job is open only to individuals who self-identify as women and/or members of gender equity seeking groups […]
Catching up on a project to review the state of validation studies for a few psychological constructs relevant to my upcoming work.
Send help. Every time I look at the state of measurement in cs and the social sciences it’s a bit terrifying.
Send help. Every time I look at the state of measurement in cs and the social sciences it’s a bit terrifying.
November 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Catching up on a project to review the state of validation studies for a few psychological constructs relevant to my upcoming work.
Send help. Every time I look at the state of measurement in cs and the social sciences it’s a bit terrifying.
Send help. Every time I look at the state of measurement in cs and the social sciences it’s a bit terrifying.
It's thanksgiving, which is a great day to revisit classic Americana.
We really need someone to re-make The Music Man for tech policy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hk1KSxzfcg
We really need someone to re-make The Music Man for tech policy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hk1KSxzfcg
November 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It's thanksgiving, which is a great day to revisit classic Americana.
We really need someone to re-make The Music Man for tech policy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hk1KSxzfcg
We really need someone to re-make The Music Man for tech policy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hk1KSxzfcg
Reposted by J. Nathan Matias 🦣
This August as I sheltered indoors from wildfire smoke, I got a moving note from MIT statisticians - my disability story had informed a fundamental insight about wildfire smoke forecasting.
In this post, I describe the scientists who - astonishingly - applied lessons from my disability […]
In this post, I describe the scientists who - astonishingly - applied lessons from my disability […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This August as I sheltered indoors from wildfire smoke, I got a moving note from MIT statisticians - my disability story had informed a fundamental insight about wildfire smoke forecasting.
In this post, I describe the scientists who - astonishingly - applied lessons from my disability […]
In this post, I describe the scientists who - astonishingly - applied lessons from my disability […]
This August as I sheltered indoors from wildfire smoke, I got a moving note from MIT statisticians - my disability story had informed a fundamental insight about wildfire smoke forecasting.
In this post, I describe the scientists who - astonishingly - applied lessons from my disability […]
In this post, I describe the scientists who - astonishingly - applied lessons from my disability […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This August as I sheltered indoors from wildfire smoke, I got a moving note from MIT statisticians - my disability story had informed a fundamental insight about wildfire smoke forecasting.
In this post, I describe the scientists who - astonishingly - applied lessons from my disability […]
In this post, I describe the scientists who - astonishingly - applied lessons from my disability […]
The UW Center for an Informed Public ( @uwcip ) is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces […]
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social.coop
November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The UW Center for an Informed Public ( @uwcip ) is looking for postdocs (for 2026-2028) from across diverse disciplines whose research sheds light on the challenges of our modern information environment, promotes civic health, and/or helps people/communities navigate online spaces […]
Writing the intro to a high-stakes article, I'm grateful for the years of training and community in the art of making the truth sing.
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Writing the intro to a high-stakes article, I'm grateful for the years of training and community in the art of making the truth sing.
Reposted by J. Nathan Matias 🦣
"We present DAFNEE, a database of academia-friendly journals in ecology, evolutionary biology and archaeology (https://dafnee.isem-evolution.fr/). DAFNEE includes information on over 600 journals (co)run by academic or non-profit institutions, aiming at helping to keep publishing funds within […]
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fediscience.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"We present DAFNEE, a database of academia-friendly journals in ecology, evolutionary biology and archaeology (https://dafnee.isem-evolution.fr/). DAFNEE includes information on over 600 journals (co)run by academic or non-profit institutions, aiming at helping to keep publishing funds within […]
Congrats @ben for appearing in the New York Times?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/world/cryptography-group-lost-election-results.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/world/cryptography-group-lost-election-results.html
November 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Congrats @ben for appearing in the New York Times?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/world/cryptography-group-lost-election-results.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/world/cryptography-group-lost-election-results.html
In the last twenty years of my journey as a scientist and organizer, only three pieces about mathematics have brought me to tears.
In this post, I write about the common thread in each of those pieces and the privilege of seeing that inspiration come full circle […]
In this post, I write about the common thread in each of those pieces and the privilege of seeing that inspiration come full circle […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
November 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
In the last twenty years of my journey as a scientist and organizer, only three pieces about mathematics have brought me to tears.
In this post, I write about the common thread in each of those pieces and the privilege of seeing that inspiration come full circle […]
In this post, I write about the common thread in each of those pieces and the privilege of seeing that inspiration come full circle […]
If you are a convicted fraud and cheat, you don't heal wounds by trying to take a leadership position in the industry that you cheated.
And having support from a couple of rich people doesn't mean you have support from the people of a sport […]
And having support from a couple of rich people doesn't mean you have support from the people of a sport […]
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social.coop
November 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
If you are a convicted fraud and cheat, you don't heal wounds by trying to take a leadership position in the industry that you cheated.
And having support from a couple of rich people doesn't mean you have support from the people of a sport […]
And having support from a couple of rich people doesn't mean you have support from the people of a sport […]
Has anyone looked into creating a very privacy-protecting service that would help people find out if they appeared in one of these horrific deepfake archives and take action?
https://www.404media.co/ai-porn-secret-desires-chatbot-face-swap/
https://www.404media.co/ai-porn-secret-desires-chatbot-face-swap/
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Has anyone looked into creating a very privacy-protecting service that would help people find out if they appeared in one of these horrific deepfake archives and take action?
https://www.404media.co/ai-porn-secret-desires-chatbot-face-swap/
https://www.404media.co/ai-porn-secret-desires-chatbot-face-swap/
Reposted by J. Nathan Matias 🦣
Today I am stepping down from my role as the CEO of #mastodon. Though this has been in the works for a while, I can't say I've fully processed how I feel about it. There is a bittersweet part to it, and I think I will miss it, but it also felt necessary. It feels like a goodbye, but it isn't—I […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
November 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Today I am stepping down from my role as the CEO of #mastodon. Though this has been in the works for a while, I can't say I've fully processed how I feel about it. There is a bittersweet part to it, and I think I will miss it, but it also felt necessary. It feels like a goodbye, but it isn't—I […]
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Our new article in PNAS summarizes:
- Why is AI so hard to evaluate?
- Models of participatory science
- Five problems with participatory science
- Five areas where participatory methods can improve the science of AI
We hope this article helps researchers, communities, funders, organizers, and […]
- Why is AI so hard to evaluate?
- Models of participatory science
- Five problems with participatory science
- Five areas where participatory methods can improve the science of AI
We hope this article helps researchers, communities, funders, organizers, and […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
November 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Our new article in PNAS summarizes:
- Why is AI so hard to evaluate?
- Models of participatory science
- Five problems with participatory science
- Five areas where participatory methods can improve the science of AI
We hope this article helps researchers, communities, funders, organizers, and […]
- Why is AI so hard to evaluate?
- Models of participatory science
- Five problems with participatory science
- Five areas where participatory methods can improve the science of AI
We hope this article helps researchers, communities, funders, organizers, and […]
Today I submitted my member's vote to sell a nonprofit's building. This 50+ year national organization has inspired and supported so many people over the years, but like many nonprofits, it has really struggled this year.
In class, I asked students to choose one public good that they care […]
In class, I asked students to choose one public good that they care […]
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social.coop
November 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Today I submitted my member's vote to sell a nonprofit's building. This 50+ year national organization has inspired and supported so many people over the years, but like many nonprofits, it has really struggled this year.
In class, I asked students to choose one public good that they care […]
In class, I asked students to choose one public good that they care […]
Reposted by J. Nathan Matias 🦣
Can public involvement in AI evaluation make the science better? Or does it compromise quality, speed, and cost for the sake of politics?
In a new article out in PNAS, @mprice and I ask: if you only care about the validity of scientific results, would you have a reason to include people with […]
In a new article out in PNAS, @mprice and I ask: if you only care about the validity of scientific results, would you have a reason to include people with […]
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social.coop
November 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Can public involvement in AI evaluation make the science better? Or does it compromise quality, speed, and cost for the sake of politics?
In a new article out in PNAS, @mprice and I ask: if you only care about the validity of scientific results, would you have a reason to include people with […]
In a new article out in PNAS, @mprice and I ask: if you only care about the validity of scientific results, would you have a reason to include people with […]
Can public involvement in AI evaluation make the science better? Or does it compromise quality, speed, and cost for the sake of politics?
In a new article out in PNAS, @mprice and I ask: if you only care about the validity of scientific results, would you have a reason to include people with […]
In a new article out in PNAS, @mprice and I ask: if you only care about the validity of scientific results, would you have a reason to include people with […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
November 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Can public involvement in AI evaluation make the science better? Or does it compromise quality, speed, and cost for the sake of politics?
In a new article out in PNAS, @mprice and I ask: if you only care about the validity of scientific results, would you have a reason to include people with […]
In a new article out in PNAS, @mprice and I ask: if you only care about the validity of scientific results, would you have a reason to include people with […]
"Remarkably, there is no trace of any rulers, palaces, or elite residences. Unlike later Maya cities, which were built under centralized authority, Aguada Fénix seems to have been a collective project: a monumental achievement born of cooperation rather than coercion."
via @archaeology […]
via @archaeology […]
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social.coop
November 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"Remarkably, there is no trace of any rulers, palaces, or elite residences. Unlike later Maya cities, which were built under centralized authority, Aguada Fénix seems to have been a collective project: a monumental achievement born of cooperation rather than coercion."
via @archaeology […]
via @archaeology […]
One joy of growing as a scholar & doer has been the pleasure of being supported to pay attention to other people’s excellent work and amplify it.
Next week I am publishing an article summarizing over 170 articles on an AI + science + policy and tomorrow I get to email their authors to say thanks <3
Next week I am publishing an article summarizing over 170 articles on an AI + science + policy and tomorrow I get to email their authors to say thanks <3
November 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
One joy of growing as a scholar & doer has been the pleasure of being supported to pay attention to other people’s excellent work and amplify it.
Next week I am publishing an article summarizing over 170 articles on an AI + science + policy and tomorrow I get to email their authors to say thanks <3
Next week I am publishing an article summarizing over 170 articles on an AI + science + policy and tomorrow I get to email their authors to say thanks <3
Reposted by J. Nathan Matias 🦣
Working in a company, NGO, think tank or university and have expertise on political advertising?
The European Commission might be looking for your advice.
They're establishing an "expert group of providers of political advertising services" to advise on the […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
The European Commission might be looking for your advice.
They're establishing an "expert group of providers of political advertising services" to advise on the […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Working in a company, NGO, think tank or university and have expertise on political advertising?
The European Commission might be looking for your advice.
They're establishing an "expert group of providers of political advertising services" to advise on the […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
The European Commission might be looking for your advice.
They're establishing an "expert group of providers of political advertising services" to advise on the […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
As someone with a respiratory disability with a partner who has a severe scent sensitivity, I have found it helpful to imagine our home with the analogy of a spaceship.
The first line of defense in our home is this “airlock” where we seal away anything scented […]
[Original post on social.coop]
The first line of defense in our home is this “airlock” where we seal away anything scented […]
[Original post on social.coop]
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 AM
As someone with a respiratory disability with a partner who has a severe scent sensitivity, I have found it helpful to imagine our home with the analogy of a spaceship.
The first line of defense in our home is this “airlock” where we seal away anything scented […]
[Original post on social.coop]
The first line of defense in our home is this “airlock” where we seal away anything scented […]
[Original post on social.coop]
Spent the day doing unexpected maintenance after multiple things in my life and my neighborhood broke down. Reminding myself that maintenance is meaningful work, even if unexpected.
Time to get some rest.
Time to get some rest.
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Spent the day doing unexpected maintenance after multiple things in my life and my neighborhood broke down. Reminding myself that maintenance is meaningful work, even if unexpected.
Time to get some rest.
Time to get some rest.
When people started proposing “friction” as a response to online problems, I mostly just regarded it as under-theorized. I didn’t really imagine it would become a profit center where companies would charge more to suspected bad actors seeking to advertise […]
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social.coop
November 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
When people started proposing “friction” as a response to online problems, I mostly just regarded it as under-theorized. I didn’t really imagine it would become a profit center where companies would charge more to suspected bad actors seeking to advertise […]
Today was a good day. I got to sit down with some folks who had a misunderstanding and help resolve an impasse by helping people do math together. <3
November 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Today was a good day. I got to sit down with some folks who had a misunderstanding and help resolve an impasse by helping people do math together. <3
How can we know if a law or policy has chilled people’s free expression? Can we use science to find out? And would courts pay attention?
I'm very excited to be speaking on Wednesday December 10 alongside my dear friend and colleague Jon Penney at the @knightcolumbia, in conversation with @kgb […]
I'm very excited to be speaking on Wednesday December 10 alongside my dear friend and colleague Jon Penney at the @knightcolumbia, in conversation with @kgb […]
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social.coop
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
How can we know if a law or policy has chilled people’s free expression? Can we use science to find out? And would courts pay attention?
I'm very excited to be speaking on Wednesday December 10 alongside my dear friend and colleague Jon Penney at the @knightcolumbia, in conversation with @kgb […]
I'm very excited to be speaking on Wednesday December 10 alongside my dear friend and colleague Jon Penney at the @knightcolumbia, in conversation with @kgb […]