Scott Kiesling
@pittprofdude.bsky.social
Professor of Linguistics, University of Pittsburgh. Sociolinguist, Linguistic Anthropologist, Discourse Analyst. Language, GENDER, and Sexuality. Trying and failing to keep up with just about everything.
GENDER: Ambivalent masculine
Assigned male at birth
GENDER: Ambivalent masculine
Assigned male at birth
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Just about ten years now in the making: The IE-CoR database paper has finally been published.
C. Anderson, M. Scarborough, [ ... 96 further authors ... ], R. Gray & P. Heggarty. 2025. The Indo-European Cognate Relationships Dataset. Scientific Data 12:1541.
C. Anderson, M. Scarborough, [ ... 96 further authors ... ], R. Gray & P. Heggarty. 2025. The Indo-European Cognate Relationships Dataset. Scientific Data 12:1541.
The Indo-European Cognate Relationships dataset - Scientific Data
Scientific Data - The Indo-European Cognate Relationships dataset
www.nature.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Just about ten years now in the making: The IE-CoR database paper has finally been published.
C. Anderson, M. Scarborough, [ ... 96 further authors ... ], R. Gray & P. Heggarty. 2025. The Indo-European Cognate Relationships Dataset. Scientific Data 12:1541.
C. Anderson, M. Scarborough, [ ... 96 further authors ... ], R. Gray & P. Heggarty. 2025. The Indo-European Cognate Relationships Dataset. Scientific Data 12:1541.
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a passel of masked goons refuse to identify themselves, beat up a man, and throw him in an unmarked vehicle
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they can do this to anyone
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anyone claiming to be a federal agent can do this
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they can do this to anyone
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anyone claiming to be a federal agent can do this
Federal agents violently detained a food delivery driver as he emerged from a D.C. coffee shop Saturday morning.
The incident captured on video showed the officers throwing him to the ground and beating him before sweeping him away in an unmarked vehicle. wapo.st/45Egtkc
The incident captured on video showed the officers throwing him to the ground and beating him before sweeping him away in an unmarked vehicle. wapo.st/45Egtkc
August 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
a passel of masked goons refuse to identify themselves, beat up a man, and throw him in an unmarked vehicle
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they can do this to anyone
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anyone claiming to be a federal agent can do this
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they can do this to anyone
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anyone claiming to be a federal agent can do this
Don't mess with CMU students!
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July 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Don't mess with CMU students!
www.instagram.com/p/DMaogIgMPS...
www.instagram.com/p/DMaogIgMPS...
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AI is a marketing term; before we discuss "AI is fake" vs "AI is real" we need to unfold what we *mean* by AI.
For example, "artificial general intelligence" is fake and can't hurt you. Layoffs excused by "AI efficiency" are real and can hurt you.
Linkedin discourse is fake - but it CAN hurt you.
For example, "artificial general intelligence" is fake and can't hurt you. Layoffs excused by "AI efficiency" are real and can hurt you.
Linkedin discourse is fake - but it CAN hurt you.
July 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
AI is a marketing term; before we discuss "AI is fake" vs "AI is real" we need to unfold what we *mean* by AI.
For example, "artificial general intelligence" is fake and can't hurt you. Layoffs excused by "AI efficiency" are real and can hurt you.
Linkedin discourse is fake - but it CAN hurt you.
For example, "artificial general intelligence" is fake and can't hurt you. Layoffs excused by "AI efficiency" are real and can hurt you.
Linkedin discourse is fake - but it CAN hurt you.
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Terrible. Notice the priority is always securing the mask.
Happy July 4th.
Happy July 4th.
July 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Terrible. Notice the priority is always securing the mask.
Happy July 4th.
Happy July 4th.
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Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
www.scientificamerican.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
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So much for "Leges sine morobus vanae."
BREAKING
The University of Pennsylvania has come to an agreement with the Trump administration on what the Department of Education said was its Title IX violations.
This will include stripping trans athlete Lia Thomas of her records, titles, and recognitions.
The University of Pennsylvania has come to an agreement with the Trump administration on what the Department of Education said was its Title IX violations.
This will include stripping trans athlete Lia Thomas of her records, titles, and recognitions.
July 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
So much for "Leges sine morobus vanae."
Yep. And they'll have less alumni contributions too. Not that I ever gave them anything but it's a 'nope, never' at this point.
If UPenn thinks that Trump is now going to just go away and leave them alone since they gave him their lunch money today, they're gonna be in for some serious fucking disappointment.
July 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Yep. And they'll have less alumni contributions too. Not that I ever gave them anything but it's a 'nope, never' at this point.
Shameful is right.
Jesus Christ, this is truly shameful.
BREAKING
The University of Pennsylvania has come to an agreement with the Trump administration on what the Department of Education said was its Title IX violations.
This will include stripping trans athlete Lia Thomas of her records, titles, and recognitions.
The University of Pennsylvania has come to an agreement with the Trump administration on what the Department of Education said was its Title IX violations.
This will include stripping trans athlete Lia Thomas of her records, titles, and recognitions.
July 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Shameful is right.
June 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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The White House's proposed FY26 budget would cut NIH funding by >40%. Our new #SCIMaP report projects the budget would lead to economic losses throughout the US with $10M+ lost in almost every House district.
scienceimpacts.org/fy26
@joshuasweitz.bsky.social @asinclair.bsky.social @cl10.bsky.social
scienceimpacts.org/fy26
@joshuasweitz.bsky.social @asinclair.bsky.social @cl10.bsky.social
SCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical Research
Developed by an interdisciplinary research team, this website shows how funding cuts reduce economic activity and employment nationwide
scienceimpacts.org
June 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The White House's proposed FY26 budget would cut NIH funding by >40%. Our new #SCIMaP report projects the budget would lead to economic losses throughout the US with $10M+ lost in almost every House district.
scienceimpacts.org/fy26
@joshuasweitz.bsky.social @asinclair.bsky.social @cl10.bsky.social
scienceimpacts.org/fy26
@joshuasweitz.bsky.social @asinclair.bsky.social @cl10.bsky.social
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Donating the limit to whomever primaries Fetterman
Pa. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick praised the U.S.'s attack on Iranian nuclear sites.
🔗 inquirer.com/news/fetterm...
🔗 inquirer.com/news/fetterm...
June 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Donating the limit to whomever primaries Fetterman
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The extreme enthusiasm some folks in higher ed have for AI is strange. They truly see it as a source of potential liberation from the impossible bind they're living in. The reactions when you pour cold water on it is like you farted in the elevator. My fart: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-...
June 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The extreme enthusiasm some folks in higher ed have for AI is strange. They truly see it as a source of potential liberation from the impossible bind they're living in. The reactions when you pour cold water on it is like you farted in the elevator. My fart: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-...
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Alright everyone, one last push.
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
trvr.org
June 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Alright everyone, one last push.
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
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"i asked grok" "i asked chagpt" yeah well I asked a rare books librarian and they found things I didn’t even know I was looking for, while answering questions about provenance
June 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"i asked grok" "i asked chagpt" yeah well I asked a rare books librarian and they found things I didn’t even know I was looking for, while answering questions about provenance
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University is not a business, education is not a product.
June 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
University is not a business, education is not a product.
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I’ve seen a few variations of this making the rounds. I like this one best.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
June 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’ve seen a few variations of this making the rounds. I like this one best.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
I don’t know who the original artist is but thank you to them.
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Man, fuck this guy. What a disappointment.
June 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Man, fuck this guy. What a disappointment.
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Don't forget!!! Abstracts for NWAV53 are due June 15.
There will NOT be an abstract deadline extension; this is in an effort to bring NWAV in line with other large linguistics conferences and we aim to continue it in NWAV 54 and beyond.
Get your abstract in today! nwav53.ling.lsa.umich.edu
There will NOT be an abstract deadline extension; this is in an effort to bring NWAV in line with other large linguistics conferences and we aim to continue it in NWAV 54 and beyond.
Get your abstract in today! nwav53.ling.lsa.umich.edu
UM | NWAV53
nwav53.ling.lsa.umich.edu
June 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Don't forget!!! Abstracts for NWAV53 are due June 15.
There will NOT be an abstract deadline extension; this is in an effort to bring NWAV in line with other large linguistics conferences and we aim to continue it in NWAV 54 and beyond.
Get your abstract in today! nwav53.ling.lsa.umich.edu
There will NOT be an abstract deadline extension; this is in an effort to bring NWAV in line with other large linguistics conferences and we aim to continue it in NWAV 54 and beyond.
Get your abstract in today! nwav53.ling.lsa.umich.edu
I know there's a lot going on right now to overthink, so here's a little distraction about overthinking.
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Overthinking 'Overthinking'
Cognitive identities and cognitive habits
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June 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I know there's a lot going on right now to overthink, so here's a little distraction about overthinking.
open.substack.com/pub/sfkiesli...
open.substack.com/pub/sfkiesli...
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DAVE: Open the podbay doors, ChatGPT.
CHATGPT: Certainly, Dave, the podbay doors are now open.
DAVE: The podbay doors didn't open.
CHATGPT: My apologies, Dave, you're right. I thought the podbay doors were open, but they weren't. Now they are.
DAVE: I'm still looking at a set of closed podbay doors.
CHATGPT: Certainly, Dave, the podbay doors are now open.
DAVE: The podbay doors didn't open.
CHATGPT: My apologies, Dave, you're right. I thought the podbay doors were open, but they weren't. Now they are.
DAVE: I'm still looking at a set of closed podbay doors.
June 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
DAVE: Open the podbay doors, ChatGPT.
CHATGPT: Certainly, Dave, the podbay doors are now open.
DAVE: The podbay doors didn't open.
CHATGPT: My apologies, Dave, you're right. I thought the podbay doors were open, but they weren't. Now they are.
DAVE: I'm still looking at a set of closed podbay doors.
CHATGPT: Certainly, Dave, the podbay doors are now open.
DAVE: The podbay doors didn't open.
CHATGPT: My apologies, Dave, you're right. I thought the podbay doors were open, but they weren't. Now they are.
DAVE: I'm still looking at a set of closed podbay doors.
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As someone who has tried to keep this argument alive, I find that it still resonates with most people! It’s just drowned out by all the screaming from the right. But we have to keep making it.
kind of just endlessly sad and grieving that there are so few voices in the public sphere making the basic principled argument that immigration is an affirmative good in every way and the best way for this country to serve humanity is to welcome people who want or need to leave their homes
June 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
As someone who has tried to keep this argument alive, I find that it still resonates with most people! It’s just drowned out by all the screaming from the right. But we have to keep making it.