Steven R. Shaw, PhD
@shawpsych.bsky.social
School and Applied Child Psychology Program
McGill University, Montreal, QC
Director of the School Psychology Credibility Project
Currently on medical leave
McGill University, Montreal, QC
Director of the School Psychology Credibility Project
Currently on medical leave
Every time a tech bro billionaire says something publicly, I think of Benoit Blanc’s description of Miles Braun—the fictional tech bro.
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Every time a tech bro billionaire says something publicly, I think of Benoit Blanc’s description of Miles Braun—the fictional tech bro.
I’m expecting the US to launch this SNAP-replacement program any day now.
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I’m expecting the US to launch this SNAP-replacement program any day now.
Feeling decadent. Vietnamese-style coffee this morning. Drank it before photo. (reviewer 2 approves)
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Feeling decadent. Vietnamese-style coffee this morning. Drank it before photo. (reviewer 2 approves)
Meanwhile, Indie stalks her prey. She is a Pasta hunting spaniel.
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Meanwhile, Indie stalks her prey. She is a Pasta hunting spaniel.
Thursday. Best day of the week. We got this.
November 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Thursday. Best day of the week. We got this.
A colleague advised me not to be too anti-LLM in academia because some people in power might get upset.
Ok. Some people need to be upset. I need to use my privilege in a positive way. And my argument revolves around the integrity of knowledge. I can live with the consequences.
Ok. Some people need to be upset. I need to use my privilege in a positive way. And my argument revolves around the integrity of knowledge. I can live with the consequences.
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A colleague advised me not to be too anti-LLM in academia because some people in power might get upset.
Ok. Some people need to be upset. I need to use my privilege in a positive way. And my argument revolves around the integrity of knowledge. I can live with the consequences.
Ok. Some people need to be upset. I need to use my privilege in a positive way. And my argument revolves around the integrity of knowledge. I can live with the consequences.
Mr. Rogers, OG. Cardigans are so metal.
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Mr. Rogers, OG. Cardigans are so metal.
In Flanders fields by John McCrae—poet, physician, pathologist, McGill instructor.
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In Flanders fields by John McCrae—poet, physician, pathologist, McGill instructor.
Indie has decided to pass on a long snowy walk this morning. Comfort dog.
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Indie has decided to pass on a long snowy walk this morning. Comfort dog.
Veteran’s Day/Remembrance Day is a big deal in my family. Respect.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Veteran’s Day/Remembrance Day is a big deal in my family. Respect.
My occasional shout out to my first and ongoing crush—Morticia Addams in every incarnation. Carolyn Jones here.
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
My occasional shout out to my first and ongoing crush—Morticia Addams in every incarnation. Carolyn Jones here.
Dang. Coffee is a luxury item now. Getting pricy.
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Dang. Coffee is a luxury item now. Getting pricy.
Ya ever just wake up and think to yourself, “I am a ridiculous human being.” And have a good laugh. This seems to be a daily occurrence for me.
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Ya ever just wake up and think to yourself, “I am a ridiculous human being.” And have a good laugh. This seems to be a daily occurrence for me.
Indie is too comfy and toasty for a snowy walk.
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Indie is too comfy and toasty for a snowy walk.
I was considering dipping my toes into a little philosophy of science work. But there is a lot of heavy brain lifting involved and I am lazy. Nonetheless, some nice foundational spices for my work. (I am nailing mixed metaphors).
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I was considering dipping my toes into a little philosophy of science work. But there is a lot of heavy brain lifting involved and I am lazy. Nonetheless, some nice foundational spices for my work. (I am nailing mixed metaphors).
The first snow flurries of the year.
November 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The first snow flurries of the year.
Oof. Canada--these are hideous Olympic hockey sweaters. The white is okay. But the goth maple leaf misses by a lot.
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Oof. Canada--these are hideous Olympic hockey sweaters. The white is okay. But the goth maple leaf misses by a lot.
A great new program from an excellent human and one of my most distinguished colleagues at McGill. High-end resources for parents concerning bullying. Take a look. #Schoolpsychology #cyberbullying #mentalhealth
November 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A great new program from an excellent human and one of my most distinguished colleagues at McGill. High-end resources for parents concerning bullying. Take a look. #Schoolpsychology #cyberbullying #mentalhealth
Rainbow trout and cauliflower. Simple, but pretty.
November 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Rainbow trout and cauliflower. Simple, but pretty.
Let’s make a November Thursday a day of awesome.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Let’s make a November Thursday a day of awesome.
Good day yesterday. Very positive bloodwork and doc visit, and a visit from one of my coolest colleagues. I also makes me happy to hear a little Appalachian/southern accent. She brought hugs, gossip, and spicy pretzels--the best.
November 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Good day yesterday. Very positive bloodwork and doc visit, and a visit from one of my coolest colleagues. I also makes me happy to hear a little Appalachian/southern accent. She brought hugs, gossip, and spicy pretzels--the best.
Wha chew lookin at?
November 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Wha chew lookin at?
Bringing wee burro energy to my work today. Not magic, just a beast of burden.
November 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Bringing wee burro energy to my work today. Not magic, just a beast of burden.
Finally finished this book. Many spots where I needed to put the book down and ponder for a bit. Useful and should be influential. What an accomplishment.
November 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Finally finished this book. Many spots where I needed to put the book down and ponder for a bit. Useful and should be influential. What an accomplishment.