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After teaching my session on AI for the MIT Technology Leadership program (with spirited discussion of many of the themes from @alexhanna.bsky.social and @emilymbender.bsky.social's essential book, "The AI Con"), I shuttled between meetings and listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/6)
The rippling Charles River on a sunny day, with dotted clouds stretching to the horizon. Forest lines the right bank, while the Harvard boat house and a tall apartment building are on the left.
October 29, 2025 at 2:28 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
We had a gorgeous end to the week after some light showers, and to go along with the view I listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/8)
A bright rainbow and a faded second rainbow streaking across a cloudy sky above a street through a medium-sized New England town center.
October 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
I guess it's officially Halloween season! And while admiring this impressive display I listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/8)
A skeleton recreation of the iconic upside-down kiss scene from Spider Man, with skeleton Mary Jane sitting on top of hay bales with various large gourds and pumpkins arranged around the base. A stone wall is behind them, with a wooden fence extending past it, with grass on one side and dense forest on the right.
October 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
My younger dog certainly had the right idea today, but while he was taking naps I was busy running various time-critical errands and listening to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/10)
My medium-sized black dog sleeping, with his eyes tucked under a blue pillow
November 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM
bwaber.bsky.social
It wasn't the nicest weather today, but before I head off to Japan tomorrow I still enjoyed getting out for a bit and listening to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/7)
A mostly frozen bend in the Charles River with a coating of snow over it on a cloudy day. There's some brown scrub brush followed by mostly bare forest on the far bank, and a bare tree leans at a 45 degree angle over the near bank on the right.
February 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
Before ending the day with a lovely dinner thanks to Cliff Jurkiewicz and Phenom I was able to go on a shorter run while listening to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/7)
A selfie of me standing on a bridge spanning a swamp with a winding brook that feeds into the Charles River in the distance, with forest lining both sides, on a sunny day. I'm a middle-aged white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing a black headband, black sunglasses, and a black running jacket
December 3, 2024 at 3:05 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
THIS IS NOT A DRILL - THERE IS A JAPANESE VENDING MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF SCHWARZMAN AT MIT!!! Granted the prices are literally 2.5x what they are in Japan, and after getting some drinks before our insane tariffs kick in I was able to listen to some talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/7)
A black Japanese vending machine with a clear window showing various drinks with blue or red LEDs under them, indicating their temperature, and their price.
March 21, 2025 at 2:26 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
I spent a ton of time driving today, but luckily I had lots of talks and books queued up for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/7)
A selfie of me in front of a grassy lawn with a few trees on it, with forest beyond in the late afternoon. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing glasses with thick black rims and a tan shirt with a stylized image of Lina Khan on it.
May 27, 2025 at 2:38 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
I somehow managed to mostly avoid jet lag, and while driving the family to an end of summer getaway I listened to some talks and books for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)
A selfie of me in front of a light brown wall. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing glasses with thick black rims and a dark blue t-shirt.
August 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
bwaber.bsky.social
It was this kind of day for a Bostonian Canadian Thanksgiving, and while hunkering down inside I listened to some talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/5)
My medium-sized, short-haired black dog curled up tightly amidst blankets.
October 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
I was running around town today as I packed in the meetings before my trip to Japan for, among other things, the Japan People Analytics ＆ HR annual conference (peopleanalytics.or.jp/lp/), and while kissing goodbye to a normal sleep schedule I listened to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/5)
A forest with all of the leaves turned orange-ish yellow on a bright day.
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
While my youngest was doing a skiing lesson I went on a nice hike into the frozen wilderness, and at the end I had a frozen lake all to myself! On the way I was able to listen to some talks/books for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)
A selfie of me in front of a frozen, snow-covered lake on a bright, clear day. There's thick evergreen forest on the far bank, and an island in the middle of the lake with some brush and a few pine trees. I'm a middle-aged white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing a grey winter hat, black sunglasses, and a grey jacked over a grey hoodie.
December 27, 2024 at 1:58 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
A truly heroic amount of ice accumulated overnight (I had to cut my car doors open), and while carefully navigating the drive home I listened to some talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/3)
A pine tree seen from below leaning slightly to the left against a grey sky, with its needles encased in thick ice.
March 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
This pic is from before my cruelly extended drive back to Boston, and while I wasn't smiling as much upon arrival at least I was able to listen to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/7)
A selfie of me in front of a brightly lit forest. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing glasses with thick black rims and a maroon dress shirt.
June 14, 2025 at 3:18 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
A new record for me! Despite starting a bit late I snaked around Tokyo and Chiba, logging 50.3 miles (81 km)! And you better believe I listened to a bunch of talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/6)
A selfie of me in front of a stone wall of the Japanese Imperial Palace, with trees peaking out on the far side, and a green water moat bordering the wall on a sunny day. I'm a middle-aged white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing a black headband, black sunglasses, and a black running jacked over a purple shirt.
February 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
bwaber.bsky.social
It was a pretty relaxing Saturday, and while going for a nice walk in late fall Boston I was able to also enjoy some talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/4)
A selfie of me in front of a small, bare forest overlooking a reed-filled swamp with a sunset peaking over forest in the distance. I'm a middle-aged white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing a grey winter hat, thick black glasses, and a grey winter coat over a white ribbed zip up sweater
December 15, 2024 at 2:46 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
We got some nice snow in Boston last night, so before heading in to watch the Eagles hopefully beat the Chiefs I got out to enjoy the sights and a listen to a book for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/2)
A snow-dusted pine tree seen against a bright, slightly cloudy sky.
February 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
bwaber.bsky.social
The snow made for absolutely stunning scenery during my run, which I enjoyed while listening to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/13)
A selfie of me in front of a winding brook with a decent amount of snow coating the swampy shore and accumulating on the trees lining both banks. It's a grey, heavily snowing day. I'm a middle-aged white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing a black running jacket with the hood pulled up and black sunglasses. Big snowflakes are on my hood, glasses, and beard
December 21, 2024 at 1:40 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
It was a sunny but chilly day, and before some afternoon calls I was able to go out on a nice run while listening to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/9)
A selfie of me in a meadow, with a few daffodils on the right, and a few houses barely visible through the trees that dot the meadow, on a bright, sunny day. I'm a middle-aged white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing a black New Balance running jacket with the hood up and black sunglasses.
April 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
It was another warm day in Boston, and while trudging through the muddy environs I was able to enjoy listening to some talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/7)
A selfie of me in front of a small forest with some muddy grass in front. I'm a middle-aged white man with a red beard flecked with white wearing a grey winter hat, black sunglasses, and a grey winter coat over a dark blue shirt.
March 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
Well my day was pretty crazy, but while getting in a moment to breathe I listened to some talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist!

Remember that you can subscribe to my playlists here - academicrunplaylist.beehiiv.com (1/5)
A calm pond in the late afternoon on a slightly cloudy day. Forest lines the shore, with a weeping willow on the left nearly dipping into the water, and the tips of some trees are slightly stained light red, glowing in the warm sunlight. The water nearly perfectly reflects the sky above.
September 18, 2025 at 3:07 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
It would be great if we didn't mangle our clocks twice a year, but at least I made use of the extra hour to listen to some books for my #AcademicRunPlaylist!

Remember that you can subscribe to these playlists here - academicrunplaylist.beehiiv.com (1/3)
A selfie of me in front of a small field covered with fallen leaves, with forest beyond, on a bright day. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing a black headband, black sunglasses, and a long-sleeved dark blue running shirt with JPMorganChase written in white on the left chest.
November 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
bwaber.bsky.social
I had a number of unique meetings today, but I was still able to get out for a bit and listen to some talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/8)
A wide brook cutting through a scrub-covered, partially frozen swamp on a clear day. There are 5 ducks swimming in the middle, forest on both banks, and a shock of green vines choking the near shore.
February 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
bwaber.bsky.social
I had some fun skating with the younger child unit, and after rediscovering my skating skills I was also able to listen to some books for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/3)
A selfie of me in a brightly lit indoor skating rink. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing thick black-rimmed glasses and a black hooded sweatshirt that says Modern in white letters on it.
January 19, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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It was a lovely day in Boston, and while running to and from campus for a meeting I was able to listen to talks for my #AcademicRunPlaylist! (1/11)
A selfie of me in front of a large, rippling reservoir with some trees and buildings beyond, and the skyscapers of Boston just visible on the horizon on a clear day. A dirt path hugs the edge of the reservoir, and two people are walking on an asphalt path next to it. I'm a bald, middle-aged, white man with a red beard flecked with white. I'm wearing black sunglasses and a white running shirt.
March 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM