Oh my God! I never thought Elon would go *this* far!
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Dean Burnett (that brains guy)
@Garwboy@ohai.social
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Neuroscientist, author, science bod, vague wit, moderately prominent Twitter person. Tend to chime in with all things brain and mental health related.
As 'gotchas' go, "I willingly supported someone I knew was involved in major child trafficking crimes but actively kept it under wraps until now" is... an atypical approach, I'll say that much
Pickle has just had his flea medication. Which means there's a non-zero chance I'll be killed in my sleep
This is my PhD thesis
I did not ask for this
I did not consent to this
I did not approve of this
I was not compensated for this
I would not have advised this
I do not like this
And worst of all, the number of people who've read my thesis has still not increased.
Do. Not. Disturb. The. Mysterious. Ancient. Rune-inscribed. Skull-adorned. Ring. Found. In. The. Idyllic. Countryside.
Seriously, there's a whole book about this. And movies. Long ones!
Where the hell is my 'runner's high'?
https://theneuroscienceofeverydaylife.substack.com/p/where-the-hell-is-my-runners-high
My latest post, about an oft-mentioned but seldom-experienced exercise-related phenomenon.
There are slow news days, there are *very* slow news days, and there are "Mundane thing that happened could feasibly un-happen" news days
It seems that Mark Zuckerberg's views on whether meaningful relationships can be achieved with technology vary according to how much money/control he stands to gain. Quelle surprise.
From latest post, Could AI and technology 'solve' human loneliness?
https://theneuroscienceofeverydaylife.substack.com/p/could-ai-and-technology-solve-human
Could AI and technology 'solve' human loneliness? (AKA Does Mark Zuckerberg know what a 'friend' is?)
Zuckerberg has been claiming that loneliness will soon no longer be a problem, as we'll all be friends with AI. However, this fundamentally misunderstands how complex human relationships are.
It seems that Mark Zuckerberg's views on whether meaningful relationships can be achieved with technology vary according to how much money/control he stands to gain. Quelle surprise.
From latest post, Could AI and technology 'solve' human loneliness?
https://theneuroscienceofeverydaylife.substack.com/p/could-ai-and-technology-solve-human
Could AI and technology 'solve' human loneliness? (AKA Does Mark Zuckerberg know what a 'friend' is?)
Zuckerberg has been claiming that loneliness will soon no longer be a problem, as we'll all be friends with AI. However, this fundamentally misunderstands how complex human relationships are.
Is mental health 'awareness' backfiring?
https://theneuroscienceofeverydaylife.substack.com/p/is-mental-health-awareness-backfiring
Data suggests that #mentalhealth stigma is actually on the rise. Are more awareness campaigns needed, or are they part of the problem?
My latest post offers multiple possible explanations.
Third spruce tree on the left
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