Sharing this piece from @ct_bergstrom on the importance but peril of science communication the past few years. This is where I think #mastodon could hopefully provide that soft reset of the mounting toxicity in engaging in a constructive way that benefits everyone. A must read for all.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/19/opinion/pandemic-twitter.html

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If you need help getting started on Mastodon, have a look at:

➡️ https://fedi.tips

It's written in non-technical language, it's a beginner's guide.

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One thing that's getting a little lost in this mix, is that some of the people desperately holding on at Twitter are because they are trapped by either healthcare or visas.

That there are systemic traps that trap workers in America so they feel unable to move freely to new employers who want them and would have better pay or conditions is *nuts* and deserves a lot more attention than it gets.

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How I'm beginning to feel about Twitter and Meta:

“You know, when I was a girl, the idea that the British Empire could ever end was absolutely inconceivable. And it just disappeared, like all the other empires.” — Doris Lessing