complexin
@complexin.bsky.social
i still think you’re fascinating
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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“Iowa City eliminated bus fares in August 2023 with a goal of lowering emissions… The two-year pilot program proved so popular that the City Council voted this summer to extend it another year, paying for it with a 1% increase in utility taxes and by doubling most public parking rates to $2 from $1”
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
“Iowa City eliminated bus fares in August 2023 with a goal of lowering emissions… The two-year pilot program proved so popular that the City Council voted this summer to extend it another year, paying for it with a 1% increase in utility taxes and by doubling most public parking rates to $2 from $1”
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Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
Early Career Rescue Fellowship
www.uni-konstanz.de
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
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Went to see a tiny library about a ghost infestation.
So flippin cute. 👻
So flippin cute. 👻
October 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Went to see a tiny library about a ghost infestation.
So flippin cute. 👻
So flippin cute. 👻
I had three orders:
- everything bagel toasted with hummus
- salt bagel, unsliced
- plain bagel with egg and cheese
none of these would have been a winner 😂
- everything bagel toasted with hummus
- salt bagel, unsliced
- plain bagel with egg and cheese
none of these would have been a winner 😂
Tell me your bagel order and I will tell you *based on NYC cultural expectations* if you have won or lost your election for political office in NYC.
One of my favorite things about NYC is whenever anyone runs for office here they are required to disclose their bagel order.
October 11, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I had three orders:
- everything bagel toasted with hummus
- salt bagel, unsliced
- plain bagel with egg and cheese
none of these would have been a winner 😂
- everything bagel toasted with hummus
- salt bagel, unsliced
- plain bagel with egg and cheese
none of these would have been a winner 😂
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Hey. The fragmentation of the social media landscape has been hard on indie #scicomm 🧪 projects
So if you'd like to follow a podcast that's enthusiastic about #linguistics, could you check out @lingthusiasm.bsky.social?
And if you think your followers might like to, could you give this a repost?
So if you'd like to follow a podcast that's enthusiastic about #linguistics, could you check out @lingthusiasm.bsky.social?
And if you think your followers might like to, could you give this a repost?
September 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Hey. The fragmentation of the social media landscape has been hard on indie #scicomm 🧪 projects
So if you'd like to follow a podcast that's enthusiastic about #linguistics, could you check out @lingthusiasm.bsky.social?
And if you think your followers might like to, could you give this a repost?
So if you'd like to follow a podcast that's enthusiastic about #linguistics, could you check out @lingthusiasm.bsky.social?
And if you think your followers might like to, could you give this a repost?
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‘Madison Sheahan, 28, who just six years ago was the captain of the rowing team at Ohio State University … now is the deputy director of ICE. "I absolutely think I’m qualified for the job," she told me. "Because at the end of the day, what really makes anybody qualified for any job?”’
September 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
‘Madison Sheahan, 28, who just six years ago was the captain of the rowing team at Ohio State University … now is the deputy director of ICE. "I absolutely think I’m qualified for the job," she told me. "Because at the end of the day, what really makes anybody qualified for any job?”’
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Do not put your name on a website to register for a rally in this political climate. What the fuck's wrong with y'all. Are there any people of color that work at this org who might knock some sense into your peach colored heads.
We need your help to make October 18 the biggest peaceful protest of the year. Please spread the word, register your local event as soon as you can, and start RSVPing for the local protests to help build momentum: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
September 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Do not put your name on a website to register for a rally in this political climate. What the fuck's wrong with y'all. Are there any people of color that work at this org who might knock some sense into your peach colored heads.
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"PhD-level experts in your back pocket" is a completely nonsensical description of AI but a pretty good description of social media if you follow the right people
August 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
"PhD-level experts in your back pocket" is a completely nonsensical description of AI but a pretty good description of social media if you follow the right people
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Hi everyone,
As part of my dissertation, I am researching audiobook narration.
If you have listened to an audiobook within the last two years, or have previously been a frequent audiobook user, I would really appreciate your thoughts!
You can find the survey here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
As part of my dissertation, I am researching audiobook narration.
If you have listened to an audiobook within the last two years, or have previously been a frequent audiobook user, I would really appreciate your thoughts!
You can find the survey here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
July 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hi everyone,
As part of my dissertation, I am researching audiobook narration.
If you have listened to an audiobook within the last two years, or have previously been a frequent audiobook user, I would really appreciate your thoughts!
You can find the survey here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
As part of my dissertation, I am researching audiobook narration.
If you have listened to an audiobook within the last two years, or have previously been a frequent audiobook user, I would really appreciate your thoughts!
You can find the survey here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Wow
Karolinska Institutet is recruiting 20 outstanding early-career researchers for assistant professor positions
ki.se/en/about-ki/...
Karolinska Institutet is recruiting 20 outstanding early-career researchers for assistant professor positions
ki.se/en/about-ki/...
Call for 20 Assistant Professor positions
Karolinska Institutet is a world-leading medical university with a long and proud history of ground-breaking research. We are now recruiting outstanding early-career researchers with particularly exce...
ki.se
July 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Wow
Karolinska Institutet is recruiting 20 outstanding early-career researchers for assistant professor positions
ki.se/en/about-ki/...
Karolinska Institutet is recruiting 20 outstanding early-career researchers for assistant professor positions
ki.se/en/about-ki/...
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my column/essay this week is on the administration's war on the future, what that means, and the obligation anti-trump americans have to articulate a robust vision of an egalitarian future in response. read/share/etc.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/o...
Opinion | Trump Is Waging War on the Future
www.nytimes.com
May 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
my column/essay this week is on the administration's war on the future, what that means, and the obligation anti-trump americans have to articulate a robust vision of an egalitarian future in response. read/share/etc.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/o...
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This guide is great. I've used it many, many times since 2020. I also have handed out the physical pamphlets multiple times and plan to do so again.
Highly recommended. It also is helpful because it reminds you that you aren't losing your shit for no reason, they really are fascists
Highly recommended. It also is helpful because it reminds you that you aren't losing your shit for no reason, they really are fascists
If you’ve just followed me, you might want to take a look at my organizing guide which gives 40 concrete, practical suggestions on how to legally organize against fascists in our communities. There’s something for people of all identities and abilities in here.
spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/f...
spencersunshine.com/2020/08/27/f...
“40 Ways to Fight Fascists: Street-Legal Tactics for Community Activists”
Exciting news! In conjunction with Portland, Oregon’s PopMob, the new edition of 40 Ways to Fight Fascists: Street-Legal Tactics for Community Activists is now out. It’s a completely re…
spencersunshine.com
May 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
This guide is great. I've used it many, many times since 2020. I also have handed out the physical pamphlets multiple times and plan to do so again.
Highly recommended. It also is helpful because it reminds you that you aren't losing your shit for no reason, they really are fascists
Highly recommended. It also is helpful because it reminds you that you aren't losing your shit for no reason, they really are fascists
oooo. the red chili burritos at dave's not here in santa fe… it’s where I learned what heartburn feels like, but it was so good
I don't want to hear about your lost loves, tell me about the restaurant food that haunts you because you'll never be able to taste it again
April 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
oooo. the red chili burritos at dave's not here in santa fe… it’s where I learned what heartburn feels like, but it was so good
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“From April 14-18, select UBC graduate programs at UBC Vancouver will re-open their applications for US citizens to be considered for Sept 2025 or Jan 2026 entry - they are ready to provide quick admissions decisions for these applicants“ #gradstudent #gradschool
www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
US Applicant Week
www.grad.ubc.ca
April 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
“From April 14-18, select UBC graduate programs at UBC Vancouver will re-open their applications for US citizens to be considered for Sept 2025 or Jan 2026 entry - they are ready to provide quick admissions decisions for these applicants“ #gradstudent #gradschool
www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
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Interested in graduate studies in science? Was your admission to a US program just rescinded? Well, Canada is now offering doctoral scholarships to qualified foreign students
www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NewsDetail-D...
www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NewsDetail-D...
NSERC - Latest News - Launch of the new Harmonized Tri-agency Scholarship and Fellowship programs
As announced in Budget 2024, the scholarship and fellowship programs administered by the three federal research funding agencies – the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) – have been streamlined into a new harmonized talent program called the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS) that will open for applications in summer 2025.
www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca
March 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Actually working on something to bring some of these folks together and could use a boost! We're convening veterans and active servicemembers to support folks who need to resist orders and to raise political awareness among lower enlisted servicemembers docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Bringing Meaning to Our Oaths
For most of its history, the US military has served the interests of capital and entrenched power. From executing Native genocide to ensuring the continued bondage of enslaved people to advancing colo...
docs.google.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Actually working on something to bring some of these folks together and could use a boost! We're convening veterans and active servicemembers to support folks who need to resist orders and to raise political awareness among lower enlisted servicemembers docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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If you're a white dude with some flexibility in your life, get a group of your like-minded bros together & go to these events to act as counterbalance to these "private security forces." Get in their way. Occupy space. Ask for their IDs. Outnumber them. Make their fascism difficult.
UPDATE: The Coeur d’Alene Press spoke with the woman who was dragged out of a town hall for heckling legislators, confirmed which security firm worked the event and spoke with Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris and Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White about the events.
UPDATE on town hall chaos: Woman who was dragged out speaks, police chief condemns security, name of security firm confirmed
A legislative town hall organized by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee devolved into chaos Saturday when unidentified, plainclothes security personnel dragged a Post Falls woman from th...
cdapress.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM
If you're a white dude with some flexibility in your life, get a group of your like-minded bros together & go to these events to act as counterbalance to these "private security forces." Get in their way. Occupy space. Ask for their IDs. Outnumber them. Make their fascism difficult.
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If anyone has been in touch with press covering the NIH situation broadly (firings, funding freeze etc), please encourage them to cover the sinister way in which HHS is preventing grant review and funding from happening, by blocking posting to the Federal Register.
HHS blocked posting indefinitely. Not enough press is being given to this back door approach to blocking NIH grants. If and when it is lifted will still be 35 days before study sections can be held
Still no SS meetings being posted to the Federal Register. www.federalregister.gov/documents/se...
February 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
If anyone has been in touch with press covering the NIH situation broadly (firings, funding freeze etc), please encourage them to cover the sinister way in which HHS is preventing grant review and funding from happening, by blocking posting to the Federal Register.
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“Trump’s bad ideas must be countered with good ones…it calls for clear thought and inspired vision just when the onslaught of bad ideas, and the anxiety they engender, make it so difficult to think clearly and envision a future.”
🎁
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/o...
🎁
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/o...
February 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“Trump’s bad ideas must be countered with good ones…it calls for clear thought and inspired vision just when the onslaught of bad ideas, and the anxiety they engender, make it so difficult to think clearly and envision a future.”
🎁
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/o...
🎁
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/o...
I tried to make myself go to a neighbor’s birthday hang at a bar this evening. Sent a “happy bday!” text instead. Some days just aren’t the days.
I gotta say: this recognition that I need to be in community to survive this shit is AT COMPLETE ODDS with my introversion and misanthropy😫
February 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I tried to make myself go to a neighbor’s birthday hang at a bar this evening. Sent a “happy bday!” text instead. Some days just aren’t the days.