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StephenC

@fitzroy777.bsky.social

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Evidence is distorted by political and economic interests. Denial of evidence and misinformation is used to support prohibition. All that is needed to undermine stigma is respect.

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · Mar 24

What is this thing called science? And how can we communicate it is a media world of toxic misinformation and disinformation?

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Communicating Science in a Distracted World: Practical Tips for Scientists

Trust, Social Media, and How to Use AI Without Sounding Like a Robot

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FulcrumOut @fulcrumout.bsky.social · 22h

It’s a goddamn war zone.

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 12h

Brought to Tasmania by the same government that is building a stadium instead of hospital.

What could possibly go wrong?

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 12h

The ABC understands that a recent safety assessment found the berth would need two additional bollards for the ship to berth there at a cost of $2 million.

Breaking: Spirit of Tasmania IV ship unable to berth at Point Henry in Geelong, report finds

The ABC understands that a recent safety assessment found the berth would need two additional bollards for the ship to berth there at a cost of $2 million.

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Andy “Homegrown” Smith @butterwise.bsky.social · 3d

Antifa isn’t an organization, but there are anti-fascist organizations, such as the Democratic Party.

Similarly, fascism isn’t an organization, but there are fascist organizations, such as the Republican Party.

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 18h

It is time priority is given to smaller Australian consulting firms. The Big Four have no moral compass apart from profit

StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 18h

Indeed it is. Just goes to show how easy it is to create misinformation

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 1d

Denton ICE detention facility: “War-ravaged” Portland is again under the constant threats of violent amphibians creatures. Beware! They will force you to party and dance with them!

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StephenC @fitzroy777.bsky.social · 1d

A $10 billion gift to organised crime. This is the foundation of the nation’s crime wave. Especially in Victoria. The big gangs recruit the juniors to do their dirty work. Intimidation, arson, car theft. The little gangs generate a competitive culture of violence to go up the ladder.

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alankohler.bsky.social @alankohler.bsky.social · Aug 3

This morning's column for the ABC: Australia's illegal tobacco problem has made the proverbial transition from tragedy to farce.
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Australia's illegal tobacco problem has jumped from tragedy to farce

We can now conclude that the strategy of taxing and banning nicotine addiction out of existence is a complete failure. The result is organised crime making about $10 billion a year in revenue.

www.abc.net.au

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