Jordan Theriault
@jtheriault.bsky.social
Assistant Prof @Northeastern. Psychology + Biology. Neuroimaging, brain metabolism + mental health. Director of IASLab with Lisa Feldman Barrett & Karen Quigley
https://www.affective-science.org/
http://www.jordan-theriault.com/
https://www.affective-science.org/
http://www.jordan-theriault.com/
December 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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There's a software engineer in Hong Kong who makes incredibly detailed scientific diagrams for wikipedia, like this clickable metro-style map of metabolic pathways!!!
December 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
There's a software engineer in Hong Kong who makes incredibly detailed scientific diagrams for wikipedia, like this clickable metro-style map of metabolic pathways!!!
Oh wow, that's a super interesting position!
We are opening a FACULTY POSITION (tenure track, permanent) in the University of Cambridge at the interface of control and biology, interpreted broadly. Theorists and wet lab quantitative biologists with backgrounds in control, EE, applied math, ... apply by Jan 28!
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/univers...
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/univers...
University Assistant/Associate Professor in Control Theory and Systems Biology
Applications are invited for a University Assistant/Associate Professorship in the broad area of Control Theory and Systems Biology. The successful candidate will join the Control Group
www.cam.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Oh wow, that's a super interesting position!
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Because you're going to miss out on a lot of really interesting science (and this science we really need to know if we are to solve problems) if we abandon context-dependent biology
December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Because you're going to miss out on a lot of really interesting science (and this science we really need to know if we are to solve problems) if we abandon context-dependent biology
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Given I no longer work in a lab, but work with many labs, my take on the replicability crisis is two-fold:
1) few findings replicate easily across systems - think p53 and cancer or caspases and apoptosis
2) most findings are context dependent because biology is complicated and illogical
1) few findings replicate easily across systems - think p53 and cancer or caspases and apoptosis
2) most findings are context dependent because biology is complicated and illogical
All our work on replicability in the last decade has taught me that it's not a good use of resources to try and predict replicability in the first place since it's neither a good goal to achieve nor diagnostic of specific problems. It's a search for shortcuts, easy answers to complex questions.
There are many good arguments for why AI/ML will struggle to predict replicability.
www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
I'm curious why, in light of these arguments and now data, COS is continuing to pursue this project.
www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
I'm curious why, in light of these arguments and now data, COS is continuing to pursue this project.
December 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Given I no longer work in a lab, but work with many labs, my take on the replicability crisis is two-fold:
1) few findings replicate easily across systems - think p53 and cancer or caspases and apoptosis
2) most findings are context dependent because biology is complicated and illogical
1) few findings replicate easily across systems - think p53 and cancer or caspases and apoptosis
2) most findings are context dependent because biology is complicated and illogical
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A Drive to Survive has now had a few reviews & I'm so grateful that they've been exceptionally generous and incisive. Thread here:
1st: Matteo Colombo in BJPS (particularly nice to read - given how pivotal his papers on the FEP were in helping me understand it)
www.thebsps.org/reviewofbook...
1st: Matteo Colombo in BJPS (particularly nice to read - given how pivotal his papers on the FEP were in helping me understand it)
www.thebsps.org/reviewofbook...
Kathryn Nave, A Drive to Survive | BJPS Review of Books
Matteo Colombo reviews A Drive to Survive, by Kathryn Nave
www.thebsps.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A Drive to Survive has now had a few reviews & I'm so grateful that they've been exceptionally generous and incisive. Thread here:
1st: Matteo Colombo in BJPS (particularly nice to read - given how pivotal his papers on the FEP were in helping me understand it)
www.thebsps.org/reviewofbook...
1st: Matteo Colombo in BJPS (particularly nice to read - given how pivotal his papers on the FEP were in helping me understand it)
www.thebsps.org/reviewofbook...
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Best practices for using Jupyter notebooks russpoldrack.substack.com/p/best-pract... - the latest in my Better Code, Better Science series
Best practices for using Jupyter notebooks
Better Code, Better Science: Chapter 6, Part 6
russpoldrack.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Best practices for using Jupyter notebooks russpoldrack.substack.com/p/best-pract... - the latest in my Better Code, Better Science series
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Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins is inviting applications for 3 open-rank tenured/tenure-track positions in (1) Behavioral Neuroscience, (2) Cognitive Neuroscience, and (3) Cognitive Psychology.
pbs.jhu.edu/about/jobs/
pbs.jhu.edu/about/jobs/
Jobs | Psychological & Brain Sciences
Tenured/Tenure-track position in Cognitive Psychology Open Date Dec 01, 2025 Salary Range or Pay Grade The expected academic base salary range for this position is $110,000- $144,500 (Assistant Profes...
pbs.jhu.edu
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins is inviting applications for 3 open-rank tenured/tenure-track positions in (1) Behavioral Neuroscience, (2) Cognitive Neuroscience, and (3) Cognitive Psychology.
pbs.jhu.edu/about/jobs/
pbs.jhu.edu/about/jobs/
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More press on our recent Behavioral and Brain Sciences article:
#philsci #cogsky #CognitiveNeuroscience
@phaueis.bsky.social
aktuell.uni-bielefeld.de/2025/11/24/t...
#philsci #cogsky #CognitiveNeuroscience
@phaueis.bsky.social
aktuell.uni-bielefeld.de/2025/11/24/t...
Thinking Takes Energy
A new study shows how our brain metabolism sets the limits of thinking. Researchers explain why cognitive models remain incomplete without considering biological resources.
aktuell.uni-bielefeld.de
December 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
More press on our recent Behavioral and Brain Sciences article:
#philsci #cogsky #CognitiveNeuroscience
@phaueis.bsky.social
aktuell.uni-bielefeld.de/2025/11/24/t...
#philsci #cogsky #CognitiveNeuroscience
@phaueis.bsky.social
aktuell.uni-bielefeld.de/2025/11/24/t...
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You should see how they all do with making a clock... updates every minute, and somehow most never get any better at it.. and those that do, will not necessarily in the next minute.
clocks.brianmoore.com?ICID=ref_fark
clocks.brianmoore.com?ICID=ref_fark
AI World Clocks
The current time as rendered by 9 different AI models. By Brian Moore.
clocks.brianmoore.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
You should see how they all do with making a clock... updates every minute, and somehow most never get any better at it.. and those that do, will not necessarily in the next minute.
clocks.brianmoore.com?ICID=ref_fark
clocks.brianmoore.com?ICID=ref_fark
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Your periodic reminder: I keep a list of useful resources for scientific writers - book, blogs, software, etc - here:
Writing Resources
Writing is a huge part of any career in science, and for many writers – no, for most writers – it’s a daunting challenge. But it’s not a challenge that you have to tackle alone. That’s a lesson I w…
scientistseessquirrel.wordpress.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Your periodic reminder: I keep a list of useful resources for scientific writers - book, blogs, software, etc - here:
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Slop Evader is a tool from artist and researcher Tega Brain that lets you search the web for results exclusively before November 30, 2022—the day that ChatGPT was released to the public.
'Slop Evader' Lets You Surf the Web Like It’s 2022
Artist Tega Brain is fighting the internet’s enshittification by turning back the clock to before ChatGPT existed.
www.404media.co
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Slop Evader is a tool from artist and researcher Tega Brain that lets you search the web for results exclusively before November 30, 2022—the day that ChatGPT was released to the public.
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If you would like to volunteer as a mentor for the SPAN Mentorship Program, you can fill out a form on our website. We cannot guarantee that volunteers will be paired with mentees, but we will consider you when pairings are made.
Mentors suggested on an app do NOT need to fill out the form.
Mentors suggested on an app do NOT need to fill out the form.
Mentorship Program | SPAN
www.philandneuro.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If you would like to volunteer as a mentor for the SPAN Mentorship Program, you can fill out a form on our website. We cannot guarantee that volunteers will be paired with mentees, but we will consider you when pairings are made.
Mentors suggested on an app do NOT need to fill out the form.
Mentors suggested on an app do NOT need to fill out the form.
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Enjoyed this read on the growing field of #interoception neuroscience.
Of course, I was also excited to see the article twice cited our lab's recent work, spearheaded by Jiahe Zhang and @jtheriault.bsky.social.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/s...
Of course, I was also excited to see the article twice cited our lab's recent work, spearheaded by Jiahe Zhang and @jtheriault.bsky.social.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/s...
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Enjoyed this read on the growing field of #interoception neuroscience.
Of course, I was also excited to see the article twice cited our lab's recent work, spearheaded by Jiahe Zhang and @jtheriault.bsky.social.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/s...
Of course, I was also excited to see the article twice cited our lab's recent work, spearheaded by Jiahe Zhang and @jtheriault.bsky.social.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/s...
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🚨 THRILLED to share Northeastern University is hiring a new Director for our human Siemens Prisma 3T MRI Center (Associate or Full Professor levels) who will join us as faculty in our Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health! Please share widely!
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
Associate Professor/Professor and Director, Northeastern University Biomedical Imaging Center
About the Opportunity About Northeastern: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research (R1) university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experi...
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
🚨 THRILLED to share Northeastern University is hiring a new Director for our human Siemens Prisma 3T MRI Center (Associate or Full Professor levels) who will join us as faculty in our Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health! Please share widely!
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
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Attn MRI enthusiasts! 📣
Just in time for Thanksgiving, I’m thankful to share this opportunity to join us as MRI Center Director! ✨ Couldn’t speak more highly of my time here so far—such a supportive & collaborative place to build a lab—and I’m more than happy to share more with anyone interested
Just in time for Thanksgiving, I’m thankful to share this opportunity to join us as MRI Center Director! ✨ Couldn’t speak more highly of my time here so far—such a supportive & collaborative place to build a lab—and I’m more than happy to share more with anyone interested
🚨 THRILLED to share Northeastern University is hiring a new Director for our human Siemens Prisma 3T MRI Center (Associate or Full Professor levels) who will join us as faculty in our Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health! Please share widely!
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
Associate Professor/Professor and Director, Northeastern University Biomedical Imaging Center
About the Opportunity About Northeastern: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research (R1) university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experi...
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Attn MRI enthusiasts! 📣
Just in time for Thanksgiving, I’m thankful to share this opportunity to join us as MRI Center Director! ✨ Couldn’t speak more highly of my time here so far—such a supportive & collaborative place to build a lab—and I’m more than happy to share more with anyone interested
Just in time for Thanksgiving, I’m thankful to share this opportunity to join us as MRI Center Director! ✨ Couldn’t speak more highly of my time here so far—such a supportive & collaborative place to build a lab—and I’m more than happy to share more with anyone interested
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I'm fascinating by how many concepts are really markers of our ignorance. Amélie Rorty says here that 'emotion' is one, a grab bag of leftovers from supposedly clearer concepts like will & reason.
We also have chance (Darwin's Origin), freedom (Kant's Groundwork), élan vital (Bergson). #philsky
We also have chance (Darwin's Origin), freedom (Kant's Groundwork), élan vital (Bergson). #philsky
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I'm fascinating by how many concepts are really markers of our ignorance. Amélie Rorty says here that 'emotion' is one, a grab bag of leftovers from supposedly clearer concepts like will & reason.
We also have chance (Darwin's Origin), freedom (Kant's Groundwork), élan vital (Bergson). #philsky
We also have chance (Darwin's Origin), freedom (Kant's Groundwork), élan vital (Bergson). #philsky
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CogSci in Aarhus is hiring, open rank (assi, asso or full prof).
We want somebody working on and teaching computational modelling of cognitive processes and/or social processes. Students are amazing, work/life balance very satisfactory, and colleagues are nice!
international.au.dk/about/profil...
We want somebody working on and teaching computational modelling of cognitive processes and/or social processes. Students are amazing, work/life balance very satisfactory, and colleagues are nice!
international.au.dk/about/profil...
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor of Cognitive Science - Vacancy at Aarhus University
Vacancy at School of Communication and Culture - Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Semiotics, Dept. of, Aarhus University
international.au.dk
November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
CogSci in Aarhus is hiring, open rank (assi, asso or full prof).
We want somebody working on and teaching computational modelling of cognitive processes and/or social processes. Students are amazing, work/life balance very satisfactory, and colleagues are nice!
international.au.dk/about/profil...
We want somebody working on and teaching computational modelling of cognitive processes and/or social processes. Students are amazing, work/life balance very satisfactory, and colleagues are nice!
international.au.dk/about/profil...
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Happy to announce the reviewed preprint for our work on predictive routing in the visual cortex IN MICE is now online! elifesciences.org/reviewed-pre...
Ubiquitous predictive processing in the spectral domain of sensory cortex
elifesciences.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Happy to announce the reviewed preprint for our work on predictive routing in the visual cortex IN MICE is now online! elifesciences.org/reviewed-pre...
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Attn all human MRI/fMRI folks! The Dept of Psychology at Northeastern University is hiring a new Director of the NU Biomedical Imaging Center at the level of Associate or Full Professor. Bonus: you'll have the best Chair EVER 😉 Full ad here: northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
Associate Professor/Professor and Director, Northeastern University Biomedical Imaging Center
About the Opportunity About Northeastern: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research (R1) university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experi...
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Attn all human MRI/fMRI folks! The Dept of Psychology at Northeastern University is hiring a new Director of the NU Biomedical Imaging Center at the level of Associate or Full Professor. Bonus: you'll have the best Chair EVER 😉 Full ad here: northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
Oh man... I actually just bought these shoes...
November 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Oh man... I actually just bought these shoes...
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Science will often take you to unexpected and delightful places. In this study, researchers hypothesized that riders in a crowded subway car would be more likely to offer their seat to a pregnant person if there were someone in the subway car dressed as Batman 🧪🦇
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Science will often take you to unexpected and delightful places. In this study, researchers hypothesized that riders in a crowded subway car would be more likely to offer their seat to a pregnant person if there were someone in the subway car dressed as Batman 🧪🦇
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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You will never guess what this is in reference to.
The damned in hell are not more powerful for the fact that the fires do not consume them; it is part and parcel of their torment.
November 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
You will never guess what this is in reference to.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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The actual secret to why I know stuff is that I ask a question any time I don’t understand literally anything. I don’t care how simple it is. Anybody who makes fun of you for asking a simple question likely doesn’t know the answer either
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The actual secret to why I know stuff is that I ask a question any time I don’t understand literally anything. I don’t care how simple it is. Anybody who makes fun of you for asking a simple question likely doesn’t know the answer either