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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Sep 13

Furries and anthropomorphism - my latest substack where I share a discussion of furries that didn't make it into the final edit of Humanish. A handy primer on the #furry phenomenon & how it relates to our inbuilt interest in anthropomorphic characters. open.substack.com/pub/justingr...

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Aug 26

Official #unboxing video for my new book #humanish - with a twist... #author @littlebrown.bsky.social

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Aug 23

I am giving away a signed copy of Humanish to whomever comes up with the best name for this adorable little toaster that graces the cover of Humanish. Here's the link to submit your name idea: justingregg.substack.com/p/name-this-...

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Aug 21

I am SUPER PSYCHED to announce that the launch of my new book #Humanish will take place at the fabulous P&T Knitwear in NYC on September 22, and that none other than the inimitable Adam Aleksic (Etymology Nerd and author of Algospeak) will be the host!

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Aug 21

Help me become a cool speaker person at South by Southwest next year by voting for my talk idea at this link: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
I think you need to make a SXSW account, but I'd be grateful for your vote! #SXSW #PanelPicker

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Jul 8

If you are a Barnes & Noble member, you get 25% off the pre-order of my upcoming book Humanish between now and Friday! That's literally twice as much as a 12.5% discount! And three times as much as a 8.3333333333% discount! Wow! @barnesandnoble.com www.barnesandnoble.com/w/humanish-j...

Humanish: What Talking to Your Cat or Naming Your Car Reveals About the Uniquely Human Need to Humanize|Hardcover

A playful deep dive into anthropomorphism (our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman) that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog. Bestselling science writer...

www.barnesandnoble.com

Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Jun 6

The use of AI in writing erodes the trust between writer and reader - that sacred relationship that makes the written word so special. Writing is meant to be a direct link between the author and the reader's mind. When a mindless AI gets in the middle, that connection is broken.

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Jun 5

Why Using AI to Write to Friends and Family Is Dehumanizing

I explore this topic in a new post at my blog over on Psychology Today
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eleg...

Why Using AI to Write to Friends and Family Is Dehumanizing

Using AI to write personal communications for you, including emails, runs the risk of creating dissonance, detachment, and even dehumanizing the receiver. Here's why.

www.psychologytoday.com

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Apr 21

My new book Humanish is now available for pre-order! It will be published on September 23 in the US and Canada, and September 25th in the UK: justingregg.substack.com/p/humanish-n...

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Apr 7

A video in which I reveal the cover to my new book Humanish! With a FANTASTIC illustration by @armandoveve.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DICHiKA...

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Mar 10

Is your dog an "it" or a "he"? The confusingly complex rules of animal pronouns. justingregg.substack.com/p/is-your-do...

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Mar 4

Few things are as humbling as reading a copy editor's notes/comments on your book manuscript...

Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Mar 2

I explain the science behind why some people find #Lumo the @eurovision.tv mascot creepy whereas others only see cuteness. With reference to @heritage.bsky.social's highly quotable Guardian article on the topic. open.substack.com/pub/justingr...

Why Lumo the Eurovision mascot is creeping some (but not all) people out

A cuteness conundrum and a scientific explanation

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Feb 1

There is now exciting video footage of this pee-on-your-dolphin-friends behavior: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

More info: justingregg.substack.com/p/dolphins-s...

Amazon river dolphins may send messages with aerial streams of urine

YouTube video by New Scientist

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Jan 24

A breaking dolphin science news story you simply cannot miss: Dolphins shoot pee through the air onto the heads of their friends/enemies, says science open.substack.com/pub/justingr...

Dolphins shoot pee through the air onto the heads of their friends/enemies, says science

The discovery of "aerial urination" in Amazon river dolphins as a novel form of communication

open.substack.com

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Jan 10

Spent all day yesterday writing. Final word count = 0. Meanwhile, teenage daughter arrives home after a full day of school and cranks out 1400 words which she publishes to fanfic site before supper.

a man in a purple shirt is holding a stuffed chicken in his mouth and says oh come on .

ALT: a man in a purple shirt is holding a stuffed chicken in his mouth and says oh come on .

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Jan 7

Look at this floofy bluejay! So floofy!

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Jan 7

Behold: a video on my new Substack where I explain what my new book (HUMANISH) is all about (hint: anthropomorphism), and provide a few book and film recommendations. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Jan 5

This is the year my new book HUMANISH will be published! It’s a playful deep-dive into the science of anthropomorphism, with tips on how to harness its power to create healthier relationships with the animals, AI systems, and even other humans in your life. Stay tuned: justingregg.substack.com

The Narwhal Diaries | Justin Gregg | Substack

A newsletter about what it means to be human. Click to read The Narwhal Diaries, by Justin Gregg, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Dec 16

Our squirrel friend has flattened herself out while lounging in the sun. Flat and happy.

A squirrel resting on a deck bannister in the sun - flattened out on her stomach with her legs splayed out.

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Dec 5

When I talk about the uniqueness of human language when it comes to productivity and semantic complexity, I guess this is what I mean…

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Pronoy @pronoysarkar.bsky.social · Dec 4

More a book editor than a website maker, but decided to make a simple site for authors, published or debut, who need help. Feel free to share with anyone who may need freelance help, and wants trade publishing insight: Pronoysarkareditorial.com

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Nov 30

Before I forget, I am reposting this. Fascinating stuff.

Tay (Antonio J. Osuna Mascaró) @biotay.bsky.social · Nov 30

1/6 "I must remember this in the future"

If dolphins are asked to learn something to repeat it immediately, they forget it very quickly, but if they are told to remember it for a long time, they memorize it in a different way

(preprint) https://buff.ly/41fcaLF

https://taras.org/2021/01/24/in-the-eyes-of-the-dolphin/

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Reposted by Justin Gregg

Erin Morton @erindmorton.bsky.social · Nov 28

Thanks for making this @stfx-university.bsky.social start pack @lauraestill.bsky.social! go.bsky.app/L7yywto

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Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Nov 27

In raccoon news, the fluff beast is back at my bird feeder. A singularly unflappable animal. I’m only a couple feet away from this chonk machine and there’s almost zero reaction.

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