Eric Lofgren
@germsandnumbers.bsky.social
Computational Epidemiologist and Associate Prof at WSU. Maker of artisinal, small-batch simulation models for the discerning infectious disease consumer. WoW and zombie epidemiology. Adopter of dogs. Not taking this terribly seriously. He/him.
On at least one project I've been on, partners were *very* wary of relying on stuff from Chan-Zuckerberg.
Looks like they were right in retrospect.
Looks like they were right in retrospect.
November 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
On at least one project I've been on, partners were *very* wary of relying on stuff from Chan-Zuckerberg.
Looks like they were right in retrospect.
Looks like they were right in retrospect.
Microsoft apparently got jealous of all the press Amazon was getting.
October 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Microsoft apparently got jealous of all the press Amazon was getting.
Truly the universal phrase of the field
October 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Truly the universal phrase of the field
As a moderator in a very gamer-heavy online space, this is so very, very true.
September 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
As a moderator in a very gamer-heavy online space, this is so very, very true.
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The veterinary field gives us a preview of how this will play out— with no major federal funding for companion animal medicine, potential return on investment dictates what is or is not researched and developed. It’s one of the reasons we have far fewer drugs licensed for cats than dogs.
September 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The veterinary field gives us a preview of how this will play out— with no major federal funding for companion animal medicine, potential return on investment dictates what is or is not researched and developed. It’s one of the reasons we have far fewer drugs licensed for cats than dogs.
Nina and I are currently working on a retrospective on this
September 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Nina and I are currently working on a retrospective on this
I cannot imagine someone who would be more opposed to this than Orson Welles.
September 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I cannot imagine someone who would be more opposed to this than Orson Welles.
I once explained to someone that if any study I ran had results like this, it would be the highlight of my career.
September 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I once explained to someone that if any study I ran had results like this, it would be the highlight of my career.
Carlpocalypse Now?
September 2, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Carlpocalypse Now?
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You've seen how much damage RFK has done at HHS. RFK is a disorganized, age-addled maniac, and most of his job is PR stunts. I cannot begin to tell you how much damage a Thiel-verse technocrat like O'Neill will do in CDC. Starting with: he will persecute women you know and love for their abortions.
August 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
You've seen how much damage RFK has done at HHS. RFK is a disorganized, age-addled maniac, and most of his job is PR stunts. I cannot begin to tell you how much damage a Thiel-verse technocrat like O'Neill will do in CDC. Starting with: he will persecute women you know and love for their abortions.
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Just call Congress. I am asking you to do that for the women in your life, if not for public health. You don't even need to find a script or write down what you're going to say before you call. Hell, you don't even need to shave your nasty little beard before you take a video and post it on Bluesky.
August 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Just call Congress. I am asking you to do that for the women in your life, if not for public health. You don't even need to find a script or write down what you're going to say before you call. Hell, you don't even need to shave your nasty little beard before you take a video and post it on Bluesky.