Joe Chou
@incidentalfindings.org
Data geek, coder, hacker, ex-student pilot, foodie, Disney fan, neonatologist (MD), PediTools developer, ex-molecular biologist (PhD), snarky nonconformist, and annoying dad (+spouse)
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This is a real flight school, teaching people to fly planes!!! Like????
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This is a real flight school, teaching people to fly planes!!! Like????
Pre-alpha public release of Kitten Space Agency!!!
I played a bit of KSP and was disappointed by KSP 2.
KSA is looking GREAT after very little time, and the devs seem to have their hearts in absolutely the right place — I’ll be making a contribution to support them!
#ksa #KittenSpaceAgency
I played a bit of KSP and was disappointed by KSP 2.
KSA is looking GREAT after very little time, and the devs seem to have their hearts in absolutely the right place — I’ll be making a contribution to support them!
#ksa #KittenSpaceAgency
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Pre-alpha public release of Kitten Space Agency!!!
I played a bit of KSP and was disappointed by KSP 2.
KSA is looking GREAT after very little time, and the devs seem to have their hearts in absolutely the right place — I’ll be making a contribution to support them!
#ksa #KittenSpaceAgency
I played a bit of KSP and was disappointed by KSP 2.
KSA is looking GREAT after very little time, and the devs seem to have their hearts in absolutely the right place — I’ll be making a contribution to support them!
#ksa #KittenSpaceAgency
Met the on-call intern and fellow tonight.
Was asked “Are you the one who went into SVT while working and got an EKG of yourself?”
Why, yes, that would be me (20+ years ago as a peds resident). Caught the break and finished the overnight shift too.
I guess it’s good to be known for… something…?
Was asked “Are you the one who went into SVT while working and got an EKG of yourself?”
Why, yes, that would be me (20+ years ago as a peds resident). Caught the break and finished the overnight shift too.
I guess it’s good to be known for… something…?
November 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Met the on-call intern and fellow tonight.
Was asked “Are you the one who went into SVT while working and got an EKG of yourself?”
Why, yes, that would be me (20+ years ago as a peds resident). Caught the break and finished the overnight shift too.
I guess it’s good to be known for… something…?
Was asked “Are you the one who went into SVT while working and got an EKG of yourself?”
Why, yes, that would be me (20+ years ago as a peds resident). Caught the break and finished the overnight shift too.
I guess it’s good to be known for… something…?
First time I’ve seen this, and even through light pollution of suburban Massachusetts
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
First time I’ve seen this, and even through light pollution of suburban Massachusetts
Took a night owl cross-country flight back home. There was a rather cranky toddler across the aisle.
I no longer have any guilt whatsoever at splurging on noise-canceling ear buds.
I no longer have any guilt whatsoever at splurging on noise-canceling ear buds.
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Took a night owl cross-country flight back home. There was a rather cranky toddler across the aisle.
I no longer have any guilt whatsoever at splurging on noise-canceling ear buds.
I no longer have any guilt whatsoever at splurging on noise-canceling ear buds.
I believe in peer review…
…but, not in peer review limited to gate-keeping for acceptance for publication in academic journals for profit.
…but, not in peer review limited to gate-keeping for acceptance for publication in academic journals for profit.
This is one of the most remarkable academic debacles I've ever seen.
A large RCT got published in BMJ. There are currently 44 Pubpeer comments, mostly about the data, including...well. Read for yourself.
pubpeer.com/publications...
A large RCT got published in BMJ. There are currently 44 Pubpeer comments, mostly about the data, including...well. Read for yourself.
pubpeer.com/publications...
PubPeer - Prevention of acute myocardial infarction induced heart fail...
There are comments on PubPeer for publication: Prevention of acute myocardial infarction induced heart failure by intracoronary infusion of mesenchymal stem cells: phase 3 randomised clinical trial (P...
pubpeer.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I believe in peer review…
…but, not in peer review limited to gate-keeping for acceptance for publication in academic journals for profit.
…but, not in peer review limited to gate-keeping for acceptance for publication in academic journals for profit.
A moment of calm in the botanical gardens of Tilden Park, Berkeley CA
November 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A moment of calm in the botanical gardens of Tilden Park, Berkeley CA
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I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
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AI tells you what you want to hear, statisticians usually tell you what you don't want to hear
The advances we've made in statistics, experimental study design, and causal inference over the past century are remarkably useful for understanding our world. But there is never been a push to make people use them like we are seeing with generative AI. Perhaps take a moment to consider why.
November 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
AI tells you what you want to hear, statisticians usually tell you what you don't want to hear
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I accidentally left an apple outside my local doctor's office.
Now he won't be able to get in.
Now he won't be able to get in.
November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I accidentally left an apple outside my local doctor's office.
Now he won't be able to get in.
Now he won't be able to get in.
Picked up Mythos by Stephen Fry in a #LittleFreeLibrary and it’s been a fun read — a slightly irreverent take on Greek mythology.
Got thinking about giving back and after freecycle hunting, wife has found a free broken wine fridge (w/glass door) we’re planning to convert into a LFL.
Fun project!
Got thinking about giving back and after freecycle hunting, wife has found a free broken wine fridge (w/glass door) we’re planning to convert into a LFL.
Fun project!
Mythos
Check out Mythos - <b><i>Mythos</i> is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry.</b> Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olym...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Picked up Mythos by Stephen Fry in a #LittleFreeLibrary and it’s been a fun read — a slightly irreverent take on Greek mythology.
Got thinking about giving back and after freecycle hunting, wife has found a free broken wine fridge (w/glass door) we’re planning to convert into a LFL.
Fun project!
Got thinking about giving back and after freecycle hunting, wife has found a free broken wine fridge (w/glass door) we’re planning to convert into a LFL.
Fun project!
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I am on the job market and wanted to advertise myself here! 🤠
Looking for full-time or contracting roles!
Historically, my work spans population dynamics, healthcare informatics, robust adaptive controls, software engineering, and community engagement. 🧪
#STEMjobs #academicsky #publichealth
Looking for full-time or contracting roles!
Historically, my work spans population dynamics, healthcare informatics, robust adaptive controls, software engineering, and community engagement. 🧪
#STEMjobs #academicsky #publichealth
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I am on the job market and wanted to advertise myself here! 🤠
Looking for full-time or contracting roles!
Historically, my work spans population dynamics, healthcare informatics, robust adaptive controls, software engineering, and community engagement. 🧪
#STEMjobs #academicsky #publichealth
Looking for full-time or contracting roles!
Historically, my work spans population dynamics, healthcare informatics, robust adaptive controls, software engineering, and community engagement. 🧪
#STEMjobs #academicsky #publichealth
When you lie at the interview, but get the job anyway.
November 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM
When you lie at the interview, but get the job anyway.
The difficulty with evidence-based medicine is that you must value truth over wishful thinking.
This generally does not make you popular.
#showerthoughts
(Good thing my job is to take care of babies, not being popular.)
This generally does not make you popular.
#showerthoughts
(Good thing my job is to take care of babies, not being popular.)
November 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The difficulty with evidence-based medicine is that you must value truth over wishful thinking.
This generally does not make you popular.
#showerthoughts
(Good thing my job is to take care of babies, not being popular.)
This generally does not make you popular.
#showerthoughts
(Good thing my job is to take care of babies, not being popular.)
Artists Thibaut Garcia and Antoine Morinière
It’s a really excellent arrangement of the Goldberg Variations. I’d recommend listening with headphones / earbuds as the 2 guitars are nicely separated and give a spatial feel to the counterpoint.
#classicalmusic
It’s a really excellent arrangement of the Goldberg Variations. I’d recommend listening with headphones / earbuds as the 2 guitars are nicely separated and give a spatial feel to the counterpoint.
#classicalmusic
J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations (Two Guitars) - Thibaut Garcia & Antoine Morinière - Complete Album
YouTube video by Warner Classics
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November 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Artists Thibaut Garcia and Antoine Morinière
It’s a really excellent arrangement of the Goldberg Variations. I’d recommend listening with headphones / earbuds as the 2 guitars are nicely separated and give a spatial feel to the counterpoint.
#classicalmusic
It’s a really excellent arrangement of the Goldberg Variations. I’d recommend listening with headphones / earbuds as the 2 guitars are nicely separated and give a spatial feel to the counterpoint.
#classicalmusic
TIL in the NICU that "Build-A-Bear Workshop" costumes are well-sized for a lot of our newborns.
Missed opportunity for baby doing well after therapeutic hypothermia -- should have had an Elsa costume -- "The cold never bothered me anyway..."
Missed opportunity for baby doing well after therapeutic hypothermia -- should have had an Elsa costume -- "The cold never bothered me anyway..."
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
TIL in the NICU that "Build-A-Bear Workshop" costumes are well-sized for a lot of our newborns.
Missed opportunity for baby doing well after therapeutic hypothermia -- should have had an Elsa costume -- "The cold never bothered me anyway..."
Missed opportunity for baby doing well after therapeutic hypothermia -- should have had an Elsa costume -- "The cold never bothered me anyway..."
Helped teach an intro to physical computing class at a local makerspace using the Circuit Playground tonight.
The best part was when the initially slightly bored middle schooler got into tinkering and exploring, ending with a “WOW! That’s so cool!” as he showed off his creation.
Gives me hope.
The best part was when the initially slightly bored middle schooler got into tinkering and exploring, ending with a “WOW! That’s so cool!” as he showed off his creation.
Gives me hope.
Circuit Playground Express
Circuit Playground Express is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! ...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Helped teach an intro to physical computing class at a local makerspace using the Circuit Playground tonight.
The best part was when the initially slightly bored middle schooler got into tinkering and exploring, ending with a “WOW! That’s so cool!” as he showed off his creation.
Gives me hope.
The best part was when the initially slightly bored middle schooler got into tinkering and exploring, ending with a “WOW! That’s so cool!” as he showed off his creation.
Gives me hope.
Ok I think I’m just dumb.
How do you get the #medsky labeler to recognize you as working in particular field(s), and in which posts will it show up?
I saw a thread with an endless scroll of possibilities but even that one seemed incomplete — saw pediatrics, but not neonatal-perinatal
How do you get the #medsky labeler to recognize you as working in particular field(s), and in which posts will it show up?
I saw a thread with an endless scroll of possibilities but even that one seemed incomplete — saw pediatrics, but not neonatal-perinatal
October 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Ok I think I’m just dumb.
How do you get the #medsky labeler to recognize you as working in particular field(s), and in which posts will it show up?
I saw a thread with an endless scroll of possibilities but even that one seemed incomplete — saw pediatrics, but not neonatal-perinatal
How do you get the #medsky labeler to recognize you as working in particular field(s), and in which posts will it show up?
I saw a thread with an endless scroll of possibilities but even that one seemed incomplete — saw pediatrics, but not neonatal-perinatal
The reason I provided to them was: "There are consequences to Disney being unwilling to do what is right."
September 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The reason I provided to them was: "There are consequences to Disney being unwilling to do what is right."
Sad but grateful today. Told CFI that I'd be stopping flight training. Just under 100 hours total time, 33 hours solo, just needed school stage check + FAA checkride.
I'm grateful that I fulfilled a childhood dream of FLYING, but this is enough.
I'm going to miss the sky.
#studentpilot #aviation
I'm grateful that I fulfilled a childhood dream of FLYING, but this is enough.
I'm going to miss the sky.
#studentpilot #aviation
September 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Sad but grateful today. Told CFI that I'd be stopping flight training. Just under 100 hours total time, 33 hours solo, just needed school stage check + FAA checkride.
I'm grateful that I fulfilled a childhood dream of FLYING, but this is enough.
I'm going to miss the sky.
#studentpilot #aviation
I'm grateful that I fulfilled a childhood dream of FLYING, but this is enough.
I'm going to miss the sky.
#studentpilot #aviation
Thank you, Massachusetts
From the boston community on Reddit: Massachusetts becomes first state to dictate its own vaccine coverage rules
Explore this post and more from the boston community
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September 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Thank you, Massachusetts
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Great books and support a charity
Humble Book Bundle: Martha Wells' Murderbot and More by TOR
Fall in love with Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries series—the engine behind the hit AppleTV adaptation—and help support World Central Kitchen.
www.humblebundle.com
August 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Great books and support a charity
