Joel Adams
@joelcadams.bsky.social
Fake Professor. Neo-regionalist. Gastronaut.
#westernu #ldnont #souwesto #canada
#westernu #ldnont #souwesto #canada
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Slavery is white history, how we survived it is Black history. - Malcolm Jamal Warner
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
February 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Slavery is white history, how we survived it is Black history. - Malcolm Jamal Warner
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
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Ooookay here we go. Bad Bunny 101 condensed into six weeks of music, reading material, and perreo
Bad Bunny 101
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October 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Ooookay here we go. Bad Bunny 101 condensed into six weeks of music, reading material, and perreo
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Even if they choose to publish on Substack (for reasons), I don't understand why creators insist on completely ceding their personal brand by calling their newsletter a "Substack" or (even worse) calling their readers "Substackers".
If people laid off from The Post are wondering about maybe starting a Substack, last summer I wrote about why I wasn’t. www.pbump.net/o/the-power-...
The power we use and the power we give
There was an article posted recently that walked well-worn terrain, arguing for people not to abandon Twitter but, instead, to engage with it. There’s not much point in rehashing the details; the piec...
www.pbump.net
February 5, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Even if they choose to publish on Substack (for reasons), I don't understand why creators insist on completely ceding their personal brand by calling their newsletter a "Substack" or (even worse) calling their readers "Substackers".
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It is at this point that I should mention that this coming Saturday morning is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
February 3, 2026 at 2:27 AM
It is at this point that I should mention that this coming Saturday morning is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Including dozens of my family's Jewish neighbours, murdered (I've seen the pages of death records with name after name, family after family). Remembering them today.
16 May 1944 | The main phase of the extermination of Hungarian Jews began at the German camp Auschwitz. Three trains arrived on that day: ca. 9,000 people were murdered in gas chambers. Until 9 July, 142 trains brought ca. 420,000 Hungarian Jews.
See our online lesson: lekcja.auschwitz.org...
See our online lesson: lekcja.auschwitz.org...
January 28, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Including dozens of my family's Jewish neighbours, murdered (I've seen the pages of death records with name after name, family after family). Remembering them today.
But "Journalists don't write the headlines!" so everything must be forgiven.
By who? Who shot the person dead? You saw the video. We all know a federal agent shot a man dead who was prone on the ground. Also, it's not "according to officials." It's according to verified video seen with your eyes. Not saying what anyone can obviously see with their eyes is a form of lying.
January 24, 2026 at 6:47 PM
But "Journalists don't write the headlines!" so everything must be forgiven.
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The shingles vaccine has demonstrated in what is now a 4th replication that it results in a ~20% reduction in dementia. This is better than any drug ever designed and tested for Alzheimer’s.
The Shingles vaccine and reduction of dementia: a new natural experiment from Canada replicated 3 others and adds to this week's link to slowing of biological aging.
erictopol.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
erictopol.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Spotlight on the Shingles Vaccine—Again!
Two new studies add to a remarkable body of evidence for benefit
erictopol.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The shingles vaccine has demonstrated in what is now a 4th replication that it results in a ~20% reduction in dementia. This is better than any drug ever designed and tested for Alzheimer’s.
For those who walk, run, donate for cures to Alzheimer's, Cancer, etc. but then are vaccine hesitant, what did you think a cure would look like?
The Shingles vaccine and reduction of dementia: a new natural experiment from Canada replicated 3 others and adds to this week's link to slowing of biological aging.
erictopol.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
erictopol.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
Spotlight on the Shingles Vaccine—Again!
Two new studies add to a remarkable body of evidence for benefit
erictopol.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM
For those who walk, run, donate for cures to Alzheimer's, Cancer, etc. but then are vaccine hesitant, what did you think a cure would look like?
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16 January 1900 | German Jewish woman Edith Frank (née Holländer) was born in Aachen. Mother of Margot & Anne Frank.
Incarcerated in #Auschwitz with her husband Otto and daughters on 5 September 1944. She perished in the camp on 6 January 1945, 10 days before her 45th birthday.
Incarcerated in #Auschwitz with her husband Otto and daughters on 5 September 1944. She perished in the camp on 6 January 1945, 10 days before her 45th birthday.
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
16 January 1900 | German Jewish woman Edith Frank (née Holländer) was born in Aachen. Mother of Margot & Anne Frank.
Incarcerated in #Auschwitz with her husband Otto and daughters on 5 September 1944. She perished in the camp on 6 January 1945, 10 days before her 45th birthday.
Incarcerated in #Auschwitz with her husband Otto and daughters on 5 September 1944. She perished in the camp on 6 January 1945, 10 days before her 45th birthday.
There is a road, no simple highway
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go, no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go, no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone
January 11, 2026 at 12:58 AM
There is a road, no simple highway
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go, no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go, no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone
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If you need a mundane example of how much people look at words/headlines and don't understand them, it's the number of times I track a citation of @richterscale.bsky.social's piece back and find it being used to argue that historians confirm the electricity biscuits theory.
The Trouble with Triscuits
Though the "electricity biscuit" thesis is plausible, killjoy historians need more evidence.
contingentmagazine.org
January 10, 2026 at 2:10 PM
If you need a mundane example of how much people look at words/headlines and don't understand them, it's the number of times I track a citation of @richterscale.bsky.social's piece back and find it being used to argue that historians confirm the electricity biscuits theory.
Why does anyone ever refer to themselves or their readers as "Substackers"? At best it makes as much sense as "Squarespacer" or "MailChimper" and at worst it reminds me I should probably cancel your newsletter.
January 5, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Why does anyone ever refer to themselves or their readers as "Substackers"? At best it makes as much sense as "Squarespacer" or "MailChimper" and at worst it reminds me I should probably cancel your newsletter.
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I am honoured to announce I’ve been appointed as a member to the Order of Canada. Thank you to everyone for the support! I dedicate this to my late Mom who taught me so much about history, local independent media & research. I know that she would be, like me, screaming with joy! #orderofcanada
December 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I am honoured to announce I’ve been appointed as a member to the Order of Canada. Thank you to everyone for the support! I dedicate this to my late Mom who taught me so much about history, local independent media & research. I know that she would be, like me, screaming with joy! #orderofcanada
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Home for Christmas
Maud Lewis
c. 1958
Maud Lewis
c. 1958
December 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Home for Christmas
Maud Lewis
c. 1958
Maud Lewis
c. 1958
Family owns a wonderful independent bookstore, so my Christmas Eve Day tradition is getting last minute recommendations and ordering from what is remaining as they close for holidays.
READ THIS: Still probably the best #ChristmasEve tradition I’ve heard. Iceland definitely does Christmas well — my Reykjavik clients had funny comments about this! Are you planning to curl up with a great new book on cities this #Christmas? Share your pick with us using hashtag #UrbanismBookClub!
December 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Family owns a wonderful independent bookstore, so my Christmas Eve Day tradition is getting last minute recommendations and ordering from what is remaining as they close for holidays.
2025 closing credits: Abblasen played on a whoopie cushion.
December 23, 2025 at 2:26 AM
2025 closing credits: Abblasen played on a whoopie cushion.
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The darkest night of the year, but also the most light of the season 🕯🕯🕯🕯🔥🕯🕯🕯🕯
December 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The darkest night of the year, but also the most light of the season 🕯🕯🕯🕯🔥🕯🕯🕯🕯
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But what’s an otter to do?
December 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
But what’s an otter to do?
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Hate seems to be thriving. It is important to read this piece to understand what is foot in Canada & work against people who can’t see the humanity in their neighbour. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli
‘The Nazis were right:’ What the leaders of Canada’s biggest ‘nationalist’ group really want | CBC Accessibility
In official posts, Second Sons Canada calls itself a “men’s nationalist club” and promotes a nostalgic vision of Canada. But on personal podcasts and livestreams, its leaders consistently espouse anti...
www.cbc.ca
December 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hate seems to be thriving. It is important to read this piece to understand what is foot in Canada & work against people who can’t see the humanity in their neighbour. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli
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If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
On a cold business trip to Winnipeg, 15 years ago, I was excited to be staying just a few blocks away from Canada's most famous intersection, and then bewildered to find that it was bizarrely inaccessible.
IMPORTANT: “Doomsday predictions proven ‘wrong.’ Data shows opening Portage and Main to pedestrians has minimal impact on rush-hour travel times.”
BECAUSE OF COURSE THEY WERE WRONG.
For DECADES, those of us who understand how this stuff works fought to fix Canada’s WORST intersection for people.
BECAUSE OF COURSE THEY WERE WRONG.
For DECADES, those of us who understand how this stuff works fought to fix Canada’s WORST intersection for people.
Data shows opening Portage and Main to Winnipeg pedestrians has minimal impact on rush-hour travel times
Four months after the intersection of Portage and Main opened to pedestrian crossings, traffic data shows there has been almost no impact to commuting motorists. It’s news that comes as little surpris...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
On a cold business trip to Winnipeg, 15 years ago, I was excited to be staying just a few blocks away from Canada's most famous intersection, and then bewildered to find that it was bizarrely inaccessible.
Get yer fall flu and COVID shots, folks!
December 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Get yer fall flu and COVID shots, folks!
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Think window shopping, but supporting local student start-ups and companies at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre. Nothing says festive cheer more than that.
westerngazette.ca/culture/stud...
westerngazette.ca/culture/stud...
Student entrepreneurs shine at winter market
Think window shopping, but supporting local student start-ups and companies at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre. Nothing says festive cheer more than that.
westerngazette.ca
December 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Think window shopping, but supporting local student start-ups and companies at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre. Nothing says festive cheer more than that.
westerngazette.ca/culture/stud...
westerngazette.ca/culture/stud...