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Joe Wright MD

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SCHOOL: Research affiliate, DUSP @MIT—writing a hx of “Mass/Cass” #urbanplanning // WORK: doctor for people experiencing homelessness. (Opinions my own.) #medsky // HOME: Town Meeting member #mapoli
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Joe Wright MD

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no need to pit Cassian Andor against Bluey, Bluey is ready to join the rebellion too

June 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Joe Wright MD

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Was honored to get to go to the Harvard Graduate School of Design as a reviewer for student final projects in a seminar on Community-Informed Urban Design, taught by planner and architect Dana McKinney White. I learned so much from engaging with these students and their projects #planningsky /1

A student presents a project of an app for mothers of incarcerated children to exchange messages with their children; the process is outlined in a series of children’s book-style illustrations below, including animal pictures to represent avatars of the animal friend who facilitates communication. Above is a schematic of the app’s process; and a brief illustration of the user interface.

A student proposal for a home for survivors of sex trafficking, to be located in Allston, and with an addition to a triple decker creating a two part home building.

Leslie Credle from Justice4Housing listens to a student talk about a design for a queer youth and elders co-op community

From right to left, Joe Wright (me!), Wendell Joseph, Dana McKinney White, and Leslie Credle; four people standing with arms around each other facing the camera and smiling.

May 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Joe Wright MD

@joewright.bsky.social

ok i’ve personally jumped my own shark good night

Google AI text:

The saying "there's no booger in a boogie dance" is a playful way of saying that there's no actual "booger" (a piece of dried mucus) involved in the act of dancing. The term "boogie" generally refers to dancing, especially to upbeat music, so it's a lighthearted way of stating the obvious: dancing doesn't involve nose-picking or having dried mucus on your body.
In essence, it's a humorous observation that dancing is a lively activity, not a bodily function like producing mucus.

April 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM

Joe Wright MD

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this one triggered a bible verse even

Google AI riffing:

The saying "no peace for a bear, no rest for a bird" is a variant of the proverb "no rest for the wicked". It emphasizes that those who are not virtuous or righteous will not experience peace or tranquility, often suggesting a consequence of their actions. The original biblical phrase in Isaiah 57:21 states, "There is no peace," says my God, "for the wicked".
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
"No peace for a bear":
Bears, like many animals, are inherently driven by their instincts and needs, such as hunting for food and finding a mate. They don't have the luxury of leisurely rest or peace like humans might imagine.
"No rest for a bird":
Birds are also constantly on the move, either foraging for food, building nests, or migrating. They have little time or opportunity for prolonged periods of rest.
"No rest for the wicked":
This part is a more general statement about the consequences of immoral or wicked behavior. The proverb suggests that those who engage in such actions will not find lasting peace or contentment.
The phrase, in its various forms, conveys a sense of restless activity and the lack of tranquility for those who do not adhere to moral principles or who are constantly preoccupied with worldly concerns

April 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM

Joe Wright MD

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apparently the absurd saying I made up is “common”, says the robot

Google AI text:

The saying "there's no goulash in a gulag" is a sardonic and common phrase used to highlight the stark reality of the Soviet Gulag system and the lack of basic comforts or necessities for prisoners. It's a way of saying that while goulash (a hearty stew) might be a desirable meal, it wouldn't be found in the harsh and uninviting environment of a Gulag camp. The phrase underscores the absence of basic human comforts and the brutal conditions faced by individuals incarcerated in these camps.
Elaboration:
Gulag:
The term "Gulag" refers to the Soviet system of forced labor camps, characterized by harsh conditions, political oppression, and the inhumane treatment of prisoners.
Goulash:
Goulash is a type of hearty stew, typically made with meat and vegetables, and often considered a comforting and substantial meal.
"No goulash in a gulag":
This phrase is a metaphor that emphasizes the lack of basic amenities and comforts within the Gulag system. It suggests that even a simple, desirable meal like goulash wouldn't be available, highlighting the stark contrast between a comfortable meal and the brutal reality of life in the camps.

April 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM

Joe Wright MD

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i’m going to try to prompt robot hallucinations that i actually enjoy

AI generated google search text complete with little images of nautili:

The statement "gardening is like a nautilus" suggests a parallel between the growth and expansion of a chambered nautilus and the process of gardening, particularly in terms of geometric precision, balance, and the ability to adapt and grow. Just as a nautilus shell spirals outward in a precise and harmonious manner, a garden can be designed and nurtured to create a balanced and beautiful space that reflects the principles of sacred geometry and the Fibonacci sequence.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Geometric Precision:
The nautilus shell's spiral shape is a perfect example of sacred geometry, where each chamber grows in direct proportion to the previous one, reflecting the principles of the Fibonacci sequence. Similarly, a well-planned garden can be designed with attention to proportion, scale, and the harmonious arrangement of plants, creating a sense of balance and order.

April 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM

Joe Wright MD

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AI generated google text : The saying "it takes two squid to make an octopus" is a popular, humorous take on the fact that both squids and octopuses have eight tentacles, but they are not related. The saying plays on the fact that while they appear similar, they belong to different families of cephalopods. It also can be used in a more general sense to highlight situations where two seemingly unrelated things are used to create a single, unexpected result.
Here's a breakdown:
Squid and Octopus:
Both are cephalopods, a class of mollusks that includes creatures like squids, octopuses, and nautiluses.

April 24, 2025 at 1:09 AM

Joe Wright MD

@joewright.bsky.social

this game is irresistible, sorry robots

April 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM

Joe Wright MD

@joewright.bsky.social

"Complaint-oriented policing: regulating homelessness in public space" by Chris Herring. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

A screen shot of the article:

As we pulled back into the station for lunch, I ask the officers how they thought the morning went. Sharkey admitted, "Look we're not really solving anybody's problem. This is a big game of whack-a-mole. I'll clear one run, get a person to move, but by doing that I'm just creating another call, right? If we arrested a guy, we'd never clear these calls, and when we cite them, they won't be able to pay and they'll just be out here longer and less willing to cooperate." Rodriguez, grasping for some sense of redemption. "Look, I get it if you're paying two million dollars for a house and how much are you paying for property taxes, and then you have to walk past this guy that's taking a crap right in front of your house, or you're walking with your kid and you see someone shooting up in the middle of the street or peeing or knocked out, like you don't want your kid seeing that. So we get why people call, because it's a quality-of-life issue for them.... But then our end, it's like where are they supposed to go? The shelters are full. What are we supposed to do with them?" (fieldnote, May 2016)

January 31, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Joe Wright MD

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This installation is one of my favorite interior spaces anywhere and I cant even say for sure why. massmoca.org/event/spence...

A middle aged gray beard white guy in glasses and a long sleeved black t shirt, with a blue sticker with a white M on it on his chest (the Mass MoCA museum pass), standing in front of a long room with light beige wood floors, big old factory windows on both sides of the room going all the way down the room, and an array of lights on the ceiling—an installation by the artist Spencer Finch.

January 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM

Joe Wright MD

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I have not lived in San Francisco for 23 years now but that beach will always always be one of my favorite places in the world and I love low tide there too.

January 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM

Joe Wright MD

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I remember seeing one of these books in a used bookstore and looking up Salina Kansas, where my parents grew up--here are 1989's results for Kansas

An extensive table with various locations, towns, and specific locations of cruising areas in Kansas in 1989. (This table can be found by going to mappingthegayguides.org and entering Kansas as the search state, 1989 as the year, and "cruising areas" as the category.)

January 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Joe Wright MD

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Merry Christmas to those who celebrate.

A disheveled but cheerful Gen x guy with a beard holds up his “I Finished the Power Broker” coffee mug, with a christmas tree in the background.

December 25, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Joe Wright MD

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Rindge Towers

the other side of the utility box: a multicolored floral pattern with a gold ring inside and the smiling face of a young man of African descent, wearing a white shirt, in front of yellow flower petals within the gold ring . In the upper left corner: “Mussie Nirayo Dec 21 2001 - Feb 20 2023”

A fence with drying foliage and reeds in foreground, the distant shapes of the Rindge Towers looming in the background

November 27, 2024 at 4:07 AM

Joe Wright MD

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My Town Meeting colleague (and statewide housing power player!) Rachel Heller and I filed an amendment to our town’s MBTA Communities plan—it did not win but in my first piece of legislation ever we did much better than I expected. I texted my wife:

A screenshot of a phone text conversation—a picture of a crowded auditorium of Town Meeting Members with a projection at front:
New Zoning Bylaw(s):
Zoning Map & MBTA Communities Multi-Family Housing Overlay District - Heller and Wright Amendment
1. Yes/ In Favor
2. No / Opposed
3. Abstain
A bar graph shows Yes 98 No 124

below the picture one text starts the Friday Night Lights quote:
“boys when i talk about perfect I’m not talking about winning” and the reply takes another part of the same speech: “Can you look him in the eye. And know you’ve done everything.”

November 20, 2024 at 3:59 AM

Joe Wright MD

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I certainly would not have imagined that going to medical school would lead me to be cosponsoring an amendment in my streetcar suburb’s Town Meeting, focused on eliminating footprint and separation requirements in our state-mandated upzoning law. But I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for my patients.

An illustration labeled “schematic diagram” with two identical rectangular volumes on a gray plane with accompanying text “Constrained footprint, separation required” and then in bold “Produces uniformity, site-insensitive, reduces unit count”. On the next gray plane, the two rectangular volumes are laid immediately against each other but staggered, along with a thinner one (representing the separation between the first two) staggered against those, the three volumes combined into a single building; text says “Footprint is determined by %open space and setback requirements” and then in bold “Allows site-sensitive solutions, increases unit count, consolidates open space”. Sorry alt-text readers: I promise the picture is just as nerdy as its description

November 19, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Joe Wright MD

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A 🧵 on an observational study of GLP1 drugs (the current famous example is Ozempic) for alcohol use disorder—and how we think about meds for substance use disorders. #medsky. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Graph from the linked paper showing results (described also in paper) numerically as point estimates of association with risk of hospitalization, with error bars, showing semaglutide and liraglutide firmly in the decreased hazard ratio side and “AUD medications” (along with dulaglutide) near the middle and error bars extending on either side. Effects are similar in hospitalizations due to substance use disorder, vs hospitalizations due to AUD.

November 16, 2024 at 10:40 PM

Joe Wright MD

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Debating about whether this aging industrial site should be converted into housing, Town Meeting Members in my town need to be regularly reminded that arguing “but if we build it there will be more kids and kids increase the school budget” is a potential violation of federal housing law.