Julia M. Wright
@juliamwright.bsky.social
FRSC Professor in Halifax🍁. Member of @dalfaculty.bsky.social . Locked out for 30 days in 2025. Views here mine only. Rebleats≠agreement.
"it is not Air / That from a thousand Lungs reeks back to thine" (Armstrong 1744). Silence=Spread🦠 #COVIDisAirborne
"it is not Air / That from a thousand Lungs reeks back to thine" (Armstrong 1744). Silence=Spread🦠 #COVIDisAirborne
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Julia M. Wright
@juliamwright.bsky.social
· Apr 12
We can, and must, do more to protect students in higher education from the risks of post-COVID condition
Postsecondary students are particularly vulnerable to repeated COVID-19 infections, putting them at risk for post-COVID condition, or long COVID. Campuses can take action to protect them.
theconversation.com
As #cdnpse institutions compete for domestic students after decades of funding cuts and new limits on int'l enrolment, I'm curious to see if we get recruitment campaigns based on pandemic safety: e.g., "Breathe Easier: We Know Your Health Matters to Your Success." theconversation.com/we-can-and-m...
"From Long Flu to Long COVID: A Brief History of Postviral Illness" by Emily Mendenhall and Philip Finkelstein.
From Long Flu to Long COVID: A Brief History of Postviral Illness | Think Global Health
Despite centuries of examples, long-term maladies after flu and other viruses remain absent from mainstream policy
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"From Long Flu to Long COVID: A Brief History of Postviral Illness" by Emily Mendenhall and Philip Finkelstein.
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It won’t be long before professional engineers blame their AI tools for a bridge collapse.
We need regulators to get ahead of this.
Because it’s clear that this is coming.
We need regulators to get ahead of this.
Because it’s clear that this is coming.
Prosecutors in California used A.I. to argue that a 57-year-old man should be held without bail, his lawyers say, filing a brief that included wholesale misinterpretations of the law, as well as quotations that do not actually appear in the cited texts. nyti.ms/3M1bVye
Prosecutor Used Flawed A.I. to Keep a Man in Jail, His Lawyers Say
The case is among the first in which a prosecutor is accused of filing court papers marred by A.I.-generated mistakes.
nyti.ms
November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It won’t be long before professional engineers blame their AI tools for a bridge collapse.
We need regulators to get ahead of this.
Because it’s clear that this is coming.
We need regulators to get ahead of this.
Because it’s clear that this is coming.
Debbie Martin: "The lasting harm of universities’ rush for Indigenous identity policies" policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
The lasting harm of universities’ rush for Indigenous identity policies
Universities are cracking down on pretendians, but poorly designed policies are harming people with legitimate claims to Indigeneity.
policyoptions.irpp.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Debbie Martin: "The lasting harm of universities’ rush for Indigenous identity policies" policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/11/indi...
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@scottishgreens.org are urging the rollout of a 10:1 pay ratio across the public and private sectors in Scotland. That move would “force those at the top to improve the salaries of their lowest paid staff if they wish to increase their own payslips.” #inequality www.thenational.scot/news/2564362...
Plans lodged for crack down on 'obscene' pay of university principals
Propsals have been lodged to crack down on the 'obscene' pay inequality across Scotland's universities and colleges
www.thenational.scot
November 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
@scottishgreens.org are urging the rollout of a 10:1 pay ratio across the public and private sectors in Scotland. That move would “force those at the top to improve the salaries of their lowest paid staff if they wish to increase their own payslips.” #inequality www.thenational.scot/news/2564362...
I'm sure some companies want lower taxes but, as a property taxpayer and voter, I'd like to see more jobs and more services (e.g. housing) as ways of a) increasing the tax base; b) reducing demand on health and emergency services; c) improving lives. I'd 100% pay 20% or more property tax for that.
I ask again, as a property-tax payer, is Andy Fillmore the WORST mayor ever, or THE worst mayor EVER?
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I'm sure some companies want lower taxes but, as a property taxpayer and voter, I'd like to see more jobs and more services (e.g. housing) as ways of a) increasing the tax base; b) reducing demand on health and emergency services; c) improving lives. I'd 100% pay 20% or more property tax for that.
More expensive AI slop undermining the quality and credibility of key information and, it appears, generating what its user wants to read rather than actual facts… theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
More expensive AI slop undermining the quality and credibility of key information and, it appears, generating what its user wants to read rather than actual facts… theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
Forced AI for PCs should be the tech industry’s New Coke fiasco.
My new favorite kind of meme is "here are detailed instructions on how to turn off AI". 🔨
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Forced AI for PCs should be the tech industry’s New Coke fiasco.
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I ask again, as a property-tax payer, is Andy Fillmore the WORST mayor ever, or THE worst mayor EVER?
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I ask again, as a property-tax payer, is Andy Fillmore the WORST mayor ever, or THE worst mayor EVER?
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The second report of the UK COVID Inquiry is out. The two volumes are here: covid19.public-inquiry.uk/documents/mo...
The section on "The focus on handwashing over ventilation" begins in section 12.32 of the second volume (page 167 in the PDF of voume 2).
#itsairborne #COVID #longCOVID #aerosol
The section on "The focus on handwashing over ventilation" begins in section 12.32 of the second volume (page 167 in the PDF of voume 2).
#itsairborne #COVID #longCOVID #aerosol
Module 2, 2A, 2B, 2C Report - Core decision-making and political governance UK Covid-19 Inquiry Archives
A report by The Rt Hon the Baroness Hallett DBE, Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on the core decision-making and political governance, dated 20 November 2025.
covid19.public-inquiry.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The second report of the UK COVID Inquiry is out. The two volumes are here: covid19.public-inquiry.uk/documents/mo...
The section on "The focus on handwashing over ventilation" begins in section 12.32 of the second volume (page 167 in the PDF of voume 2).
#itsairborne #COVID #longCOVID #aerosol
The section on "The focus on handwashing over ventilation" begins in section 12.32 of the second volume (page 167 in the PDF of voume 2).
#itsairborne #COVID #longCOVID #aerosol
In related news, I've uninstalled MS Office and switched over to a free replacement because #Microsoft no longer allows us to remove its AI ("Copilot"). The transition was seamless. I wish I'd dumped MS Office years ago!
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In related news, I've uninstalled MS Office and switched over to a free replacement because #Microsoft no longer allows us to remove its AI ("Copilot"). The transition was seamless. I wish I'd dumped MS Office years ago!
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In GenAI bubble news, only 2% of Canadian firms are seeing a return on their investment in GenAI. Firms are struggling to find an effective use for the tech & to see promised gains. Maybe time to reconsider the AI hype?
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Just 2% of Canadian businesses got return on generative AI investments, survey shows
KPMG poll finds only a handful of businesses seeing benefits from technology despite widespread adoption
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
In GenAI bubble news, only 2% of Canadian firms are seeing a return on their investment in GenAI. Firms are struggling to find an effective use for the tech & to see promised gains. Maybe time to reconsider the AI hype?
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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Embarrassing choice of cover, AI-based and scientifically so wrong.
AI slop gracing the cover of Royal Society B. Not only in AI yellow but scientifically nonsensical. Come on. I'm certain human photographs and artworks were ignored to platform ... this.
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Embarrassing choice of cover, AI-based and scientifically so wrong.
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Good morning from Sydney! Today is Day 2 of the @aimosinc.bsky.social conference
I am attending one of the discussion sessions: Addressing journal editors' failure to retract fraudulent and misleading publications
Speaker/Chair -Jon Jureidini, Leemon McHenry & George (Skip) Murgatroyd
#AIMOS2025
I am attending one of the discussion sessions: Addressing journal editors' failure to retract fraudulent and misleading publications
Speaker/Chair -Jon Jureidini, Leemon McHenry & George (Skip) Murgatroyd
#AIMOS2025
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Good morning from Sydney! Today is Day 2 of the @aimosinc.bsky.social conference
I am attending one of the discussion sessions: Addressing journal editors' failure to retract fraudulent and misleading publications
Speaker/Chair -Jon Jureidini, Leemon McHenry & George (Skip) Murgatroyd
#AIMOS2025
I am attending one of the discussion sessions: Addressing journal editors' failure to retract fraudulent and misleading publications
Speaker/Chair -Jon Jureidini, Leemon McHenry & George (Skip) Murgatroyd
#AIMOS2025
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Tomorrow at 4pm the Inquiry will publish its second report: Core decision-making and political governance (Module 2, 2A, 2B and 2C).
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Tomorrow at 4pm the Inquiry will publish its second report: Core decision-making and political governance (Module 2, 2A, 2B and 2C).
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At COP30 Canada just got awarded the fossil of the day — first time since 2014 (the harper years). Clear sign of how Carney’s pro fossil fuel agenda and backsliding on climate policy is being noticed internationally.
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
At COP30 Canada just got awarded the fossil of the day — first time since 2014 (the harper years). Clear sign of how Carney’s pro fossil fuel agenda and backsliding on climate policy is being noticed internationally.
Your semi-regular reminder that Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s Frankenstein is subtitled “Or, The Modern Prometheus.”
These guys like sf but seem to skip all the bits about morality, social responsibility, and unintended consequences. 📚
These guys like sf but seem to skip all the bits about morality, social responsibility, and unintended consequences. 📚
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Your semi-regular reminder that Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s Frankenstein is subtitled “Or, The Modern Prometheus.”
These guys like sf but seem to skip all the bits about morality, social responsibility, and unintended consequences. 📚
These guys like sf but seem to skip all the bits about morality, social responsibility, and unintended consequences. 📚
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Superb 🧵 by Dr. @evonnetcurran.bsky.social on Twitter earlier today about the (dubious) statement that "80% of infections diseases are spread by contact..."
Full 🧵 (12 tweets):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19900...
Full 🧵 (12 tweets):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19900...
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Superb 🧵 by Dr. @evonnetcurran.bsky.social on Twitter earlier today about the (dubious) statement that "80% of infections diseases are spread by contact..."
Full 🧵 (12 tweets):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19900...
Full 🧵 (12 tweets):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19900...
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We are happy to announce that SMU PT Faculty members have ratified the Tentative Agreement. Members will return to work and classes will resume on Monday.
Congratulations everyone!
#cdnpse #canlab
@caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social
Congratulations everyone!
#cdnpse #canlab
@caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We are happy to announce that SMU PT Faculty members have ratified the Tentative Agreement. Members will return to work and classes will resume on Monday.
Congratulations everyone!
#cdnpse #canlab
@caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social
Congratulations everyone!
#cdnpse #canlab
@caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social
Thanks to all the amazing folks at @src-rsc.bsky.social for another wonderful #COEE, and congratulations to all the new Fellows and Members! #cdnpse #ArtsandHumanities
a group of people applauding with barbarosgif written in the corner
Alt: a group of people applauding
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Thanks to all the amazing folks at @src-rsc.bsky.social for another wonderful #COEE, and congratulations to all the new Fellows and Members! #cdnpse #ArtsandHumanities
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thread from this morning. please take a look at the photos. please understand the demands. please care.
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
thread from this morning. please take a look at the photos. please understand the demands. please care.
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Congratulations to our SMU colleagues in @cupe3912.bsky.social! Solidarity!
Coverage of the SMU tentative agreement in CTV today:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/part-time-faculty-saint-marys-university-reach-tentative-agreement-over-wages-vacation-pay/
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/part-time-faculty-saint-marys-university-reach-tentative-agreement-over-wages-vacation-pay/
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
Part-time faculty, Saint Mary’s University reach tentative deal; classes could resume Monday
Part-time faculty at Saint Mary’s University, who have been on strike for three weeks, have reached a tentative agreement over wages and vacation pay.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Congratulations to our SMU colleagues in @cupe3912.bsky.social! Solidarity!
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"The system has been created with the assumption that the male is the standard norm and the female is atypical," Gillivan said. "It's not. We're just a different human with different needs."
"The system has been created with the assumption that the male is the standard norm and the female is atypical," Gillivan said. "It's not. We're just a different human with different needs."
Canada needs women's health chair, says IWK Foundation | CBC News
The IWK Foundation is calling on the federal government to create a national chair who will focus on women's health.
www.cbc.ca
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"The system has been created with the assumption that the male is the standard norm and the female is atypical," Gillivan said. "It's not. We're just a different human with different needs."
"The system has been created with the assumption that the male is the standard norm and the female is atypical," Gillivan said. "It's not. We're just a different human with different needs."
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Congratulations to the new RSC Fellows who have been inducted into the academy! This is the highest honour in Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Sciences. 🌹
Learn more by following our #rscBRAVOsrc campaign on YouTube: bit.ly/4mwoFtG #COEE2025
Learn more by following our #rscBRAVOsrc campaign on YouTube: bit.ly/4mwoFtG #COEE2025
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Congratulations to the new RSC Fellows who have been inducted into the academy! This is the highest honour in Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Sciences. 🌹
Learn more by following our #rscBRAVOsrc campaign on YouTube: bit.ly/4mwoFtG #COEE2025
Learn more by following our #rscBRAVOsrc campaign on YouTube: bit.ly/4mwoFtG #COEE2025
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Cindy Blackstock (FRSC, @mcgill.ca) has been awarded the inaugural RSC Prize for Indigenous Engagement for over 30 years of work in child welfare and advocacy for the rights of Indigenous children. #COEE2025
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Cindy Blackstock (FRSC, @mcgill.ca) has been awarded the inaugural RSC Prize for Indigenous Engagement for over 30 years of work in child welfare and advocacy for the rights of Indigenous children. #COEE2025