Thy O'Donell (he/him/his)
@t-odonell.bsky.social
PhD candidate at the School of Sociology (ANU) researching trans & gender diverse people's expectations & desires for Palliative & End-of-Life care + experiences PC clinicians may have had working with TGD+ people.
On unceded Ngunnawal & Ngambri Country
On unceded Ngunnawal & Ngambri Country
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A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl
As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Australia’s social media ban fails to consider so many aspects of parenting and childhood, let alone fixing structural problems of online platforms. Disability and disadvantage are key issues ignored by the ban. Shocking policy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl
As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Australia’s social media ban fails to consider so many aspects of parenting and childhood, let alone fixing structural problems of online platforms. Disability and disadvantage are key issues ignored by the ban. Shocking policy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Goodbye mohawk, it was nice knowing you.
December 7, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Goodbye mohawk, it was nice knowing you.
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This is the next project. Please get in touch, or save this until next year.
December 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
This is the next project. Please get in touch, or save this until next year.
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Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
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📢 Early 2026 releases await! Fascinating fiction, children's books, scholarly titles, MN writers, translations. Thrilled to feature @danhf.bsky.social @lnakamura.bsky.social @lhertzel.bsky.social @shannongibney.bsky.social @timcresswell.bsky.social @alanyliu.bsky.social & more!
z.umn.edu/ss26
z.umn.edu/ss26
December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
📢 Early 2026 releases await! Fascinating fiction, children's books, scholarly titles, MN writers, translations. Thrilled to feature @danhf.bsky.social @lnakamura.bsky.social @lhertzel.bsky.social @shannongibney.bsky.social @timcresswell.bsky.social @alanyliu.bsky.social & more!
z.umn.edu/ss26
z.umn.edu/ss26
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The Cass Review is the worst kind of pseudoscience & has at least 13 peer-reviewed critiques of it (all ignored by mainstream media).
Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
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Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
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Considering Streeting's well stated belief autism, ADHD etc, along with mental health issues, are "overdiagnosed", I won't hold my breath for this doing anything other than being used to cut support, along with opportunities for diagnosis, for people who need it. #r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The Cass Review is the worst kind of pseudoscience & has at least 13 peer-reviewed critiques of it (all ignored by mainstream media).
Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
1/2
Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
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Great to have the chance to talk about our research in this article for The Point! In it we emphasise the risks GenAI raises for Indigenous Education and what came from our recent study testing LLMs on Indigenous topics. 🦘🎓 #edusky #academicsky
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
What teachers need to know before using AI for Indigenous education
If you ask ChatGPT to write a Welcome to Country, it might caution that only an elder can deliver a Welcome and instead offer you a template of an Acknowledgement of Country. There’s just one problem:...
thepoint.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Great to have the chance to talk about our research in this article for The Point! In it we emphasise the risks GenAI raises for Indigenous Education and what came from our recent study testing LLMs on Indigenous topics. 🦘🎓 #edusky #academicsky
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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Once again thinking about every actor trying to justify taking the money for the new HP series.
December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Once again thinking about every actor trying to justify taking the money for the new HP series.
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NEW! Survey on experiences of romantic crushes, please share widely! The aim of this study is to investigate the romantic crush. Note that this is only for people currently residing in Australia who are 18+. Find out more and complete the survey at this link: q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
December 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
NEW! Survey on experiences of romantic crushes, please share widely! The aim of this study is to investigate the romantic crush. Note that this is only for people currently residing in Australia who are 18+. Find out more and complete the survey at this link: q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
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I'm worried the social media ban is going to backfire badly and put back the cause of regulating the tech giants.
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I'm worried the social media ban is going to backfire badly and put back the cause of regulating the tech giants.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along this morning. The discussion we had was great, and I'm looking forward to continuing the conversations! Big thank you to Paul as well for bringing us together.
I'm very pleased to be hosting this roundtable discussion about LGBTQ+ Peer Support on December 2, 9-11am AEDT, in-person and online. Featuring wonderful discussants including @shubhakayastha.bsky.social @joel.queercomputer.com @t-odonell.bsky.social and more! events.humanitix.com/lgbtq-peer-s...
LGBTQ+ Peer Support Roundtable Discussion
Register on Humanitix - LGBTQ+ Peer Support Roundtable Discussion. UTS Central (Building 2), ResHub, Level 5, Room 250 (or ONLINE), 61 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia. Tuesday 2nd December 2025. ...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Huge thanks to everyone who came along this morning. The discussion we had was great, and I'm looking forward to continuing the conversations! Big thank you to Paul as well for bringing us together.
still struggling to understand how it's "adult time for adult crime" and yet people under 16 yo can't use social media…
December 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
still struggling to understand how it's "adult time for adult crime" and yet people under 16 yo can't use social media…
In a couple of hours I'll be en route for this, looking forward to having this discussion. Big thanks to Paul for putting it together!
I'm very pleased to be hosting this roundtable discussion about LGBTQ+ Peer Support on December 2, 9-11am AEDT, in-person and online. Featuring wonderful discussants including @shubhakayastha.bsky.social @joel.queercomputer.com @t-odonell.bsky.social and more! events.humanitix.com/lgbtq-peer-s...
LGBTQ+ Peer Support Roundtable Discussion
Register on Humanitix - LGBTQ+ Peer Support Roundtable Discussion. UTS Central (Building 2), ResHub, Level 5, Room 250 (or ONLINE), 61 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia. Tuesday 2nd December 2025. ...
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November 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
In a couple of hours I'll be en route for this, looking forward to having this discussion. Big thanks to Paul for putting it together!
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If medieval guilds and fraternities had inflatable balloon technology, they would have gone so hard. Gigantic balloon of the side wound of Christ, St Lucy with her eyes as two separate balloons, Margaret and her dragon
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
If medieval guilds and fraternities had inflatable balloon technology, they would have gone so hard. Gigantic balloon of the side wound of Christ, St Lucy with her eyes as two separate balloons, Margaret and her dragon
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What a great headline
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
What a great headline
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November 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Had a great time at TASA 2025 @sociologyaustralia.bsky.social this week, my first ever "big" multi-day conference. Great talks, panel discussions and workshops. Kudos to the organisers and volunteers - thanks for all of your hard work!
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Had a great time at TASA 2025 @sociologyaustralia.bsky.social this week, my first ever "big" multi-day conference. Great talks, panel discussions and workshops. Kudos to the organisers and volunteers - thanks for all of your hard work!
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📢 New postdoc opportunity at Annenberg!
The Annenberg Institute is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for a 2‐year appointment to join a diverse community of scholars committed to educational equity and improvement!
More info here: annenberg.brown.edu/opportunitie...
The Annenberg Institute is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for a 2‐year appointment to join a diverse community of scholars committed to educational equity and improvement!
More info here: annenberg.brown.edu/opportunitie...
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
📢 New postdoc opportunity at Annenberg!
The Annenberg Institute is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for a 2‐year appointment to join a diverse community of scholars committed to educational equity and improvement!
More info here: annenberg.brown.edu/opportunitie...
The Annenberg Institute is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for a 2‐year appointment to join a diverse community of scholars committed to educational equity and improvement!
More info here: annenberg.brown.edu/opportunitie...
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The Women’s, Gender, and Queer Studies (WGQS) Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in feminist and/or queer science and technology studies.
jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job...
jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job...
Cal Poly - Details - Assistant Professor in Feminist/ Queer Science & Technology Studies (STS) (26/27)
jobs.calpoly.edu
November 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Women’s, Gender, and Queer Studies (WGQS) Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in feminist and/or queer science and technology studies.
jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job...
jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job...
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I'm very pleased to be hosting this roundtable discussion about LGBTQ+ Peer Support on December 2, 9-11am AEDT, in-person and online. Featuring wonderful discussants including @shubhakayastha.bsky.social @joel.queercomputer.com @t-odonell.bsky.social and more! events.humanitix.com/lgbtq-peer-s...
LGBTQ+ Peer Support Roundtable Discussion
Register on Humanitix - LGBTQ+ Peer Support Roundtable Discussion. UTS Central (Building 2), ResHub, Level 5, Room 250 (or ONLINE), 61 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia. Tuesday 2nd December 2025. ...
events.humanitix.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I'm very pleased to be hosting this roundtable discussion about LGBTQ+ Peer Support on December 2, 9-11am AEDT, in-person and online. Featuring wonderful discussants including @shubhakayastha.bsky.social @joel.queercomputer.com @t-odonell.bsky.social and more! events.humanitix.com/lgbtq-peer-s...
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Horrifying to see Victoria seeking adult jail sentences for children. 14 year old could be deemed too young for social media in Aus but old enough for a life sentence in prison. So little care for actual children, but politicians happy to invoke "protect the children" to win political points #auspol
November 13, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Horrifying to see Victoria seeking adult jail sentences for children. 14 year old could be deemed too young for social media in Aus but old enough for a life sentence in prison. So little care for actual children, but politicians happy to invoke "protect the children" to win political points #auspol
this evening i watched a young guy mansplain music to his girlfriend at the teen jesus and the jean teasers gig...it went like this: "yeah they're pretty good but have you heard green day?" and, "oh! i think this is wet leg [as the band is playing one of their new singles]"
November 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
this evening i watched a young guy mansplain music to his girlfriend at the teen jesus and the jean teasers gig...it went like this: "yeah they're pretty good but have you heard green day?" and, "oh! i think this is wet leg [as the band is playing one of their new singles]"
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Came across this old piece again the other day and was thinking of it just now. www.killyourdarlings.com.au/article/clea...
Clear History: Digital Minimalism and KonMari-ing the Cloud — Kill Your Darlings
Amid the Marie-Kondo craze of reassessing our attachment to physical objects, digital storage can seem like an infinite safety net. But what happens when our archived memories no longer spark joy?
www.killyourdarlings.com.au
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Came across this old piece again the other day and was thinking of it just now. www.killyourdarlings.com.au/article/clea...
every single news article or media piece about sir david attenborough NEEDS to start with a "DON'T WORRY! HE'S STILL ALIVE!" disclaimer
October 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
every single news article or media piece about sir david attenborough NEEDS to start with a "DON'T WORRY! HE'S STILL ALIVE!" disclaimer