Folks - it's an honor to host @vkempe.bsky.social and @lewan.uk for Part 2 of our convo re: #censorship and #scholarship admist #DemocraticBackSliding. Join us Aug 12, 11 am ET and share widely! #AcademicSky #Academia #higherEd #DefendResearch More @ DefendResearch.org @defendresearch.bsky.social

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Lisa Schiff@lschiff.bsky.social · last wk.

Register for our 8/12 #DefendResearch webinar with @vkempe.bsky.social in conversation with @rouhiroo.bsky.social discussing “What Can I Really Do? Behavioural Choices for Scholars in Past and Emerging Autocracies” us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Such a detailed, powerful accounting by @27unihted.bsky.social of how this administration is destroying the U.S. research enterprise: 27unihted.substack.com/p/the-quiet-... #science #resist #censorship #PeerReview #NIH #Action

The Quiet Attack On Science: Subverting NIH Peer Review

Authored by anonymous current and former NIH workers with experience in peer review, this is an overview of all the changes to NIH's peer review over the last 18 months.

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Fantastic discussion - thank you @vkempe.bsky.social @lewan.uk and @defendresearch.bsky.social friends! Visit defendresearch.org to register for Aug 12 with Vera for part 2!

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#DefendResearch@defendresearch.bsky.social · 3w ago

Missed our webinar with researcher @lewan.uk & #DefendResearch co-founder @rouhiroo.bsky.social on "The Authoritarian Playbook: Risk, Reality, and Opportunities to Resist Democratic Backsliding in Higher Ed"? The recording is now available! youtu.be/8QBB8JfG_7c?... #resist #authoritarianism

For those that want to keep their heads down bc they'r not affected are sliding into acceptance/political support. @vkempe.bsky.social Anti-autocracy handbook visual #DefendResearch #academicsky

Individual vs. Collectives - focus on individuals must shift to organizing/mobilizing. #NoKings marches are getting there, but not quite there yet. Key books and resources @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

However, if you're feeling threatened, you're going to function best. #selfcare #mentalWellBeing is critical. If you want to help ppl who are struggling, TELL ppl what you're doing (don't ask). Asking reducing cognitive load. @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

Cognitive traps are well designed and infest main stream discourse - #MSM are terrible at detecting this. As academics we have to avoid these traps. @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Commit to identify/flipping the #doublespeak - COMMIT to the existence of facts. NOTE the cognitive traps - calling misinformation research(like @ninajankowicz.com @lewan.uk and others), invoking free speech to escape accountability #AcademicSky #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #HigherEd

#GoldStandardScience is trojan horse that undermines science (SR: see my commentary of horseshoe effect re: weaponizing #openscience) - it's effectively "commissars" enforcing the party's view of science. @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

1. Precision in language. (El*n didn't make an awkward gesture He made a n*zi salute). Choose accuracy over being reasonable or inflammatory. Identify double-speak! @lewan.uk (See #GoldStandardScience #GSS EO ex) #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Remember that there are situations where NOT acting IS a political act. To not speak out is complicity/support. The obstacles to speaking out are psych barriers and we can overcome with tools. @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Academics are reluctant to be seen as "political" and autocracies take advantage of this. However scientists that advocate for positions do NOT lose trust as long as their activism is w/I their expertise. @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Avoid #SelfCensorship Don't fall into the trap of hedging. It's easy to fall into - @lewan.uk did himself. Verify/engage with colleagues: am I still speaking the truth? Or am I bending? Do I want to? Be AWARE (don't slide unintentionally) #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

If you have to comply - WAIT FOR DIRECT INSTRUCTION (delay, ask for it in writing, slow implementation down). If you put sand in the gears, you can make an impact: @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Important to remember that #StrongMen claim universal approval/support but it's never true. YOU are NOT alone. Bots and dominance of media create that impression, but don't believe it. You are NOT alone. @lewan.uk "do not obey in advance" #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

Anti-Authoritarian Handbook focuses on a risk based approach - levels of risk depend on the state of the risk. Today's convo w/ @lewan.uk focuses on actions that transcend personal risk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

@lewan.uk sharing resources for attendees before diving into handbook recommendations: zenodo.org/records/1569... and www.trumpactiontracker.info #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Kicking off @defendresearch.bsky.social webinar w/ @lewan.uk and @vkempe.bsky.social authors of the Anti-Authoritarian Handbook/ This is part 1 of a two part series. Join us again in August! www.defendresearch.org/events/webin... #DefendResearch #StandUPForScience #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #Science

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Since releasing the "Declaration to Defend Research Against U.S. Government Censorship" in mid-February, the #DefendResearch team has engaged with scholars and experts around the world who view the cu...

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Y'all, #Lindsey is just the antipasti. We got primi and secondi coming up. Don't fill up on breadsticks.

Satan is nibbling on a little Graham Cracker while waiting for the main course.

If you haven't yet, there is still time to submit your #OMB comment. This is an important #action to take--if you're unsure of where to start, we have a list of resources to help: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

OMB Proposed Regulation Change Responses

Action Hours: OMB Proposed Regulation Change Responses #DefendResearch is hosting weekly Action Hours every Tuesday from June 9 through July 7 at 8amPT/11amET (register here: https://forms.gle/PPLuo4...

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AAUP@aaup.org · 3w ago

The deadline for comment on this disastrous proposal for America’s scientific research infrastructure is TOMORROW!

@desdelaos.bsky.social @cedric-moisy.bsky.social - 🙏 4 follows! Wondering if you can help spread the word (and join!) an important @defendresearch.bsky.social webinar July 15, 11 am featuring @lewan.uk talking about the Anti-Autocracy #academicsky #AcademicFreedom #sciencesky

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I'm finding that working with/ #GenAI is as time-consuming as working without but I get to the meaty/heavy lifting more quickly and with a thought partner. The back and forth with the machine is critical to getting usable insights/outputs. And it's time consuming and a different kind of tiring.

I needed this. You do too.

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They got attitude….😂

#SCOTUS just came out with a BUNCH OF BANGERS. I hope you like racism. @mjsdc.bsky.social @leahlitman.bsky.social @stevevladeck.bsky.social @profmmurray.bsky.social amirite?

Next @prereview.bsky.social question: Does study conform to ethical guidelines? #LivePeerReview #OpenScience #OpenAccess #OpenPeerReview #AcademicSky #Preprints

Another great opportunity to get live guidance for writing a comment on the proposed OMB rule that is making all our heads explode. #DefendResearch @defendresearch.bsky.social is doing action hours. @standupforscience.net is doing a lot. Lots of resources - get out and write your comment!

27 UNIHTED@27unihted.bsky.social · last mo.

Don’t forget to sign up, tomorrow at 3:00 PM ET looking forward to seeing you there!

Next @prereview.bsky.social ? Is sufficient data/detail provided for reproducibility/validation? REALLY good to see this question that is NOT often addressed but vitally important especially in #BioMedical work. #LivePeerReview #OpenScience #OpenAccess #OpenPeerReview #AcademicSky #Preprints

Cartoonist: Daniel Goris

Discussion (rather than ✒️) around shared bodies of work lets participants actively point out blind spots, misunderstandings, things others missed. You capture this in discussion and get that real time feedback/answers. It's a totally diff experience #OpenScience #OpenAccess #AcademicSky #Preprints