Bob Jacobs

Feminist Critiques of Scientific Methodology And suggestions on how to improve it

Most talk of feminism & science focuses on institutions (eg. harassment, underrepresentation). But what about feminist critiques of scientific methodology itself?

This post explores bias in theory formation & data interpretation—starting with how fertilization got misinterpreted
#feminism #science

Cash Transfers or Reparations? Exploring how two approaches aim to repair a broken world

Is giving money to the poor charity or justice?

What do cash transfers and reparations have in common? Where do they diverge? Are they a way to undo historical injustice?

Read it here:
#Reparations #Decolonization

Why giving workers stocks isn’t enough — and what co-ops get right Addressing a common objection; why control matters more than liquidity

Giving workers stock isn’t the same as giving them power. Most employee ownership plans are broken — diluted by execs, stripped of voting rights, or hoarded by the wealthy. Worker co-ops fix this by locking in control and offering liquidity. Let’s unpack why ownership alone fails without democracy:

eat the rich.

How prediction markets create harmful outcomes: a case study What sport scandals can teach us about legalizing prediction markets

Prediction markets promise wisdom of crowds, but at what cost?
The Porter scandal reveals an uncomfortable truth: when we monetize forecasting, we don't just predict outcomes - we risk distorting them
@dangillmor.bsky.social @jonathanstray.bsky.social

#PredictionMarkets #Forecasting #Misinformation

And yet, he was one of the select few individuals on the EA people page, and I was downvoted for taking him off of it.

Say you were alive at the time of Cleopatra’s birth and took a full-time job killing chickens, killing one chicken every three seconds. Suppose you worked every single day, all the way to the present day.
Even then, you still wouldn’t have killed as many chickens as humanity does in a single year.

Don't be so over-dramatic! He's just trying to be popular with the plebs by expanding our northern territory and securing our northern border. Look at his first term, the republic didn't die then. It's not like he's going to cross the Rubicon with his legionaries to fight Pompey or anything.

Another banger video by Grant. If you want to learn more mathematics and somehow don't already know who Grant is, then oh boy do I have a treat for you:

Innuendo Studios I make video essays about games, web culture, and social politics.

Are you looking for videos on rhetoric, specifically rhetorical techniques that online demagogues use? Then check out the YouTube channel of Ian Danskin @innuendostudios.bsky.social
Many of his videos are less than 10 minutes long, so they're especially good if you're looking for something short.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder Watch the Majority Report live Monday–Friday at 12 p.m. EST on YouTube OR listen via daily podcast at http://www.Majority.FM. Call the show after 12:30PM ET at 646-257-3920. Become a member at https:/...

Are you fed up with the way the US legacy media won't call out the insane and repugnant behavior of those in power? Then consider checking out the Majority Report; it's like the news if it went gloves off
@majorityreport.bsky.social

Simon Clark My name is Simon and I make videos to improve your climate literacy. In particular I focus on the physical Earth system, and how the atmosphere, climate, and climate change intersects with our lives...

If you want to watch the best youtube channel on climate change, watch Climate Town. But if you want to watch the second best youtube channel on climate change, I highly recommend the channel of Dr. Simon Clark @simonoxfphys.com
He's great at striking the balance between being thorough, yet concise.

Folding Ideas Dan Olson is an Alberta based documentarian making videos on a broad range of subjects rooted in stories and how they reflect and shape the world around us.

If you’re into deep dives on cultural trends, internet phenomena, and the strange corners of modern media, you need to check out the documentaries of Dan Olson. @foldablehuman.bsky.social
His work is insightful, meticulously researched, and always strangely captivating.

ContraPoints YouTuber, ex-philosopher.

Looking for thought-provoking, beautifully produced video essays on philosophy, politics, and culture? Check out ContraPoints on YouTube. Natalie Wynn tackles complex topics with wit, depth, and stunning visuals. @contrapoints.bsky.social

Overly Sarcastic Productions Sarcastic, yet informative, summaries of classic and not-so-classic literature and mythology, as well as major historical events! This channel is intended for use by high school students and up. Our v...

Need a dose of history, mythology, and literature with a side of snark? Overly Sarcastic Productions is the YouTube channel for you! It's like a crash course taught by your smartest, sassiest friends. @overlysarcastic.bsky.social

Solutions to problems with Bayesianism (As well as a new problem)

Is Bayesian epistemology dead? Maybe not yet. In this post I propose some solutions to problems with Bayesianism, as well as introduce a new problem for which I offer a solution at the end.

The Iron Dice To understand the present, we have to understand the past. On this show, Dan Arrows takes you through the big events as well as the political jungle of today and yesteryear.

For those interested in learning more about history, particularly the political landscape of 20th-century Germany, I highly recommend the work of Dan Arrows (@danarrows.bsky.social).
Both his podcast, "The Iron Dice", and his earlier work on YouTube are great resources.

YouTube video by TheOtherFrost Nostalgia Ain't What It Used To Be | Cold Take

Want to hear a silky smooth voice break down the forces shaping the video game industry? The Other Frost dives deep into the market incentives that are steering the industry off a cliff. Witty, insightful, and oh-so-smooth.
@theotherfrost.bsky.social

Patrick Boyle Patrick Boyle is a hedge fund manager, a university professor and a former investment banker. This channel is all about quantitative finance. By subscribing you will see videos explaining what is ha...

And Patrick Boyle makes great videos about finance. @pboyle.bsky.social
Here's how you can tell them apart: Patrick uses very dry humor, while Patrick uses moderately dry humor. Patrick has very short stubble, while Patrick has moderately short stubble.
But seriously, check them both out.

Patrick (H) Willems Pretty much the Terrence Malick of YouTube. All videos directed by Patrick Willems Send any mail to: Patrick Willems P.O. Box 380333 Brooklyn, NY 11238

Looking for a well-dressed white bald male American YouTube essayist named Patrick, with blue eyes, glasses, and a knack for talking straight into the camera from behind a desk?
I’ve got two recommendations!
Patrick H Willems (@patrickhwillems.bsky.social) makes truly excellent videos about cinema…

Climate Town Rollie Williams and a ragtag team of climate communicators, creatives and comedians are here to examine climate change in a way that doesn’t make you want to eat a cyanide pill. Get informed about the...

What do you get when a comedian earns a climate science degree? You get Climate Town: the funniest show about the world's most serious problem.
@climatetown.bsky.social

Rebecca Watson (Skepchick) Rebecca Watson is a writer, performer, science enthusiast, and nerd who leads a team of feminist critical thinkers at Skepchick.org. There is currently an asteroid orbiting the sun with her name on it...

Ever wish the news was more grounded in scientific research? Rebecca Watson brings a unique perspective, linking current events to at least one scientific paper. That doesn't make her videos more dry, on the contrary, it makes her sarcasm even more biting.
@rebeccawatson.bsky.social

Captain Disillusion In a world where the content of digital images and videos can no longer be taken at face value, an unlikely hero fights for the acceptance of truth. Captain Disillusion guides children of all ages th...

For those who want to learn more about visual effects, I cannot recommend Captain Disillusion enough (@captaindisillusion.bsky.social).
Consistent hilarity and polish for *17 years*! Truly, your favorite YouTuber's favorite YouTuber.

Ray Delahanty | CityNerd CityNerd is a channel and community that embraces all things cities and transportation, approaching things with a profound love for urban environments and an analytical bent. The channel was born out ...

Interested in Urban Planning and Transportation?
Check out the YouTube channel of urban planner Ray Delahanty (@nerd4cities.bsky.social)
No clickbait, no hyperbole — just clear, straightforward insights.

Angela Collier Theoretical Physicist From Eastern KY.

Do you want to learn more about physics? Are you not averse to longform content? Then check out the video essays of Dr. Angela Collier (@acollierastro.bsky.social), the Jenny Nicholson of physics.

Not David Stupid science videos

If you want to dip your toes into network science, check out "Not David" @notdavidyt.bsky.social
His 3D animated videos make big ideas intuitive and so fun to watch.

Domain Of Science Domain of Science is produced by physicist Dominic Walliman who is on a quest to make science as easy to understand as possible. His most popular videos lay out the fields of science as maps which sho...

If you're looking for highly detailed and beautifully crafted conceptual maps of scientific disciplines, you can find them here, along with videos by their creator, Dr. Dominic Walliman, explaining every detail.
@dominicwalliman.bsky.social

William Spaniel Just a professor who studies war and game theory.

To better understand modern conflicts, I recommend checking out Professor William Spaniel's YouTube channel, where he provides thorough yet accessible analyses of ongoing wars through a game-theoretic lens.
@gametheory101.bsky.social

ReligionForBreakfast An educational channel dedicated to the academic, nonsectarian study of religion. We promote improving the public's religious literacy by exploring humanity's beliefs and rituals through an anthropolo...

If you want to learn more about religion, especially from an anthropological/sociological lens, then I highly recommend "Religion for Breakfast", hosted by the well-spoken Dr. Andrew Henry @andrewmarkhenry.bsky.social

Reasons to vote in non-deterministic elections (Not just tyranny of the majority)

Every modern country uses deterministic elections, meaning the voting system has no element of chance. This can lead to issues like the "tyranny of the majority." Should we vote in non-deterministic elections instead? I explore this idea in a paper and a tie-in blog post, which you can read here: