Gabriel Stein

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Monday: why we need a new "media theory" for open science Join me Monday at 12:30pm Eastern for a virtual panel on how open academic publishing can help rebuild trust in research

Sneak peak of what we'll discuss on our "media theory of open science" virtual panel on Monday with @richardsever.bsky.social, @needhibhalla.bsky.social & @rachelzamzow.bsky.social at @journoresource.bsky.social/@shorensteinctr.bsky.social.

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Happening this monday

One week until our virtual panel on how the open science and media communities can adapt to changes in our information ecosystem to (re)build trust in research. I hope it'll be the start of a much-needed longer conversation.

Don't miss it! Register here: shorensteincenter.org/new-event/ca...

3 amazing panelists: @richardsever.bsky.social from @openrxiv.bsky.social, @needhibhalla.bsky.social, and @rachelzamzow.bsky.social from @theopennotebook.bsky.social, and we look forward to hearing your questions! Hosted by the great folks at @journoresource.bsky.social/@shorensteinctr.bsky.social.

How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research? | Shorenstein Center Join representatives from each stage of open science for a frank discussion of how each part of the publishing process must adapt to make sure open science advances not just science itself, but societ...

On October 6, join me for a virtual panel with on a vital topic: how can we make sure that open science advances not just science itself, but society’s understanding of, trust in, and willingness to invest in research? Register here: shorensteincenter.org/new-event/ca...

Your phone or your freedom? Logging off as resistance

Technology is neutral, but it distributes power in unpredictable ways. I've come to believe the attention economy is particularly insidious in the way it gives us the illusion of choice and voice. Here's the case for logging off as resistance.

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Substack is probably not going to solve academic publishing But there are other ways platforms committed to rationality can help, if they’re willing to work with open science activists

👋 Substack. It’s cool that you’re interested in academic publishing. Before diving in, I suggest fully understanding the market you’re getting into and how you might link up with open science advocates. www.gabestein.com/substack-is-...

I am going to try to write more (and I need your help) Plus: new threads on "vibe productivity," trust in open science, and updating our cognitive models of bureaucracy for authoritarian times

Fun new threads:
1. "Vibe productivity."
2. Grappling with the impacts of open science on general audiences.
3. Let's stop playing "bureaucratic astrology" with the regime and start actively opposing it.
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Big tech and Trumpism share the same ideology It's time for tech workers to opt out and build a new industry

This is one of the most important connections I've ever made. It's very simple, but I haven't quite heard anyone say so clearly: big tech and the Trump admin. aren't just working together out of convenience or fear, they're operating under the same core ideology.

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Big tech and Trumpism share the same ideology It's time for tech workers to opt out and build a new industry

This is one of the most important connections I've ever made. It's very simple, but I haven't quite heard anyone say so clearly: big tech and the Trump admin. aren't just working together out of convenience or fear, they're operating under the same core ideology.

www.gabestein.com/big-tech-and...

The future of generative AI is using it less The boring business problem at the heart of the generative AI bubble

I’m fairly sure we’re going to find that LLMs are like any other kind of software. That’s not a good thing for an industry predicated on replacing entire professions.

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I stand by this. Readers may start suspecting that big tech’s real mission is to privatize civil society, experience skepticism about new “magical” tools, or realize the media is incapable of meeting today’s needs. You’ve been warned.

You simply cannot trust these people (and should stop using their products) It's scary that Facebook's latest privacy scandal has barely broken through

It's scary that Facebook's latest privacy scandal has barely broken through.

Has anyone actually read the generative AI productivity studies? They really don't match the headlines

Wherein I actually read the studies (and invent a philosopher).

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A Path Forward to Save American Bio-Medical Research Over the past four months, I’ve spoken to dozens of biomedical researchers...

Anyone in the scicomm/policy world working on efforts like described to resist cuts to U.S. biomedical research? Imo, Josh is right that activating patient communities is likely the most effective way to demonstrate the political costs of cuts to legislators. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/a-pat...

You can and should admit it: yesterday was deeply, absurdly funny. buttondown.com/gabestein/ar...

Soft(ware) power A coup looks different in a world where software is power.

A coup looks different in a world where software is power.

Greeland Standard Time Wherein we oscillate between personal time zone choices, political silliness, and the lengths people went to entertain themselves when history ended.

Wherein we oscillate between personal time zone choices, political silliness, and the lengths people went to entertain themselves when history ended.

Do we actually make things? We are not ready to play with fire.

Do we actually make things, or do we just light money on fire and call it innovation?

I did an AI Chatbots are just friendly reverse-centaurs

I did an AI, and it convinced me that building actually valuable AI products is a very specific, very difficult skill.

How to inoculate yourself against bad takes Resisting the temptation to analyze What Happened may be the most important thing you can do right now.

How to inoculate yourself against bad takes

The Metamodern Miasma First, some housekeeping. If you’re getting this, it’s because you previously subscribed to my blog, gabestein.com, or because we’ve been talking about this...

I regret to inform you I have "launched" a "newsletter" in an attempt to get off these platforms but keep dialoging (?) with you. All the usual stuff — intersection of tech, politics, etc. Abuse of theory. Here's the first one. Much obliged if you check it out. buttondown.com/gabestein/ar...