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Michael Burns-Kaurin

@mburnskaurin.bsky.social

physics professor in Atlanta; pedagogy, curriculum development, infusing computation into physics courses (he/him/his)

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Nothing a front-end loader couldn't take care of.

07.10.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Bucking... legal precedent"? How is that different from "violating existing laws and the US Constitution"?

07.10.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

911 calls are recorded. Voice recognition. Arrest anyone making a false 911 call.

Where does ICE call it strategy? Not in the story.

06.10.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You didn't even need to say who, it was an easy guess.

06.10.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This semester I keep telling them, "two is one plus one", 2d is just 2 1d's. We'll see if that helps.

05.10.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Call them up yourself and have them do something useful?

04.10.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Um, I just throw a spoon of instant into water from the tap (microwaved a bit if I'm at home). It's just a caffeine delivery system...

04.10.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So, send in the state police to arrest the ICE goons.

04.10.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is the goon in jail for assault? If not, the police are not doing their jobs. He should have been tackled, cuffed, and manhandled immediately.

04.10.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do they squabble? Can they work together without interfering with each other? Do they have a clear plan?

04.10.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Office of the President
Dear Dartmouth community,
 
As many of you know, Dartmouth was one of nine universities asked by the White House to give feedback by Oct. 20 on a draft of its β€œCompact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” 
 
I am deeply committed to Dartmouth’s academic mission and values and will always defend our fierce independence. 
 
You have often heard me say that higher education is not perfect and that we can do better. At the same time, we will never compromise our academic freedom and our ability to govern ourselves. 
 
Best,
Sian Leah Beilock
President

Office of the President Dear Dartmouth community, As many of you know, Dartmouth was one of nine universities asked by the White House to give feedback by Oct. 20 on a draft of its β€œCompact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” I am deeply committed to Dartmouth’s academic mission and values and will always defend our fierce independence. You have often heard me say that higher education is not perfect and that we can do better. At the same time, we will never compromise our academic freedom and our ability to govern ourselves. Best, Sian Leah Beilock President

It appears that my employer, Dartmouth, one of the Trump 9, has said no to the compact. All the better given that our president is cited within it. But she’s saying no. Count the small victories when they come.

04.10.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4460    πŸ” 680    πŸ’¬ 74    πŸ“Œ 69

I think for me the most compelling answer for "why fund basic research?" (and the one most relevant to the people doing the work) is that humans are curious and finding stuff out makes us happy and fulfilled. Science is a thing humans like. Life would be more dull and sad if we didn't do it.

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03.10.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1037    πŸ” 139    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 9

A law is not clear enough for you? Get a grip. It's illegal, call it that.

04.10.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

'Nuff said.

01.10.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How is this not a declaration of martial law?

Immediate impeachment and removal, Trump and Hegseth at a minimum.

30.09.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What is "normal"?

30.09.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I did a google last time around, *lots* of hits to similar videos, good chance it's a prank.

29.09.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Welp, guessing does work, if you guess right. No way to stop that. I often do connections that way.

29.09.2025 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Clearly done to drive traffic to a scam website that sells metal "medbed" cards for over $400. Pretty typical of this scumbag.

28.09.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Started tutorial. "Everyone speaks the truth, even us criminals"? We'll see how it goes.

28.09.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pinkish floyd

26.09.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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24.09.2025 10:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I also put fridge stuff together.

23.09.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

fwiw I made an appointment at a minute clinic inside a cvs. The np told me that's the way to go.

21.09.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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James Talarico flips the script on MAGA

19.09.2025 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1181    πŸ” 573    πŸ’¬ 44    πŸ“Œ 57

This jack ass needs to read the constitution. First, the first amendment. Second, to find any evidence that a committee chair has any authority whatsover to make such an illegal demand.

17.09.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What was in place sept 1?

17.09.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That works, shows rfk is full of bs.

17.09.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Regardless of the disgraceful nonsense we will likely hear from this administration in the coming days on vaccine β€œrecommendations,” Americas healthcare insurers issued a joint statement tonight saying coverage for Covid and flu shots will remain unchanged from prior years.

Speaks for itself.

17.09.2025 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5839    πŸ” 1944    πŸ’¬ 187    πŸ“Œ 279

Letting him "apologize" was too lenient. A lot of better people have lost their jobs lately for much smaller offenses.

14.09.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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