Valerie the Neuroscientist

Valerie the Neuroscientist

@docvalerie.bsky.social

/ecologist, mostly a specialist in applied complexity. Interested in the dialogue, thinking, strategy & structure-building necessary to create a viable future. Our corruptible systems are crumbling -time to redesign is now! #Blue #RejectDisinfo #WakeUpNOW

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Trees are the only proven solution that we could ramp up quickly enough. Most of us are simply unaware how much trees do to stabilize slopes and soil, mitigate flooding, bring cooling instead of climate heating, and deliver drinking water to our population. time.com/6899903/how-...

time.comThe Quiet Work Trees Do for the Planet"Trees are many things in our climate-fragile world: shields, indicators, educators, and managers," writes Daniel Lewis.

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Follow the money.

What is green finance and why is it important? ->World Economic Forum | More on "Green finance and sustainable bonds" at BigEarthData.ai | #GreenFinance

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One of the biggest awakenings I ever had was when I lived abroad, in Brazil for a year. The US looks soooo different from the outside. Even the TIME and NEWSWEEK magazines were different. You see what a bloviating bully we’ve become (even while we are admittedly pretty awesome in other areas). #USA!

If self-awareness is the aim, we've been on the wrong path for awhile. Or maybe Trump is but a handy mirror for society?

Sphere Nexus@spherenexus.bsky.social

What is emotional intelligence, and why is it crucial in the workplace A recent report on “The Future of Jobs” by the World Economic Forum found that while analytical thinking is still the most coveted skill among employers, several emotional intelligence skills (i.e., motivation, self-awareness,…

In fact, fine the sh!t out of SpaceX for its contribution to our likely Kessler Syndrome. Bezos too. Why is SpaceX running normal, when its boss has proven a traitor to the US through its cutting off Ukraine's Starlink? Shouldn't US intel/security be revoking his clearance/breaking his contracts?

Let's charge the Justice Department with finding the 60 boxes of papers Trump packed up and took home from the White House during his first term. Doesn't treason matter at all, if Trump does it?

How much of this was blocked at the Media level? When will #BadMedia be accountable for their continuous dropping of the ball on the #EpsteinFiles? Where is the followup by news media on the files that were released? What #Epstein stories are they squelching? #NewMexico has been largely silent.

FOr those who needed MORE confirmation, this is it. Get out of the way now, or join us in demanding they #ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles And investigate those mentioned in the #EpsteinFIles - starting with Trump's cabinet.

‘Every Day, Humankind Saws Another Branch Off the Tree of Life’ | The Tyee

The Tyee@thetyee.ca

As countries meet to rescue a global nature agreement, scientists warn of a ‘dramatic weakening’ of Canada’s biodiversity protections. @sarahkcox.bsky.social reports. #CanPoli thetyee.ca/News/2026/10...

Powerful agendas shaped the world. They leave ecosystems denuded and dying, harvested senselessly, burnt into aridified regeneration failure. We kill trees and plants that regulate the water cycle, moderating both flood and fire by their storage of water. Fight #climatedisinformation with #Truth

Euronews@euronews.com

“Climate disinformation is not only a problem of false rumours and mistruths; it is also a problem of power, incentives and accountability.” ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/OJ1F

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In the last few weeks, the Trump admin has: 🔺 Tried to stop California from counting 20k ballots 🔺 Preemptively sued Alaska from certifying results of a key race — if the Republican loses 🔺 Inserted itself into Michigan's election That’s not all. Here's how it's already meddling in the midterms 👇

democracydocket.comIt’s happening: From Alaska to California, the Trump administration is working to subvert the midtermsRead more here.

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I believe in government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Mike Rogers believes in government of the billionaires, by the corporations, and for the special interests.

It's time to charge Trump and crew with a large number of RICO offenses. Sure, he can be impeached for this too, but making $$billions cannot be seen as American foreign policy or any similar valid use of authority, except as corruption. Maybe the evil Supreme Court should be faced head-on now.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com

A newly filed court document reveals extensive communications between Kennedy Center management and President Trump’s advisers, including presidential aide Natalie Harp, around pivotal court rulings and board votes over the institution’s future.

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Agree! Kick these two weak-ass appeasers out -we need wisdom and courage now, not normalization. Things are not normal, and these 2 barely kicked up a fuss about the Trump's ongoing dismantling of US institutions like science, education, infrastructure building, healthcare, the economy, or Truth.

Trump's oil stocks have increased by 43% sinceDec 2025. But hey, that's only an extra $35million he's arranged to make by playing the markets to his advantage. Why hasn't he been arrested based on the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution? Make it legal if it's not, arrest that active criminal.

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social

Big Oil profits have skyrocketed since Trump launched his Iran War. Meanwhile, Trump himself owns up to $81 million in oil and gas stocks — which have increased in value by 43% since the end of 2025. When Trump says "we're making a freaking fortune," understand who he is really talking about.

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Most Americans abhor what they see, because what they see is abhorrent. This is how the great sleeping giant of America awakens, roars, and puts an end to it. This is how America throws the bums out on November 3.

Wow! Maybe we can get a bunch of decent people reinstalled starting now?

Norm Eisen@normeisen.bsky.social

Good news: Maurene Comey is back at SDNY after a judge ruled her firing unlawful Who trusts a case if the prosecutor’s job hangs on pleasing the president? Rules keep the answer simple, & today they protected more than one person -TN

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🚨 A bombshell new House Judiciary Democrats report details allegations from 11 women linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, including five who accuse Trump of sexual assault. The report also alleges a sweeping DOJ cover-up. We broke down the explosive findings.

meidasnews.comBombshell House Report Accuses Trump of Involvement in Epstein Sex Crimes, DOJ Cover-UpHouse Judiciary Democrats detail allegations from 11 women linking Trump to Epstein and accuse his Justice Department of a sweeping cover-up.

Poor baby!

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump is BIG MAD about Obama saying the White House now looks like Saddam opened a Cheesecake Factory: "He's not a smart guy. He's not smart at all ... for you to say it's a Cheesecake Factory, that just shows why you were a lousy president"

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The Trump administration last year illegally fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, from her job as a federal prosecutor in New York, a federal judge ruled Monday. https://to.pbs.org/4yNukRZ

pbs.orgTrump DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director's daughter, Maurene Comey, as a federal prosecutor, judge rulesThe judge noted that Comey had worked on some of the nation's highest-profile cases and consistently received stellar reviews.

Agree! Kick these two weak-ass appeasers out -we need wisdom and courage now, not normalization. Things are not normal, and these 2 barely kicked up a fuss about the Trump's ongoing dismantling of US institutions like science, education, infrastructure building, healthcare, the economy, or Truth.

The Lever@levernews.com

NEW: Democratic voters are revolting against their party's leadership. Just 22.5% of Democrats surveyed in key election battlegrounds want Chuck Schumer back as Senate Majority Leader. Voters in 11 competitive House districts also want someone other than Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker.

What the heck now How are ambulances or clinic appointments being involved in "cybersecurity issues"? Any clues people? #NewMexico #ABQ

Source New Mexico@sourcenm.com

Officials at the UNM Health System on Monday announced that they were diverting all ambulances and canceling all appointments due to a “cybersecurity issue” that is impacting patients at one of the state’s largest hospitals and at dozens of clinics across the state. buff.ly/i8hb03L

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It’s my first week in Congress, and here’s the reality: Republicans aren’t focused on lowering your costs or delivering for working families. They’re focused on funding ICE’s chaos, expanding surveillance, and handouts to polluters. We must fight back for everyday people.

Trump real truth: "I hate Americans, why would I think about their financial situation?"

Analisa Swan (she/her)@analisaswan.bsky.social

Asked if Americans’ financial struggles were on his mind, Trump sputtered, “not even a little bit…I don’t think about Americans’ financial situations, I don’t think about anybody”! Trump/GOP’s chaotic, incompetent, corrupt policies are driving costs sky high for Americans! Trump/GOP profit, you pay!

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The world’s first trillionaire took away our Ebola response capacity, gave us screwworms, hollowed out our government so he could pay less taxes, and condemned millions of the world’s most vulnerable people to death.

Plague Poems@plaguepoems.bsky.social

When you see the story about how the world now has its first trillionaire, and when you see the story about how laboratories in Congo have run out of supplies to test for Ebola, it is important to understand that in many ways these are the same story.

If there's enough $$$ to start needless wars If there's enough $$$ to starve our people due to unnecessary tariffs If there's enough $$$ to build self-aggrandizing arches, to destroy parks n forests We should start by ensuring no one is hungry or homeless. Civilization should mean there's a floor.

Outspoken™️@out5p0ken.bsky.social

If we have enough money to buy another country then we have enough money to ensure nobody is homeless or goes hungry.

Don't forget: and if we have enough money to wage needless war, or to subsidize dictators or to destroy ancient civilizations or to support genocide then we should stop any of those and make sure our hungry and cold and uneducated get their boots pulled up.

Outspoken™️@out5p0ken.bsky.social

If we have enough money to buy another country then we have enough money to ensure nobody is homeless or goes hungry.

Is the coordination we need to win elections, beyond our Democratic leaders? Could we all agree on a rousing cry of "Trump and Epstein Diesel hell Inflation why vote for anyone that supports HIM?" or Can't we match the brilliant Iranian rap in taking down Republicans? What's your message?

Sarkat@sarkat.bsky.social

I believe this is about changing what the not-so-politically-engaged general public sees in their social media feeds by putting a collective thumb on the scales of the algorithm. And to do that, you need to be where those people are.

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Yep, I already wrote about that here 👇 bsky.app/profile/lysa...

Lysander@lysander1945.bsky.social

Yes but I would strongly advise using Signal messenger or other secure communications next time Whatsapp is a part of META so Zuckerberg now has access to all that info from 10 million users He could actually give that to Bolsonaro who may use it to try and annul the election results. I pray not!

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America - needs to correct what it heaped on world - in November, 2024 let us correct on November 03, 2026! If Brazil can do it - let us copy them! “The damage President Trump has inflicted on the United States and the world is so enormous and wide-ranging that it is hard to grasp,” Thomas Edsall

nytimes.comOpinion | ‘Easily the Worst President in U.S. History’There is a contest Trump is winning.

#Important

Rafa Sales Ross@rafiews.com

I’m not a political journalist, so was gladly surprised at the community I found here last night. To Americans anxious about the upcoming elections, a key thing we learned in Brazil that might help you: DO NOT engage with the far-right online. Don’t share rage bait. Amplify your people. Ignore them.

Yep. TRUMP+minions will do every crazy thing in order to leave us in as much of a shambles as possible, no matter what. To some extent, the aim is to sow confusion - through media reporting, but also as part of his planned historical rewrite of his greatness. This is all multi-purpose strategy.

Professa Murray@kalimurray.bsky.social

Are they going to put “superintelligece” in federal contracts?

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People don’t understand why I keep noting that BlueSky is not a bubble, it is a counterpublic. It serves its own organizational function: you can see in realtime in January 2025, on multiple types of social media, shouting that an executive order is instruction to an agency. This one stuck.

Rafa Sales Ross@rafiews.com

I’m not a political journalist, so was gladly surprised at the community I found here last night. To Americans anxious about the upcoming elections, a key thing we learned in Brazil that might help you: DO NOT engage with the far-right online. Don’t share rage bait. Amplify your people. Ignore them.

Can it truly be said that this is "American" foreign policy, if it is being implemented by a Russian asset on orders from Putin? The only genuine Intelligence reports on Trump-Russia - like those of the US intel community in conjunction with the Senate (called the Mueller Report) -real found proof.

Amy B@abbarsha.bsky.social

His nickname is Traitor Trump!

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Vote Democrat! Stop the corruption in Texas, vote Democrat let’s stop the corruption in DC! republicans said they would drain the swamp! The only thing that they drained was the Lincoln Memorial Reflection pool, at OVER 20 Million of our tax money! Stop the republicans lies vote DEMOCRAT

Angry Donkey News@angrydonkeynews.bsky.social

The address Paxton is registered at belongs to a house in Collin County that he and his wife own and that she still lives in. State Senator Angela Paxton said in a 2025 divorce filing, in which she accused him of adultery, that he moved out of that home a year earlier gavelgrab.org/2026/10/paxt...