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My new book is already an Amazon Canada #1 bestseller in two categories! (Yes, I know the bar is low.) Thanks to those of you giving it a...

My new book is already an Amazon Canada #1 bestseller in two categories! (Yes, I know the bar is low.) Thanks to those of you giving it a shot.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJTFMGWH

My new book, "The Philosopher's Tome: 103 Ancient Greek and Roman Teachings for Contemporary Life" is now live. Early...

My new book, "The Philosopher's Tome: 103 Ancient Greek and Roman Teachings for Contemporary Life" is now live. Early responses are very positive. But I'm still nervous, as it's a new topic for me to write about. I hope some of you will check it out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJTFMGWH

TIL I've been mispronouncing synecdoche my whole life.

TIL I've been mispronouncing synecdoche my whole life.

Peeps, I have condensed my doctoral class in "public health communication" into a 5-lecture online course, now available to the...

Peeps, I have condensed my doctoral class in "public health communication" into a 5-lecture online course, now available to the public. (Not free, though. Sorry.)

https://www.udemy.com/course/public-health-communication/?referralCode=6DD07D86BD7620DF5BCF

I've finally brought my podcast back to life. Latest episode is an interview of me by my student Satya Sarma on the role of social media...

I've finally brought my podcast back to life. Latest episode is an interview of me by my student Satya Sarma on the role of social media in the transmission of misinformation:

https://deopodcast.wordpress.com/2023/12/11/social-media-the-transmission-of-misinformation/

"purebloods"

"purebloods"

One of my favourite questions to ask virologists is, "Are viruses alive?" It's not as straightforward a question as you might...

One of my favourite questions to ask virologists is, "Are viruses alive?" It's not as straightforward a question as you might think. Even so, my favourite answer was from a superstar virologist at UWO 20 years ago. He said, "Yes they are alive. We know this because we can kill them."

Now, the world's richest man COULD spend his money helping the poor, feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, or ending wars........

Now, the world's richest man COULD spend his money helping the poor, feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, or ending wars..... or.... now hear me out.....

Here's my bit on Ottawa CBC news last night, talking about H5N1. Gawd, I've aged so much these past 4...

Here's my bit on Ottawa CBC news last night, talking about H5N1. Gawd, I've aged so much these past 4 years....

https://youtu.be/qJrRMNwuEv8

Very much relieved....

Very much relieved.
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/04/29/1247499744/quiz-sars-cov-2-pandemic-transmission-pathogens-world-health-organization

Tonight and 8pm ET, I'll be presenting virtually to Dr Tara Moriarty's journal club for the layperson. I'll be talking about the...

Tonight and 8pm ET, I'll be presenting virtually to Dr Tara Moriarty's journal club for the layperson. I'll be talking about the dishonest practice of "p-hacking" and this atrocious paper. Register at the link below:

https://covid19resources.ca/event/science-journal-club/2024-04-30/

When I was a kid, I thought that "trying to make ends meet" as a euphemism for poverty was actually all about struggling to making...

When I was a kid, I thought that "trying to make ends meet" as a euphemism for poverty was actually all about struggling to making low quality meats from the ends of things.

I shouldn't let slip these little known epidemiology secrets, but COVID lockdowns were also to blame for Watergate, the Cuban Missile...

I shouldn't let slip these little known epidemiology secrets, but COVID lockdowns were also to blame for Watergate, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the career of Fatty Arbuckle.

This Xitter conversation needs to be shared, only so I'm not the only one who has to live with this information.

This Xitter conversation needs to be shared, only so I'm not the only one who has to live with this information.

Has the USA entered its expected yearly lull in respiratory infections? Nothing is guaranteed, of course, and local trends will vary.

Has the USA entered its expected yearly lull in respiratory infections? Nothing is guaranteed, of course, and local trends will vary.

Watching. Just watching.

Watching. Just watching.

Bottom line: IMHO governments need to subsidize manufacturers to start producing existing H5N1 vaccine doses NOW. Better to have it and not...

Bottom line: IMHO governments need to subsidize manufacturers to start producing existing H5N1 vaccine doses NOW. Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.

https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/24/h5n1-bird-flu-vaccine-preparedness/

How is the National Post still a thing?

How is the National Post still a thing?

Uses a word in an atypical but nevertheless correct way.Previous generations: "I didn't know that that word could be used that way....

Uses a word in an atypical but nevertheless correct way.

Previous generations: "I didn't know that that word could be used that way. I guess I learned something. Thanks."

Current generation: "WHY DON'T YOU COMMUNICATE MORE CLEARLY?!!!"