OpenThink

Empowering Dalhousie PhD students to influence public discourse and policy

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Please note that Dalhousie's OpenThink program is no longer active on X. Find us on the OpenThink blog and Bluesky.

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Who’s going to line up to defend red tape? No one. So, if the newly established DOGE wants some easy wins without stirring up the pot, it should start by cutting away all the red tape strewn across the US federal government. Learn more with @GablerNachum: https://t.co/lJQwib54dp

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In her final OpenThink blog, @heleninwords reflects on her year’s work looking at mobility culture and discusses the future of American mobility in the wake of the recent election.

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Life is like a game of Jenga, and @muktadir_munam shows you how to balance your mental health, wellness, and more—block by block. Dive into 'The Jenga of Life' and learn how to keep your tower steady, even when things wobble. 🗼 #Wellness #MentalHealth

https://t.co/MdSLcEN9W4

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Does passing Bill C-49 in the Parliament mean a green pass? Mohamad Alikhani (@alikhani_moha) reflects on the regulatory requirements to preserve ecological integrity in the development of offshore wind energy. #offshorewind #SustainableDevelopment

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Check out @devbimpe's latest blog post: "Subtle Cues, Big Changes: Nudging Towards Social Sustainability." Learn how small nudges can guide software developers to prioritize social sustainability! #SocialSustainability #HumanValues #Nudges

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Empower your research projects with #Scrum! @binmotalab covers how to adapt, collaborate, and manage complex tasks effectively for clearer focus and better outcomes in empirical work. 🧠🔬 #ResearchManagement #AgileMethodology

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To understand shared history as Africans and as global citizens, it is crucial to first understand and appreciate individual and collective agencies in the making of that history, both within and outside of colonial contexts. Learn more with @abubachioma: https://t.co/d79Y3jHw5q

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From brain tsunamis to AI and the gut-brain connection: @jamil_muradov reflects on balance, complexity, and the power of connections in neuroscience. #OpenThink #NeuroscienceInsights

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If math expressions like x+y can be thought of as arrows, what else can we think of this way? Can we combine these ideas to describe something more than the sum of the parts? See how double categories could be an ideal way to explore this w/ @DblCatTheory: https://t.co/UC2PSGWsZq

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What's next for AI? Explore the exciting future and challenges ahead for reliable, fair, transparent, and sustainable AI development in @jahansigma's final blog! #AI #FutureOfAI #reliableAI #FairAI #sustainableAI #explainableAI

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Groundwater… a critical invisible resource.💧@benrcollison discusses the future of global groundwater supplies in his final blog post #DalOpenThink

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Reducing car dependency is key to tackling traffic, emissions & health issues in cities. Read how embracing remote work, active transportation & smart city solutions can help create cleaner, healthier & more sustainable communities with @asif_hasan_anik: https://t.co/8X7ilr1yOT

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Our emotions impact, and are impacted by, other people. Learn why it matters and what we can do about it with @graceanyuan 😄😭😡 #Emotions #EmotionRegulation

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A math expression like x+y is just a string of symbols. Or is it? @DblCatTheory shows how we can see such expressions as arrows & use them to diagrammatize anything from symmetries of elementary particles in quantum physics, to how to solve a Rubik’s cube: https://t.co/cUAD7q4AJe

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Life transitions, intimacy and financial stress can challenge even the strongest relationships. 💑 @muktadir_munam shares tips on how to navigate these hurdles and maintain mental well-being together. #LoveAndMentalHealth #Relationships #Couples

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The #Singularity could redefine humanity as AI and neurotechnology drive rapid change. With both risks and transformative potential, this future could tackle global issues or disrupt our way of life. Learn more with @ShahroozMot: https://t.co/BtWj7E27xu

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Unlock the power of #Scrum to supercharge your projects and empower teams to deliver value faster, adapt to change, and drive success in any industry. 💡👥 Learn more with @binmotalab: https://t.co/4b2jUYc48H

#ProjectManagement #ScrumMethodology

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🧠 @jamil_muradov explores closed-loop deep brain stimulation that could revolutionize treatment for Parkinson's, epilepsy, and depression by adapting brain stimulation in real-time, depending on readings from the central nervous system. Learn more: https://t.co/zBeB0mUk5C

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We all know life can be hard! 😬 Clinical psychology trainee @graceanyuan highlights what to do (and what not to do) when everything seems to be going wrong: https://t.co/Es4EAn25H9

#TherapySkills #Psychology