Michael Grant

Science & equal rights advocate; Humanist with a sense of humour.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Dear @MarkJCarney we want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible.

I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the EU.

And create a common prosperity and economic security space.

[Shining Science @ShiningScience]

Sweden is officially trading screens and tablets for physical books and handwriting to reverse a decline in reading skills.

Once at the forefront of hyper-digitalized learning, Sweden is engineering a dramatic pivot back to the basics in its classrooms. Concerned that an overreliance on digital tablets and screens has eroded reading comprehension and foundational writing skills, Swedish education officials are investing heavily in traditional printed textbooks.

The national strategy aims to phase out digital devices for children under the age of six entirely, following a drop in international reading assessment scores.

Experts point out that while technology was championed to level the playing field, its unrestricted use has instead led to shorter attention spans and reduced retention among younger learners.

Scientific evidence strongly supports this retro transition. Research indicates that the physical act of handwriting activates complex neural networks governing motor skills, vision, memory, and language—cognitive benefits that are largely lost on a keyboard.

Furthermore, reading from a printed page provides critical spatial cues that aid comprehension, unlike digital screens that often subject students to cognitive fatigue and constant distractions. While computers and tablets remain valuable tools for research and collaboration, educators worldwide are watching Sweden's massive reinvestment in physical books as a potential blueprint for a more balanced, science-backed approach to modern schooling.

source: The Guardian. Switching off: Sweden says back-to-basics schooling works on paper.

[chris evans @notcapnamerica]

I’m sorry but “oh, do you think he was referring to you?” has me in TEARS

[Michael Grant @MichaelGrantSM]

I suppose, depending on the context, libel or slander too.

[Michael Grant @MichaelGrantSM]

This needs to be everywhere. If a politician persuades you to vote based on intentional misrepresentation, that is fraud. A vote is saying how and where our taxes are being spent to improve our lives and others' lives.

[DulceBiatch @BiatchDulce]

This needs to be implemented in the United States.

[Pedro Sánchez @sanchezcastejon]

The world, Europe, and Spain have faced this critical moment before. In 2003, a few irresponsible leaders dragged us into an illegal war in the Middle East that brought nothing but insecurity and pain.

Our response then must be our response now:

NO to violations of international law.

NO to the illusion that we can solve the world’s problems with bombs.

NO to repeating the mistakes of the past.

NO TO WAR.
https://t.co/KpRjBfwY4B

[Jane of the North @JaneotN]

This is the 15-minute speech that got Canadian PM Mark Carney a standing ovation.

For those of you who have become inured to the bloviating meanderings of Trump, this is how real leaders talk.

World leadership is relocating.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

WOW! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BOARD OF PEACE!

[Michael Grant @MichaelGrantSM]

Happy #N7day! If you're not sure what it is, I'm sorry. @bioware @masseffect

[Michael Grant @MichaelGrantSM]

First they came seems apt with current events.

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Mission Impossible.. 😂

[This Hour Has 22 Minutes @22_Minutes]

We all have to do our part. 🇨🇦

[This Hour Has 22 Minutes @22_Minutes]

30 more days. Or, 25 days, Canadian!

[Mark Critch @markcritch]

Risk: Trump Edition @22_Minutes

[Michael Grant @MichaelGrantSM]

@LindseyGrahamSC @SenBlumenthal @SenJohnThune @SenFettermanPA @SenKatieBritt @SenJoniErnst Palestine signed onto the ICC in 2015 and that is were the crimes took place (and still does) - the intentional starvation of civilians. As a law maker, you know this. Also, where the hell is your empathy to your fellow man? Your lack of morals is sickening.

[Michael Grant @MichaelGrantSM]

This is not parody! This awesome . https://t.co/Q2xtlRwYCO

[Michael Grant @MichaelGrantSM]

Happy N7 Day!

[Mass Effect @masseffect]

Transmission complete! Thanks to everyone that helped hunt down the footage. 🤝 Here's the full video stitched together! #N7Day