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this is the official steak-umm thread of threads to organize our top tweetstorm rants from over the years. topics include scientific literacy, critical thinking, memes, cognitive biases, woke brands, polarization, conspiracy theories, and more
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anecdotes vs. data https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1247343900475490304
here's a list of critical thinking tips https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1253514561128402944
the problems that young people face today may correlate with their behaviors toward brands (and public figures, etc.) on social media https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1045038141978169344
the differences between experts and communicators https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1248275141085270019
some thoughts on "woke brands" https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1131986090825592832
entertainment, polarization, outrage, and absurdity sell
facts, impartial reporting, nuance, and thoughtfulness don't https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1247909156427837443
facts, impartial reporting, nuance, and thoughtfulness don't https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1247909156427837443
the propensity to believe in conspiracy theories is baked into human nature via psychological traits, universal needs (belonging, meaning, etc), and reactions to common social conditions https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1304476424259219456
the history of memes https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1090658950448586763
here are some small ways people can come together amidst polarization https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1245877088701353984
how to determine the credibility of a source: https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1327298041318141955
be wary of miracle cures, snake oil salesmen, and naturalistic fallacies during times of chaos and uncertainty https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1249507299909087232
how to navigate between "rules" and "exceptions" in data and science https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1251193468451520520
trolling is part of internet culture and people selectively hate or love it depending on whether it serves or hurts them https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1069689685671329793
vulnerable people are the most targeted by propaganda (etc). it's often more helpful to form relationships with them instead of vilifying them, although this is extremely difficult and should be handled on a case by case basis https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1248440942924890112
everybody struggles with cognitive dissonance and the more we grapple with it the better we can manage it https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1317123100937457664
here are some beef tips for engaging with conspiracy theorists (and bad faith actors in general) https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1290746634205306884?s=20
be wary of the dunning-kruger effect, especially within yourself https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1084331873751449600?s=20
a brief beef rant on "niceness" https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1087590617591488512?s=20
here are 9 beef tips on shaping and sharing your views https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1046243624038682624
a thread about how all brands that make social/political comments/stances do so to meat a self-interested bottom line, including us https://twitter.com/steak_umm/status/1321517041967370245
