Without Twitter, Where Will Scientists Find Community?

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Myriam Vidal Valero

In a recent survey, Nature asked scientists about their use of Twitter, and discovered that many decreased their use of the platform, and some have decided to leave it completely. To help understand this trend, we welcome bilingual science journalist Myriam Vidal Valero to the show. Myriam reminds us how many scientists need social media to connect, share their work, and build connections to help advance their careers. With the recent changes at Twitter, Myriam helps us navigate through the fragmentation of what’s left in the landscape of social media for scientists that still want and need to collaborate online.

Links:

• Myriam Vidal Valero: Bilingual Science, Health and Environmental Journalist
• Thousands of scientists are cutting back on Twitter, seeding angst and uncertainty (Nature) 16 Aug 2023.
• Currently Washington D.C.
• Fall, or Dodge in Hell by Neal Stephenson
• One year post-acquisition, X traffic and monthly active users are in decline, report claims (TechCrunch)
• X begins charging new users $1 per year to send tweets (Engadget)
• Israel-Hamas Misinformation Is Rampant. Here’s a Guide to What’s Out There (Rolling Stone)

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