Ryan Lei

96 olympics opening and closing ceremonies haha. it was in atlanta and i was 8. a bit of a technicality

I was in the Olympics

You already know I have your voice in the back of my head for like all the research decisions hahaha

Researchers. For example, many in social psych use the CFD. But, I'd wager that using those faces in any sort of AI application or AI modification is inappropriate use.

One thing that I'm increasingly concerned about is people using face database faces in ways that are likely way beyond the scope of what the participants consented to.

I hear plenty of discussion around (un)ethical use of AI in writing, but this facet of the AI revolution feels less discussed.

I was like when did this happen?? I was aghast

Let’s gooooooo!!!!

this is so, so sick

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This halftime show is incredibleeeeee

The energy is booming off the screen

Have been thinking of writing something that argues the underrepresentation of non-white samples in dev psych is because of embedded cultures of whiteness into structures -- particularly the primacy of the nuclear family. But where to send something like that

It is a clear signal that one is a millennial these days (lol)

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Congrats Daniel! Next time we connect lets talk about a study idea I had around similar ideas wrt why people don’t vote!

you forgot mighty in your description of where you work

A bearded man in nurse's scrubs offers aid to Justice, wearing a blindfold and holding a sword and scales, who has fallen to her knees.

Street art memorializing Alex Pretti in Seattle. Per r/Seattle, it was painted on a building facing Swedish Hospital in the First Hill neighborhood www.reddit.com/r/nursing/co...

My hot take is that if more editors actually edited, instead of repeatedly sending papers back out to reviewers or used reviews as scorekeeping marks, then the culture of peer review might improve and more people might accept.

The genius of Jim Sidanius was (among other things) identifying social dominance orientation as a way that people approach the world.

the way that "sunshine" has a grip on the girls and the gays...

Somebody (maybe on here?) recently called airport lounges upper middle class golden corral and this could not be more accurate

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This is feeling very Philly coded. Villanova??

I did this too and the speech in 6 makes the ending of 5 so much more powerful

For the first time ever, I am done with grading before Christmas. A miracle, or better course design? You decide.

Professor Warns That the Wealthy Are Trying to Use AI to Seize Control of Everything Renowned sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom says that AI is a tool for the rich to cement control over society.

“‘My most daring idea is to refuse,’ she said to applause.”

Taking some time to rest over break, and then back at it in the new year! Wishing you all a restful break and time for self-care and re-energization.

👉 I came up with new ways to assess student learning that were AI-resistant, including asking students to build a toy for developmental psych, and oral exams for my seminar.

👉 We got a grant from the American Psychological Foundation to support our lab's work.

It's been a challenging semester in many ways, but I'm taking a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year.

👉 We published 5 papers, covering a range of topics from children's preferences for hierarchy to using neural networks to model person perception

You don’t have to be a parent to know this is heartbreaking

DECEMBER 13, 5:11PM: BrownUAlert: Urgent: Continue to shelter in place. Remain away from Barus & Holley area. Police do not have a suspect in custody and continue to search for suspects). Brown coordinating with multiple law enforcement agencies on site. Emergency medical on scene. Stay tuned for further safety Stay tuned for further safety information.

Brown University now says police do NOT have a shooting suspect in custody and that community members should continue to shelter in place.