Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Renanthera imschootiana (Red Vanda): "NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya talks 'replication crisis' at Duke panel" Very excited @WorldUnivAndSch for #RealisticVirtualEarth #ForScientificReplication #TextInTheSidebar as next steps, and re RVE, see - https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306 * * * Is email social media? Some inquiries and questions and regarding an upcoming Social Media and Society conference in Glasgow Scotland in mid July 2026 at which I may give a "Society, Information Technology and the Global University" (upcoming book) paper - Twitter - re #SMSociety #SMSociety2026 Why are Twitter X and Linkedin social media? - definition (s) of social media * * * In what ways could we construe this '#SocialMediaAndSOCIETY' biennial conference as having a key focus on the '#NetworkSOCIETY" (per #MCastells)? & re upcoming #SocietyInfoTechAndGlobalUniv book @WUaSPress https://socialmediaandsociety.org/ C’mon tae Bonnie Glasgow! #smSOCIETY 7/13-15/26 ~ * * 'Society' and 'Network Society' definitions


"NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya talks 'replication crisis' at Duke panel" 

Very excited @WorldUnivAndSch for #RealisticVirtualEarth #ForScientificReplication #TextInTheSidebar as next steps, and re RVE, see -  https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306 


Very excited @WorldUnivAndSch for #RealisticVirtualEarth #ForScientificReplication #TextInTheSidebar as next steps, and re RVE, see - https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306 
retweeting 


Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD

@NIHDirector_Jay
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Jan 26
🔬Fostering the next generation of human health scientists is truly one of my favorite aspects of serving as NIH Director!

It was my pleasure to meet last week with this year’s class of participants from the NIH Medical Research Scholars Program! MRSP is a year-long research immersion program for future clinician-scientists that advances health by inspiring careers in biomedical research.

Learn more at ➡️ https://cc.nih.gov/training/mrsp

https://x.com/NIHDirector_Jay/status/2015891022643961991



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Very excited @ for a #RealisticVirtualEarth - think Google Street View with time slider, GMaps, TensorFlowAI and #ForScientificReplication #TextInTheSidebar - as next steps in developing a RVE, and see - https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306 

where "replication is a fundamental aspect of the scientific method" 

& see '4 C'




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NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya talks 'replication crisis' at Duke panel, omits funding cuts - The Duke Chronicle https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/duke-university-national-institute-of-health-school-of-medicine-research-funding-public-trust-scientific-research-cuts-20260128


Bhattacharya said. “Replication won't necessarily be a guarantee of truth, but it is more sure a guarantee of truth than the authority of a journal.”




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science and replication and experiments and scientific papers


Replication is a fundamental aspect of the scientific method, where independent researchers repeat experiments to verify or falsify published findings. It ensures scientific reliability, helps uncover hidden factors, and validates findings against "replication crises," especially in behavioral and biomedical fields. 
  • The Role of Replication: Replication tests whether experimental results are robust across different settings. While crucial, formal replication studies are rare because journals often prioritize new, groundbreaking research over reproducing existing studies.
  • Scientific Papers & Replication: MDPI proposes "replication papers" to verify findings. The MS Replication Project highlights how high-profile studies, such as those in Management Science, are being systematically replicated to confirm key findings.
  • The Replication Crisis: Many studies, particularly in psychology and economics, have failed to replicate, casting doubt on the reliability of published results. Only about 62% of a sample of Nature studies were replicated in a 2018 study.
  • Importance of Transparency: To facilitate replication, scientists must provide detailed experimental protocols in their papers.
  • Impact of Replication: Successful replication boosts confidence in scientific findings and helps generalize findings, whereas failed replication can signal faulty methodology or fraud. 
Replication remains crucial to maintaining the self-correcting nature of science, ensuring that published knowledge is trustworthy and reliable

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Society, Information Technology, and the Global University (2026, forthcoming) 

- Scott GK MacLeod  
Founder, President, CEO & Professor
at / of best STEAM CC licensed OCW, Wiki, 
World University & School (WUaS)  
- USPS US Post Office, PO Box 132, General Delivery, Canyon, CA 94516 


1) non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity 
best STEAM CC licensed OCW, Wiki, 
World University and School - http://worlduniversityandschool.org 

2) for profit general stock company WUaS Corporation in CA - http://worlduniversityandschool.org/AcademicPress.html

(m) 412 478 0116 - sgkmacleod@gmail.com 


World Univ & Sch Innovation Research - 








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Excited @WorldUnivAndSch to potentially add to #RealisticVirtualEarth:
Researchers Are Using A.I. to #DecodeTheHumanGenome 
#AlphaGenome is a leap forward in the ability to study the human blueprint. But the fine workings of our DNA are still largely a mystery.



Excited @WorldUnivAndSch to potentially add to #RealisticVirtualEarth:
Researchers Are Using A.I. to #DecodeTheHumanGenome 
#AlphaGenome is a leap forward in the ability to study the human blueprint. But the fine workings of our DNA are still largely a mystery.





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Researchers Are Using A.I. to Decode the Human Genome
AlphaGenome is a leap forward in the ability to study the human blueprint. But the fine workings of our DNA are still largely a mystery.


Researchers Are Using A.I. to Decode the Human Genome

AlphaGenome is a leap forward in the ability to study the human blueprint. But the fine workings of our DNA are still largely a mystery.












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International Conference on Social Media & Society

Next Conference: July 13-15, 2026 | Location: Glasgow


https://socialmediaandsociety.org/


C’mon tae Bonnie Glasgow! Save the dates: #SMSociety July 13-15, 2026



In what ways could we construe this '#SocialMediaAndSOCIETY' biennial conference as having a key focus on the '#NetworkSOCIETY" (per #MCastells)? & re upcoming #SocietyInfoTechAndGlobalUniv book @WUaSPress https://socialmediaandsociety.org/ C’mon tae Bonnie Glasgow! #smSOCIETY 7/13-15/26 ~


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https://x.com/WorldUnivAndSch/status/2016901574946410553

https://x.com/Q_YogaMacFlower/status/2016901169986359526

https://x.com/scottmacleod/status/2016901310835282414

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https://x.com/WUaSPress/status/2016902070104945147

https://x.com/HarbinBook/status/2016902547995578762





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In what ways could we construe this 'Social Media & Society' biennial conference as having a focus on the #NetworkSociety (per Castells) & re upcoming #SocietyInfoTechAndGlobalUniv book @ 

International Conference on Social Media & Society

Next Conference: July 13-15, 2026 | Location: Glasgow


https://socialmediaandsociety.org/


C’mon tae Bonnie Glasgow! Save the dates: #SMSociety July 13-15, 2026






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Is email social media?


Some inquiries and questions and regarding an upcoming Social Media and Society conference in Glasgow Scotland in mid July 2026 at which I may give a "Society, Information Technology and the Global University" (upcoming book) paper - 












Twitter & LinkedIn (with time) -  
re #SMSociety #SMSociety2026 




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Why are Twitter X and Linkedin social media? - definition (s) of social media


Twitter (now X) and LinkedIn are classified as social media because they are digital platforms enabling users to create, share, and exchange information, ideas, and content within virtual networks. They facilitate connection, interaction, and content dissemination, matching definitions of social media as electronic tools for communication and community building 







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Is email social media?

Vivaldi Community
Email is the Original Social Media

Feb 20, 2021 — E-mail is the original social media, and I make the argument how you could not have a world without Email.





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The term "e-mail" was first used in the context of postal services in June 1979, with popularization following in April 1981 when CompuServe branded its service, notes Wikipedia. While earlier forms of electronic messaging existed, the modern, recognized term dates from this late 1970s/early






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are wiki edits social media?


wiki edits are social media too

Wiki editing is often considered a form of social media, or at least a highly collaborative social platform, because it relies on community-driven content, interaction via talk pages, and shared knowledge creation. While distinct from traditional social media, it functions as a, networking site for editor







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how could gemini ai be considered social media - definition (s) of social media?

AI on Google Search can be considered a form of social media. It functions as social media by facilitating the creation, sharing, and interaction of content through conversational networks. Traditional social media platforms connect users. Modern definitions include AI-driven content generation and interactive experiences 






and...


Stop Letting AI Run Your Social Life





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is pi cryptocurrency also a social media platform?

Yes, the Pi Network is designed as both a cryptocurrency and a social-driven ecosystem, incorporating social media features like the "Fireside Forum". It enables users to mine coins on mobile, create content, and use Pi for transactions within a Web3, blockchain-powered social network, focusing on user-controlled interaction ...






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Society, Information Technology, and the Global University (2026, forthcoming) 

- Scott GK MacLeod  
Founder, President, CEO & Professor
at / of best STEAM CC licensed OCW, Wiki, 
World University & School (WUaS)  
- USPS US Post Office, PO Box 132, General Delivery, Canyon, CA 94516 


1) non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity 
best STEAM CC licensed OCW, Wiki, 
World University and School - http://worlduniversityandschool.org 

2) for profit general stock company WUaS Corporation in CA - http://worlduniversityandschool.org/AcademicPress.html

(m) 412 478 0116 - sgkmacleod@gmail.com 


World Univ & Sch Innovation Research - 




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'Society' and 'Network Society' definitions 


so·ci·e·ty | səˈsīədē |
noun (plural societies)
1 the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community: drugs, crime, and other dangers to society.
• the community of people living in a particular country or region and having shared customs, laws, and organizations: modern industrial societies | the high incidence of violence in American society.
• [with adjective] a specified section of a community: no one in polite society uttered the word.
• (also high society) the aggregate of people who are fashionable, wealthy, and influential, regarded as forming a distinct group in a community: [as modifier] : a society wedding.
• a plant or animal community: the analogy between insect society and human city is not new.
2 an organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity: [in names] : the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
3 the situation of being in the company of other people: she shunned the society of others.
ORIGIN
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘companionship, friendly association with others’): from French société, from Latin societas, from socius ‘companion’.





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Network society - 


A network society is a social structure organized around digital information and communication networks (microelectronics-based technologies) rather than traditional, hierarchical structures. Popularized by sociologist Manuel Castells, this paradigm shift, which emerged from the industrial age, prioritizes knowledge, connectivity, and the flow of information across decentralized, interconnected nodes. 
Key Aspects of the Network Society:
  • Definition & Structure: A network consists of nodes (points of intersection) that are interconnected. It is a flexible, scalable, and decentralized system of organization that transcends geographical boundaries
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  • Information-Driven: The economy and culture are centered on the processing, consumption, and production of information, with networks acting as the new architecture of social relationships.
  • Time and Space: The network society operates within the "space of flows" (communication flows) and "timeless time" (compressed, non-linear, and asynchronous interactions).
  • Key Driver: The internet, mobile technology, and other digital infrastructures enable this, fostering a "culture of real virtuality". 
Benefits and Characteristics:
  • Increased Productivity: Highly efficient, dynamic, and innovative networks adapt quickly to changing social and economic conditions.
  • Global Connectivity: Facilitates instant communication and interaction across different locations, fostering a more interconnected, open-minded global community.
  • Empowerment: The speed and scale of networks empower users and support insurgent politics or global causes.
  • Flexibility: Allows for rapid reorganization, with the ability to expand or contract based on needs. 
Challenges:
  • Exclusion: While connecting many, it can exclude others, creating a divide based on network access.
  • Security & Warfare: The digital infrastructure increases vulnerability to cyberwars, surveillance, and misinformation, as seen in the Sage Journals studies on the evolving nature of war and state power.
  • Delocalization: Human action is increasingly uprooted from local contexts, moving to distant, digital networks, say this YouTube video. 
The network society is not just about technology, but a comprehensive shift in how society operates,, connecting people in a, digital,, globalized,, and highly efficient manner, note sources including the MIT article. 

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Society, Information Technology, and the Global University (2026, forthcoming) 

- Scott GK MacLeod  
Founder, President, CEO & Professor
at / of best STEAM CC licensed OCW, Wiki, 
World University & School (WUaS)  
- USPS US Post Office, PO Box 132, General Delivery, Canyon, CA 94516 


1) non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity 
best STEAM CC licensed OCW, Wiki, 
World University and School - http://worlduniversityandschool.org 

2) for profit general stock company WUaS Corporation in CA - http://worlduniversityandschool.org/AcademicPress.html

(m) 412 478 0116 - sgkmacleod@gmail.com 


World Univ & Sch Innovation Research - 









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