The hottest Public Engagement Substack posts right now

Writing for a wide audience comes with risks and responsibilities.
When reaching a large audience, expect different reactions and be prepared to handle corrections and criticisms.
Engage in healthy public debate by focusing on evidence, allowing for corrections, and engaging with the public.

Only about 9% of peer-reviewed papers on climate change in 2020 received any media coverage.
The media disproportionately covers papers focused on global scales, end of the 21st century, natural sciences, and health.
Climate reporting has shifted towards advocacy journalism, leading to biases and misinforming the public.

The Popularizer turns academic ideas into readable narratives, aiming to be surprising yet believable.
The Decider uses data to make decisions for the audience, often presenting as experts.
The Online Warrior engages in online feuds, battling for correctness and supremacy, rather than discussing actual issues.

Painful Signs is a new Substack created by Joel Christensen to share longer essays and older idea renewals, focusing on ancient Greece and Rome, particularly the _Iliad_.
The site will have both free and paid subscriptions, with free subscribers having access to shorter posts and paid subscribers gaining access to longer posts and the archive.
All funds generated from paid subscriptions will be donated to non-profit organizations that support the study of the ancient world and prioritize public engagement, with annual statements about the fund allocation.

Ghosting can hurt a lot and it's important to consider how it affects others.
It's valuable to care about what others think of you, but not obsessively.
Human connection is crucial, and ghosting can intensify feelings of disconnection.

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Mechanomy is celebrating its fifth birthday today, focusing on developing prototype tools and navigating market challenges
Market needs are challenging to pinpoint, making product development decisions risky
An outside-in iterative approach will be taken, involving readers in critiquing proposed solutions for better understanding and possible Mechanomy offerings