
Richard Smith
@smith
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Professor, School of Communication, SFU
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined July 2006
I write about birds because they’re the only creatures who can be both fearless and flighty—kind of like me after my third cup of coffee. ☕🦅 #BirdNerd #FearlessFeatheredFriends #WriteWhatYouLove.
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Chickadees are tiny bundles of joy with big personalities! 🐦 Their cheerful “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” call and fearless nature make them a delight to spot year-round. #Chickadee #BirdWatching #NatureJoy.
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African Gray Parrots are not just talkers, they're thinkers! 🧠💬 With their incredible problem-solving skills and unmatched vocal abilities, they’re truly the Einstein of the bird world. 🦜 #AfricanGrayParrot #SmartBirds #AvianIntelligence.
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Ravens are nature’s master storytellers — their calls echo with mystery, their flight is poetry in motion, and their intelligence is unmatched. 🖤 #Ravens #BirdsOfTheWild #Nature #MysteryInFlight.
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New from colleague Gordon Gow: People are leaving Twitter for Mastodon, but are they ready for democratic social media?
theconversation.com
Mastodon is open-source software that enables a decentralized social media network. It operates differently from the corporate-owned social media platforms we have become accustomed to.
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Mentor and PhD supervisor, Bill Leiss, has published a new book: Canada and Climate Change (McGill Queens University Press, Nov 2022).
leiss.ca
How Canada has ignored the reality of climate change for far too long and what we must do to change course. Pandemics, massive earthquakes, war, and other catastrophes inspire immediate action beca…
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RT @NicoleStewartPR: Last night our summer 2022 @sfuCMNS 453 class kicked off on @Clubhouse! Thank you to all of the students from the….
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RT @NicoleStewartPR: Richard @smith and I are thrilled to announce the publication of our article, "Networked students gaming together: Mob….
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Communication Theory, Information Society, Digital Cultures.Students will demonstrate an ability to use mobile technologies, understand gaming cultures, and explore how everyday gaming connects to ...
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RT @NicoleStewartPR: A few pictures of @smith and I teaching @sfuCMNS 453 inside the Oculus today!
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RT @NicoleStewartPR: Another amazing academic #booktok video by @sfuCMNS 453 student @kirinfruit featuring @NaomiAKlein’s book On Fire. The….
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TikTok - trends start here. On a device or on the web, viewers can watch and discover millions of personalized short videos. Download the app to get started.
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RT @NicoleStewartPR: I'm discussing “CMNS 453: “Weapons of Math Destruction” & Mobile Algorithms” with @smith. Today, Mar 25 at 11:30 AM PD….
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RT @NicoleStewartPR: “Here’s why we love CMNS 453… we’re talking about media and technology of the future.” TikTok lines by the fabulous @s….
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