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My name is Mason Porter. I am a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at UCLA. Previously I was Professor of Nonlinear and Complex Systems in the Mathematical Institute at University of Oxford. I was also a Tutorial Fellow of Somerville College.

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Saturday, January 21, 2017

Deadpan Reaction to Unhinged Presidency

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In it's article about the outlandish statements by the White House's Press Secretary about the size of the Inauguration crowd, CNN....

Sunday, January 15, 2017

You Are Now Entering the Twilight Zone: Trumped-Up Edition

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And, once again, Scotland proves that it's awesome . (The Scots are also very good at flinging insults .)

Friday, November 04, 2016

From an NIH Survey: How Many Postdoctoral Positions?

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Um, yeah... Not ok, @NIH survey... #PostdocLife #thestuffofnightmares pic.twitter.com/Nj6VtCoxpl — Kelly Zalocusky (@KellyZalocusky) No...

Monday, October 22, 2012

Imprisoning Them with Science?

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I've heard of being blinded with science, but this verdict in Italy that has ruled guilt and calls for associated imprisonment of scien...

Monday, August 13, 2012

Political Cartoons from Union of Concerned Scientists

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Several of these cartoons regarding science and its interaction with policy, media, and other things are funny, but they also paint a very ...

Monday, September 01, 2008

Scary Dodger thought

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I am reading Peter Gammons' blog on ESPN.com and he points out that "There isn't anyone who doesn't laugh at the Los Angele...

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Mason: I am a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at UCLA. Previously, I was Professor of Nonlinear and Complex Systems in the Mathematical Institute at University of Oxford. I was also a Tutorial Fellow in Somerville College. I am also a die-hard fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. See my website for more information about me. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter (@masonporter), though I'm much easier to stalk by other means. If you want power law or Zachary Karate Club swag, take a look at my Power Law Shop. I am also involved with the Legends of Caltech movie and co-edited Legends of Caltech III.

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