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September 22, 2025

[Petit Fours #444] On participation, pushback, and boredom

Happy autumn equinox! Here’s what I’ve got for you today:

#1 Political discussions on social media do not come across as the most hopeful thing to consider in 2025, but Jesse Haapoja and colleagues have some interesting research to share on how to act towards a better future: What makes an ideal participant of social media political discussions?

#2 Ahoy, folks with experiences of accessibility research! Norman Makoto Su and colleagues are conducting a study on Experiences with Pushback in Accessibility Research. Maybe you’d like to contribute?

#3 Here’s an update with useful insight into what will be happening with CSCW rolling submissions.

#4 For an excellent read (in Finnish) on AI at work – covering both charisma and boredom – check out Tuukka Lehtiniemi’s blogpost Tekoäly tylsiin töihin. And if you don’t read Finnish, this might be a moment where AI can help.

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