JamesWNeal@JamesWNeal@mstdn.social
I worked at a state environmental agency in Democratic & Republican administrations, saw the good & bad of both. I saw people in both administrations trying to find solutions, but also people working hard to prevent solutions from being implemented.
I became the de-facto state spokesperson for a proposed regional low-level radioactive waste disposal facility, did the revolving door thing, became disillusioned, burned out, dropped out.
So yeah, I know about personal harassment. #introduction
JamesWNeal@JamesWNeal@mstdn.social
Even today, some 30 years later, I shake when I talk about some of those years.
I honestly thought it possible to have civil discussions, mutually work out solutions, get them implemented.
I didn't know then the history of weaponizing misinformation, vilifying scientists, weaponizing people by leveraging & amplifying fear.
Why I ever thought social media would be the solution, not just another means of delivering payloads is beyond me.
But I'm still trying. #introduction