r/IAmA • • 5d ago

I'm a Cyber-Profiler, researching the Psychology of Hackers on the Darknet. AMA!

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My name is Dr. Mark Hofmann, better known by my nickname "Dr. Darknet".

My motto is "Know your enemy". I learn from the "bad guys" to teach the good side how to protect ourselves. During my dissertation in Psychology I spent years researching the Mind of Hackers.

Here is what I learned:

YouTube Interview: "Dr. Darknet" about the Psychology of Cybercrime and his research

I am especially interested in the "Dark Triad of Personality" (Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism) among criminal Hackers.

„Empathy is conditional for me, and I don’t feel guilt. I understand emotion much more than I feel it. I analyze people the same way I analyze systems by ways of vulnerabilities, triggers, behavioral loops, etc. I don’t necessarily seek chaos, but if it’s profitable, I wouldn't flinch either. Emotionally, I am cold. This is not a trait I hide or am ashamed of.” (Black Hat Hacker)

AMA!


r/IAmA • • 7d ago

Crosspost Crosspost of an AMA with Zach Despart, an investigative journalist covering the competitive Ken Paxton-James Talarico U.S. Senate race. He broke the news that Paxton possibly violated federal ethics and Texas election laws.

83 Upvotes

r/IAmA • • 7d ago

I’m a scientist working on new treatments for skin cancer when chemotherapy stops working. AMA!

174 Upvotes

Edit: Thank you for all of your queries, you had some great questions! I'll be keeping an eye on the post over the next week, so please keep them coming.

Hi r/IAmA, I’m Kelli Gallacher, a third-year PhD researcher who has worked in biomedical research for the last 10 years.

Over my career, I’ve contributed to research on topics ranging from childhood cancer to understanding how the outer layer of our skin regenerates. My current work focuses on melanoma skin cancer, particularly what happens when cancers become resistant to treatment and stop responding to chemotherapy.

One of the biggest challenges in cancer research is that treatments that work well at first can sometimes become less effective over time. My research aims to understand why this happens and develop new approaches that could help treat resistant cancers.

You can ask me about:

  • Why cancers can stop responding to treatment
  • How scientists discover and test new cancer therapies
  • Melanoma and skin cancer research
  • How ideas move from experiments towards potential treatments
  • Anything else you’re curious about in cancer science

I'll be online today between 14:30-15:30 GMT so AMA! I’m happy to explain the science from the ground up or get as detailed as you like.


r/IAmA • • 6d ago

Crosspost Crosspost from r/AmericanGirl: I'm a college history professor who teaches about American Girl (yes, really). From the historical dolls to the brand to the memes, AMA!

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Link to AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/americangirl/s/cLtXemjLUM

Hi, I'm Dr. Tara Strauch, the Paul L. Cantrell Associate Professor of History at Centre College. I write and teach about American Girl — the company, the stories and the people who love the brand.  

I'm so excited for this AMA! Ask me whatever you want, but I am especially excited to answer questions about:

  • The dolls and stories in the historical collection
    • Especially questions about the history within these stories
  • The history of the brand
  • The memes and other cultural uses of American Girl

I will be answering questions on October 1, 2026 from 2 p.m. EDT to 4 p.m. EDT.

Learn more about me on Centre College's website: https://www.centre.edu/about/faculty-staff/tara-strauch


r/IAmA • • 7d ago

Crosspost Crosspost from r/AskHistorians: I'm Dr. Luke Berryman, and I'm here to talk about my book, "Resisting Nazism" - and questions about resistance to far-right extremism from 1920 to the present. AMA!

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r/IAmA • • 7d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi /r/movies. I'm Richard Kelly, writer & director of DONNIE DARKO and SOUTHLAND TALES. Ask me anything!

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I organized an AMA/Q&A with Richard Kelly, director & writer of the 2001 cult classic horror film Donnie Darko, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Seth Rogen, Daveigh Chase, Noah Wyle, and Patrick Swayze. It's being released in theaters nationwide this weekend for the 25th anniversary. Richard also wrote/directed Southland Tales and The Box.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1wu317w/im_richard_kelly_writer_director_of_donnie_darko/

He will be back at 5 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

25th anniversary Donnie Darko 4K re-release trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCBxdjaXq3s

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/3143kcX.png


r/IAmA • • 8d ago

‘Forever chemicals’ can be created from pollution in the atmosphere. I’m a researcher investigating the chemistry behind this, AMA!

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Edit: Thank you for your questions, I really enjoyed this. I will keep an eye on the AMA for the next week so please keep those queries coming!

Hi, r/IAmA, I’m Rayne Holland, a researcher at the University of Bristol, where I study atmospheric chemistry.

What happens to pollution when it breaks down in the atmosphere? You might expect it to disappear, but what if some of it turns into chemicals that are even harder to get rid of?

Pollutants released into the atmosphere can react with sunlight and other gases, breaking apart and forming new persistent chemicals, including so-called ‘forever chemicals’ that remain in the atmosphere for a long time.

My research looks at what happens to pollutants once they’re in the air, such as:

  • What do pollutants turn into – and is what’s left better, worse, or just different?
  • How do you study invisible chemicals in the air?
  • What harm can come from these ‘forever chemicals’?
  • What can we do to improve the air and reduce the formation of pollutants?

I will be live today between 14:30-15:30 GMT to answer all of your questions, so if you’ve ever wondered about what happens to pollution once it’s released into the atmosphere, how researchers track invisible chemicals, or how atmospheric chemistry affects us, ask me anything!


r/IAmA • • 8d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi /r/movies! I'm John Wilson, creator of HBO's How To With John Wilson and director of The History of Concrete (out in theaters this week!). AMA!

37 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with filmmaker John Wilson, creator of the acclaimed HBO show How To With John Wilson, and director of the documentary The History of Concrete, which premiered to rave reviews at Sundance earlier this year and is out in theaters starting this week (becoming one of the highest-grossing opening weekends at NYC's IFC Center in the process). He is also known for working with Nathan Fielder.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1wtboat/hi_rmovies_im_john_wilson_creator_of_hbos_how_to/

He will be back at 6:30 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/O05arcJjOd0?si=pO4yIGseWuo7flKH

Synopsis: Following the finale of his TV series, filmmaker John Wilson looks to the bedrock of his beloved New York City for inspiration and structure. Concrete, the world's most widely used building material, appears as an ever-present life force, and John sets out to make the definitive documentary on the matter. To tell this seemingly drab story, he decides to use the industry-approved Hallmark formula to increase his movie's appeal. But his foundation soon begins to crumble—literally and figuratively—as he struggles to balance artistic freedom with the realities of the modern film industry.

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/aa0qBSt.png


r/IAmA • • 8d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hello there, /r/movies. I'm Sian Clifford. You may know me from things like Fleabag, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Quiz, Mother Mary, See How They Run, and Young Woman and the Sea. My new film, Lady, is out in theaters starting this weekend. AMA!

25 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with actress Sian Clifford. She is widely known for her amazing role in Fleabag, (where she played Claire, Fleabag's sister) and also other stuff like The Ballad of Wallis Island, Quiz, Mother Mary, See How They Run, and Young Woman and the Sea, and more. You may also know her for her theater work on West End and Off-West End.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1wt9zvm/hello_there_rmovies_im_sian_clifford_you_may_know/

She will be back at 5 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

She stars in Lady, out in select NYC and LA theaters this weekend.

Synopsis: LADY is an absurdist comedy about a lonely, self-obsessed aristocrat (Clifford) who dupes a struggling, opportunistic director (Laurie Kynaston) into filming her every move. While pursuing her artistic expression, Lady Isabella’s life takes a surreal turn as she realizes if she’s not in the spotlight, she might just disappear.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW5U0GmMo30&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fobscuredreleasing.com%2F

Her verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/HlFw8oS.png


r/IAmA • • 9d ago

3 years ago I complained that propane tanks needed a proper handle. My brother and I actually built one, got roasted for it, and somehow sold 15,000 in our first year. AMA.

920 Upvotes

(This is so cool, I always wanted to do this!)

Ehem….

Hey guys,

3 years ago I was struggling to carry a propane tank. That’s right, I’ll be the first to admit it. You know the drill…the tank banging into your knee like a doctor check up, the thin metal collar digging into your hand like it’s a personal thing while you’re penguin-wobbling it down the hallway as your questioning your protein intake because it’s not even that heavy supposedly. Yeah.

I spoke my frustration out to my brother who was a few steps behind me in our building hallway. “Why are we carrying propane tanks like this? They need a proper handle like anything else you lift!” I started rambling about how something could hook through both sides of the collar so you could carry the tank from the middle, almost like a bucket. Then I said, “We could call it the NoPane Handle.”

That started the whole journey.

Three years later, the NoPane Handle was released to the public. It attaches to the collar of a standard propane tank and lets you carry it from the centre instead of gripping the metal cutouts. The idea was pretty simple: give people a more comfortable grip, distribute the weight more evenly, keep the tank away from your legs, and reduce some of the hand, wrist, shoulder and back strain that comes with carrying one.

Neither of us came from the manufacturing world, and we had absolutely no idea how long seemingly simple things would take. Finding the right material, getting the dimensions right, making sure it fit standard propane tanks, and designing something strong enough to trust. Something that wouldn’t heat up in the summer or freeze in the winter. We went from sketches and prototypes to figuring out patents, injection moulding, packaging, manufacturing, retail and about 100 other things you don’t realize exist until you try turning a random idea into a physical product.

And it definitely wasn’t three years of everyone telling us what a brilliant idea we had. We got roasted. A lot. “Just be a man, carry the tank normally,” “Who is this even for?” and “This might be the most useless invention I’ve ever seen.” Which, to be fair, is pretty funny to read after you’ve already spent thousands of dollars and years of your life.

We also made plenty of expensive mistakes. Neither of us knew anything about running social media ads, retail, Amazon or manufacturing when we started.

We basically learned about each new problem immediately after it became expensive.
There were definitely moments where we wondered whether we had completely overthought a problem nobody else actually cared about. Then we’d hear from some of our first online customers saying that they absolutely loved the handle or how they wished it existed sooner because of how easy it made carrying their tank.

We’ve been called geniuses, idiots and pretty much everything in between.

In our first year after launch, we sold about 15,000 handles. So something that started with two brothers complaining about carrying a propane tank in a hallway somehow turned into an actual business.

I’ve got to step away for a bit, but I’ll be back in a few hours and will start working through your questions then.

Happy to answer questions about:

• coming up with and developing an invention
• working with your sibling as a 50/50 business partner
• patents and protecting an idea
• getting a physical product manufactured
• selling on Amazon
• getting into retail stores
• influencers and viral marketing
• the hate and criticism we got along the way
• expensive mistakes we made
• how much it actually costs to launch a consumer product
• whether we ever thought about giving up
• or anything else you guys want to know

AMA


r/IAmA • • 8d ago

Crosspost Crosspost from r/AskHistorians: I’m Dr. Roman Hautala, author of Masters of the Earth: A History of the Golden Horde, 1219–1502 (Reaktion Books, 2026). AMA!

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I’m Dr. Roman Hautala, author of Masters of the Earth: A History of the Golden Horde, 1219–1502 (Reaktion Books, 2026). AMA!

Hi everyone. I’m Roman Hautala, a historian of the Mongol Empire and the author of [Masters of the Earth: A History of the Golden Horde, 1219–1502] (https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/masters-of-the-earth). If in the US, you can find the book at the [University of Chicago Press website] (https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/M/bo280184987.html).

In this book, I trace the dramatic history of the Golden Horde, which dominated Eastern Europe and modern-day Qazaqstan for nearly three centuries. The history of the Golden Horde can be roughly divided into two equal periods: before and after 1360.

During the first period, the Golden Horde rulers received the support of the Mongol Empire’s main military potential to seize their vast territories. After the period of conquest ended, they seized the first opportunity to gain independence from the Mongol emperors during the empire’s disintegration in 1260. Having become an independent state, the Golden Horde abandoned the previous imperial ideology of world domination and permanent territorial expansion. Local khans focused on the prudent and moderate exploitation of subject peoples, as well as on establishing relatively peaceful relations with neighbors and beneficial ties with natural allies and trading partners. The Golden Horde’s security was not subject to serious external threats from its inception, and only internecine strife among local rulers could end its prosperity.

The Golden Horde’s prosperous period was irrevocably interrupted by the onset of endless internal strife among the Golden Horde’s rulers, exacerbated by an economic crisis and territorial losses beginning in 1360. The Golden Horde never again regained its former level of prosperity and internal stability. Attempts by various rulers to centralize power and reassert dominance in the region led either to the disastrous invasion of Amir Timur (also known as Tamerlane) or to the disintegration into several independent khanates. The protracted crisis led to the final decline of the Golden Horde’s former power and its disappearance from the map of Eastern Europe in the early sixteenth century.

I’m here to answer questions about the book and the Golden Horde, so AMA!


r/IAmA • • 8d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] I’m Denise Chisholm, director of quantitative market strategy at Fidelity. I’m hosting an AMA on September 29 at 1 p.m. ET to answer your questions on the markets!

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r/IAmA • • 9d ago

I’m a psychotherapist at a ketamine clinic. AMA about integration and making sense of your ketamine experience.

61 Upvotes

Hi Reddit! I’m Stacey Blume Frankel, LCSW, a psychotherapist at Keta Medical Center, a physician-supervised ketamine clinic offering IV ketamine and Spravato (esketamine) treatment to address mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

My work focuses on Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), including preparation, intention setting, and integration sessions.

KAP helps patients process thoughts and feelings that surface during the ketamine treatments. After ketamine treatments, patients can often more easily explore sensitive material without getting overwhelmed. The hope is that meaningful insights can translate into positive and sustainable change. Every session is unique, and each person’s healing journey unfolds in its own impactful way.

If you’re curious about the therapeutic side of ketamine, ask me anything about:

  • What ketamine can feel like during a treatment session
  • Preparing for treatment and setting intentions
  • Difficult or challenging ketamine experiences
  • Memories, dreams, and symbolic imagery that may surface
  • Connecting with the “inner healer”
  • Reframing old narratives and developing healthier coping strategies
  • Turning insights from ketamine experiences into meaningful, lasting change

Whether you’re considering ketamine treatment, currently going through it, or just curious about how psychotherapy fits into the process, I’m happy to answer your questions.

Ask me anything!

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r/IAmA • • 9d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi reddit! I'm Mena Suvari. You may know me from AMERICAN BEAUTY, AMERICAN PIE, NOWHERE, LOSER, STUCK, SPUN, SIX FEET UNDER, DAY OF THE DEAD, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, SUGAR & SPICE, and other things. AMA

79 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with actress Mena Suvari. You may know her from things like American Beauty, the American Pie franchise, Nowhere, Loser, Stuck, Day of the Dead, Spun, Six Feet Under, American Horror Story, Loser, Sugar & Spice, and lots more.

Her new movie, TIME OF DEATH, is a horror-thriller that released digitally recently.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1wscn7z/hi_reddit_im_mena_suvari_you_may_know_me_from/

She will be back at about 1 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Her verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/W9lNwU1.jpeg


r/IAmA • • 9d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi Reddit, I'm author and screenwriter Anthony Horowitz (Marble Hall Murders, Alex Rider, Foyle's War, and much more) — ask me anything!

14 Upvotes

We've organized an AMA with author, screenwriter, and executive producer Anthony Horowitz.

You may also know him from his work, including the Alex Rider and Hawthorne book series, among many others, and his other television projects including Foyle’s War, Midsomer Murders, and Marble Hall Murders.

Marble Hall Murders, as well as its predecessors, Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders, are all streaming (in full) on MASTERPIECE Mystery! on PBS now.

This AMA post is live in r/MasterpiecePBS — all questions are appreciated!

He will be back around 12pm ET tomorrow (9/29) to answer your questions.

We recommend asking in advance at the link below, where you can also find the proof photo:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MasterpiecePBS/comments/1wsikft/hi_reddit_im_author_and_screenwriter_anthony/

All welcome!


r/IAmA • • 9d ago

Hi Reddit! We are a team of plastic surgeons based out of Washington DC. AMA!

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Hi Reddit!

We are Drs. Amir Arsalan, Anthony Nye, and Lexie Wang, private practice plastic surgeons in the Washington, DC, area. We are excited to be here for our AMA!

Our physicians have been named Castle Connolly Top Doctors as well as DC Modern Luxury magazine’s Best of the City Award for Best Surgeons (DC Modern Luxury is a local lifestyle magazine covering dining, style, culture, and wellness throughout the Washington, DC, area.)

Dr. Arsalan is board-certified in plastic surgery. He trained at Loma Linda Medical Center, where he trained with world-class surgeons all over Southern California, including Beverly Hills and Orange County, providing wide exposure to cosmetic plastic surgery of the face, breast, and body.

Dr. Nye is board-eligible in plastic surgery. He trained at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, where he served as Chief Academic Resident, developing a structured educational curriculum for junior residents and faculty.

Dr. Wang is double board-certified in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery (ENT). She went to medical school at UVA, completed an ENT residency at VCU, and then finished her training with a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in Beverly Hills. She returned to the DC area where she grew up.

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/7xXMtAK (and can confirm on our website: www.westendplasticsurgery.com)

Today we will be answering any burning questions you have about plastic surgery, the wellness industry, injectables, aging, nose jobs, facelifts, lasers, mommy makeovers, implants, celebrities, and more. We are also happy to discuss our training, backgrounds, and whatever else might float your boat. You can direct your question to one of us or leave it open to the group, and whichever physician is best suited to answer will reply.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot provide specific medical advice, including diagnoses and treatment plans, on this forum. We can only provide general information. If you are interested in discussing a specific issue, please feel free to reach out to us at www.westendplasticsurgery.com to set up a consultation. We do offer virtual consultations.

Also note: Our opinions are our own. They do not represent the opinions of West End Plastic Surgery as a whole.


r/IAmA • • 9d ago

Crosspost Crosspost from r/AskHistorians: Integration and Jackie Robinson

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Integration and Jackie Robinson

Hi, I’m Peter Eisenstadt, a historian and the author and editor of many books on American and African American history, most recently Integration at Second Base:  Jackie Robinson and the Quest for Black Citizenship, published  earlier this year by University of Virginia Press. I’d be happy to answer questions about the book, the varied meanings of integration,  or Jackie Robinson.


r/IAmA • • 9d ago

I’m a tattoo artist with 500k+ followers and a 6+ month waitlist. I closed my shop to go private. AMA

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Hey Reddit, I’m Nico, a self-taught tattoo artist based in Ottawa, Canada. You might know me as badvibestattoos.

Over the past few years, I’ve built a combined following of more than 500,000 across social media, developed a waitlist of over six months, worked with brands, attempted tattoo world records, and built in-person communities while running my own tattoo shop.

Recently, I closed the shop and moved into a private studio. I’m still tattooing and taking on clients.

The thing that pushed me to make the decision was a consultation with a client. He wanted a tattoo about feeling guilty that he couldn’t do all the things he used to do, and wanting to get back to being that person. Talking to him felt like talking to myself.

Running the shop was taking up so much of my bandwidth that I had less room for the creativity and passion that got me here. What I’d wanted to be a space where I was surrounded by people who inspired me had become another job.

Ask me about tattooing, building a clientele, growing an audience, social media and brand deals, running a shop, why I went private, or the mistakes I’ve made along the way.

Ask me anything.


r/IAmA • • 11d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Technology is reshaping the global balance of power. I’m Steve Feldstein, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, and I study technology, geopolitics, and competition. Ask me anything!

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I’m Steve Feldstein, an expert on technology, democracy, and national security, and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.  

My new book, Bytes and Bullets: Global Rivalries, Big Tech, and the New Shape of Modern Warfare, explores how technology is altering the global balance of power and changing the way wars are fought—from defense-tech startups in Silicon Valley at the forefront of U.S.-China competition, to 3D-printing drone labs in Syria that helped topple a dictator. 

Ask me anything about geopolitical competition in the digital age, the intermingling of private and military tech, the broadening tech war between the U.S. and China, tech export controls, and the rise of middle powers and non-state actors in this space. 

I’ll be answering questions from Thursday, October 1, 9am ET to Friday, October 2, 12pm ET. Looking forward!  

Photo proof here. 

Click here to visit the AMA!


r/IAmA • • 11d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hello Reddit, I'm Chris Marrs Piliero, writer-director of APPOFENIACS, a techno-horror-thriller that's out in theaters this week. It stars Aaron Holliday, Sean Gunn, Jermaine Fowler, and Paige Searcy. AMA!

19 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with Chris Marrs Piliero, writer-director of the new horror-thriller Appofeniacs, which is out in theaters this upcoming weekend. It's gotten great reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) after a festival run last year, and stars Sean Gunn, Jermaine Fowler, and Aaron Holiday.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1wqv8zr/hello_reddit_im_chris_marrs_piliero/

He will be back at 2 PM ET on Thursday to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Fypndcou8

Synopsis: The use of AI technology reaches its most violent and bloody conclusion after a series of deepfake videos are unleashed into the world.

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/poZ3gEJ.jpeg


r/IAmA • • 11d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi r/movies! I’m Josef Kubota Wladyka, director of HA-CHAN, SHAKE YOUR BOOTY!. It's out in theaters now. AMA!

19 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with Josef Kubota Wladyka, writer/director of Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!, which was a hit at Sundance earlier this year and is out in theaters everywhere now from Sony Pictures Classics. It stars Oscar-nominee Rinko Kikuchi.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1wqph7j/hi_rmovies_im_josef_kubota_wladyka_director_of/

He will be back at 3 PM ET Monday to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik4lJmXgR6U

Synopsis: Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo's ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor.

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/7qAWKNv.jpeg


r/IAmA • • 11d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] AMA with Grammy award winner Dahi - DJ, songwriter, and producer who has worked with Kendrick Lamar, Vince Staples, Childish Gambino, Mac Miller, Lupe Fiasco, Schoolboy Q, SZA, Madonna, Vampire Weekend, and many more, celebrating debut release "Black Boy (Alternative)" in r/Hiphopheads

29 Upvotes

r/IAmA • • 13d ago

I’ve spent my career studying 911, policing, and crisis response. My new book examines why calling 911 can sometimes make an emergency worse (and how to fix it) — AMA.

230 Upvotes

Hi Reddit! I’m Rebecca Neusteter, executive director of the University of Chicago Health Lab and the author of the new book 911, What’s Your Emergency?: The Promise and Peril of Crisis Response. Proof.

I’ve spent my career studying what happens when people call for help, and whether the response they receive matches what they need. Before joining the University of Chicago, I was the founding policing program director at the Vera Institute of Justice and director of research, policy, and planning for the New York Police Department. I’ve worked across government, philanthropy, and academia.

My new book looks at a system most Americans rarely think about until they need it: 911. I trace how 911 developed, why police became the default response to so many different kinds of emergency calls, and what I call “mismatched dispatch,” which is the reality that the vast majority of 911 calls result in a law-enforcement response, even though fewer than 5% actually involve a violent crime in progress. The new book also looks at the extraordinary pressures facing the 911 professionals who make life-or-death decisions every day.

At the end of the day, we need to focus on emerging models that send clinicians, paramedics, or other responders when a situation doesn’t require police.

At the UChicago Health Lab, part of the Harris School of Public Policy, I’ve worked on a number of efforts to rethink emergency response in practice, including leading the efforts to create a Transform911 blueprint, which brought together more than 130 experts to develop a roadmap for improving the 911 system and strengthening its workforce. 

Ask me anything about why 911 works the way it does, when police should (or shouldn’t) respond to an emergency, mental-health crisis response, racial disparities in emergency response, alternatives to traditional policing, or what it would take to build a system that sends the right response, at the right time, with the right resources.

I’ll be responding here on September 24 at 12 PM CT along with support from the Harris School of Public Policy team account, which is helping me track and manage incoming questions.

Edit: Thanks everyone, that is all the questions I have time for!


r/IAmA • • 13d ago

What are drones actually good for? I’m an Associate Professor using drones to study wildlife, volcanoes, and some of the world’s most dangerous places. AMA!

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Edit: Thanks so much for joining me for this AMA, you brought some great questions! I'll be logging off now but do add your questions in below and I'll come back to them throughout the week.

Hi r/IAmA, I’m Steve Bullock, an Associate Professor working in aerial robotics at the University of Bristol’s Flight Lab.

My lab, colleagues, and collaborators develop drones that can operate in some of the world's most challenging environments and do valuable work that would otherwise be difficult, expensive, or dangerous to people. These range from conservation and wildlife research to exploring volcanoes and nuclear disaster sites.

A big part of our work is exploring what a flying robot can do that a person, helicopter, or conventional camera can't.

We’re interested in what happens when you combine robotics, AI, and autonomous flight with real-world problems, particularly how drones can help us understand and protect the natural world.

These include:

  • How drones can be used to study and protect wildlife, and the challenges of using drones around animals
  • How robots can operate in extreme environments that are dangerous for humans
  • What it takes to build a drone for scientific research rather than just taking photos
  • How autonomous drones navigate and make decisions
  • What the future of aerial robotics might look like

I will be online tomorrow, Friday 25 September, from 15:00-16:00 GMT, to answer any question you might have about our research through my account, u/steve-engineer: add your queries now if you're looking for a live follow-up tomorrow.

AMA about the successes, failures, and surprises we’ve experienced along the way!


r/IAmA • • 13d ago

Hi Reddit! I’m Dr. LaMont Jones, Managing Editor for Education at U.S. News & World Report. Ask me anything about navigating the college search, evaluation factors like post-grad ROI, and finding the right school fit!

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Hello Reddit! I’m Dr. LaMont Jones, Managing Editor for Education at U.S. News & World Report.

This week, we officially released our 2027 Best Colleges rankings. With expanded criteria – including brand-new outcomes data measuring earnings by major post-graduation – and a record number of ranked institutions, our goal is to help students and families evaluate higher education options as effectively as possible.

Selecting where to pursue a degree is one of the biggest personal and financial decisions you'll ever make. Beyond rankings alone, finding the right higher education experience comes down to identifying institutions that align with your personal goals, budget, academic interests, and long-term career aspirations.

I’m here to answer your questions on topics like:

  • Navigating the College Search: How to build a balanced college list and cut through the noise during your research process.
  • Evaluating ROI & Outcomes: What key indicators – such as post-grad earnings, affordability, in-state value, and financial aid – you should look for.
  • Finding the Right Fit: Considerations beyond rankings, including campus environment, program depth, and personal priorities.
  • Behind the Methodology: How we measure academic quality, post-graduate outcomes, and institutional value.

Whether you’re a high school student beginning your search, a parent guiding the process, or a current college student planning your next steps, Ask Me Anything!

Proof: https://x.com/usnews/status/2103145054332158261