Category: Social Science
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Chinese New Year 2020: The Year of the Coronavirus
The biggest political and economic effects of pandemics come from public panic and panicked government responses, not the disease itself. Read the rest at Geopolitical Futures.
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After 14 years, I’ve Had It. I’m Leaving Seattle
I KNEW Seattle was no longer a place for me when I met with Debora Juarez — the District 5 City Council member I had voted for. Read the rest at the Seattle Times.
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Maths Study Shows Conspiracies ‘Prone to Unravelling’
It’s difficult to keep a conspiracy under wraps, scientists say, because sooner or later, one of the conspirators will blow its cover. A study has examined how long alleged conspiracies could “survive” before being revealed – deliberately or unwittingly – to the public at large. Read the rest at BBC News.
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Real-Time Reaction Polls Distort TV Debates
Though voters like to think of themselves as independently minded, the reality is that they are rather easily influenced by the opinions of others.
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Why Psychology and Statistics Are Not Science
Fully appreciating the Scientific Revolution begins by understanding what science actually is.
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Women See Job Advancement as Less Desirable
Biology, cultural norms, and discrimination all play a role in shaping the preferences of men and women. Yet, new research does seem to suggest that while job advancement opportunities are being made available to women, many choose not to pursue them.
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Dolezal’s Delusion
Contrary to much of the racial identity debate, race is far from a social construct. Read the rest at USA Today.
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What Scientists Really Think of the Public
Many scientists want to talk about their research.
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Women Preferred 2:1 in Academic Science Jobs
Telling women that male professors are sexist pigs is untrue and likely what is preventing women from applying for academic jobs.
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Academic Prestige: Why Climb the Greasy Pole?
MOST academics would view a post at an elite university like Oxford or Harvard as the crowning achievement of a career—bringing both accolades and access to better wine cellars. But scholars covet such places for reasons beyond glory and gastronomy. Read the rest at The Economist.