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UC Berkeley Social Sciences

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Berkeley’s Social Sciences Division pioneers new conceptual and methodological approaches that transform what we know about, and how we understand, the social world.

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UC Berkeley Social Sciences @berkeleysocsci.bsky.social · yesterday

Berkeley Political Science Prof. Cecilia Hyunjung Mo has received the funding she needs to confront some of the world’s most urgent challenges: human trafficking, child exploitation + rising social division. Read more about her research throughout Sierra Leone, Liberia + Ethiopia:

Political Science professor receives new global grants to reduce exploitation and build social cohesion

UC Berkeley Political Science Professor Cecilia Hyunjung Mo recently received several global research grants to confront some of the world’s most urgent challenges: human trafficking, child exploitati...

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UC Berkeley Social Sciences @berkeleysocsci.bsky.social · 6d ago

New research from Berkeley Political Science Prof. @sdhyde.bsky.social + Columbia Political Science Prof. @profsaunders.bsky.social examines how shifts in U.S. presidential power have removed what limited checks remained on U.S. foreign + security policy, putting global order at risk. Read more:

An unconstrained U.S. presidency threatens the global order, new paper argues

Our current historical moment may signal the unraveling of the post-1945 world order, according to researchers from UC Berkeley and Columbia University. Recent shifts in U.S. governance have had rippl...

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UC Berkeley Social Sciences @berkeleysocsci.bsky.social · last wk.

Your voice reveals more than what words you say. Linguistics Prof. Nicole Holliday (@mixedlinguist.bsky.social) studies the subtle speech patterns that shape perceptions of identity, belonging + trust — and why those insights matter as AI-generated voices become more common. Read more:

What your voice gives away - Berkeley News

In the debut of our new After Office Hours series, linguist Nicole Holliday reveals the signals hidden in how we speak.

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UC Berkeley Social Sciences @berkeleysocsci.bsky.social · 2w ago

New research from Political Science Alumnus + Berkeley Economy & Society Initiative (BESI) Sr. Researcher @samtrachtman.bsky.social finds that Californians’ incomes aren’t keeping up with the cost of living + housing shortages emerge as a key driver. Read more:

Priced out: Why Californians' incomes don't keep up with cost of living

California has long been seen as the “land of opportunity,” but a new report from the Berkeley Economy

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UC Berkeley Social Sciences @berkeleysocsci.bsky.social · 2w ago

As AI systems continue to advance, Psychology Prof. @alisongopnik.bsky.social points to the original learning model: the child. In a recent Berkeley Talks episode, she explains why children’s curiosity, exploration + learning capacity set them apart from today’s AI systems. Listen here:

Berkeley Talks: Alison Gopnik on why AI is no match for a 4-year-old - Berkeley News

AI may be advancing rapidly, but as the UC Berkeley developmental psychologist explains, the next leap in technology depends on replicating the unique forms of human intelligence cultivated during chi...

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UC Berkeley Social Sciences @berkeleysocsci.bsky.social · 3w ago

Berkeley Economics Prof. Emmanuel Saez + conservative economist Arthur Laffer offered competing visions for California’s future at a recent UC Berkeley debate. They discussed whether a billionaire tax could help fund healthcare or slow economic growth. Read more:

Two economic titans debate California's billionaires tax at UC Berkeley

Two of the country's most influential economists stepped onto a UC Berkeley stage earlier this month to debate one of California's biggest political and economic questions: Should billionaires pay more to help fund healthcare? Hosted by the Berkeley Pol...

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UC Berkeley Social Sciences @berkeleysocsci.bsky.social · 3w ago

As billionaire wealth + influence are growing at historic rates, UC Berkeley Economics Prof. @gabrielzucman.bsky.social argues that a 2% minimum tax on the ultra-rich could help reduce inequality, strengthen democracy + raise hundreds of billions in public revenue. Read more:

Why UC Berkeley Economist Gabriel Zucman wants a 2% billionaire tax

Billionaire wealth has reached historic highs — and so has their power. UC Berkeley and Paris School of Economics Professor Gabriel Zucman, a world-renowned expert on wealth inequality and global tax ...

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UC Berkeley Social Sciences @berkeleysocsci.bsky.social · 3w ago

California is often seen as a model for climate leadership, but can it meet its future emissions goals? At a recent Berkeley Economy & Society Initiative (BESI) panel, experts examined the challenges facing the state’s climate agenda. Learn more:

Experts examine whether California’s climate model can meet its future goals

In many ways, California is seen as a model for climate leadership. The state has managed to grow its economy while reducing emissions, and its climate policies have often set the tone for the rest of...

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UC Berkeley Social Sciences @berkeleysocsci.bsky.social · 4w ago

Your news feed may be shaping more than you know. New research from UC Berkeley Economics PhD student Mingduo Zhao finds that recommendation algorithms can gradually increase political polarization by repeatedly serving users content that aligns with their existing views. Learn more:

Your news feed may be making polarization worse

A new UC Berkeley Economics study finds that online news algorithms can quietly push readers toward more polarized views by reinforcing what they already believe. The research from Berkeley Economics ...

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UC Berkeley Social Sciences @berkeleysocsci.bsky.social · last mo.

Trying to be happy sometimes has the opposite effect. In a new research review, UC Berkeley Psychology Prof. Iris Mauss + U of Toronto Psychology Prof. Brett Ford explore pitfalls (like suppressing bad moods) + promises (like emotional acceptance) that sustain well-being. Learn more:

Why trying too hard to be happy might actually make you less happy

Trying to be happy can sometimes have the opposite effect. A new review of previous psychology research, titled “The pursuit of happiness: pitfalls and promises,” by Iris Mauss, a UC Berkeley psycholo...

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