“A p-value is the most widespread statistical concept that is not definable in a single sentence“ CHECKMATE

Darren Dahly@statsepi.bsky.social · yesterday

Stop trying to explain what a p-value is in a single sentence (ICYMI) statsepi.substack.com/p/no-you-can...

Today, August 4, 2026, is the setting of Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” about a fully automated house continuing on after the family who lived there and the world around it died in a nuclear blast.

30 ROCK is an unlimited source of perfect jokes, but perhaps because the show reached peak popularity while I was in grad school, I've always been partial to this one

Interested in doing a postdoc with me in Auckland, New Zealand? 🇳🇿 See info below on a competitive award opportunity, and please spread the word!

This is more than the NSF social sciences division - now on the chopping block - awarded in grants last year. Think about that: a single AI company has the money to fund more social science research than the US govt.

Hetan Shah@hetanshah.bsky.social · 5d ago

Anthropic AI research fund offers $5m - $30m for social science research on themes of AI impact on workers; transition initiatives; income support; building worker stakes; and wider evidence on public investments. Total fund of $200m available www.anthropic.com/news/economi...

What is an extremely nerdy/obscure/specific thing you hate with a white-hot wrath?

Do you ever feel bad about spending time relaxing rather than being "productive"? New research suggests that "leisure guilt" could be a barrier to the psychological benefits of leisure and daily well-being. Read more in #PSPB: https://ow.ly/OIVz50ZuPKe

McGill social psych is now officially hiring at the assistant prof level, hooray Happy to chat with anyone about the position mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Caree...

McGill social psych is looking to hire an assistant prof! I *too* am happy to chat about the job for anyone interested. mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Caree...

Assistant Professor - Department of Psychology - Social Psychology

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at ...

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Eric Hehman@erichehman.bsky.social · 6d ago

McGill social psych is now officially hiring at the assistant prof level, hooray Happy to chat with anyone about the position mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Caree...

If you're considering Ohio State's clinical psych program for grad school, you've probably already seen that we're requiring GRE scores this year, so don't forget to factor that into your plans! I'm hoping to take 1-2 students this year ☝️✌️

I'm writing a personality paper that compares US and UK data, and I thought I must be the first 'Goh' to do this. Nope. Turns out there was a David S Goh (in Midwest too!) who did this back in 1970s!! He published a few papers with Frank Farley, maybe his advisor? Anyone know more bout this DS Goh?!

American and British Data on a Three Dimensional Assessment of Personality in College Students

Reported data on American and British college student samples for the new Psychoticism, Extraversion, and Neuroticism (PEN) Inventory. Descriptive statistics for PEN dimensions for five American f...

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📢 We’re hiring! Postdoc in Personality Psychology & Psychological Assessment at the University of Greifswald. ✨ Lots of freedom for your own research ✨ Start Oct 2026 or later ✨ Long-term perspective toward a permanent position Deadline: 15 Aug Please share — and feel free to get in touch!

There is a publication and a preprint that seem to be authored by me and Kimmo Sorjonen. *Both are fake* The paper is now retracted from the journal & OSF profile deleted. But I was approached at a conference by someone recently who had read the paper and taught it in a course. Just FYI!

"'Back into your disguise,' she whispers to them as hooves become hands once more. They may think of themselves as liberating warriors — essentially good men swept up by divine forces larger than themselves — but she sees their true destructive, cruel nature." www.vulture.com/article/circ...

The Odyssey’s Circe Is the Best Female Character Nolan Has Ever Written

Nolan’s never been great at writing women, but what doesn’t exist on the page Samantha Morton conjures through a tricksy, powerhouse performance.

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Thrilled to announce that I’ve achieved my dream of owning a TOTO bidet. Installing this was hardwork. At 36, my back cannot withstand much pressure but I persevered. I’m proud of myself for taking this leap! If you work hard enough, you too can have clean butts in this explosive diarrhea outbreak!

We have re-opened our search for a 3-year AI-research postdoc at NYU's Center for Social Media, AI, and Politics!! The position starts this **September 1st** (or as soon as possible thereafter) and is in person at NYU. If necessary, we will also consider a 1/1/27 start. 1/3

Ideological self-identification among Latinos increasingly drives immigration attitudes, with conservatives adopting restrictionist views journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Trump, Vought, and RFK Jr's version of "using AI in science" apnews.com/article/cali...

White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants

Federal agencies that terminated more than a thousand research grants at the University of California last year admitted that they used keywords related to diversity, gender, vaccine hesitancy and COV...

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For #BlackWomenEqualPayDay, @ayannapressley.bsky.social and I in @bostonglobe.com discussing why the attacks against workers begin and end with Black women. There is no world where workers are valued, and Black women workers are not. Either the economy serves us all, or it serves no one. #blacksky

The attack on workers begins and ends with Black women - The Boston Globe

Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is about more than wage gaps. Job losses and stalled pay for Black women are an early warning sign for every American worker.

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I was happy to see that this paper, which took a rigorous look at the relations between self-esteerm/narcissim and aggression, was just published in Psychological Science, finding no evidence of an effect: journals.sagepub.com/share/ED8SQF...

Mount Holyoke College is hiring a clinical developmental psychologist! We’re a research-focused SLAC in beautiful western Mass - we have amazing students and we offer excellent faculty support - app review begins 9/7: mtholyoke.wd504.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job...

Someone just sent me this photo from Chicago, unbelieveable

A White House report has defended the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, pushing back against its characterization by a Smithsonian Institution exhibit that the law was racially motivated. www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...

White House Defends 1882 Immigration Law Excluding Chinese Immigrants

The Trump administration is defending the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act against the charge that the law had a racist intent.

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ICE killed another person in a vehicle, this time in Maine. Again, federal agents were not wearing body cameras. Expect the same routine: agents claim they feared for lives, the claims will be unsupported, and no accountability. Expect it to keep happening. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/07/13/p...

ICE agents involved in fatal Biddeford shooting, lawmaker says

It's at least the 11th fatal shooting involving an ICE or Border Patrol agent since President Donald Trump took office last year.

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Boy this was a long road, but glad it's finally out! @dgrand.bsky.social @robbwiller.bsky.social @arechar.bsky.social (along with Michael N. Stagnaro, James N. Druckman, not tagable)

Nature Human Behaviour@nathumbehav.nature.com · last mo.

Representativeness and response validity across nine opt-in online samples

Ford has rehired hundreds of senior engineers after replacing them with AI backfired and has cost the company billions of dollars. AI adoption is blamed for Ford being the most recalled automaker in the U.S. with 51 recalls covering over 11 million vehicles in the first half of 2026 alone.

New publication out and open access at @poqjournal.bsky.social with the legendary @jaclarner.bsky.social! How does support for the UK monarchy change over the lifespan or differ between cohorts? 🧵 (1/x) doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

Long May They Reign? Age and Cohort Effects on Monarchism in the UK

Abstract. The monarchy is a long-standing British institution that enjoys high visibility across the world. However, there is concern that younger generati

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The Supreme Court's fifth and final decision is Blanche v. Lau, another 6–3 split. Per Thomas, the government does NOT require clear and convincing evidence that a green card holder committed a crime before divesting them of their lawful status at the border. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...