Tomorrow at #ica25, I’ll present the paper „A simple future for media effects“. @yesuncomm.bsky.social, @lennertcoenen.bsky.social, & I argue that complexity has become a dogma. Instead, let’s value parsimony & regularities. 📌: Fr 6/13, 9am, Mt Blue Sky, Hyatt Preprint: osf.io/preprints/os...

New Preprint: "A Simple Future For Media Effects" @lennertcoenen.bsky.social, @yesuncomm.bsky.social, & I critically discuss our field's current emphasis on complexity. Instead, we argue to value description, prioritize regularities, formalize models, and unify theories. osf.io/preprints/os...

Really important, this. Also slightly depressing.

Statistical models only tell you the state of the world if they represent the state of the world. If you don't know what the world looks like, the model you use won't tell you either.

When you're accused of causing harm, just keep shouting 'WHERE IS YOUR VALIDLY SPECIFIED DAG?!?!' Can't lose.