I wrote a little something about the state of Sociology in Florida. Spoilers: the situation is not great cepr.net/publications...

New episode of Sociology Ruins Everything is up. This month, the podcast dives into the origins and definitions of the "sexiest job of the 21st century": Data science. open.spotify.com/episode/0B41...

Congress rejected these cuts once. Trump's FY27 budget brings them right back. The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area isn't climate "wokeness" it's pandemic defense. Read @mattsedlar.bsky.social's latest. #EconSky

“When the evidence is ignored, the true price of ‘savings’ is measured in public health crises and disproportionate harm to the nation’s most vulnerable communities.” @mattsedlar.bsky.social warns that weakening EPA enforcement carries real public health risks. 

Hey, Sociology Ruins Everything listeners. Due to epic winter snowstorms and a stomach virus, this month's episode is being pushed to March. In the meantime, stay warm. And if you're in warmer climates, please don't gloat!

This all seems pretty unbecoming of a FIFA Peace Prize winner

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

What a loss. Jane Goodall was instrumental in the way we think about apes and ourselves. Rest in peace. apple.news/ABcPM_yLuSKC...

We need to be pressing Fox News on whether their reporters covering "war-ravaged" Portland are getting combat pay.

The season finale of Sociology Ruins Everything explores the intersection of robotics and reproductive labor, highlighting the potential risks of deploying technology without considering societal implications. Colette Searls joins the discussion t.co/rAGWc9GZoG

A big win for Louisiana’s wetlands! ⚖️ Chevron was ordered to pay Plaquemines Parish over $744 million for damaging wetlands. This landmark ruling will fund crucial coastal restoration projects. cepr.net/publications...

I had a great conversation with @mattsedlar.bsky.social for his podcast Sociology Ruins Everything -- about public sociology, engagement, and what it means for right now. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Occasionally I see a guy walking around my neighborhood wearing a tracksuit and holding a can of Monster energy in one hand and a joint in the other. There’s a story there.

mathematics suggest there should also be an English actor called tom hollandest who is 1,57m tall and 82 years old

My ONLY issue with the new Peter Gabriel album is that he couldn’t decide which mix to release so you’re forced to buy two albums but every mix is good because it’s Peter Gabriel.

With DIAL OF DESTINY, Mangold succeeded in doing something Spielberg could never do: make an Indiana Jones movie that’s just fine. Spielberg’s movies bounced between brilliant and awful.

A dog detective agency called the Stinkertons. You’re welcome.

Lede I wasn't expecting today: "A second person has died after drinking Panera's caffeinated 'Charged Lemonade' drinks"

Perhaps it was a mistake to let the head of the UAE’s state-owned oil company run the UN’s climate conference

“DON’T CRY FOR ME, ARGENTINA!”

For some reason the movie Parent Trap came up in conversation tonight, and now I’m hung up on the idea of parents separating twins at birth and not telling them. This was a light hearted comedy???

RIP The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan

Say what you will about Henry Kissinger,

The problem is glaring with proper nouns. iPhone reacts like there’s no possible way you were trying to spell “Spider-Ham” and suggests Hammer.