Bruce Hood on the Supernatural - Social Science Space
Listen as Nigel Warburton talks with developmental psychologist Bruce Hood about the very natural tendency to look to the supernatural to explain events.| Social Science Space
Listen as Nigel Warburton talks with developmental psychologist Bruce Hood about the very natural tendency to look to the supernatural to explain events.| Social Science Space
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David Canter proposes that what makes us different from a computer is being here. The fascinating Chinese sports showcase of humanoid robots […] The post What Makes Us Human(oid)? appeared first on Social Science Space.| Social Science Space
It’s that time of the year again. Some 50 percent of your academic LinkedIn connections share they are “happy” or even “thrilled” […] The post Stop the University Ranking Circus appeared first on Social Science Space.| Social Science Space
Back in high school chemistry, I remember waiting with my bench partner for crystals to form on our stick in the cup […] The post A Psychologist Explains Replication (and Why It’s Not the Same as Reproducibility) appeared first on Social Science Space.| Social Science Space
For those who think “eugenics” mostly represents just a nasty page in history, sociologist R Sánchez-Rivera, has some sobering news. What was […]| Social Science Space
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Let’s say you were asked to name the greatest health risks facing the planet. Priceton University economist Ramanan Laxminarayan, founder and director […] The post Ramanan Laxminarayan on Antibiotic Use appeared first on Social Science Space.| Social Science Space
Economist and public policy expert Sheldon Danziger, currently the president of the Russell Sage Foundation, will become the president of the American Academy […] The post Russell Sage’s Sheldon Danziger to Head AAPSS appeared first on Social Science Space.| Social Science Space
In 2025 Sage is celebrating our origin story. When she was 24 years old, Sara Miller McCune, a female entrepreneur, founded a […] The post My First Sage Book: The Gift of a Nocturnal Anthropologist appeared first on Social Science Space.| Social Science Space
In the July edition of The Evidence newsletter, journalist Josephine Lethbridge examines why women feel more climate anxiety than men – and […] The post ‘Climate Anxiety is Normal’ – And Women Feel It More appeared first on Social Science Space.| Social Science Space
Generative AI, especially large language models (LLMs), present exciting and unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for academic research and scholarship. As the […] The post A Look at How Large Language Models Transform Research appeared first on Social Science Space.| Social Science Space
Many people have been there. The dinner party is going well until someone decides to introduce a controversial topic. In today’s world, […]| Social Science Space
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“Trust, but verify,” is a Russian proverb that gained prominence during the Cold War during negotiations centered on nuclear arsenals. That idea […]| Social Science Space
In this month’s edition of The Evidence newsletter, Josephine Lethbridge explores the gender gap in carbon emissions. A new study of 15,000 […]| Social Science Space
Open research has become a buzzword in university research, but Jo Hemlatha and Thomas Graves argue that when it comes to qualitative research, considerations around replicability, context-dependent methods and the sensitivity of data from marginalized people mean that openness takes many different forms.| Social Science Space
The American Academy of Political and Social Science is looking for a social scientist, public official, or civic leader who has effectively […]| Social Science Space
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Flexibility is a cardinal virtue in physical fitness, and according to political psychologist and neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod, it can be a cardinal […]| Social Science Space
Political scientist Anna Harvey will leave her role as president of the Social Science Research Council on June 30, the New York […]| Social Science Space
Despite decades of reform, gender pay gaps (GPGs) remain a stubborn and unjust feature of labour markets globally. On average, women are […]| Social Science Space
In its first 100 days, the Trump administration terminated more than US$2 billion in federal grants, according to a public source database […]| Social Science Space
It’s not news to those in library-land that book bans and censorship in higher education have serious implications for the future of […]| Social Science Space
Prisons have been in crisis in England and Wales for 200 years. The state has responded with piecemeal, ‘pragmatic’ reforms which have […]| Social Science Space
When I think about book bans, I consider the subject through a variety of lenses. I have taught English in a post-communist […]| Social Science Space
When economic news, especially that revolving around working, gets reported, it tends to get reported in aggregate – the total number of […]| Social Science Space
Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) left a legacy of influence that many more literary writers might envy. In his own lifetime, he was one […]| Social Science Space
Libraries are considered safe places, secure places to read and meet diverse (but sometimes like-minded) people who celebrate literacy by expanding different […]| Social Science Space
In 2023, the American Library Association documented 1,247 censorship cases with known locations. Of these cases, 2 percent occurred in academic libraries, […]| Social Science Space
Perhaps because college students are generally considered adults, and college and university campuses and classrooms have long been viewed as places to […]| Social Science Space
Graduate students interested in an academic career after graduation day have often been told they need to be open to moving somewhere […]| Social Science Space
Look closely at your mobile phone or tablet. Touch-screen technology, speech recognition, digital sound recording and the internet were all developed using […]| Social Science Space
Congolese thinker, philosopher and linguist Valentin-Yves Mudimbe died on April 21, 2025 at the age of 83. He was in the US, […]| Social Science Space
Pope Francis devoted his Message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees in 2023 to the “right” or “freedom” to stay or […]| Social Science Space
In this month’s issue of The Evidence newsletter, Josephine Lethbridge discusses the rise of teen misogyny, highlighting the impact of online men’s […]| Social Science Space
Christopher Jencks, known for his novel and inventive opinions on hot topic issues like income inequality, homelessness, and racial gaps in standardized […]| Social Science Space
Are university students unhappy? We won’t generalize, but many are, and this was something Bruce Hood noted. Being an experimental psychologist who […]| Social Science Space
Economist Rosanna Smart, a professor of policy analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School, will be the featured speaker at the 2025 […]| Social Science Space
A new study on the connections between editors-in-chief in the social sciences reveals significant geographical and gender imbalances in editorial leadership. Male […]| Social Science Space
In the words of Brené Brown, “The clean lines of quantitative research appealed to me, but I fell in love with the richness […]| Social Science Space
In this article, Lorenzo Skade discusses the emotional difficulties encountered by early-career researchers involved in ethnographic studies within the business and society […]| Social Science Space
David Canter explores where Netanyahu may have got it wrong in the overwhelming response in Gaza.| Social Science Space
Definitionally, the word ‘praxis’ involves the exercise of a skill, often in the customary way and usually suggesting a focus on the […]| Social Science Space
In his new book, Queering the Asian Diaspora: East and Southeast Asian Sexuality, Identity and Cultural Politics, the University of Nottingham’s Hongwei […]| Social Science Space
Are you a researcher with an idea that could help solve one of today’s most pressing problems? A conference in Dubai this […]| Social Science Space
Lately, there have been many headlines on scientific fraud and journal article retractions. If this trend continues, it represents a serious threat […]| Social Science Space
Designed for researchers and writers focused on LGBTQIA+ experiences, our expert panelists will share insights, discuss challenges, and explore the importance of […]| Social Science Space
The American Academy of Political and Social Science, or AAPSS, will welcome six scholars as 2025 fellows this fall. The AAPSS selects […]| Social Science Space
The team at the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment, or DORA, is celebrating its 12th birthday by launching “A Practical Guide to […]| Social Science Space
Many American universities, widely seen globally as beacons of academic integrity and free speech, are giving in to demands from the Trump […]| Social Science Space
Every day, decisions that affect our lives depend on knowing how many people live where. For example, how many vaccines are needed […]| Social Science Space
Sociologist Jason Arday, one of two editors for Sage’s Social Science for Social Justice book series, interviews Harshad Keval about his book […]| Social Science Space
In this post, authors Richard F.J. Haans and Marc J. Mertens reflect on the inspiration behind their research article, “The Internet Never […]| Social Science Space
On April 2, United States President Donald Trump declared “liberation day,” unveiling a new tariff (tax on imported goods) regime that targets […]| Social Science Space
In this month’s issue of The Evidence newsletter, Josephine Lethbridge examines how city designs exacerbate gender inequalities – and what we can […]| Social Science Space
Let’s cut to the chase: “The overwhelming majority of murders in the United States involve guns,” says economist Jens Ludwig. “And in […]| Social Science Space
Wherever you stand on the management of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is hard not to accept that it has created a serious […]| Social Science Space
Launched by Gloria Media with support from Sage (the parent of Social Science Space), The Evidence is a bold new feminist newsletter that covers […]| Social Science Space
A 2024 report by the National Academies explores the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and their potential effects on economic productivity, job stability, and income inequality. It also highlights key research opportunities and data needs to help workers and policymakers adapt to the evolving AI landscape.| Social Science Space
The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences earlier this month recognized five books and their authors that offer fresh perspective on […]| Social Science Space
In this article, authors Dennis Schoeneborn, Urša Golob, Hannah Trittin-Ulbrich, Matthias Wenzel, and Amy O’Connor reflect on the inspiration behind their research article, “CSR Communication and […]| Social Science Space
Drawing on discussions with academics who have oriented their work around public engagement and social impact, Daniel Pearson suggests these academics present an opportunity to rethink the existing structures of reward and recognition in higher education.| Social Science Space
This Committee on National Statistics seminar will outline the progress made by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in using non-survey administrative data […]| Social Science Space
In November, Sage and the Academy of Social Sciences hosted the 2024 Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture. This year’s talk, […]| Social Science Space
In this article, co-authors Desiree Meurs, Marise Born, Yolanda Grift, Maaike Lycklama à Nijeholt, and Joop Schippers offer a sneak peek into the inspiration […]| Social Science Space
In this post, co-authors Frank T. Piller, Tucker J. Marion, and Mahdi Srour reflect on the inspiration behind their research article, “Generative […]| Social Science Space
Even in the 21st century, social class is a part of being British. We talk of living in a post-class era but, […]| Social Science Space
Bravery takes many forms, and since 2006 the International Publishers Association has honored publishers who have upheld the standards and justice and […]| Social Science Space
During the final stages of editing the proofs for Artificial Intelligence and Work: Transforming Work, Organizations, and Society in an Age of Insecurity, […]| Social Science Space
The proposed appointment of Robert F Kennedy Jr as secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has provoked howls […]| Social Science Space
In this month’s edition of The Evidence newsletter, Josephine Lethbridge explores how new flexible working policies are effectively reducing the gender pay […]| Social Science Space
Harvard psychology professor Joshua Greene studies the back-and-forth between emotion and reason in how human beings make moral decisions. In this Social […]| Social Science Space
It is a truism that academia is in crisis, in the UK as much as in many other countries around the world. […]| Social Science Space
“We are, as a species, addicted to story,” says English professor Jonathan Gottschall in his book, The Storytelling Animal. “Even when the […]| Social Science Space
How is class defined these these days – asking specifically about Britain here but the question certainly resonates globally – and when […]| Social Science Space
The interactional skill of large language models enables them to carry out qualitative research interviews at speed and scale. Demonstrating the ability of these new techniques in a range of qualitative enquiries, Friedrich Geiecke and Xavier Jaravel, present a new open source platform to support this new form of qualitative research.| Social Science Space
In the UK, it’s November 20. In France, it’s today, November 8. For the EU, it’s November 15. It’s the day of […]| Social Science Space
Drawing on a bibliometric study, the authors explore how and why life sciences researchers cite the social sciences and how this relationship has changed in recent years.| Social Science Space
Sociologist Alondra Nelson, who until last year was deputy (and at times acting) director of the White House Office of Science and […]| Social Science Space
This year’s Nobel memorial prize in economics has gone to Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and […]| Social Science Space
UPDATE on JANUARY 23: Links to the Blueprint on the White House website have been removed and do not redirect to an […]| Social Science Space
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, ISR will host a free […]| Social Science Space
This webinar will delve into the crucial aspects of safety culture and risk abatement across four key industries: healthcare, mine safety, offshore […]| Social Science Space
When scientists make important discoveries, both big and small, they typically publish their findings in scientific journals for others to read. This […]| Social Science Space
The relationship between citizens and their criminal justice systems comes down to just that – relationships. And those relations generally start with […]| Social Science Space
Kate Winslet’s biopic of Lee Miller, the pioneering woman war photographer, raises some interesting questions about the ethics of fieldwork and their […]| Social Science Space
The creation of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) has led to a heated debate on the balance between peer review and evaluative metrics in research assessment regimes. Luciana Balboa, Elizabeth Gadd, Eva Mendez, Janne Pölönen, Karen Stroobants, Erzsebet Toth Cithra and the CoARA Steering Board address these arguments and state CoARA’s commitment to finding ways in which peer review and bibliometrics can be used together responsibly.| Social Science Space
Psychologists Jonathan St. B. T. Evans and Keith E. Stanovich have a history of publishing important research papers that resonate for years.| Social Science Space
In a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter released September 9, the NSF issued a ‘request for information,’ or RFI, from those interested in research ethics.| Social Science Space
Charlie Smith reflects on his interest in psychedelic research, the topic of his research article, "Psychedelics, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Employees’ Wellbeing," published in Journal of Management Inquiry.| Social Science Space
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Blog posts and resources demonstrating the impact of the social and behavioral sciences in policy , society and academe.| Social Science Space
The ESRC Festival of Social Science is an annual United Kingdom-wide celebration of the social sciences sponsored by the nation’s Economic and […]| Social Science Space
Co-authors Birgitte Wraae and Nicolai Nybye reflect on the inspiration behind their research article, "Learning to Be “Me,” “the Team,” and “the Company” Through Entrepreneurial Extracurricular Activities: An Ethnographic Approach," published in Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy.| Social Science Space
