Paul Bloom
@paulbloomatyale.bsky.social
Psychologist who studies and writes about human nature—including morality, pleasure, and religion. Sustack: https://smallpotatoes.paulbloom.net/
A fascinating and deeply thoughtful analysis of the different motivations for faculty diversity by @azimshariff.bsky.social --essential reading for anyone interested in this issue (either pro- or anti-DEI)
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Taking faculty diversity seriously means asking why it matters - Nature Reviews Psychology
Increasing faculty diversity is a key priority in faculty hiring across many countries, but the rationales behind it are often left undiscussed. Explicitly clarifying diversity rationales — and ensuri...
www.nature.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A fascinating and deeply thoughtful analysis of the different motivations for faculty diversity by @azimshariff.bsky.social --essential reading for anyone interested in this issue (either pro- or anti-DEI)
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Nature suggests you use their "Manuscript Adviser" bot to get advice before submitting
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Nature suggests you use their "Manuscript Adviser" bot to get advice before submitting
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
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Why are so many professors so afraid to speak their minds? @amnauncensored.bsky.social & I discuss this question with UPenn historian of education Jon Zimmerman. Inspired by "Why Aren't Professors Braver?" by @paulbloomatyale.bsky.social in @chronicle.com.
banished.substack.com/p/are-too-ma...
banished.substack.com/p/are-too-ma...
Are Too Many Professors Excellent Sheep?
Amna & Jeff talk to Jon Zimmerman about why some profs are afraid to speak their minds
banished.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Why are so many professors so afraid to speak their minds? @amnauncensored.bsky.social & I discuss this question with UPenn historian of education Jon Zimmerman. Inspired by "Why Aren't Professors Braver?" by @paulbloomatyale.bsky.social in @chronicle.com.
banished.substack.com/p/are-too-ma...
banished.substack.com/p/are-too-ma...
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Keynotes: @paulbloomatyale.bsky.social & Abigail Marsh
Invited talks: @peez.bsky.social, Amrisha Vaish, @joshcjackson.bsky.social, @joodykeem.bsky.social, @sydneylevine.bsky.social, @nourkteily.bsky.social, Jessica Salerno, @mattlindauer.bsky.social
Organizers: yours truly & @jowylie.bsky.social
Invited talks: @peez.bsky.social, Amrisha Vaish, @joshcjackson.bsky.social, @joodykeem.bsky.social, @sydneylevine.bsky.social, @nourkteily.bsky.social, Jessica Salerno, @mattlindauer.bsky.social
Organizers: yours truly & @jowylie.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Keynotes: @paulbloomatyale.bsky.social & Abigail Marsh
Invited talks: @peez.bsky.social, Amrisha Vaish, @joshcjackson.bsky.social, @joodykeem.bsky.social, @sydneylevine.bsky.social, @nourkteily.bsky.social, Jessica Salerno, @mattlindauer.bsky.social
Organizers: yours truly & @jowylie.bsky.social
Invited talks: @peez.bsky.social, Amrisha Vaish, @joshcjackson.bsky.social, @joodykeem.bsky.social, @sydneylevine.bsky.social, @nourkteily.bsky.social, Jessica Salerno, @mattlindauer.bsky.social
Organizers: yours truly & @jowylie.bsky.social
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New ep of Inner Cosmos out now: Will AI cure loneliness? AI companions can rectify isolation, but might loneliness serve a biological function? Does everyone have the same need for companionship? Join this week with guest Paul Bloom (@paulbloomatyale.bsky.social).
eagleman.com/podcast/123
eagleman.com/podcast/123
September 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
New ep of Inner Cosmos out now: Will AI cure loneliness? AI companions can rectify isolation, but might loneliness serve a biological function? Does everyone have the same need for companionship? Join this week with guest Paul Bloom (@paulbloomatyale.bsky.social).
eagleman.com/podcast/123
eagleman.com/podcast/123
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Just found out that I am the 2025 recipient of the Diener Award in Social Psychology from SPSP. I couldn’t have done it without my mentors (official and otherwise), students, and collaborators. I'm proud of this, but mostly just grateful I get to do work I love.
September 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Just found out that I am the 2025 recipient of the Diener Award in Social Psychology from SPSP. I couldn’t have done it without my mentors (official and otherwise), students, and collaborators. I'm proud of this, but mostly just grateful I get to do work I love.
Who says you can't have fun when writing a new course proposal?
September 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Who says you can't have fun when writing a new course proposal?
I'd die before using this designer.
September 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I'd die before using this designer.
This New Yorker essay about New Yorker fact-checkers is terrific.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
September 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
This New Yorker essay about New Yorker fact-checkers is terrific.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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Epstein, AI, and the Xi-Putin Path to Immortality | @robertwrighter.bsky.social and psychologist @paulbloomatyale.bsky.social discuss what the Ghislaine interview really revealed—via Mickey Kaus' analysis. Plus: AI vs indoor plumbing, the Xi-Putin summit, and more.
Epstein, AI, and the Xi-Putin Path to Immortality | Robert Wright & Paul Bloom
YouTube video by Nonzero
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September 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Epstein, AI, and the Xi-Putin Path to Immortality | @robertwrighter.bsky.social and psychologist @paulbloomatyale.bsky.social discuss what the Ghislaine interview really revealed—via Mickey Kaus' analysis. Plus: AI vs indoor plumbing, the Xi-Putin summit, and more.
I’m going a bit outside my comfort zone here, but I'm sure this will be a lot of fun. If you’re in Chicago and decide to attend, come by and say hello!
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September 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I’m going a bit outside my comfort zone here, but I'm sure this will be a lot of fun. If you’re in Chicago and decide to attend, come by and say hello!
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-digita...
cid:f_mf1a5a9u0
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-digita...
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Honored to be among a fantastic lineup of moral psychologists!
The Moral Psychology Research Group will host an Online Gathering this fall November -- all are welcome! Speakers include Joshua Greene, Meltem Yucel, and Paul Bloom as inaugural recipient of the The Stephen P. Stich Award for Career Achievement in Moral Psychology
sites.google.com/view/mprg/on...
sites.google.com/view/mprg/on...
MPRG - Online Events
An Online Gathering for Moral Psychology -- Fall 2025*
Friday, November 7th: 4:00pm to 7:00pm (EST)
Saturday, November 8th: 11:00am to 3:15pm (EST)
sites.google.com
September 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Honored to be among a fantastic lineup of moral psychologists!
I'm so honoured to receive the inaugural Stephen P. Stich award, particularly since Steve is a scholar (and person) I very much admire.
The Moral Psychology Research Group will host an Online Gathering this fall November -- all are welcome! Speakers include Joshua Greene, Meltem Yucel, and Paul Bloom as inaugural recipient of the The Stephen P. Stich Award for Career Achievement in Moral Psychology
sites.google.com/view/mprg/on...
sites.google.com/view/mprg/on...
MPRG - Online Events
An Online Gathering for Moral Psychology -- Fall 2025*
Friday, November 7th: 4:00pm to 7:00pm (EST)
Saturday, November 8th: 11:00am to 3:15pm (EST)
sites.google.com
September 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I'm so honoured to receive the inaugural Stephen P. Stich award, particularly since Steve is a scholar (and person) I very much admire.