Thomas Hills
@thomhills.bsky.social
Behavioral network science, cognitive search/ecology/control, language, and cultural evolution, data science, complex systems, R, art, teaching. Direct Behavioural and Data Science MSc at University of Warwick, UK, Prof Psychology
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Thomas Hills
@thomhills.bsky.social
· Dec 17
Glorious day. The Behavioral Network Science: Language, Mind, and Society is now available. Thanks for waiting and thanks to all you network scientists (and other scientists) who made the project a joy to work on. TOC and code at thomasthills.github.io/BehavioralNe....
Unfortunately I couldn't attend this year's #NetSci2025, but I am there in spirit, and hopefully in text, which mentions the work of many of my inspirations, like Max Schich, Mirta Galesic, Cynthia Siew, Olaf Sporns, Filippo Menczer, and many more.
June 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Unfortunately I couldn't attend this year's #NetSci2025, but I am there in spirit, and hopefully in text, which mentions the work of many of my inspirations, like Max Schich, Mirta Galesic, Cynthia Siew, Olaf Sporns, Filippo Menczer, and many more.
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Just arrived in Maastricht
for #NetSci2025 (@netsciconf.bsky.social),
scheduled to present the #HISTONET satellite #keynote
on #NetworkHistory.
Tuesday, Jun 3, 17:40-18:20
at @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social
Abstract & details:
historicalnetworkresearch.github.io/netsci-maast...
Just arrived in Maastricht
for #NetSci2025 (@netsciconf.bsky.social),
scheduled to present the #HISTONET satellite #keynote
on #NetworkHistory.
Tuesday, Jun 3, 17:40-18:20
at @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social
Abstract & details:
historicalnetworkresearch.github.io/netsci-maast...
June 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Just arrived in Maastricht
for #NetSci2025 (@netsciconf.bsky.social),
scheduled to present the #HISTONET satellite #keynote
on #NetworkHistory.
Tuesday, Jun 3, 17:40-18:20
at @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social
Abstract & details:
historicalnetworkresearch.github.io/netsci-maast...
Just arrived in Maastricht
for #NetSci2025 (@netsciconf.bsky.social),
scheduled to present the #HISTONET satellite #keynote
on #NetworkHistory.
Tuesday, Jun 3, 17:40-18:20
at @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social
Abstract & details:
historicalnetworkresearch.github.io/netsci-maast...
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Postgraduates, this is a very exciting Summer School programme for Methods in Social Sciences, in Lugano Switzerland, August 2025. Check out courses by @thomhills.bsky.social and @lukaszwalasek.bsky.social www.usi.ch/en/education...
Workshops / Programme
The academic programme for the 29th edition of the Summer School is ready - minor changes can still occur. Registration: Registrations for the Summer School is now OPEN! Places are assigned on a first...
www.usi.ch
May 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Postgraduates, this is a very exciting Summer School programme for Methods in Social Sciences, in Lugano Switzerland, August 2025. Check out courses by @thomhills.bsky.social and @lukaszwalasek.bsky.social www.usi.ch/en/education...
Interested in learning how to deal with big data, web scraping, network science, or natural language processing in the lovely Lugano this summer? The list of courses is rich and some still have open seats. Check it out: www.usi.ch/en/education...
Workshops / Programme
The academic programme for the 29th edition of the Summer School is ready - minor changes can still occur. Registration: Registrations for the Summer School is now OPEN! Places are assigned on a first...
www.usi.ch
May 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Interested in learning how to deal with big data, web scraping, network science, or natural language processing in the lovely Lugano this summer? The list of courses is rich and some still have open seats. Check it out: www.usi.ch/en/education...
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Cognitive slowness and disjointedness that often come with aging might be better seen as a symptom of a brain full of 'cluttered' wisdom rather than a sign of decline.
Thanks so much @thomhills.bsky.social at @warwickpsych.bsky.social for giving us all some hope that it's not all lost as we age! 😊
Thanks so much @thomhills.bsky.social at @warwickpsych.bsky.social for giving us all some hope that it's not all lost as we age! 😊
April 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Cognitive slowness and disjointedness that often come with aging might be better seen as a symptom of a brain full of 'cluttered' wisdom rather than a sign of decline.
Thanks so much @thomhills.bsky.social at @warwickpsych.bsky.social for giving us all some hope that it's not all lost as we age! 😊
Thanks so much @thomhills.bsky.social at @warwickpsych.bsky.social for giving us all some hope that it's not all lost as we age! 😊
Does the mind degrade or become enriched as we grow old? To explain healthy aging effects, the evidence supports enrichment. Indeed, the evidence suggests changes in crystallized (enrichment) and fluid intelligence (slowing) share a common cause. psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
APA PsycNet
psycnet.apa.org
April 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Does the mind degrade or become enriched as we grow old? To explain healthy aging effects, the evidence supports enrichment. Indeed, the evidence suggests changes in crystallized (enrichment) and fluid intelligence (slowing) share a common cause. psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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We are recruiting for two 1-year teaching-focussed positions. We welcome applicants in a wide range of areas, with a particular focus on social psychology for one of the posts.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML866/a...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML866/a...
Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) or Teaching Fellow (110378-0325) - (Two Posts) at University of Warwick
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) or Teaching Fellow (110378-0325) - (Two Posts) at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply toda...
www.jobs.ac.uk
March 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We are recruiting for two 1-year teaching-focussed positions. We welcome applicants in a wide range of areas, with a particular focus on social psychology for one of the posts.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML866/a...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML866/a...
Two PhDs with me on offer, focusing on language, information, well-being, and the attention economy. Project-Linked Studentships Deadline April 14. warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
warwick.ac.uk
March 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Two PhDs with me on offer, focusing on language, information, well-being, and the attention economy. Project-Linked Studentships Deadline April 14. warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
I am a strong proponent of this for all departments (which would increase productivity and avoid numerous biases and costs associated with current funding policies). There even merit based routes to achieving it. I lay out one such approach in the final chapter of my recent book.
Years ago I argued that the Research Excellence Framework (RAE then) does more harm than good and should be replaced (at least in the humanities) with equal research funding for everyone who meets a threshold for being research active. Have not changed my mind.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Jonathan Wolff on the research assessment exercise
Although in financial terms no one has won the jackpot, there are some who are nursing huge losses, says Jonathan Wolff
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I am a strong proponent of this for all departments (which would increase productivity and avoid numerous biases and costs associated with current funding policies). There even merit based routes to achieving it. I lay out one such approach in the final chapter of my recent book.
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Years ago I argued that the Research Excellence Framework (RAE then) does more harm than good and should be replaced (at least in the humanities) with equal research funding for everyone who meets a threshold for being research active. Have not changed my mind.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Jonathan Wolff on the research assessment exercise
Although in financial terms no one has won the jackpot, there are some who are nursing huge losses, says Jonathan Wolff
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Years ago I argued that the Research Excellence Framework (RAE then) does more harm than good and should be replaced (at least in the humanities) with equal research funding for everyone who meets a threshold for being research active. Have not changed my mind.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Excited to see an inside peek in @thomhills.bsky.social's new network science book!! Just added this to my cart!
#netsci
#netsci
February 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Excited to see an inside peek in @thomhills.bsky.social's new network science book!! Just added this to my cart!
#netsci
#netsci
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1/8. This week I had a few different conversations with scholars who, in the face of the attacks on science and institutions of learning in the U.S., are wondering what to do. One suggestion I have is: keep doing your work. It matters in and of itself. Why do I say that? A few reasons.
February 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
1/8. This week I had a few different conversations with scholars who, in the face of the attacks on science and institutions of learning in the U.S., are wondering what to do. One suggestion I have is: keep doing your work. It matters in and of itself. Why do I say that? A few reasons.
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A thread explaining our new discovery about humpback whale song published today in Science... We found key statistical properties that characterise all human languages in another species for the first time. We have more in common with whales than we previously thought! doi.org/10.1126/scie...
February 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
A thread explaining our new discovery about humpback whale song published today in Science... We found key statistical properties that characterise all human languages in another species for the first time. We have more in common with whales than we previously thought! doi.org/10.1126/scie...
Agreed. Scientists need not be so thoughtful they cannot act. Most scientists have chosen a life of service to truth and the curiosity it requires,...above authority "Resistance need not be overt"--it cannot be for everyone--but it should be woven into our deeds.
Thankful for Philip Ball's call to action : "prudence cannot mean timidity, nor can it risk looking like it... The scientific community needs to speak up – not just for the sake of science, but of human decency, dignity and morality."
This is the only way.
This is the only way.
I have run out of patience with the apparent silence of most US science institutions (and not just US) in the face of Trump & Musk's rampage. There are of so many facets of that, but in this column for @chemistryworld.com I talk about the assaults on inclusion.
www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/scie...
www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/scie...
February 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Agreed. Scientists need not be so thoughtful they cannot act. Most scientists have chosen a life of service to truth and the curiosity it requires,...above authority "Resistance need not be overt"--it cannot be for everyone--but it should be woven into our deeds.
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The Psychology Department (@warwickpsych.bsky.social) at the University of Warwick is seeking new talent! If you're interested in pursuing a PhD focused on the topics of language and gesture, I encourage you to get in touch with me and apply: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLI727/f...
Four PhD Fellowships in Psychology at University of Warwick
Discover a Four PhD Fellowships in Psychology on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other PhD opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
January 31, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The Psychology Department (@warwickpsych.bsky.social) at the University of Warwick is seeking new talent! If you're interested in pursuing a PhD focused on the topics of language and gesture, I encourage you to get in touch with me and apply: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLI727/f...
A cheerful little watercolor and ink I made from a picture of Salt Lake City a friend sent me. I miss them both.
January 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A cheerful little watercolor and ink I made from a picture of Salt Lake City a friend sent me. I miss them both.
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ICYMI: A comprehensive textbook on data analysis for business, applied economics, and public policy students that uses case studies with real-world data.
gabors-data-analysis.com/getting-star...
Datasets
Code #Rstats #python #stata.
Slides.
Courses.
#EconSky #econsky_data #data #econometrics
gabors-data-analysis.com/getting-star...
Datasets
Code #Rstats #python #stata.
Slides.
Courses.
#EconSky #econsky_data #data #econometrics
November 19, 2024 at 8:05 PM
ICYMI: A comprehensive textbook on data analysis for business, applied economics, and public policy students that uses case studies with real-world data.
gabors-data-analysis.com/getting-star...
Datasets
Code #Rstats #python #stata.
Slides.
Courses.
#EconSky #econsky_data #data #econometrics
gabors-data-analysis.com/getting-star...
Datasets
Code #Rstats #python #stata.
Slides.
Courses.
#EconSky #econsky_data #data #econometrics
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The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity (@tsfnc.bsky.social) has a starter pack of folks doing creativity research. We're trying to build the creativity research community here. Please follow and let us know if you'd like to be added.
SfNC Starter Pack
Join the conversation
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December 29, 2024 at 2:45 PM
The Society for the Neuroscience of Creativity (@tsfnc.bsky.social) has a starter pack of folks doing creativity research. We're trying to build the creativity research community here. Please follow and let us know if you'd like to be added.
Here's a network lesson on #creativity @yoedkenett.bsky.social and I came up: How to be more creative? Get noisy! Try lots of things. It's the old exploration-exploitation trade-off, and good practice when you don't know what to do. DM for a copy of the paper. psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...
APA PsycNet
psycnet.apa.org
January 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Here's a network lesson on #creativity @yoedkenett.bsky.social and I came up: How to be more creative? Get noisy! Try lots of things. It's the old exploration-exploitation trade-off, and good practice when you don't know what to do. DM for a copy of the paper. psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...
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Just got my hands on this wonderful book - looking forward to getting stuck in to it!
Glorious day. The Behavioral Network Science: Language, Mind, and Society is now available. Thanks for waiting and thanks to all you network scientists (and other scientists) who made the project a joy to work on. TOC and code at thomasthills.github.io/BehavioralNe....
January 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Just got my hands on this wonderful book - looking forward to getting stuck in to it!
The value of shamanism on this festive holiday--a long form article for those looking for a positive diversion from minimal contrast information: aeon.co/essays/why-d...
Why did shamanism evolve in societies all around the globe? | Aeon Essays
The trances and healing powers of shamans are so widespread that they can be counted a human universal. Why did they evolve?
aeon.co
December 23, 2024 at 7:24 PM
The value of shamanism on this festive holiday--a long form article for those looking for a positive diversion from minimal contrast information: aeon.co/essays/why-d...
This multi part series of Art from code, from Danielle Navarro is a work of love and genius. Many thanks.
December 20, 2024 at 10:55 PM
This multi part series of Art from code, from Danielle Navarro is a work of love and genius. Many thanks.
Glorious day. The Behavioral Network Science: Language, Mind, and Society is now available. Thanks for waiting and thanks to all you network scientists (and other scientists) who made the project a joy to work on. TOC and code at thomasthills.github.io/BehavioralNe....
December 17, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Glorious day. The Behavioral Network Science: Language, Mind, and Society is now available. Thanks for waiting and thanks to all you network scientists (and other scientists) who made the project a joy to work on. TOC and code at thomasthills.github.io/BehavioralNe....