@alexanderwitpas.bsky.social
Criminologist, sexologist, working in public health policy, with a particular interest in boys and men. All views my own. Mention is not endorsement.
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A new paper finds that the more people use AI at their job, the less critical thinking they use — which can “result in the deterioration of cognitive faculties that ought to be preserved.” www.404media.co/microsoft-st...
Microsoft Study Finds AI Makes Human Cognition “Atrophied and Unprepared”
Researchers find that the more people use AI at their job, the less critical thinking they use.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A new paper finds that the more people use AI at their job, the less critical thinking they use — which can “result in the deterioration of cognitive faculties that ought to be preserved.” www.404media.co/microsoft-st...
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Young men are dating less than ever before.
Daniel Cox explains how technology, parenting, and cultural shifts are changing the way the youth view relationships.
Read our commentary on Gen Z's Romance Gap: aibm.org/commentary/gen-zs-romance-gap-why-nearly-half-of-young-men-arent-dating/
Daniel Cox explains how technology, parenting, and cultural shifts are changing the way the youth view relationships.
Read our commentary on Gen Z's Romance Gap: aibm.org/commentary/gen-zs-romance-gap-why-nearly-half-of-young-men-arent-dating/
February 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Young men are dating less than ever before.
Daniel Cox explains how technology, parenting, and cultural shifts are changing the way the youth view relationships.
Read our commentary on Gen Z's Romance Gap: aibm.org/commentary/gen-zs-romance-gap-why-nearly-half-of-young-men-arent-dating/
Daniel Cox explains how technology, parenting, and cultural shifts are changing the way the youth view relationships.
Read our commentary on Gen Z's Romance Gap: aibm.org/commentary/gen-zs-romance-gap-why-nearly-half-of-young-men-arent-dating/
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Almost all livestock in the United States is factory-farmed
February 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Almost all livestock in the United States is factory-farmed
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1/ The ratio of men to women in a population, known as the sex ratio, is associated with many social trends, including family formation. While the U.S. overall has slightly more women than men, trends vary significantly by age and geography.
Read the full research brief:
Read the full research brief:
Patterns and Trends in County-Level Sex Ratios - American Institute for Boys and Men
Explore U.S. county sex ratios, revealing regional trends and social impacts. Learn how education and jobs influence gender distribution and the challenges faced by male-majority…
aibm.org
February 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
1/ The ratio of men to women in a population, known as the sex ratio, is associated with many social trends, including family formation. While the U.S. overall has slightly more women than men, trends vary significantly by age and geography.
Read the full research brief:
Read the full research brief:
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1/ A new working paper finds evidence that #SportsBetting, especially online, leads to financial harm. The effects appear concentrated on young #men in lower-income areas.
One of the authors, Poet Larsen, breaks it down for AIBM:
One of the authors, Poet Larsen, breaks it down for AIBM:
How sports betting can harm young men - American Institute for Boys and Men
Legalized sports betting is linked to rising bankruptcies, lower credit scores, and financial distress—especially for young men in low-income areas.
aibm.org
February 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
1/ A new working paper finds evidence that #SportsBetting, especially online, leads to financial harm. The effects appear concentrated on young #men in lower-income areas.
One of the authors, Poet Larsen, breaks it down for AIBM:
One of the authors, Poet Larsen, breaks it down for AIBM:
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It's always enlightening to talk to @aibm.bsky.social founder Richard Reeves.
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'Of Boys and Men' Author Richard Reeves On Teen Boys, Toxic Masculinity & the Future of the Bro Vote
"We're in a moment, politically now, where it's like the kaleidoscope has been shaken."
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January 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It's always enlightening to talk to @aibm.bsky.social founder Richard Reeves.
www.sheknows.com/parenting/vi...
www.sheknows.com/parenting/vi...
I have spent the last 10 minutes blocking anyone who appears on my timeline and thinks it is a good or interesting idea to murder ceo's. 23 people. On Tolerant Bluesky.
December 9, 2024 at 3:24 PM
I have spent the last 10 minutes blocking anyone who appears on my timeline and thinks it is a good or interesting idea to murder ceo's. 23 people. On Tolerant Bluesky.