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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 25

The recordings are available now. Please check our latest post.

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 25

All the keynote recordings are available now, enjoy! www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

IC2S2'25 Norrköping - YouTube

This playlist contains all keynotes from IC2S2'25 in Norrköping, Sweden.

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

Congrats to these awardees!

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

Hi! Unfortunately, we won’t be compiling those files, but all program details will remain available on the website.

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

For those who are going to spend another night in Norrköping, please join us there👇

International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 23

Want to keep the conversations flowing at #ic2s2? A crowd is heading to a focal bar: Arbis Kafé & Salonger (outside), a short walk from the conference venue. maps.app.goo.gl/ekmuCNQeWy4e...

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

That’s a wrap on IC2S2’25! 🎉 Thank you for an unforgettable week of ideas and discussions. Congratulations to our award winners, and safe travels home. Mark your calendars: #ic2s2 ’ 26 heads to Burlington, Vermont, in the US. See you next year!

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

Sarah Williams capped our keynote series with a powerful call: make data a force for empowerment and public good. What insight resonated most with you? #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

Last chance to catch our parallel sessions! Today’s lineup spans polarization, media and online discourse, governance policy, and more. Pick your track, join the discussion, and make the most of this final day. #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

The final poster session is now. Drop by, exchange ideas, and join the lively discussion! #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

Yes! These recordings will be available next week.

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

You can still vote for your favorite poster today. Use the opportunity during the lunch break or the scheduled poster session. The poll will close early today, at 2:30pm!
Make your voice heard! #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

The final day’s lightning round offered another eight sharp takes on media bias, science of science, etc. Which talk stood out to you? #ic2s2

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Marc Keuschnigg @marckeuschnigg.bsky.social · Jul 23

Please vote for the best poster #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 24

Prediction and explanation, together. Duncan Watts opened our final day with a keynote on “Integrating explanation and prediction in computational social science,” showing how pairing causal insight with predictive testing can push computational social science forward. #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 23

Want to keep the conversations flowing at #ic2s2? A crowd is heading to a focal bar: Arbis Kafé & Salonger (outside), a short walk from the conference venue. maps.app.goo.gl/ekmuCNQeWy4e...

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 23

Arnout van de Rijt gave Day 2 a strong ending with his keynote, “Luck and success in millions of life courses.” Do early strokes of luck widen life-course income gaps? This keynote offered fresh causal evidence on chance and inequality. #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 23

Day 2 Keynotes. How can computational methods sharpen our grasp of culture? In Amir Goldberg’s inspiring keynote, he showed how computational methods reveal hidden cultural patterns. #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 23

Afternoon parallel sessions are in progress—join the discussions!

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 23

More than 100 posters are on display in the Atrium. Explore your favorite topics, chat with the authors, and cast your vote. #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 23

Day 2 and the momentum at #ic2s2 ’25 keeps building. Parallel sessions are running across multiple tracks: network science, social media, economics, science of science, and more.

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 23

Eight lightning talks just delivered rapid-fire insights on human–LLM interactions, mobility, and inequality. Which one impressed you most? Share your thoughts! #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 23

Day 2 Keynotes kicked off with Laura Nelson's inspiring presentation, “Why Qualitative Research Needs Computational Social Science”. What is the state of this maturing field called qualitative computational methods? What are the ongoing debates and futures? #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 22

Hope your first day of #ic2s2 ‘25 was fruitful. Reminder: afternoon keynotes begin at 4:30 pm sharp, please arrive promptly so you don’t miss a moment. See you tomorrow!

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 22

Dinner at 19:00 for those who have yellow tickets: head to Värmekyrkan, Holmengatan 3, 602 32 Norrköping—just a five-minute walk from the conference venue. See you there soon! #ic2s2

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International Conference on Computational Social Science @ic2s2.bsky.social · Jul 22

Day 1 keynote - Continuing the LLM conversation, Lisa P. Argyle presented “Arti-fickle’ Intelligence: Using LLMs as a Tool for Inference in the Political and Social Sciences.” Which guidelines do you resonate with the most to establish the failure and success of LLMs? #ic2s2

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