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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Aug 29

Are you interested in #DataJustice and #SocialMovements for #InternetFreedom? Then read more about my new study on the challenges of framing and communication in #DataActivism published this month in @soc-forum.bsky.social
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Diversity & Inclusion in Data Activism

🚨 New Publication in the journal Sociological Forum 🚨 “Diversity and Inclusion in Data Activism: Frame Resonance and the Barrier of Problem Recognition” The fight for internet freedom h…

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Aug 18

🚨 New Publication 🚨

"Diversity and Inclusion in Data Activism"

in @soc-forum.bsky.social

#Sociology #SocialMovements #DataActivism #ContentiousData #DataJustice #DigitalDivide #DigitalInequality #KnowledgeGap #Datafication #DataLiteracy #InternetFreedom

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Diversity and Inclusion in Data Activism

🚨 New Publication in the journal Sociological Forum 🚨 “Diversity and Inclusion in Data Activism: Frame Resonance and the Barrier of Problem Recognition” The fight for internet freedom h…

jaredmwr.wordpress.com

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Aug 15

Recently, Trump has intensified his attacks against the press, accusing them of being "fake news." Now is a perfect time to learn (or teach your students) about the #sociology of #fakenews.

The open access period for this article has now expired, but I added a free preprint here - shorturl.at/hVaD8

Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Jul 15

What is the true function of 'fake news' in societies today?
I wrote a policy brief, 'Fake News' & the Public Sphere, for the spring 2025 issue of ASA's Contexts Magazine @asanews.bsky.social @contexts.org
#fakenews #disinformation #sociology #policy #openaccess
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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Aug 12

🤖 One of my students is doing a pilot study about #AI Voice Assistants.

💻 If you are a native English speaker, please take this short 5 minute #survey.

🎧 tip: you will need headphones or a quiet place to listen to the audio.

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎙️ Episode 5 of our #CrossroadsConversations is here!

🌐 In this episode, Dr. Özen Baş from Bilkent University discusses the power of digital platforms in shaping narratives and driving activism in today’s world. #Sociology #DigitalActivism #SocialMedia #Podcast

open.spotify.com/episode/5gV5...

Digital Activism & Storytelling

Crossroads Conversations: A Podcast Series · Episode

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Aug 3

According to a new study by Anthropic analyzing the impact of #AI on 700 different professions, the job of #sociologist is currently 18% automatable and 40% augmentable.

The study puts a positive spin on this, saying most jobs can be assisted but not replaced by AI. Not sure I feel as optimistic.

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Aug 3

Hi! Could you possibly add me to this starter pack too? Thank you :)

Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Jul 20

🎙️ Podcast Episode 4 is live!
Meet Emily, an English instructor at TED University, as she shares her journey from the U.S. to Ankara.

💬 Co-hosted by Syed Fakhir & Dr. Jared M. Wright

Listen now on Spotify: shorturl.at/hM3KB

#TEDU #ExpatLife #TeachingAbroad #Ankara #CrossroadsConversations

From the U.S. to Ankara: Teaching, Living & Growing – Emily’s Story

Crossroads Conversations: A Podcast Series · Episode

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Jul 15

What is the true function of 'fake news' in societies today?
I wrote a policy brief, 'Fake News' & the Public Sphere, for the spring 2025 issue of ASA's Contexts Magazine @asanews.bsky.social @contexts.org
#fakenews #disinformation #sociology #policy #openaccess
journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10....

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Jul 15

After a great #ISAforum25 by @isa-sociology.org, I'm thrilled to have been elected as a new member of the Board of Directors for the #WG10 Working Group on Digital Sociology. Thank you everyone! I look forward to working hard to continue to elevate WG10 and the field of #digitalsociology.

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Jul 8

Just wrapped up an excellent 2-part session on #digitalactivism and #algorthmicresistance at #ISAforum25 in Morocco

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RC48 @rc48-isa.bsky.social · Jun 13

PUBLICATION ALERT!

Black lives matter and say her name: how intersectional solidarity strengthens movements for social justice

Link to the full text: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Jul 6

It's on #ISAforum25

International Sociological Association (ISA) @isa-sociology.org · Jul 6

First minutes of the #ISAforum25 Ritual Moroccan Opening Ceremony.

📸 Credit: #ISAforum25 Social Media Ambassador, Charlene Arkaina

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Jun 30

Some light summer reading #BookSky

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · May 24

🎧 New Episode Out Now!
Syed Fakhir from #AnkaraExpat and I sit down with Esra Sak, a mental health therapist and counselor raised in Canada with Turkish roots. 🌍💬

🎙️ Listen now on Spotify – shorturl.at/iqO8U

#Podcast #MentalHealthAwareness #CrossroadsConversation

Mental Health Awareness Week!

Crossroads Conversations: A Podcast Series · Episode

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · May 21

I'm excited to be a part of this new #podcast bringing together diverse international voices in #Ankara #Türkiye.

Organized by Ankara Expats, along with the TEDU Sociology and TEDU English Language and Literature departments.

Episode 1 is now available on Spotify -
shorturl.at/P9aSP

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · May 13

Happening today!

RC48 @rc48-isa.bsky.social · May 8

ASA Section on Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Virtual Conversation on “Global Resistance to Democratic Backsliding”

Date/Time: May 13, 2025 (Tuesday), 12:00-1:30PM Central/Chicago Time (GMT-5)

Location: Zoom (Please register at bit.ly/CBSMevent)

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · May 9

Each year in my #Sociology of #NewMedia class, I ask students to write blog posts instead of traditional essays.

Each year, they produce a variety of surprisingly interesting and insightful content.

Check out the latest round of posts on our SOC220 class blog.

soc220newmedia.wordpress.com/blog/

Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · May 7

I love this 😆

Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · May 7

Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, sent Harvard a letter.

They graded it.

Bwahahaha.

Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Apr 24

🎓 Curious about what we learn in #Sociology?

This is my favorite class to teach at #TEDU. So far this semester, we have had great talks about selfies, memes, cats, hashtags, influencers, misinformation, collective intelligence, digital society, and more.

#NewMedia #Communication #ExploreSociology

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Apr 16

It is being reported that the data leak released by Anonymous is unprecedented in its scale and implications. The 10 terabytes of information reportedly contains critical details about businesses operating in Russia, Kremlin assets in the West, and Pro-Russian Officials.

Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · Apr 15

In defense of Ukraine Anonymous has released 10TB of leaked data on all businesses operating in Russia, all Kremlin assets in the West, pro-Russian officials, Donald Trump, and more. 🇺🇦 #OpRussia

Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Feb 26

Happening tomorrow at 17:00 Turkey time (GMT+3)
#socialmovements #protest #gezi

International Sociological Association (ISA) @isa-sociology.org · Feb 22

ℹ️ ISA RC48 ‘Social Movements, Collective Action and Social Change’ 5th Session of the Global Online Seminar. Conversation and Book Presentation ‘Gezi: The Making of a New Political Community in Turkey’

🗓️ February 27, 2025, 14:00 - 15:00 GMT

🔗 isarc48.wordpress.com/2025/02/06/f...

Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Feb 19

This looks interesting 🤔

Council for European Studies @ces-europe.bsky.social · Jan 3

We start 2025 sharing an incredible event organized by CES Research Network on Social Movements: Contested Solidarities: Contentious Politics Between Resistance, Backlash and Change. Deadline for abstract submission is 20 February 2025. Submit here - forms.office.com/e/HVdymdCXPs

Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Feb 5

RIP Michael Burawoy

I was fortunate enough to hear him speak multiple times, going all the way back to the 2014 ISA World Congress in Japan. He was one of the most inspiring sociologists I ever heard. We need more powerful communicators like him.

#Sociology #PublicSociology

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Jared M. Wright, Ph.D. @jmwright.bsky.social · Jan 29

Updated version for 2025:

First they came for the immigrants, and I did not speak out - Because I was not an immigrant...

Who's next on the list?