If you have specific questions, please reach out to @kaisassenberg.bsky.social. I’m also happy to share my experiences with a similar position at this institute, message me! ☺️

We all know that people can study all kinds of things.

Yes, people can study humour but not be funny. Or be hilarious.

People can study videogames, but not play them at all. Or be addicted.

Can't assume that #MeSearch is in operation. Or that research activities map onto researcher's morals.

Thanks for inviting me - this Special Issue is coming together really nicely. So many interesting contributions!

Finally a license to be nerdy, right? 🤓

To me, this is an illustrative case: Some #scicomm "best practice" is actually not well understood or supported by evidence. We need more and better research with comprehensive theorizing and methodological rigor at its core. And: we need better research-to-practice transfer and exchange. 💬 3/3

While one of the most common practical recommendations, the empirical evidence paints a disenchanting picture: Personal disclosure might benefit warmth-related perceptions, while costing competence-related perceptions. The overall practical impact is unconvincing and there might even be risks. 🫤 2/3