Great thread Aaron. Important to note the victories along the way

Thank you for this @olivia.science. I am applying for a lecturing role and want to make the case that in person research is still really valuable for psychology, especially given these developments. For example, ethnographic research in real world contexts as I explored here osf.io/preprints/ps...

@hshawberry.bsky.social I think this will be right up your street

I cannot quite get my head around why so many seem to think synthetic data is such a boon for science. I think this development only strengthens the need for in-person data collection (*I say this as a biased fan of ethnographic research and observational studies).

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🔹 The factors that constrain them;
🔹 The effects of such engagement on the public, scientific communities, and the scientists themselves
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The discussion was wide-ranging and timely, particularly given what’s happening across US universities at the moment. It was great to contribute to such a thoughtful exchange.

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A key theme of the webinar was clarity of purpose. Whether communicating as a researcher, moving into advocacy, or taking stronger activist positions, it helps to be clear about what you’re trying to achieve, who you want to reach, and how best to engage your intended audience.

The findings present a mixed picture for how scientist advocacy affects public trust, and that nuance shaped much of our conversation.

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