shiragabriel.bsky.social
@shiragabriel.bsky.social
Social Psychologist. Studies why going to concerts, talking to strangers, going to Disney, being a football fan, and watching The Office reruns are all good for you. Go Bills.
With the ICE protests, perhaps for the first time, majority group members are, in breathtaking numbers, including the marginalized in the definition of “we.”
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Who We Call "We" Couldn't Matter More
An incredible change has happened and its a reason for hope
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January 12, 2026 at 4:27 PM
With the ICE protests, perhaps for the first time, majority group members are, in breathtaking numbers, including the marginalized in the definition of “we.”
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This is not only good news and she is not only amazing but she is also adorable! Have some joy, everyone. We need it
Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
January 8, 2026 at 11:17 PM
This is not only good news and she is not only amazing but she is also adorable! Have some joy, everyone. We need it
Plato. They can't teach Plato at Texas A&M. wtaf.
From an email to one of our faculty members....
Not even Plato can escape censorship at Texas A&M!
Not even Plato can escape censorship at Texas A&M!
January 7, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Plato. They can't teach Plato at Texas A&M. wtaf.
Our brand new data suggests that protests are good for you (and for your cause)
Why Protests Are Good For You (And For Your Cause)
My research suggests that political protests are teaming with collective effervescence and increase hope and activism
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January 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Our brand new data suggests that protests are good for you (and for your cause)
I had a great time on KQED Forum talking about Collective Effervescence. @kqedforum.bsky.social
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The Delightful Experience of Collective Effervescence | KQED
Airdate: Wednesday, December 31 at 9 AM Singing along with the crowd at a concert. Cheering together at a sports game. Laughing with the audience at a funny moment in a movie. Even getting work done i...
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January 1, 2026 at 8:40 PM
I had a great time on KQED Forum talking about Collective Effervescence. @kqedforum.bsky.social
www.kqed.org/forum/201010...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We are living in a time that pushes us to narrow our sense of belonging—to choose sides and tribes. This week's post in Many Ways to Belong is a reminder of something old and true: we are a part of something big, inclusive, and beautiful and no one is outside the circle of humanity.
What It Means to Belong
No One Is Outside the Circle
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December 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
We are living in a time that pushes us to narrow our sense of belonging—to choose sides and tribes. This week's post in Many Ways to Belong is a reminder of something old and true: we are a part of something big, inclusive, and beautiful and no one is outside the circle of humanity.
Empathy distinguishes good humaning from bad humaning. It distinguishes people who make the world better from people who make it worse. It distinguishes people who feel real joy from those who are constantly seeking empty and meaningless highs.
Empathy Distinguishes Good Humaning from Bad Humaning.
When our leaders respond to human suffering without empathy, we need new leaders.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Empathy distinguishes good humaning from bad humaning. It distinguishes people who make the world better from people who make it worse. It distinguishes people who feel real joy from those who are constantly seeking empty and meaningless highs.
My newest post on TV shows filling our belongingness needs. Inspired by my research AND my current obsession with Stranger Things!
In the Upside Down of Our Social Lives: How Stranger Things Helps Us Feel Less Alone
How A Brain That Wasn't Built For Television Turns Stories Into Connection
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December 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
My newest post on TV shows filling our belongingness needs. Inspired by my research AND my current obsession with Stranger Things!
There are many ways to feel belonging. And there continue to be many ways during the holiday season. Don't let the pressure of the "right way to holiday" end up making you unhappy. A night spent cuddling with your pet and a good book may be just what you need.
Stop Forcing Holiday Cheer—Connection Comes in Many Forms
Curl Up, Opt Out, Lean In: There are many ways to find belonging (and happiness) in the holiday season.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
There are many ways to feel belonging. And there continue to be many ways during the holiday season. Don't let the pressure of the "right way to holiday" end up making you unhappy. A night spent cuddling with your pet and a good book may be just what you need.
Have you ever wondered why we call some foods “comfort food”? A brief post about the science behind comfort foods and belonging -- and why we shouldn't feel guilty about those guilty pleasure foods!
Pass the Comfort, Please: The Psychology Behind Thanksgiving Food and Social Belonging
Have you ever wondered why we call some foods “comfort food”?
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November 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Have you ever wondered why we call some foods “comfort food”? A brief post about the science behind comfort foods and belonging -- and why we shouldn't feel guilty about those guilty pleasure foods!
Small Interactions With Strangers: The Social Superfood You’ve Been Overlooking
Small Interactions With Strangers: The Social Superfood You’ve Been Overlooking
You may think you don't want to interact with strangers, but here is why giving it a try may very well lead to increases in connection and joy
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November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Small Interactions With Strangers: The Social Superfood You’ve Been Overlooking
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Devastating— “I’m afraid for my parents to leave the house. They treat us like dogs because of the color of our skin. I shouldn’t be scared, I should be focusing on school.”
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Devastating— “I’m afraid for my parents to leave the house. They treat us like dogs because of the color of our skin. I shouldn’t be scared, I should be focusing on school.”
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
The East Wing of the White House is gone.
The East Wing is gone, and Trump turns to damage control
Demolition crews appeared to finish taking down the bulk of the White House wing Thursday, while President Donald Trump defended the project.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The East Wing of the White House is gone.
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Trump: “It won’t touch it”
It’s the Epstein Ballroom. Trump will let it touch whatever it wants.
It’s the Epstein Ballroom. Trump will let it touch whatever it wants.
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Trump: “It won’t touch it”
It’s the Epstein Ballroom. Trump will let it touch whatever it wants.
It’s the Epstein Ballroom. Trump will let it touch whatever it wants.
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“.. It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.”
@politico.com
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October 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
“.. It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.”
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The optics of Trump building a ballroom that 99.9% of Americans will never set foot in while millions line up for food banks are worth more than any policy paper or economic proposal. This image is a visceral punch in the mouth that needs no words. It should haunt the GOP for a generation.
a live look at the demolition of the White House's East Wing for Trump's ballroom
October 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The optics of Trump building a ballroom that 99.9% of Americans will never set foot in while millions line up for food banks are worth more than any policy paper or economic proposal. This image is a visceral punch in the mouth that needs no words. It should haunt the GOP for a generation.
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Reminder that Violent J of Insane Clown Posse has the correct response to a lot of the shitty things he said in the early days.
October 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Reminder that Violent J of Insane Clown Posse has the correct response to a lot of the shitty things he said in the early days.
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Remember disinfo spreaders kept pushing turbo cancer agenda scaring people & making them stop using covid vaccines. Disinformation kills!
October 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Remember disinfo spreaders kept pushing turbo cancer agenda scaring people & making them stop using covid vaccines. Disinformation kills!
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just go to the protests
take whatever precautions you personally feel comfortable with but these are massive, joyful events, go and have fun
take whatever precautions you personally feel comfortable with but these are massive, joyful events, go and have fun
October 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
just go to the protests
take whatever precautions you personally feel comfortable with but these are massive, joyful events, go and have fun
take whatever precautions you personally feel comfortable with but these are massive, joyful events, go and have fun
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Humor is kryptonite to Trump, so let's have fun tomorrow!
March, dance, sing, and laugh at your local No Kings peaceful protest on Saturday. #NoKings
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March, dance, sing, and laugh at your local No Kings peaceful protest on Saturday. #NoKings
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October 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Humor is kryptonite to Trump, so let's have fun tomorrow!
March, dance, sing, and laugh at your local No Kings peaceful protest on Saturday. #NoKings
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March, dance, sing, and laugh at your local No Kings peaceful protest on Saturday. #NoKings
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Why No Kings Protests are so important, for you and for those around you! www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Why No Kings is So Important: A Lesson from the Republican Hate Chat
Like any person with an ounce of human decency (so that excludes VP Vance, of course) I was horrified by the contents of the leaked Republican group chat in Politico. It was awful. Both shocking and t...
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October 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Why No Kings Protests are so important, for you and for those around you! www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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FACT CHECK:
Lie: “Democrats are shutting down the government to provide health care to illegal immigrants.”
Facts:
Undocumented immigrants are not eligible to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid, and they are also not eligible to purchase coverage on the ACA Marketplace.
Lie: “Democrats are shutting down the government to provide health care to illegal immigrants.”
Facts:
Undocumented immigrants are not eligible to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid, and they are also not eligible to purchase coverage on the ACA Marketplace.
October 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
FACT CHECK:
Lie: “Democrats are shutting down the government to provide health care to illegal immigrants.”
Facts:
Undocumented immigrants are not eligible to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid, and they are also not eligible to purchase coverage on the ACA Marketplace.
Lie: “Democrats are shutting down the government to provide health care to illegal immigrants.”
Facts:
Undocumented immigrants are not eligible to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid, and they are also not eligible to purchase coverage on the ACA Marketplace.