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ansonau.bsky.social
Class cancelled because of the super typhoon! This is a chance to try out my new mic to record a lecture. 🤓 Stay safe!

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economist.com
Just a few months ago many investors were convinced that Trumponomics would energise America’s business environment. These ten charts show how that has not been the case
Ten indicators of what’s going on with America’s economy
Trumponomics has begun to hit America’s growth
econ.st
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Reposted by: Anson Au, Paula England, Nina Bandelj

ftorche.bsky.social
JOB ALERT: I am looking to hire two full-time pre-doctoral scholar to work with me in projects related to social stratification, human capital formation and health disparities. Data management and statistical analysis skills required. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.
Careers | Human Resources
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
Game boys were OG!
nostalgianerd.com
Nostalgia Nerd @nostalgianerd.com · Jul 10
I'm not saying I crave simpler times. But GOD DAMN I crave simpler times.
Page of Gameboy games and consoles from an Electronics Boutique magazine
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nostalgianerd.com
I'm not saying I crave simpler times. But GOD DAMN I crave simpler times.
Page of Gameboy games and consoles from an Electronics Boutique magazine
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
@bsky.app really needs a drafts feature. My brain can’t write a coherent tweet in one sitting without wanting to tweak and mull it over for 3 business days like an email
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
Just wrapped up the Canadian Sociological Association’s 2025 Annual Conference~ the waterfront was beautiful!
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
Philip Mayring had a well-cited 2000 piece on qualitative content analysis (article by the same name) in FQS, and I think Attride and Stirling’s 2001 piece on thematic network analysis basically became the template for it. My sense has always been it’s kinda just thematic analysis but for text 😅
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
Grateful for this generous and careful review, Wilfred!
ichbinwill.bsky.social
Wilfred Wang @ichbinwill.bsky.social · May 28
Didn't know it's been out for 3 months! Glad having the opp to read this excellent book by @ansonau.bsky.social , heaps thx to China Information's invitation to review!
#bookreview #digitalmedia #china #socialnetworks #socialmedia

journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Book review: Chinese Social Networks in an Age of Digitalization: Liquid Guanxi by Anson Au - Wilfred Yang Wang, 2025
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ichbinwill.bsky.social
Didn't know it's been out for 3 months! Glad having the opp to read this excellent book by @ansonau.bsky.social , heaps thx to China Information's invitation to review!
#bookreview #digitalmedia #china #socialnetworks #socialmedia

journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Book review: Chinese Social Networks in an Age of Digitalization: Liquid Guanxi by Anson Au - Wilfred Yang Wang, 2025
journals.sagepub.com
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
But Hillary’s emails huh
nytimes.com
The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 25
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed war plans in an encrypted group chat that included a journalist two hours before U.S. troops launched attacks against the Houthi militia in Yemen, the White House said on Monday, confirming an account in the magazine The Atlantic.

Read more: nyti.ms/4c4CueW
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nytimes.com
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed war plans in an encrypted group chat that included a journalist two hours before U.S. troops launched attacks against the Houthi militia in Yemen, the White House said on Monday, confirming an account in the magazine The Atlantic.

Read more: nyti.ms/4c4CueW
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mcuban.bsky.social
From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
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lsesociology.bsky.social
Will #artificialintelligence and automation cause huge unemployment? Is the tech revolution going to deliver on its promises of transformational change to workplaces, the economy and beyond?

Professor Judy Wajcman uncovers the truth behind the hype, and separates #AI myths from reality.
Is AI really taking our jobs? The future of work explained I LSE Research
Will artificial intelligence and automation cause huge unemployment? Is the tech revolution going to deliver on its promises of transformational change to wo...
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wsj.com
Repairing storm-damaged homes has grown so expensive across the U.S. that insurers are increasing premiums and dropping vulnerable properties to protect profits.
In America’s Insurance Crisis, Hail Hits Harder Than Hurricanes and Fires
Home insurers are dropping policyholders and raising premiums as the costs of repairing storm damage rises.
www.wsj.com
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
I still have $10 of Skype credit damnit
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sailorrooscout.bsky.social
THIS IS HUGE! A cancer vaccine developed by Yale University and DFCI shows MAJOR promise. Results of an early-phase trial reveal ALL patients with ADVANCED stage kidney cancer had successful anti-cancer immune responses AND have remained CANCER-FREE approximately THREE years after treatment. 🧪🧵⬇️
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by Anson Au

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Econsky socsky
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by Anson Au

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New research article! 🎉 my work shows that, similar to how firms offshore profits and operations to avoid tax liabilities, firms also offshore emissions and avoid emissions liabilities by listing in cross-border jurisdictions that are distant from their home jurisdictions. doi.org/10.1002/csr....
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thesociologicalreview.org
CLOSING TODAY: the Sociological Review Foundation is hiring an Editorial Officer to manage the journal’s review process and support the Editor-in-Chief and team of editors.

Applicants must be based in, and eligible to work in, the UK. Today, 17 February, is the final day to apply.

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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
Ah yes, his qualifications as recounted during the senate hearing committee included “could deadlift 50lbs”

by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
Shocked and in disbelief that Professor Michael Burawoy was killed in a hit and run. He was a pillar of the discipline.

www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/04/o...
Oakland resident dead in hit-and-run crash at intersection
The collision happened around 7:10 p.m. Monday near the entrance to Children’s Fairyland.
www.mercurynews.com
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
Could you do it?
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Reposted by: Anson Au, Keith Head, Cynthia Kinnan

bengolub.bsky.social
Modern supply chains don't look like trade theory 101!

They involve constant border crossings, each now hit by tariffs.

Tariffs raise prices, but the more important thing they do is disrupt supply relationships.

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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
This hurts! We need better vetting mechanisms to assess whether folks are qualified to teach something in unis.
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
Welcome to Hell cont’d
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
Welcome to hell
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qjeharvard.bsky.social
Recently accepted by #QJE, “The Diffusion of New Technologies,” by Kalyani (@aakashkalyani.bsky.social), Bloom (@nickbloom.bsky.social), Carvalho, Hassan, Lerner, and Tahoun: doi.org/10.1093/qje/...
The Diffusion of New Technologies*
Abstract. We identify phrases associated with novel technologies using textual analysis of patents, job postings, and earnings calls, enabling us to identi
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
IR scholars who use probabilistic annotations like P (A U B) and Nash equilibria but without actually understanding math and probability should be banned. Nash didn't get a Nobel prize for treating equilibria as metaphors and word salads
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by Anson Au

ansonau.bsky.social
Trump’s inauguration will break tradition and will be held indoors due to cold weather.

Meanwhile, Yellen et al
slogging it out at Biden’s inauguration:
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