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by Jukka Savolainen

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Agreed, on record:
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Is Sociology Broken? Jukka Savolainen on Ideology and Reform | Ep 35
YouTube video by Heterodox Academy
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nigella.bsky.social
#RecipeOfTheDay is the flamboyantly delectable Peach Melba Pavlova! I prefer to make most elements a day in advance (as explained in the recipe intro) but that’s for ease, not an essential step. www.nigella.com/recipes/peac...
Peach Melba Pavlova
My Peach Melba Pavlova is a dream of a dessert: crisp-edged meringue with a marshmallow centre, spread with softly whipped cream, covered with golden peach wedges and drizzled with a sauce of pureed r...
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by Jukka Savolainen

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"Genetic variants associated with personality have widespread associations with other attributes, including social, economic, and medical outcomes."

Important knowledge for social scientists:

www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
Personality Genomics | Annual Reviews
Recent research advances have precipitated the era of personality genomics: the study of how variation in human DNA sequence predicts individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, fee...
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by Jukka Savolainen

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Give Criminology a Chance share.google/SOUvl4vh2aqh...
Give Criminology a Chance
Notes from a discipline on the brink
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
Example where a public statement by an academic association is appropriate/necessary. "Can't be neutral in a moving train."
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Prof Dynarski @dynarski.bsky.social · Aug 2
Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal
August 1, 2025 AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations Statement from the American Economic Association on the Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today. The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day. Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias. The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity. Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions. We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure. Lawrence Katz President, American Economic Association Katharine Abraham President-Elect, American Economic Association Karen Dynan Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics Kenneth Troske Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations
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dynarski.bsky.social
Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal
August 1, 2025 AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations Statement from the American Economic Association on the Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today. The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day. Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias. The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity. Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions. We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure. Lawrence Katz President, American Economic Association Katharine Abraham President-Elect, American Economic Association Karen Dynan Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics Kenneth Troske Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
Except for the price tag.
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by Jukka Savolainen

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Sociological research
www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2025/07/98359/
New Vindication for the Regnerus Same-Sex Parenting Study
Suppressing disfavored ideas from consideration has serious consequences for the possibility of scientifically informed public discourse in our day.
www.thepublicdiscourse.com
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
As noted, this is a CFP, not an article. The intro to the special issue will substantiate all those claims with evidence. "Bad ideas" refers to the quality of those ideas with respect to empirical evidence; their poor fit with reality.

by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
Again, it doesn't "elevate a conclusion." You keep misrepresenting the language. Definitely not a "productive take" 😏

by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
I concede the issue is not necessarily open to abolitionist contributions. But I would not rule those out. The keyword is "productive:" knowledge about policing that supports the mission of public safety. If no policing is the best policing, I'm open to reviewing the evidence.
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
This is a call for papers. Those claims will be substantiated, with evidence, in the introductory essay to the special issue. They may seem controversial but they are accurate.
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
You are misrepresenting the call. We're interested in constructive contributions. Something that identifies major problems with, e.g., the training of officers can be constructive, although sociological mainstream would label it as "copaganda." The point is to elevate such work for a change.
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
Such as?
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Reposted by: Jukka Savolainen, Mauricio Romero, Patrick Präg

rogierk.bsky.social
New paper by @njudd.com shows that an additional year of education doesn't causally affect telomere length in old age, despite many (theory) accounts arguing otherwise. It's been desk rejected by 13 journals happy to publish small 'positive' telomere studies. Sigh. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
It was very hot and muggy there. I saw people waiting in line with the heat index hitting over 100. Could that have been a factor?
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
To the absolute shock of no one in academia:
"The university not only screened out candidates based on their commitment to diversity ideology—it also screened out candidates based on their protected identity characteristics."
www.city-journal.org/article/corn...
Cornell Hired Based on Race, Internal Documents Show
The Department of Justice should investigate for a potential violation of the Civil Rights Act.
www.city-journal.org
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emilynussbaum.bsky.social
Guys, the final deadline for being shocked that Mamdani’s mom is Mira Nair is next Monday, June 30th, write it down
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
Corollary: Most academics are conformists who "question authority" only when it's convenient and fits the prevailing narrative. Excellent sheep.
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
And the pre-conference symposium was stimulating!
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
Our panel discussion on sociology in Florida was successful.
Jukka, Brad, Rosemary & Fabio
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
Our HxSociology community meeting was well-attended by roughly 20 members.
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
... and @musaalgharbi.bsky.social won the research award! 🙌🏆
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
#Sociology was well represented at the 2025 meeting of Heterodox Academy @heterodoxacademy.bsky.social #HxA2025.

First, Abigail Saguy was recognized with the teaching award 👏 🏆
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by Jukka Savolainen

savolainen.bsky.social
Is your hypothesis symmetrical: parents who don't care about school quality are those whose kids will fail no matter what?

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jenniferdoleac.bsky.social
I just updated my spreadsheet of crime-related papers published in top Economics journals:

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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by Jukka Savolainen

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The causal effect of prison.
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by Jukka Savolainen

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A hopeful sign for higher education

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Associate Center Director, Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education in Medford, Massachusetts | Tufts University
Tufts University is hiring a Associate Center Director, Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education in Medford, Massachusetts. Review all of the job details and apply today!
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by Jukka Savolainen

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... because everyone in the field wants it to be true.
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