The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences cites a study by quantitative social scientists Antonio Sirianni and Feng Fu showing aggressive political messaging via advertising and social media doesn't change minds, but instead alienates moderates and radicalizes supporters. News Feature: Modeling the power of polarization M. Mitchell Waldrop
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"To sociologists, it's pretty clear that one reason we're not getting better traction on Covid-19 is neglect of what we call the 'group level of analysis,'" writes the professor of sociology in a "Chronicle of Higher Education" essay on resistance to pandemic public health measures. Read more at: https://dartgo.org/quoteharrington92
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"Even though we haven't been able to be together physically, some of these digital ways to connect can actually lead to deeper friendships, deeper ties," the associate professor of sociology tells "The Guardian." Read more at: https://dartgo.org/quotemccabe820
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In a "Guardian" opinion piece, the professor of sociology argues that the best way to persuade vaccine-reluctant people is for the message to come from someone they respect. "The call back to reality has to come from inside the house," she writes. Read more at: https://dartgo.org/dnewsharrington809
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