connecting research to practice @ prosocialdesign.org. supporting social cohesion @ civichealthproject.org. dog mama in NYC.
julia kamin
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I learned so much in this talk - about what users value in their subreddits, the spectrum of rules mods use and, most fascinatingly, what rules are connected to healthier communities. If you missed, this is a great write-up, but @galenweld.bsky.social is so fun to listen to it's worth the watch.
I used to feel slightly lazy and needy each time I insisted on speaking to a *human* customer service agent.
Now it feels like I'm doing my bit to preserve humanity.
A positive sign from new study: In survey experiments, participants were less likely to engage with content when they knew it was AI generated.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Love a review article. This one is of studies from 2020-2025 looking at AI's ability to detect cyber-bullying.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
julia kamin
Prediction markets - Kalshi and Polymarket - now have their money (just slightly) on the Dems taking the Senate. That was a far-fetched dream six months ago.
I love a research review. This one looks at studies of interventions designed to mitigate the negative effects of digitally-modified images on teen and adult body-image.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Just learned about this inspiring letter and vision for a New Civic Future - founded on agency, connection and empowered communities. (And not surprised to see @thevillagesquare.bsky.social's Liz Joyner as an author.) Gives me hope that we're witnessing a civic renewal. www.newcivicfuture.org/letter
Someone studied the landscape of Bridge-building initiatives in the U.S., including @listenfirstproject.bsky.social's coalition of 400+ organizations, and created a map.
The most dangerous AI on record may get into the hands most inept administration in history. If you weren't already terrified enough.
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...
We've reached the point when more than twice as many Americans Strongly Disapprove of Trump as Strongly Approve.
