Rabble Rouser

Microaggression

The Problem with Research on Microaggressions

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on June 20, 2022

Commentary: Some of the key claims made in microaggression research are backed by weak evidence.

Commentary: Some of the key claims made in microaggression research are backed by weak evidence.

Bias

12 Reasons to Be Skeptical of Common Claims About Implicit Bias

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on March 28, 2022

Limitations and flaws in implicit bias research aren't always communicated to the general public.

Limitations and flaws in implicit bias research aren't always communicated to the general public.

Education

How the Children’s Television Workshop and Sesame Street Started

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on March 12, 2022

Great psychological discoveries can sometimes be made by simple, systematic observations of what people do in their natural environments.

Great psychological discoveries can sometimes be made by simple, systematic observations of what people do in their natural environments.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

People High in Authoritarianism Support Violent Protest

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on February 11, 2022

Left-wing authoritarians supported violent social justice protests in the summer of 2020, while right-wing authoritarians supported armed anti-lockdown protests.

Left-wing authoritarians supported violent social justice protests in the summer of 2020, while right-wing authoritarians supported armed anti-lockdown protests.

Psychology

How to Detect Politically Biased Psychology

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on December 26, 2021

Scientists posture as credible arbiters of truth. However, biases can undercut scientists' truth claims. Skepticism about psychological science on politicized topics is justified.

Scientists posture as credible arbiters of truth. However, biases can undercut scientists' truth claims. Skepticism about psychological science on politicized topics is justified.

Bias

Recognizing Politically-Biased Social Science

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on December 1, 2021

Commentary: If political biases infect social science scholarship, one recently published study may not be the way to find out.

Commentary: If political biases infect social science scholarship, one recently published study may not be the way to find out.

Ethics and Morality

Are We Eroding Academic Freedom?

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on November 11, 2021

Commentary: Academics and universities are abandoning academic freedom.

Commentary: Academics and universities are abandoning academic freedom.

Bias

The Discrimination Paradox

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on September 19, 2021

Research shows that few people engage in discrimination but also that marginalized groups experience substantial discrimination. How are both results possible?

Research shows that few people engage in discrimination but also that marginalized groups experience substantial discrimination. How are both results possible?

Growth Mindset

Do Professors' Fixed Mindsets Harm Women in STEM?

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on September 7, 2021

A case study of social justice-infused research employing bad statistics and dubious methods to hype "an incredible" result.

A case study of social justice-infused research employing bad statistics and dubious methods to hype "an incredible" result.

Bias

Do Discrimination Self-Reports Follow Principles of Logic?

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on July 6, 2021

A possible case of the conjunction fallacy.

A possible case of the conjunction fallacy.

Bias

Is Discrimination the Rule or the Exception?

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on June 25, 2021

Societal discussions of discrimination might be informed by studies assessing how much discrimination occurs.

Societal discussions of discrimination might be informed by studies assessing how much discrimination occurs.

Bias

Is Implicit Bias Training Useless?

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on June 13, 2021

Training programs make claims that are not justified by research.

Training programs make claims that are not justified by research.

Psychology

Why Americans Don't Feel Free to Speak Their Minds

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on June 1, 2021

America has rapidly transitioned from a culture of freedom to a culture of censorship that some have compared to life under authoritarian regimes.

America has rapidly transitioned from a culture of freedom to a culture of censorship that some have compared to life under authoritarian regimes.

Environment

How Social Norms Create a Culture of Censorship

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on March 25, 2021

Part 2: Rising censoriousness can be seen in everything from changes in popular idioms to extensive survey data.

Part 2: Rising censoriousness can be seen in everything from changes in popular idioms to extensive survey data.

Politics

The Rise of a Culture of Censorship

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on March 17, 2021

Censoriousness is on the rise, by government and lesser but often more effective authorities.

Censoriousness is on the rise, by government and lesser but often more effective authorities.

Media

Cultural Marxism: Far Right Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory?

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on March 8, 2021

Even if people believe their own propaganda, it is still propaganda.

Even if people believe their own propaganda, it is still propaganda.

Forgiveness

Ten Ways to Defend Against a Cancellation Attack

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on December 22, 2020

They have come after your reputation, your job, or your business. They are lying, but everyone seems to buy it. How do you get out of this?

They have come after your reputation, your job, or your business. They are lying, but everyone seems to buy it. How do you get out of this?

Gaslighting

Ten Ways to Tell If You Are Targeted for Cancellation

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on November 27, 2020

Knowledge is power. To successfully defend against a cancellation attack, first you need to be able to recognize one.

Knowledge is power. To successfully defend against a cancellation attack, first you need to be able to recognize one.

Alcoholism

Be a Well-Informed, Active Self-Manager of Your Medical Care

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on October 22, 2020

Doctors and nurses make mistakes of both practice and judgment. Although this is inevitable, you do not want to be victimized by those mistakes, if you can help it.

Doctors and nurses make mistakes of both practice and judgment. Although this is inevitable, you do not want to be victimized by those mistakes, if you can help it.

Psychology

My Newest Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on September 20, 2020

In a spirit of inclusiveness, denunciations, ostracisim, and stigmatizing people for their views, cultures, or identities will not be tolerated.

In a spirit of inclusiveness, denunciations, ostracisim, and stigmatizing people for their views, cultures, or identities will not be tolerated.