Jonathan G. Heaney
@jonathangheaney.bsky.social
Sociologist (mostly), Queen's University Belfast. Interested in social theory, emotions, power, politics, specfic/sf. RT≠E. Own views. Usually on a bus somewhere on the island of Ireland.
'Farewell happy fields, Where joy forever dwells: hail, horrors'
'Farewell happy fields, Where joy forever dwells: hail, horrors'
This is a better link for this #sociology job at TCD. Year Fixed Term Tenure Track, Full time, gender/sexuality specialism.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPI055/a...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPI055/a...
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This is a better link for this #sociology job at TCD. Year Fixed Term Tenure Track, Full time, gender/sexuality specialism.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPI055/a...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPI055/a...
My @qubcriminology.bsky.social colleague Kevin Hearty has a brilliant new paper out that should be of interest to #emosoc people.
‘One brother would carry another’: #Emotions, political imprisonment, and the prison memoirs of the ‘blanketmen’
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
#sociology #polisky
‘One brother would carry another’: #Emotions, political imprisonment, and the prison memoirs of the ‘blanketmen’
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
#sociology #polisky
‘One brother would carry another’: Emotions, political imprisonment, and the prison memoirs of the ‘blanketmen’ - Kevin Hearty, 2025
This article critically examines how the emotive experience of political imprisonment is represented in prison memoirs. Using the memoirs of former Irish Republ...
journals.sagepub.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
My @qubcriminology.bsky.social colleague Kevin Hearty has a brilliant new paper out that should be of interest to #emosoc people.
‘One brother would carry another’: #Emotions, political imprisonment, and the prison memoirs of the ‘blanketmen’
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
#sociology #polisky
‘One brother would carry another’: #Emotions, political imprisonment, and the prison memoirs of the ‘blanketmen’
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
#sociology #polisky
In celebration of our new trillionare, I am going to count to a trillion.
See you in about thrity two thousand years...
'Accumulation of wealth at one pole is, therefore, at the same time accumulation of misery, agony of toil, slavery, ignorance, brutality, mental degradation, at the opposite pole'
See you in about thrity two thousand years...
'Accumulation of wealth at one pole is, therefore, at the same time accumulation of misery, agony of toil, slavery, ignorance, brutality, mental degradation, at the opposite pole'
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
In celebration of our new trillionare, I am going to count to a trillion.
See you in about thrity two thousand years...
'Accumulation of wealth at one pole is, therefore, at the same time accumulation of misery, agony of toil, slavery, ignorance, brutality, mental degradation, at the opposite pole'
See you in about thrity two thousand years...
'Accumulation of wealth at one pole is, therefore, at the same time accumulation of misery, agony of toil, slavery, ignorance, brutality, mental degradation, at the opposite pole'
Assistant Professor in Environmental #Sociology, Trinity College Dublin.
5 year fixed term tenure track, full time. Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 01 December 2025
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPH703/a...
5 year fixed term tenure track, full time. Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 01 December 2025
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPH703/a...
Assistant Professor in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Recruiting now: Assistant Professor in Sociology on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
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November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Assistant Professor in Environmental #Sociology, Trinity College Dublin.
5 year fixed term tenure track, full time. Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 01 December 2025
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPH703/a...
5 year fixed term tenure track, full time. Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 01 December 2025
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPH703/a...
#CfP: Turbulence & Transition: The Economic and Social Consequences of Contemporary Global Events in Ireland.
Deadline for article submission to the Economic and Social Review is March 27th, 2026. Details below:
www.esr.ie/index.php/es...
@sociologyireland.bsky.social @carmelhannan.bsky.social
Deadline for article submission to the Economic and Social Review is March 27th, 2026. Details below:
www.esr.ie/index.php/es...
@sociologyireland.bsky.social @carmelhannan.bsky.social
Turbulence and Transition: The Economic and Social Consequences of Contemporary Global Events in Ireland | The Economic and Social Review
Turbulence and Transition: The Economic and Social Consequences of Contemporary Global Events in Ireland
www.esr.ie
November 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
#CfP: Turbulence & Transition: The Economic and Social Consequences of Contemporary Global Events in Ireland.
Deadline for article submission to the Economic and Social Review is March 27th, 2026. Details below:
www.esr.ie/index.php/es...
@sociologyireland.bsky.social @carmelhannan.bsky.social
Deadline for article submission to the Economic and Social Review is March 27th, 2026. Details below:
www.esr.ie/index.php/es...
@sociologyireland.bsky.social @carmelhannan.bsky.social
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🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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“Don’t show them anger because then they think we are criminals.”
New blog from Emotions and Society author Betül Özkaya 👇
@jonathangheaney.bsky.social #EmoSoc
New blog from Emotions and Society author Betül Özkaya 👇
@jonathangheaney.bsky.social #EmoSoc
Betül Özkaya examines how anger, especially among young racialised men, is socially regulated and often suppressed due to fears of being perceived as threatening, highlighting a structural emotional inequality rooted in race and power dynamics.
https://ow.ly/xQgP50Xihjy
https://ow.ly/xQgP50Xihjy
Emotional inequality: why young minority men are denied the right to anger - Transforming Society
Betül Özkaya examines how anger, especially among young racialised men, is socially regulated and often suppressed due to fears of being perceived as threatening, highlighting a structural emotional inequality rooted in race and power dynamics.
ow.ly
October 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
“Don’t show them anger because then they think we are criminals.”
New blog from Emotions and Society author Betül Özkaya 👇
@jonathangheaney.bsky.social #EmoSoc
New blog from Emotions and Society author Betül Özkaya 👇
@jonathangheaney.bsky.social #EmoSoc
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@jonathangheaney.bsky.social & I organised a film screening & film discussion on #rewilding with @rubyfree.bsky.social & Hugh Marcus @queensfilmtheatre.bsky.social yesterday
Inspiring #coexistence conversations!
See below to win a film poster!
#FestivalofSocialScience #SnowLeopardDay
🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙
Inspiring #coexistence conversations!
See below to win a film poster!
#FestivalofSocialScience #SnowLeopardDay
🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙
October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
@jonathangheaney.bsky.social & I organised a film screening & film discussion on #rewilding with @rubyfree.bsky.social & Hugh Marcus @queensfilmtheatre.bsky.social yesterday
Inspiring #coexistence conversations!
See below to win a film poster!
#FestivalofSocialScience #SnowLeopardDay
🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙
Inspiring #coexistence conversations!
See below to win a film poster!
#FestivalofSocialScience #SnowLeopardDay
🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊📚💙
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only
October 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only
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‘An international stabilisation force is not something most Israelis would like to see. The Palestinian Authority playing a role in Gaza is certainly not something this government would want to see. But it's not a matter of those details.’
Robert Malley on the pod
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Robert Malley on the pod
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Lessons from the Peace Process
Podcast Episode · The LRB Podcast · 10/10/2025 · 1h 1m
podcasts.apple.com
October 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
‘An international stabilisation force is not something most Israelis would like to see. The Palestinian Authority playing a role in Gaza is certainly not something this government would want to see. But it's not a matter of those details.’
Robert Malley on the pod
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Robert Malley on the pod
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Catherine Connolly was the first person to end a phone call with 'bye-byebyebyebye-byebye-bye'.
#smearthebejaysus #spéirghorm
#smearthebejaysus #spéirghorm
October 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Catherine Connolly was the first person to end a phone call with 'bye-byebyebyebye-byebye-bye'.
#smearthebejaysus #spéirghorm
#smearthebejaysus #spéirghorm
Some fresh #FridayTunes - this dropped an hour ago on KEPX. One of my favorite songs from Wet Leg's excellent second album 'moisturizer', which came out in July. The full set is great, too.
youtu.be/k80nQyBjmyo?...
youtu.be/k80nQyBjmyo?...
Wet Leg - mangetout (Live on KEXP)
YouTube video by KEXP
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Some fresh #FridayTunes - this dropped an hour ago on KEPX. One of my favorite songs from Wet Leg's excellent second album 'moisturizer', which came out in July. The full set is great, too.
youtu.be/k80nQyBjmyo?...
youtu.be/k80nQyBjmyo?...
#CfP: IPSA Research Committee 36 (political power).
What is the Future of Political #Power?
For APSA 2026 Boston, MA September 3-6. See:
powerstudies.org/apsa-2026-bo...
#sociology #polisky
What is the Future of Political #Power?
For APSA 2026 Boston, MA September 3-6. See:
powerstudies.org/apsa-2026-bo...
#sociology #polisky
powerstudies.org
October 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#CfP: IPSA Research Committee 36 (political power).
What is the Future of Political #Power?
For APSA 2026 Boston, MA September 3-6. See:
powerstudies.org/apsa-2026-bo...
#sociology #polisky
What is the Future of Political #Power?
For APSA 2026 Boston, MA September 3-6. See:
powerstudies.org/apsa-2026-bo...
#sociology #polisky
Bubble bubble...
NVIDIA and OpenAi:
Concerns that their “increasingly complex and interconnected web of business transactions is artificially propping up the trillion-dollar AI boom.“
@bloomberg.com $NVDA 👀
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Concerns that their “increasingly complex and interconnected web of business transactions is artificially propping up the trillion-dollar AI boom.“
@bloomberg.com $NVDA 👀
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
October 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Bubble bubble...
Giving this another spin. Almost full -- just a few tickets left I am told!
#ESRCFestival @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social
#ESRCFestival @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social
Myself & @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social are organizing an event at the @queensfilmtheatre.bsky.social as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. We screen Jonny's short film, followed by a discussion on power, emotion, and rewilding. All welcome—tickets here!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-and...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-and...
Living and working with lynx and snow leopards
A rewilding short film screening and discussion
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Giving this another spin. Almost full -- just a few tickets left I am told!
#ESRCFestival @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social
#ESRCFestival @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social
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Concise overview of where we are at - and why betting the farm on social media may not be a great idea
This sounds plausible to me. But if it’s true, it means that the age of social media might be over soon, with only the old and wrinkled (like myself) spending any actual time there.
October 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Concise overview of where we are at - and why betting the farm on social media may not be a great idea
Michéal Martin will be under a bit of pressure in the morning...
Billy Kelleher and co will be spitting feathers.
Billy Kelleher and co will be spitting feathers.
October 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Michéal Martin will be under a bit of pressure in the morning...
Billy Kelleher and co will be spitting feathers.
Billy Kelleher and co will be spitting feathers.
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🚨 Jim Gavin has withdrawn from the Presidential Election. #aras25 @virginmedianews.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🚨 Jim Gavin has withdrawn from the Presidential Election. #aras25 @virginmedianews.bsky.social
Bríd Óg Ní Mháille - Mícheál Ó Domhnaill agus Mick Hanly
YouTube video by eoininnanean
youtu.be
October 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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the EU parliament is looking for a native-level irish speaker for a press officer traineeship, starting next march
it's paid (€1660/month, no tax) and is a pretty sweet opportunity to see how the EU sausage is made, and a chance to try brussels (if you're not already here)
deadline end of october!
it's paid (€1660/month, no tax) and is a pretty sweet opportunity to see how the EU sausage is made, and a chance to try brussels (if you're not already here)
deadline end of october!
European parliament Traineeships - Press Unit - Post E: Press Officer, Gaelic Language
Consultez toutes les offres d'emploi Parlement européen stage et postulez en ligne a nos annonces emploi sur le site recrutement Parlement européen stage
ep-stages.gestmax.eu
October 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
the EU parliament is looking for a native-level irish speaker for a press officer traineeship, starting next march
it's paid (€1660/month, no tax) and is a pretty sweet opportunity to see how the EU sausage is made, and a chance to try brussels (if you're not already here)
deadline end of october!
it's paid (€1660/month, no tax) and is a pretty sweet opportunity to see how the EU sausage is made, and a chance to try brussels (if you're not already here)
deadline end of october!
Very much enjoyed this discussion on the new(ish) @lrb.co.uk podcast 'On Politics' about the (perhaps exaggerated) death of the Conservative Party, while touching on much else about the history and present of British party politics. Recommended.
open.spotify.com/episode/1aVU...
open.spotify.com/episode/1aVU...
Spotify – Web Player
open.spotify.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Very much enjoyed this discussion on the new(ish) @lrb.co.uk podcast 'On Politics' about the (perhaps exaggerated) death of the Conservative Party, while touching on much else about the history and present of British party politics. Recommended.
open.spotify.com/episode/1aVU...
open.spotify.com/episode/1aVU...
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Assistant professor (permanent post!) in sociology at the excellent University of Limerick. Expertise sought in one of soc of racisms, cultural soc or criminology. my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...
my.corehr.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Assistant professor (permanent post!) in sociology at the excellent University of Limerick. Expertise sought in one of soc of racisms, cultural soc or criminology. my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...
Reposted by Jonathan G. Heaney
Newsletter: This is The Case Against Generative AI, a comprehensive analysis of a financial collapse built on myths I’ll dispel, the markets’ unhealthy obsession with NVIDIA's growth, and the fact that there is not enough money in the world to fund OpenAI.
www.wheresyoured.at/the-case-aga...
www.wheresyoured.at/the-case-aga...
The Case Against Generative AI
Soundtrack: Queens of the Stone Age - First It Giveth
Before we go any further: This is, for the third time this year, the longest newsletter I've ever written, weighing in somewhere around 18,500 wo...
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September 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Newsletter: This is The Case Against Generative AI, a comprehensive analysis of a financial collapse built on myths I’ll dispel, the markets’ unhealthy obsession with NVIDIA's growth, and the fact that there is not enough money in the world to fund OpenAI.
www.wheresyoured.at/the-case-aga...
www.wheresyoured.at/the-case-aga...