Justin Sulik
@justinsulik.bsky.social
🇿🇦 Postdoc researching psychology of science at LMU Munich 🇩🇪. Current main projects: science denial/trust in science; cognitive diversity among scientists/in collective problem solving. He/him🏳️🌈
Would anyone have any interest in a lightweight app where people could easily report current quality failure rates? Would then display smoothed averages for different platforms, helping track temporary blips vs consistent declines
Is anyone else noticing a sudden sharp drop-off in participant quality on @joinprolific.bsky.social in the last week or so? We are suddenly getting over 50% fails on rudimentary attention checks #cogsci #psychscisky
June 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Would anyone have any interest in a lightweight app where people could easily report current quality failure rates? Would then display smoothed averages for different platforms, helping track temporary blips vs consistent declines
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🚨 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨
Published in Public Understanding of Science with @justinsulik.bsky.social: "How do you argue with a science denial meme?"
People rate response strategies to a science denial meme (specifically the "If humans evolved from apes, why are there still apes?" meme)
Published in Public Understanding of Science with @justinsulik.bsky.social: "How do you argue with a science denial meme?"
People rate response strategies to a science denial meme (specifically the "If humans evolved from apes, why are there still apes?" meme)
How do you argue with a science denial meme? Memed responses may be counter-productive for responding to science denial online - Hannah Little, Justin Sulik, 2025
Science denial ‘memes’ are a viral form of communication that attempt to undermine complex scientific ideas using memorable soundbites. These memes misrepresent...
journals.sagepub.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🚨 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨
Published in Public Understanding of Science with @justinsulik.bsky.social: "How do you argue with a science denial meme?"
People rate response strategies to a science denial meme (specifically the "If humans evolved from apes, why are there still apes?" meme)
Published in Public Understanding of Science with @justinsulik.bsky.social: "How do you argue with a science denial meme?"
People rate response strategies to a science denial meme (specifically the "If humans evolved from apes, why are there still apes?" meme)
Reposted by Justin Sulik
Researchers in psychological sciences "who were more tolerant of ambiguity were...more likely to think that social, contextual or holistic considerations are vital for psychology."
Why do scientists disagree with each other? This new study from @justinsulik.bsky.social et al. surveys psychologists to find that scientific divides are associated with differences in researcher cognitive traits. @mi3lab.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Differences in psychologists’ cognitive traits are associated with scientific divides - Nature Human Behaviour
Scientific disagreements are not just a matter of using different methods or having conflicting data. Sulik et al. surveyed psychological scientists and found that disagreements are also associated wi...
www.nature.com
April 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Researchers in psychological sciences "who were more tolerant of ambiguity were...more likely to think that social, contextual or holistic considerations are vital for psychology."
Reposted by Justin Sulik
Why do scientists disagree with each other? This new study from @justinsulik.bsky.social et al. surveys psychologists to find that scientific divides are associated with differences in researcher cognitive traits. @mi3lab.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Differences in psychologists’ cognitive traits are associated with scientific divides - Nature Human Behaviour
Scientific disagreements are not just a matter of using different methods or having conflicting data. Sulik et al. surveyed psychological scientists and found that disagreements are also associated wi...
www.nature.com
April 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Why do scientists disagree with each other? This new study from @justinsulik.bsky.social et al. surveys psychologists to find that scientific divides are associated with differences in researcher cognitive traits. @mi3lab.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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On my way back from a great #SciSci workshop at @mi3lab.bsky.social, where I was happy to present our work on a computational psychology of science. Fruitful exchange with scholars from different fields - many thanks to @justinsulik.bsky.social and @euroscisci.bsky.social for making this happen!
February 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On my way back from a great #SciSci workshop at @mi3lab.bsky.social, where I was happy to present our work on a computational psychology of science. Fruitful exchange with scholars from different fields - many thanks to @justinsulik.bsky.social and @euroscisci.bsky.social for making this happen!
Why do people put out preprints as DOCX? I'm always surprised when I hit the download button and don't get a PDF. Am I missing something, or do people just not know that opening a DOCX on a different system could wreck your layout?
February 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Why do people put out preprints as DOCX? I'm always surprised when I hit the download button and don't get a PDF. Am I missing something, or do people just not know that opening a DOCX on a different system could wreck your layout?
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Would be super grateful if all #language #langsky and #linguistics peeps could share this postdoc job offer.
JOB ALERT! Come work with me!
34-Month Postdoc Position here at the Center for Language Evolution Studies, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń in my project "Paths to Polysemy"
Job offer here: www.umk.pl/en/jobs/?tas...
Please repost & share widely!
34-Month Postdoc Position here at the Center for Language Evolution Studies, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń in my project "Paths to Polysemy"
Job offer here: www.umk.pl/en/jobs/?tas...
Please repost & share widely!
January 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Would be super grateful if all #language #langsky and #linguistics peeps could share this postdoc job offer.
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This is one of our most wonderful students and the university doesn't understand they basically tricked her into studying here because they didn't explain the extortionate fees they would apply to her after the pre masters. Please if you're able, consider donating.
www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...
www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...
Donate to Help a Student finish their Masters, organized by Karabo Maisela
Hi, I am a student currently enrolled at Radboud University for a Masters program. … Karabo Maisela needs your support for Help a Student finish their Masters
www.gofundme.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:55 PM
This is one of our most wonderful students and the university doesn't understand they basically tricked her into studying here because they didn't explain the extortionate fees they would apply to her after the pre masters. Please if you're able, consider donating.
www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...
www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...
Poor little Gus is having surgery this morning. Hopefully the worst of it will be the fact that he had to skip breakfast. Despite bellowing about it.
November 22, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Poor little Gus is having surgery this morning. Hopefully the worst of it will be the fact that he had to skip breakfast. Despite bellowing about it.
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SciSci starter packs!
Adding a second starter pack here since we ran out of capacity with the first one: go.bsky.app/NeZvnb5
The first one can be found here: go.bsky.app/2R1E4TD
Please nominate or self-nominate with an example work.
Please share!
#AcademicSky #SciSci #SciPol #metascience
Adding a second starter pack here since we ran out of capacity with the first one: go.bsky.app/NeZvnb5
The first one can be found here: go.bsky.app/2R1E4TD
Please nominate or self-nominate with an example work.
Please share!
#AcademicSky #SciSci #SciPol #metascience
November 16, 2024 at 6:15 PM
SciSci starter packs!
Adding a second starter pack here since we ran out of capacity with the first one: go.bsky.app/NeZvnb5
The first one can be found here: go.bsky.app/2R1E4TD
Please nominate or self-nominate with an example work.
Please share!
#AcademicSky #SciSci #SciPol #metascience
Adding a second starter pack here since we ran out of capacity with the first one: go.bsky.app/NeZvnb5
The first one can be found here: go.bsky.app/2R1E4TD
Please nominate or self-nominate with an example work.
Please share!
#AcademicSky #SciSci #SciPol #metascience
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November 18 is the International Day of LGBQTIA+ People in STEM! Today more than ever we want to stress the importance of communities, building connections, and raising each other up. Let's keep leaving our mark for the betterment of us all! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 #QueerinSTEM
prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/
prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/
November 18, 2024 at 8:55 AM
November 18 is the International Day of LGBQTIA+ People in STEM! Today more than ever we want to stress the importance of communities, building connections, and raising each other up. Let's keep leaving our mark for the betterment of us all! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 #QueerinSTEM
prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/
prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/
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New starter pack: I created this one for people interested in research on #science #communication and public #engagement with science. Feel free to follow them, share the list, and suggest additions! #scicomm
go.bsky.app/3qW3UL2
go.bsky.app/3qW3UL2
November 17, 2024 at 7:57 AM
New starter pack: I created this one for people interested in research on #science #communication and public #engagement with science. Feel free to follow them, share the list, and suggest additions! #scicomm
go.bsky.app/3qW3UL2
go.bsky.app/3qW3UL2
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Joining in on the buzz: I started a list with researchers working on trust in science across disciplines! Any suggestions? Self-suggestions more than welcome!! Let’s connect! Please share widely 🤗 #trustinscience #scicomm
go.bsky.app/UXRS1uq
go.bsky.app/UXRS1uq
November 16, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Joining in on the buzz: I started a list with researchers working on trust in science across disciplines! Any suggestions? Self-suggestions more than welcome!! Let’s connect! Please share widely 🤗 #trustinscience #scicomm
go.bsky.app/UXRS1uq
go.bsky.app/UXRS1uq
First time that my youtube feed has spontaneously suggested someone I know as the next video to watch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mey9... @garicgymro.bsky.social
October 22, 2024 at 5:37 PM
First time that my youtube feed has spontaneously suggested someone I know as the next video to watch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mey9... @garicgymro.bsky.social
Ok now bluesky is complete. No more reasons to go anywhere else ever again.
I see so many people here that I have been missing. I love you, comrade besties
October 18, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Ok now bluesky is complete. No more reasons to go anywhere else ever again.
Several visual and verbal Pratchett references in the latest Kurzgesagt video #pratchett #fantasy #scicomm #kurzgesagt www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1nY...
October 9, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Several visual and verbal Pratchett references in the latest Kurzgesagt video #pratchett #fantasy #scicomm #kurzgesagt www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1nY...
Every morning this creature gets a custom pillow fort made for him. Lord of the manor levels of spoiled
August 30, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Every morning this creature gets a custom pillow fort made for him. Lord of the manor levels of spoiled
New work with @hanachronism.bsky.social—my first foray in experimental science communication! osf.io/8qgh3
Once while I was walking down the street wearing a Darwin-themed tshirt, someone yelled at me "If we descended from monkeys, why are there still monkeys?" How do you argue with that?
Once while I was walking down the street wearing a Darwin-themed tshirt, someone yelled at me "If we descended from monkeys, why are there still monkeys?" How do you argue with that?
August 14, 2024 at 11:34 AM
New work with @hanachronism.bsky.social—my first foray in experimental science communication! osf.io/8qgh3
Once while I was walking down the street wearing a Darwin-themed tshirt, someone yelled at me "If we descended from monkeys, why are there still monkeys?" How do you argue with that?
Once while I was walking down the street wearing a Darwin-themed tshirt, someone yelled at me "If we descended from monkeys, why are there still monkeys?" How do you argue with that?
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We all love a good meme, but how can you argue against memes that contain scientific mistruths?
@hanachronism.bsky.social & @justinsulik.bsky.social are on the case! They look at responses to mis- & dis- info and what makes such rebuttals effective.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
#Commsky #politisky
@hanachronism.bsky.social & @justinsulik.bsky.social are on the case! They look at responses to mis- & dis- info and what makes such rebuttals effective.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
#Commsky #politisky
OSF
osf.io
August 14, 2024 at 10:44 AM
We all love a good meme, but how can you argue against memes that contain scientific mistruths?
@hanachronism.bsky.social & @justinsulik.bsky.social are on the case! They look at responses to mis- & dis- info and what makes such rebuttals effective.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
#Commsky #politisky
@hanachronism.bsky.social & @justinsulik.bsky.social are on the case! They look at responses to mis- & dis- info and what makes such rebuttals effective.
osf.io/preprints/ps...
#Commsky #politisky
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🚨We are still looking for participants for our survey on piloting practices in psychology! We want to make sure we get a good spread across sub-disciplines so please feel free to pass this on to your networks
#psychology #metascience #openscience #phdsky
#psychology #metascience #openscience #phdsky
If you are a psychology researcher, please consider taking this survey about pilot studies: research.sc/participant/...
Our team is hoping to learn how researchers approach the process of piloting. 20 randomly chosen participants will receive $50 gift cards!
#PsychSciSky #MetaScience #OpenScience
Our team is hoping to learn how researchers approach the process of piloting. 20 randomly chosen participants will receive $50 gift cards!
#PsychSciSky #MetaScience #OpenScience
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August 9, 2024 at 2:58 PM
🚨We are still looking for participants for our survey on piloting practices in psychology! We want to make sure we get a good spread across sub-disciplines so please feel free to pass this on to your networks
#psychology #metascience #openscience #phdsky
#psychology #metascience #openscience #phdsky
No, that's a widget. A Glaswegian is a dabbling duck of the genus Mareca.
No, those are weejuns. A Glaswegian is a floating device in a beer can designed to create foam when the can is opened.
No, those are wedges. Glaswegians are a brand of penny loafer.
August 2, 2024 at 3:01 PM
No, that's a widget. A Glaswegian is a dabbling duck of the genus Mareca.
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Just found out this is getting released later in the year and can't wait, easily my favourite living author, Piranesi is one of the few books I've read that I think is perfect.
June 3, 2024 at 8:59 AM
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MTurk Studies
“Negative attitudes toward MTurk sometimes reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of what the platform offers and how it should be used in research.”
doi.org/10.1177/1745...
#Methodology #Psychology #MetaSci 🧪 PoliSky
“Negative attitudes toward MTurk sometimes reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of what the platform offers and how it should be used in research.”
doi.org/10.1177/1745...
#Methodology #Psychology #MetaSci 🧪 PoliSky
![A recent article in Perspectives on Psychological Science (Webb & Tangney, 2022) reported a study in which just 2.6% of
participants recruited on Amazon’s Mechanical Turk (MTurk) were deemed “valid.” The authors highlighted some wellestablished
limitations of MTurk, but their central claims—that MTurk is “too good to be true” and that it captured “only
14 human beings . . . [out of] N = 529”—are radically misleading, yet have been repeated widely. This commentary
aims to (a) correct the record (i.e., by showing that Webb and Tangney’s approach to data collection led to unusually
low data quality) and (b) offer a shift in perspective for running high-quality studies online. Negative attitudes toward
MTurk sometimes reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of what the platform offers and how it should be used in
research. Beyond pointing to research that details strategies for effective design and recruitment on MTurk, we stress
that MTurk is not suitable for every study. Effective use req](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4jb3re5tvklsvhuc3lkerj5q/bafkreigbkuzez7qcrnflz5fqmhwlwweeyq4xujr3c5yqofccobx73ojhom@jpeg)
May 28, 2024 at 8:50 AM
MTurk Studies
“Negative attitudes toward MTurk sometimes reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of what the platform offers and how it should be used in research.”
doi.org/10.1177/1745...
#Methodology #Psychology #MetaSci 🧪 PoliSky
“Negative attitudes toward MTurk sometimes reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of what the platform offers and how it should be used in research.”
doi.org/10.1177/1745...
#Methodology #Psychology #MetaSci 🧪 PoliSky
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New preprint, "The limitations of LLMs for understanding human language and cognition" ... our experience so far is that people love to hate this paper, but love it or hate it, it's here! osf.io/preprints/ps...
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ALT: Jeb Bush Please Clap GIF
media.tenor.com
May 21, 2024 at 12:49 PM
New preprint, "The limitations of LLMs for understanding human language and cognition" ... our experience so far is that people love to hate this paper, but love it or hate it, it's here! osf.io/preprints/ps...
This is a really great group to work with if you fancy a potentially impactful role in open science in Munich.
I'm excited at the prospect of working closely with someone on the implementation of what promises to be an impactful project! Don't hesitate to ask me about the role!
📢We are hiring!
Scientific Coordinator for Open Science (E13 TV-L) from 2025 and for 3 years to implement the @VW project “From local to systemic implementation: Embedding open research in institutional practices”.
Deadline: July 15
Please share widely!
www.osc.uni-muenchen.de/news/osc_coo...
Scientific Coordinator for Open Science (E13 TV-L) from 2025 and for 3 years to implement the @VW project “From local to systemic implementation: Embedding open research in institutional practices”.
Deadline: July 15
Please share widely!
www.osc.uni-muenchen.de/news/osc_coo...
May 7, 2024 at 8:32 AM
This is a really great group to work with if you fancy a potentially impactful role in open science in Munich.