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Sociology in Existential Times - Society
The most pressing problems of the current historical moment are being framed as existential threats—including fears over pandemics, wars, democratic backsliding, declining birth rates, accelerating cl...
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As the world wrestles with "existential threat" it is an opportunity for sociology to reflexively re-imagine itself. The most pressing problems the world faces are all social problems.
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Big tech hyperbole, or the future?
Sam Altman says the one-person billion-dollar company is coming. Maybe I could be that person—if only I could get my colleagues to shut up and stop lying. www.wired.com/story/all-my...
All of My Employees Are AI Agents, and So Are My Executives
Sam Altman says the one-person billion-dollar company is coming. Maybe I could be that person—if only I could get my colleagues to shut up and stop lying.
www.wired.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Big tech hyperbole, or the future?
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From the very first census in 1790, the U.S. has measured race – but never in the same way and rarely without controversy. In this new data essay, we look at how the census has approached racial and ethnic measurement over time.
Counting Race: How the Census Measures Identity and What Americans Think About It
How the U.S. government measures race has changed substantially since censuses began in 1790. Today, Americans differ on whether the government should ask about race.
www.pewresearch.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
From the very first census in 1790, the U.S. has measured race – but never in the same way and rarely without controversy. In this new data essay, we look at how the census has approached racial and ethnic measurement over time.
Reposted by Howard Ramos
StatCan - Emplois Recensement, Commis au recrutement
Date limite : le 7 mars 2026
Census Employment, Recruitment Clerk - StatsCan
Closing date: 2026-03-07
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Date limite : le 7 mars 2026
Census Employment, Recruitment Clerk - StatsCan
Closing date: 2026-03-07
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November 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
StatCan - Emplois Recensement, Commis au recrutement
Date limite : le 7 mars 2026
Census Employment, Recruitment Clerk - StatsCan
Closing date: 2026-03-07
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Date limite : le 7 mars 2026
Census Employment, Recruitment Clerk - StatsCan
Closing date: 2026-03-07
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JOB: Sociology - Professor (Quantitative Data Analysis Methods and Social Statistics) -Université Lavalhttps://universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?job_id=69813
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November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
JOB: Sociology - Professor (Quantitative Data Analysis Methods and Social Statistics) -Université Lavalhttps://universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?job_id=69813
The most pressing problems of the current historical moment are being framed as existential threats. The question is whether sociology, and more broadly social science, is up for the task of tackling them. This paper is a provocative thought experiment on all this.
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Sociology in Existential Times
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November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The most pressing problems of the current historical moment are being framed as existential threats. The question is whether sociology, and more broadly social science, is up for the task of tackling them. This paper is a provocative thought experiment on all this.
rdcu.be/eNKnL
rdcu.be/eNKnL
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TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN HEALTH AND THE LIFE COURSE OR WORK AND THE ECONOMY
Department of Sociology, Western University
Review of applications will commence on November 6th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
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TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN HEALTH AND THE LIFE COURSE OR WORK AND THE ECONOMY
Department of Sociology, Western University
Review of applications will commence on November 6th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN HEALTH AND THE LIFE COURSE OR WORK AND THE ECONOMY
Department of Sociology, Western University
Review of applications will commence on November 6th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
csn-rec.ca/job-postings...
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN HEALTH AND THE LIFE COURSE OR WORK AND THE ECONOMY
Department of Sociology, Western University
Review of applications will commence on November 6th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
csn-rec.ca/job-postings...
Reposted by Howard Ramos
As the world wrestles with "existential threat" it is an opportunity for sociology to reflexively re-imagine itself. The most pressing problems the world faces are all social problems.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Sociology in Existential Times - Society
The most pressing problems of the current historical moment are being framed as existential threats—including fears over pandemics, wars, democratic backsliding, declining birth rates, accelerating cl...
link.springer.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
As the world wrestles with "existential threat" it is an opportunity for sociology to reflexively re-imagine itself. The most pressing problems the world faces are all social problems.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
As the world wrestles with "existential threat" it is an opportunity for sociology to reflexively re-imagine itself. The most pressing problems the world faces are all social problems.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Sociology in Existential Times - Society
The most pressing problems of the current historical moment are being framed as existential threats—including fears over pandemics, wars, democratic backsliding, declining birth rates, accelerating cl...
link.springer.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
As the world wrestles with "existential threat" it is an opportunity for sociology to reflexively re-imagine itself. The most pressing problems the world faces are all social problems.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Reposted by Howard Ramos
job
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN HEALTH AND THE LIFE COURSE OR WORK AND THE ECONOMY
Department of Sociology, Western University
Review of applications will commence on November 6th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
csn-rec.ca/job-postings...
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN HEALTH AND THE LIFE COURSE OR WORK AND THE ECONOMY
Department of Sociology, Western University
Review of applications will commence on November 6th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
csn-rec.ca/job-postings...
October 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
job
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN HEALTH AND THE LIFE COURSE OR WORK AND THE ECONOMY
Department of Sociology, Western University
Review of applications will commence on November 6th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
csn-rec.ca/job-postings...
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN HEALTH AND THE LIFE COURSE OR WORK AND THE ECONOMY
Department of Sociology, Western University
Review of applications will commence on November 6th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
csn-rec.ca/job-postings...
Not sure this is much of a surprise, but a reminder that AI hallucinates and it isn't ready to replace journalists. The world doesn't need AI generated misinformation!
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Not sure this is much of a surprise, but a reminder that AI hallucinates and it isn't ready to replace journalists. The world doesn't need AI generated misinformation!
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
Might be time for Canadians to plug into the world a bit more. There is more to it than our southern neighbour.
angusreid.org/carney-asia-...
angusreid.org/carney-asia-...
October 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Might be time for Canadians to plug into the world a bit more. There is more to it than our southern neighbour.
angusreid.org/carney-asia-...
angusreid.org/carney-asia-...
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2 job postings, Concordia University
*Assistant Professor, Migration and Politics
*Assistant Professor in Human Geography and Migration
Application deadline: December 1, 2025
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*Assistant Professor, Migration and Politics
*Assistant Professor in Human Geography and Migration
Application deadline: December 1, 2025
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October 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
2 job postings, Concordia University
*Assistant Professor, Migration and Politics
*Assistant Professor in Human Geography and Migration
Application deadline: December 1, 2025
csn-rec.ca/job-postings...
@cpsa-acsp.bsky.social @csa-scs.bsky.social
*Assistant Professor, Migration and Politics
*Assistant Professor in Human Geography and Migration
Application deadline: December 1, 2025
csn-rec.ca/job-postings...
@cpsa-acsp.bsky.social @csa-scs.bsky.social
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@rsmargo.bsky.social, @somardrawoh.bsky.social, and Yue Teng explain how declining Indigenous fertility rates will reshape the futures of Indigenous communities and Canada, and the broader implications for the country as a whole.
An important analysis: policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indi...
An important analysis: policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indi...
Indigenous fertility rates drop below replacement level
New data show Indigenous fertility rates have fallen below replacement level, reshaping communities and national demographics.
policyoptions.irpp.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
@rsmargo.bsky.social, @somardrawoh.bsky.social, and Yue Teng explain how declining Indigenous fertility rates will reshape the futures of Indigenous communities and Canada, and the broader implications for the country as a whole.
An important analysis: policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indi...
An important analysis: policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indi...
Indigenous fertility rates in Canada have begun to decline over the past decade. Only the Inuit have replacement level fertility among Indigenous peoples in the country.
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indi...
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indi...
Indigenous fertility rates drop below replacement level
New data show Indigenous fertility rates have fallen below replacement level, reshaping communities and national demographics.
policyoptions.irpp.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Indigenous fertility rates in Canada have begun to decline over the past decade. Only the Inuit have replacement level fertility among Indigenous peoples in the country.
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indi...
policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/10/indi...
Reposted by Howard Ramos
Reposted by Howard Ramos
Along with several other sociologists, I have contributed a short essay to a special section of ASA's Contexts about the Canada-US relationship. These essays are open access until Nov 17th, 2025 at : journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10....
October 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Along with several other sociologists, I have contributed a short essay to a special section of ASA's Contexts about the Canada-US relationship. These essays are open access until Nov 17th, 2025 at : journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10....
Yes, Canadians are on a Blue Jays bandwagon! angusreid.org/blue-jays-ba...
Attention on baseball explodes as Blue Jays seek World Series berth, but are they really “Canada’s team”? - Angus Reid Institute
Torontonians divided over the Jays being their city’s team or sharing with the rest of the country October 16, 2025 – Baseball fans in Canada are riding a rollercoaster, as the Toronto Blue Jays bounc...
angusreid.org
October 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Yes, Canadians are on a Blue Jays bandwagon! angusreid.org/blue-jays-ba...
People do not see the world a environment or economy, they see it as AND. abacusdata.ca/canadas-natu...
Canada’s Natural Advantage: A Path to Economic Prosperity and Climate Leadership - Abacus Data
New Abacus Data research finds Canadians see nature as one of the country’s greatest economic assets. Over 90% believe investing in nature can drive growth, resilience, and climate leadership.
abacusdata.ca
October 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
People do not see the world a environment or economy, they see it as AND. abacusdata.ca/canadas-natu...
New Statistics Canada report on the economic outcomes of non-binary and transgender Canadians shows distinct demographic and employment characteristics that are generally associated with poorer economic outcomes. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/91f00...
www150.statcan.gc.ca
October 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
New Statistics Canada report on the economic outcomes of non-binary and transgender Canadians shows distinct demographic and employment characteristics that are generally associated with poorer economic outcomes. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/91f00...
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Teaching Professor (Assistant, Associate or Full Lecturer) in Sociology iaejup.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Teaching Professor (Assistant, Associate or Full Lecturer) in Sociology
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA). While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current…
iaejup.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Teaching Professor (Assistant, Associate or Full Lecturer) in Sociology iaejup.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Sadly, a likely thing to happen this Halloween.
October 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Sadly, a likely thing to happen this Halloween.
EDI being questioned in the adjudication of Canadian grants. Often missing in such discussions is Employment Equity law and the court settlement over the CRC program. universityaffairs.ca/news/parliam...
Parliament reviews EDI for research grants - University Affairs
Witnesses testify for and against applying diversity criteria to scientific funding.
universityaffairs.ca
October 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
EDI being questioned in the adjudication of Canadian grants. Often missing in such discussions is Employment Equity law and the court settlement over the CRC program. universityaffairs.ca/news/parliam...
To all the nativists: xenophobia is bad for science. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
More than 30% of this century’s science Nobel prizewinners immigrated: see their journeys
The most common destination for eventual Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine since 2000 is the United States, Nature has found.
www.nature.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
To all the nativists: xenophobia is bad for science. www.nature.com/articles/d41...