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We may have the same problem in politisci and policy scholarship. We have methodologists who look for new and interesting ways to use Big Data repeatedly analyze huge datasets looking for ways to associate small changes w/ policy, "solving" probs no one asked about, ignoring causal links & contexts.
Theory-freedom is an incoherent ideal for scientific objectivity and one which harms the integrity of science.
Sam Gershman writes beautifully about how theory-free neuroscience prevents the field from reaching its promise. Beautiful and true. Most folks do not test hypotheses. Running a NHST does not a hypothesis make. www.thetransmitter.org/theoretical-...
March 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
We may have the same problem in politisci and policy scholarship. We have methodologists who look for new and interesting ways to use Big Data repeatedly analyze huge datasets looking for ways to associate small changes w/ policy, "solving" probs no one asked about, ignoring causal links & contexts.
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"We know you’re out of power. We understand you’re in the minority. We hear that, loud and clear. What we’re not hearing is your anger. We’re not hearing your outrage. We’re wondering whether or not you actually hear us."
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Comms Advice for Democratic Lawmakers
You didn't ask, but I'm offering it anyway.
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February 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
"We know you’re out of power. We understand you’re in the minority. We hear that, loud and clear. What we’re not hearing is your anger. We’re not hearing your outrage. We’re wondering whether or not you actually hear us."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/comms-advi...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/comms-advi...