Martin V. Day
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Martin V. Day
@martinvday.bsky.social
Social psych. Inequality, Social mobility, Environmental behaviors, “Societal Cognition”.
Memorial University of Newfoundland. First name sometimes pronounced “nothavinabad”.
societalcognitionlab.com
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I’ve been a green card holder since 2005. I am a social scientist researching racism + DEI, and my entire research is listed in this list. I go to protests. Tho I’m afraid of speaking up, I’m much more privileged than most at this moment so I can’t be silent. If you can, speak up for those who can’t
March 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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The MTA wants a psychologist to help them stop fare evasion.

Hi. I'm a psychologist. I recommend addressing the root cause (e.g. PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD IT). Reducing the cost will likely help. I know that costs money, so here are a few places to consider getting it..
www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/m...
Can a psychologist stop fare evaders? MTA mulls new strategy to save millions
Instead of installing gadgets to stop fare beaters, the MTA is considering hiring a psychologist to get into their minds in hopes of “shrinking” the expensive problem.
www.nbcnewyork.com
June 12, 2024 at 9:00 PM
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As a social psychologist, I found this line hilarious:

"Another claimed to have recognized an 'unconscious bias' against the former president."

www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/n...
Prosecutors and Defense Lawyers Begin to Seat Jurors for Trump Trial
The prospective jurors questioned on Tuesday mirrored their city: diverse, opinionated and with strong views about the former president.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2024 at 10:19 PM