Minhua Yan
@minhuayan.bsky.social
Evolutionary anthropology, human behavioral ecology, cultural evolution. Research fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Toulouse. Dog owner and animal lover.
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Minhua Yan
@minhuayan.bsky.social
· Jun 23
PNAS
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Why do people follow disliked social norms? Derung farmers still divide harvest equally by household regardless of labor contribution, although 1) the value of labor increased, 2) they support rewarding labor, and 3) they expect no social costs for rewarding labor. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/.... 1/3
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@appliedanthro.bsky.social is running an oral history week for #anthropologists. This looks VERY cool. If I were teaching this semester, I'd ask my students to sign up to interview someone interesting in the field. Check it: appliedanthro.org/oral-history...
Oral History Project Global Week - Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA)
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August 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
@appliedanthro.bsky.social is running an oral history week for #anthropologists. This looks VERY cool. If I were teaching this semester, I'd ask my students to sign up to interview someone interesting in the field. Check it: appliedanthro.org/oral-history...
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🧠 Want to integrate cultural evolution into your course using award winning materials created by the field's experts, and get paid $2000 to do it? 💵
🚨 The Cultural Evolution Society is seeking applications for the ACE Teaching Innovation Awards.
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🚨 The Cultural Evolution Society is seeking applications for the ACE Teaching Innovation Awards.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🧠 Want to integrate cultural evolution into your course using award winning materials created by the field's experts, and get paid $2000 to do it? 💵
🚨 The Cultural Evolution Society is seeking applications for the ACE Teaching Innovation Awards.
🔖 Apply here: vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🚨 The Cultural Evolution Society is seeking applications for the ACE Teaching Innovation Awards.
🔖 Apply here: vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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This looks interesting.
"Bounding causal effects in survey experiments with noncompliance or inattention"
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wvzck...
"Bounding causal effects in survey experiments with noncompliance or inattention"
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July 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This looks interesting.
"Bounding causal effects in survey experiments with noncompliance or inattention"
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wvzck...
"Bounding causal effects in survey experiments with noncompliance or inattention"
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wvzck...
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If you are an active member of @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social, please go vote for our new Executive Ordinary Members. You will have received an email with voting instructions. Voting closes Tuesday!
The CES officer elections have now launched! Active members of the society should have received an email from Election Runner with the title "Cultural Evolution Society Elections 2025", so pls check your inbox. Voting closes on 29th July at 23:59 BST.
culturalevolutionsociety.org/news-and-eve...
culturalevolutionsociety.org/news-and-eve...
Executive Committee voting now open! - Cultural Evolution Society
culturalevolutionsociety.org
July 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
If you are an active member of @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social, please go vote for our new Executive Ordinary Members. You will have received an email with voting instructions. Voting closes Tuesday!
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ICYMI a superb review essay by Ed Glaeser of Al Roth's popular book.
Ed notes that the topic touches on many longstanding questions in economics-- how well do decentralization markets do? What if there are no prices?
Nuts-and-bolts of design and stories of what happened are important too,
Ed notes that the topic touches on many longstanding questions in economics-- how well do decentralization markets do? What if there are no prices?
Nuts-and-bolts of design and stories of what happened are important too,
July 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
ICYMI a superb review essay by Ed Glaeser of Al Roth's popular book.
Ed notes that the topic touches on many longstanding questions in economics-- how well do decentralization markets do? What if there are no prices?
Nuts-and-bolts of design and stories of what happened are important too,
Ed notes that the topic touches on many longstanding questions in economics-- how well do decentralization markets do? What if there are no prices?
Nuts-and-bolts of design and stories of what happened are important too,
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New report from the WHO
"From #loneliness to #social connection:
charting a path to healthier societies"
https://www.who.int/groups/commission-on-social-connection/report
Looks like it can be relevant for those of us doing research in related field because […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
"From #loneliness to #social connection:
charting a path to healthier societies"
https://www.who.int/groups/commission-on-social-connection/report
Looks like it can be relevant for those of us doing research in related field because […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
June 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
New report from the WHO
"From #loneliness to #social connection:
charting a path to healthier societies"
https://www.who.int/groups/commission-on-social-connection/report
Looks like it can be relevant for those of us doing research in related field because […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
"From #loneliness to #social connection:
charting a path to healthier societies"
https://www.who.int/groups/commission-on-social-connection/report
Looks like it can be relevant for those of us doing research in related field because […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
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Don't forgot to nominate for positions in our Cultural Evolution Society Elections 2025!
Nomination period now closes July 11th, see the nomination form below for more information:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Nomination period now closes July 11th, see the nomination form below for more information:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Cultural Evolution Society Elections 2025: Nomination Form
Please use this form to submit your nomination(s) for the Executive Committee's open positions.
On this page we will ask you for general details.
The next pages allow you to choose the position(s) ...
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June 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Don't forgot to nominate for positions in our Cultural Evolution Society Elections 2025!
Nomination period now closes July 11th, see the nomination form below for more information:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Nomination period now closes July 11th, see the nomination form below for more information:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Penn State has started "Research or Regress" to highlight the value and impact of scientific research. It's vital that we talk to the public about our work.
@psuliberalarts.bsky.social @ssripennstate.bsky.social @prcpennstate.bsky.social @rockethics.bsky.social
www.psu.edu/research/rea...
@psuliberalarts.bsky.social @ssripennstate.bsky.social @prcpennstate.bsky.social @rockethics.bsky.social
www.psu.edu/research/rea...
Research or Regress
Penn State research turns bold ideas into real impact—improving lives, growing industries, and solving urgent challenges.
www.psu.edu
June 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Penn State has started "Research or Regress" to highlight the value and impact of scientific research. It's vital that we talk to the public about our work.
@psuliberalarts.bsky.social @ssripennstate.bsky.social @prcpennstate.bsky.social @rockethics.bsky.social
www.psu.edu/research/rea...
@psuliberalarts.bsky.social @ssripennstate.bsky.social @prcpennstate.bsky.social @rockethics.bsky.social
www.psu.edu/research/rea...
Why do people follow disliked social norms? Derung farmers still divide harvest equally by household regardless of labor contribution, although 1) the value of labor increased, 2) they support rewarding labor, and 3) they expect no social costs for rewarding labor. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/.... 1/3
PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
www.pnas.org
June 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Why do people follow disliked social norms? Derung farmers still divide harvest equally by household regardless of labor contribution, although 1) the value of labor increased, 2) they support rewarding labor, and 3) they expect no social costs for rewarding labor. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/.... 1/3
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As grant money starts drying up, it's more important than ever not to waste it on paying publishers' open access "article processing fees" when we can host PDFs for free. Tom Morgan and I wrote a paper on this, forthcoming at Science and Public Policy. Accepted draft here: osf.io/preprints/os...
May 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
As grant money starts drying up, it's more important than ever not to waste it on paying publishers' open access "article processing fees" when we can host PDFs for free. Tom Morgan and I wrote a paper on this, forthcoming at Science and Public Policy. Accepted draft here: osf.io/preprints/os...
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Your next Fall read, my new book: SEVEN DECADES: HOW WE EVOLVED TO LIVE LONGER
Longevity is shaped by our evolutionary past—imagine aging as opportunity rather than burden.
Out Sept 16, preorder w/ code PUP30 for 30% discount: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
@princetonupress.bsky.social
Longevity is shaped by our evolutionary past—imagine aging as opportunity rather than burden.
Out Sept 16, preorder w/ code PUP30 for 30% discount: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
@princetonupress.bsky.social
Seven Decades
An anthropologist uncovers new evidence for the evolutionary origins of human longevity—and explains why growing old is an opportunity, not a burden
press.princeton.edu
June 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Your next Fall read, my new book: SEVEN DECADES: HOW WE EVOLVED TO LIVE LONGER
Longevity is shaped by our evolutionary past—imagine aging as opportunity rather than burden.
Out Sept 16, preorder w/ code PUP30 for 30% discount: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
@princetonupress.bsky.social
Longevity is shaped by our evolutionary past—imagine aging as opportunity rather than burden.
Out Sept 16, preorder w/ code PUP30 for 30% discount: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
@princetonupress.bsky.social
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Interested in the evolution of human language and in understanding the pressures that shape languages today? Come do a PhD with me! Fully funded PhD position available in my group @mpi-nl.bsky.social, application deadline June 2nd:
www.mpi.nl/career-educa...
www.mpi.nl/career-educa...
Fully funded 4-year PhD position in Language Evolution | Max Planck InstituteMax Planck Institute for psycholinguistics
www.mpi.nl
April 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Interested in the evolution of human language and in understanding the pressures that shape languages today? Come do a PhD with me! Fully funded PhD position available in my group @mpi-nl.bsky.social, application deadline June 2nd:
www.mpi.nl/career-educa...
www.mpi.nl/career-educa...
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Hey, got some free cycles this summer? Did you know Harvard offers FREE online courses in the U.S. Constitution, Public policy, Civic Engagement in Constitutional Democracy and more? Share widely and get smarter this summer.
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Browse the latest Government courses from Harvard University.
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May 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Hey, got some free cycles this summer? Did you know Harvard offers FREE online courses in the U.S. Constitution, Public policy, Civic Engagement in Constitutional Democracy and more? Share widely and get smarter this summer.
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Fascinating latest model of Homo sapiens evolution within Africa.
Interesting finding that cultural innovation was accelerated by both population size increases, but also recombination across partially isolated regions (e.g. Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa)
Interesting finding that cultural innovation was accelerated by both population size increases, but also recombination across partially isolated regions (e.g. Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa)
May 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Fascinating latest model of Homo sapiens evolution within Africa.
Interesting finding that cultural innovation was accelerated by both population size increases, but also recombination across partially isolated regions (e.g. Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa)
Interesting finding that cultural innovation was accelerated by both population size increases, but also recombination across partially isolated regions (e.g. Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa)
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Still welcoming your applications 🤗
‼️JOB ALERT‼️
Come join the team 😊 Open Postdoc position at the Chair of Sociology, Family & Work
100%, 3 years, extension possible. Research interest in life course, gender inequality, pension, income/wealth, attitudes etc.
Apply by 31 May
DM me for questions👨💻👩🏫🦸
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Come join the team 😊 Open Postdoc position at the Chair of Sociology, Family & Work
100%, 3 years, extension possible. Research interest in life course, gender inequality, pension, income/wealth, attitudes etc.
Apply by 31 May
DM me for questions👨💻👩🏫🦸
tinyurl.com/y6as7nxy
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May 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Still welcoming your applications 🤗
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Happy to share a PhD opportunity in my new lab at the University of Zurich! Application deadline: June 30. Do not hesitate to contact me for any questions!
May 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Happy to share a PhD opportunity in my new lab at the University of Zurich! Application deadline: June 30. Do not hesitate to contact me for any questions!
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This is a great opportunity to work with @yohm.bsky.social, one of the leading researchers in evolutionary game theory these days. 🙂
I can only recommend applying ⬇️
I can only recommend applying ⬇️
📢 We’re hiring! RIKEN iTHEMS has launched a new Mathematical Social Science Team, and we’re looking for researchers to join us. If you're into cooperation, norms, or networks, check out the call!
🔗 www.riken.jp/en/careers/r...
Feel free to DM me if you have questions!
🔗 www.riken.jp/en/careers/r...
Feel free to DM me if you have questions!
Seeking a few Research Scientists or Postdoctoral Researchers at Mathematical Social Science Team (W25015)
www.riken.jp
May 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
This is a great opportunity to work with @yohm.bsky.social, one of the leading researchers in evolutionary game theory these days. 🙂
I can only recommend applying ⬇️
I can only recommend applying ⬇️
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Totally missed this last year's paper: A great introduction to continuous-time modelling (deterministic & stochastic)!
Who is afraid of modelling time as a continuous variable?
Most models of ecological and eco-evolutionary processes involve creating trajectories of something, be it population densities, average trait values, or environmental states, over time. This requ...
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May 20, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Totally missed this last year's paper: A great introduction to continuous-time modelling (deterministic & stochastic)!
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Thanks to everybody who chimed in!
I arrived at the conclusion that (1) there's a lot of interesting stuff about interactions and (2) the figure I was looking for does not exist.
So, I made it myself! Here's a simple illustration of how to control for confounding in interactions:>
I arrived at the conclusion that (1) there's a lot of interesting stuff about interactions and (2) the figure I was looking for does not exist.
So, I made it myself! Here's a simple illustration of how to control for confounding in interactions:>
May 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Thanks to everybody who chimed in!
I arrived at the conclusion that (1) there's a lot of interesting stuff about interactions and (2) the figure I was looking for does not exist.
So, I made it myself! Here's a simple illustration of how to control for confounding in interactions:>
I arrived at the conclusion that (1) there's a lot of interesting stuff about interactions and (2) the figure I was looking for does not exist.
So, I made it myself! Here's a simple illustration of how to control for confounding in interactions:>
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Do you teach a course on cultural evolution?
The @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social is offering Cultural Evolution Course Design Awards
Apply here: vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
$4000 award. Apply for up to 3 courses. Less than 30min per course submission.
The @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social is offering Cultural Evolution Course Design Awards
Apply here: vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
$4000 award. Apply for up to 3 courses. Less than 30min per course submission.
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May 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Do you teach a course on cultural evolution?
The @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social is offering Cultural Evolution Course Design Awards
Apply here: vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
$4000 award. Apply for up to 3 courses. Less than 30min per course submission.
The @culturalevolsoc.bsky.social is offering Cultural Evolution Course Design Awards
Apply here: vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
$4000 award. Apply for up to 3 courses. Less than 30min per course submission.
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Interested in biology and comparative psychology, and working in an interdisciplinary project and research team? I’m advertising two PhD positions on the evolutionary origins of cooperative sociality and communication (start 1.10.) at the University of Konstanz👇 links below!
May 17, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Interested in biology and comparative psychology, and working in an interdisciplinary project and research team? I’m advertising two PhD positions on the evolutionary origins of cooperative sociality and communication (start 1.10.) at the University of Konstanz👇 links below!
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