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✨ SoMaT Project: Webinar Series – Sustainability (Episode 1) ✨     💡 Here are the main highlights from the first of the three episodes of our 'sustainability' webinar series:    On the 3rd of April 2024, the first SOMAT #sustainability webinar series had its kick-off. The webinar, which was organized in collaboration with the #StrongSSH group, focused mainly on the #theoretical approaches to sustainability and its matters, such as energy consumption and everyday practices 🔋 🌎 🌱     To bring such a theoretical stance, the webinar was presented by a Professor of Sociology at Lancaster University, @Elizabeth Shove. The theme: “Beyond the ABC: Practice Theory, Sufficiency and Sustainability”. In an attempt to summarize, Shove emphasized the significance of social theories of practice as a theoretical framework for sustainability initiatives and also discussed the idea of efficiency vs. sufficiency in such initiatives 👩🏫     A special thanks to all participants and organizers! Stay tuned for our next webinar series 🗣     Organized by: Marius Korsnes（马力）Yu Cheng 程昱 & Roger A. Søraa    #SoMaTProject #Sustainability #WebinarSeries  

Its an odd feeling to write our first post with 0 followers as we just get started as a new research group at the University of Oklahoma. We are a team of transdisciplinary researchers that are using traditional statistical techniques to merging various social sciences, from sociology to politics and psychology, with data and natural science to try to understand the motivation and attitudes of Americans in relation to critical topics regarding the environment and energy. #EnvironmentalSocialScience #SocialPsychology #DataScience #SustainableFuture #WeatherPerception #MoralFoundations #EnergyTranistion #ConspiracyTheories https://lnkd.in/g57y8tzM

IN HONOR OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, I'd like to invite you to take one or two deeper dives than usual into women's (evolutionary) history: Eve (2023), by Cat Bohannon, and Mothers and Others (2009) by Sarah Blaffer Hrdy. Highly recommended, regardless of your sex or gender. One focuses primarily on the long, fascinating evolution of the mammalian and (ultimately) human female body, novel bit by bit; the other on the ancient origins of human social care and bonding through an unusual--though not entirely unique--approach to shared, communal child care, known as "alloparenting." Both books empower women (and men) to make more sense of where we find ourselves today. FYI, I've been reading deeply in human evolutionary biology, psychology, and anthropology to better understand the origins of social connection and support, the seeds of "social pain and injury", and just how far modern civilization has departed from our ancestral condition as highly egalitarian hunter-gatherers--who, as far as I can tell from the literature, rarely took their own lives. Almost every aspect of modern social life is glaringly out of sync with our deep evolutionary programming, which explains many of our modern ills, including, I believe, both "mental illness" and suicide. #books #womenshistorymonth #evolution #socialconnection #socialpain

Working on a new book! “Our society is paying a hefty price for having confused capitalism with democracy.  At least in the West, freedom of markets and infinite choice of products have created the perfect optical illusion of liberty. But free markets and an infinity of products bring neither free speech nor free ideas - much to the contrary: free markets are profitable, but free ideas are a systemic risk to those profits.  They must be quashed, or the monthly financial update will suffer a crash and shareholders will put us on watch.  As it evolved, this system had no choice but find a way to continue selling but reinvent repressing.  And it did, by manufacturing a make-believe version of democracy none of us could ever resist” #amwriting #economics #sociology #politics

"We design interlinked micro apps that can change you, your community and the future... while having fun" (School's Out) 😊 "School's Out A-Team" Talha Berkay Eren [turns dreams into realities] İrem CANSU [simplifies everything] Emirhan TALA [creates systems of systems of people] Büşra Nimet Oğuz [catches murderers] Erol Bozkurt [has fun as the prime mover] "Consultants" Tolga Bildirici [turns startups to firms] Yuksel Korukcu [turns apps to pro apps] Erdinç KÜTÜK [turns apps to pro apps] Senol Dikyurt [turns fans to customers] "Information Base" Status = https://lnkd.in/dVJyYi6U Brochure = https://lnkd.in/dzntguC9 Poster = https://lnkd.in/d8hgQiBX "Contact Information" schoolsout@mikimoka.com #mikimoka #schoolsout #managementissuesincomputersciences #miics #appsfortroublemakers #a4t #a4e #somethingfromnothing #socialexperiments #culturalterraforming #alternatereality #letsgetemotional #moody #verdict #notung #emotionalagility #emotionalagilitydash #ead #maddeningmove #uili #softwareengineering #anthropology #psychology #ethics #art #literature #strategy #fvy #fvys

Roland Paulsen, associate professor of sociology, comments on some of the claims of Hans Rosling and other New Optimists, and questions whether our endless pursuit of industrial #capitalism truly yields the benefits it claims. He observes the shocking increases in “deaths of despair” and related explosive increases in drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression - irrefutably linked to industrial capitalism and the accelerating pace of technological change. Society needs to prepare for the incredible changes ahead and ensure that these advancements are focused on positive #socialimpact. Carbon Capture Machine (CCM), Alliance Technologies, Alliance CleanTech, Alliance MedTech #angelinvesting #impactinvesting

Article 5: “Interconnectedness in Nature and Society: Integrating Principles for a Comprehensive Model” Introduction Integrating principles from various fields to create a comprehensive model reflects the interconnectedness of all things in nature and society. This article explores this concept through examples from environmental science and social dynamics. Natural Interconnectedness • Ecosystem Dynamics: Ecosystems demonstrate interconnectedness where each component affects others. For example, changes in predator populations can influence prey dynamics and vegetation. • Environmental Principles: Principles such as energy flow and nutrient cycles highlight the interconnectedness in nature. Societal Interconnectedness • Social Systems: Human societies exhibit interconnectedness in various ways. Economic systems, cultural practices, and social behaviors are interlinked. • Interdisciplinary Integration: Combining insights from different fields, such as sociology, economics, and environmental science, provides a holistic understanding of societal dynamics. Comprehensive Model • Model Development: Developing a comprehensive model involves integrating principles from various disciplines. For example, understanding how economic policies affect social behaviors and environmental outcomes. • Practical Solutions: This integrated approach can lead to more effective solutions in areas like environmental policy, urban planning, and public health. Conclusion The interconnectedness of nature and society highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and solving complex problems. Developing comprehensive models can enhance our ability to address global challenges. References • Research on ecosystem dynamics and interconnectedness. • Studies on interdisciplinary approaches to social and environmental issues. Courtesy to Priya Waller Media and Communications Experts UK 🇬🇧

🌟 Why Social Science Matters 🌟 In today's rapidly evolving world, the importance of social science cannot be overstated. Here's why: 🔍 Social science provides invaluable insights into human behavior, societal structures, and cultural dynamics, helping us comprehend the complexities of the world we live in. 🌐 Informing Policy: By analyzing trends, conducting research, and interpreting data, social scientists contribute to the formulation of effective policies that address pressing social issues such as poverty, inequality, and healthcare access. 💡 Fostering Innovation: Through interdisciplinary collaboration, social science intersects with fields like technology and business, driving innovation and creating solutions to global challenges. 🌱 Nurturing Empathy: Social science encourages empathy and cultural awareness by studying diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society. 🌿 Branches of Social Science 🌿 Social science encompasses various subfields, each focusing on distinct aspects of human society and behavior: 1. Sociology: Studies the structure, development, and functioning of human societies, including topics such as social institutions, group dynamics, and social change. 2. Psychology: Investigates the human mind and behavior, exploring areas like cognition, emotion, personality, and mental health. 3. Economics: Analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, as well as the behavior of individuals and institutions in economic systems. 4. Anthropology: Examines the cultural, social, and biological diversity of human populations across time and space, studying aspects such as language, kinship, and cultural practices. 5. Political Science: Focuses on the theory and practice of politics, including the study of governance, political behavior, power dynamics, and international relations. 6. Geography: Explores the spatial distribution of phenomena on Earth's surface, investigating topics such as human-environment interactions, urbanization, and regional development. 7. History: Studies past events and their significance, analyzing social, political, economic, and cultural changes over time to understand their impact on contemporary society. Please support & donate us to build sustainable community , safe & peaceful environment for children & women in Bangladesh & around the world https://lnkd.in/gfptP6jm Embracing the breadth and depth of social science disciplines is essential for addressing the complex challenges of our interconnected world. Let's continue to harness the power of social science to drive positive change and build a more equitable and sustainable future together. #SocialScience #HumanBehavior #Innovation #Empathy #InterdisciplinaryApproach #psychology #politicalscience #history

This book focuses on various aspects of Economic Democracy, Social Empowerment, Sustainable Development, Inclusive Growth, Economic Development, Climate Change, Green Technology, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Sustainable Management Practices and Policy, Socioeconomics, and Law that impact the equitable sustainability of the human civilization. In all, the book provides a diversified perspective on sustainability and equity keeping economic democracy and social empowerment at its centre. https://lnkd.in/edbGEVr7 -equity-economic-democracy-and-social-empowerment/ #newbook #sustainability #economy #equity #sociology

Summer school on Resilience and Sustainability, Rome 24 - 29th June, 2024 The fragility of social systems and their underlying institutional foundations being widely recognized, makes resilience an urgent item in the research agenda of contemporary social and behavioral sciences and the humanities. The related attempts at enhancing resilience are multilevel, ranging from individuals, communities, to organizations, to more concerted large-scale attempts addressing the resilience of entire policy domains or sectors. Polycrisis and disruptive transformations happen at different levels, and SuRe will focus on demographic crisis; disasters; socio-economic crises; technological innovations; organizational crisis. For more information and applications: https://lnkd.in/d_eduqH6 #resilience #sustainability #sustainabilityeducation #demography #crisisresponse