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The Sociological Imagination
26 posts
The Elusive Definition of a ‘Dive Bar’
Norms change, laws are repealed or added, and patron demographics shift, but somewhere, the true dive remains.
The Strange Effects of Free Stuff
How the allure of free tricks your mind into accepting irrational options.
When Does a Medium Die?
Despite what hipsters might have you believe, vinyl records and cassette tapes aren't making a comeback. The market has changed media too irrevocably for that.
Will California Ever Fall Into the Ocean?
Probably not, but the history behind that rumor is fascinating.
The Cognitive Dissonance of Casting Changes
Why do we care so much about who plays our favorite fictional characters?
The Perks of Being a Virtual Social Butterfly
Facebook makes us sad and Twitter is bad for our relationships, we’ve been told, but are these apps actually changing how humans communicate?
The Psychological Impact of Driving Among Police Cars
Examining that jumpy feeling you get when a cop car pulls up behind you—and you've done nothing wrong.
How to Get a Drink at a Crowded Bar
The bartender has nearly unlimited power, and the patron has seemingly none. Is there any effective way to lobby for a drink?