Panera manages to make the most timid of product recommendations. When a brand says "You might also like..." they're expressing uncertainty using language called "hedging." Have you seen a brand make the most lukewarm, uncertain pitch for its own product? Leave a comment to tell us about it.

Also, have you IDed this one? I've been trying to track it down. Closest I found is a copycat in an Indian specimen, but no luck yet on connecting it to an American foundry/name.

Beautiful! Have you come across this Cincinnati mark before? It's only on the corner pieces of this border. I haven't seen it ina Cincinnati specimen but I assume that must rhe foundry it came from!

From episode 119 of Opinion Science, featuring Dr. Demi Oba. His research highlights how people express various kinds of uncertainty, and some of it can be persuasive--even more persuasive than expressing certainty.

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When the author queries could be more specific...

Another clip from this month's bonus episode on Patreon, featuring Jake Teeny. Jake shared his thoughts on the use of AI in behavioral science, including how and when trainees benefit from AI tools (or not).

A peek behind the scenes at Opinion Science, featuring a conversation catching up with the show's first-ever guest, Jake Teeny. This full video bonus episode of the podcast is available now on Patreon.

Did someone say "bonus episodes"? I did. It was me. On Monday, Patreon supporters will be treated to a conversation with the first-ever Opinion Science guest, Jake Teeny. Patreon lets you do 7-day free trials of the paid supporter tiers, so check it out.

When people see their political party talk about why their positions are morally correct, it inspires people to take action and express their support for that party because they feel especially proud. From ep 118 of Opinion Science with Dr. Jae-Hee Jung.

Is moral language in politics a recipe for polarization, or is it actually a bridge to finding common ground? Today's episode of Opinion Science features my conversation with @jaeheejung.bsky.social on the strategic language of persuasive messages in political campaigns and beyond.

Join the Opinion Science Patreon to get a look at the making of these typewriter dispatches (+ get bonus ones in the future). www.patreon.com/cw/OpinionSc... A glimpse at the stages of these fun, analog communication methods for sharing behavioral science...

A new typewriter dispatch from Opinion Science. Check out the Patreon for a time-lapse video of how I used old school Letraset sheets to make the title card. (Link and photo at the end of the thread.)

Thanks to folks who've started supporting my indie social science podcast on Patreon. Join the bandwagon! Truly, hop on for free to get bonus stuff and support the show's growth. If you want to kick in a little cash to help fund it, I certainly won't stop you.

When it comes to addressing the climate crisis, @jiayingzhao.bsky.social recommends prioritizing changes that actually make a difference. In other words, don't stress about turning all the lights off in your home. From Episode 117 of Opinion Science.

Making the right choice the pleasurable choice might be the key to large-scale behavior change. Clip from this week's episode of Opinion Science, ft. Liz Dunn and Jiaying Zhao and their work on choosing sustainable behaviors that also make you happier. #climatechange #advocacy #behavioralscience

Episode 117! @dunnhappylab.bsky.social & @jiayingzhao.bsky.social talk about their latest collaboration--a book outlining how you can help address the climate crisis AND pursue happiness at the same time. Along the way, we also consider how a joy-focused approach is useful for all kinds of advocacy

Coming Monday!