Randy Lynn, Ph.D., Author at Society Today

National Holidays

Celebrating Chad’s Independence Day

In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, August 11, we join the people of Chad…

Labor

Commuting and Mental Health: What the Latest Research Reveals

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Commuting may offer a beneficial transitional period for mental recovery, helping to maintain work-life balance and reduce stress. A recent study found no significant association between commuting distance and psychological…

National Holidays

Celebrating Ecuador’s Independence Day

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In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, August 10, we join the people of Ecuador…

Gone But Not Forgotten, Race/Ethnicity

Gone But Not Forgotten: Ruby Hurley

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Ruby Hurley, who died on this date (August 9) in 1980, was an influential yet often overlooked figure in the American civil rights movement. Known for her formidable organizational skills…

National Holidays

Celebrating Singapore’s National Day

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In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, August 9, we join the people of Singapore…

Podcast, Sports

Society Today Podcast, Episode 2 (Guadalupe Marquez-Velarde and Christopher Rider)

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The Society Today podcast has returned! Episode 2 of the Society Today podcast, featuring Dr. Guadalupe Marquez-Velarde of Utah State University and Dr. Christopher Rider of the University of Michigan,…

Journalism

How the Media Shapes Public Perception: The Power of Agenda-Setting

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News coverage can both increase and decrease related discussions on social media, highlighting its powerful role in setting public agendas. Liberal and conservative media significantly influence social media discussions on…

Spirituality

How AI Perpetuates Terrorism Stereotypes in Sports

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AI systems, including chatbots, often perpetuate stereotypes and biases present in their training data, particularly regarding terrorism and Muslim identities. A recent study found that AI chatbots predominantly identified Muslim…

National Holidays

Celebrating Ivory Coast’s Independence Day

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In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, August 7, we join the people of Ivory…

Gone But Not Forgotten, Humanities

Gone But Not Forgotten: Theodor Adorno

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Theodor W. Adorno, who died on this date (August 6) in 1969, was a towering figure in 20th-century philosophy, sociology, and cultural criticism. A central figure in the Frankfurt School…