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chesterdavis.bsky.social
I read & write science fiction, fantasy, horror, and nonfiction on social science and propaganda. I'm here to connect with people who have similar interests. Fiction on Wattpad @cdavis1999 Nonfiction at https://medium.com/@chesterdavis
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Do protests and boycotts help, and when? We "know" protests and boycotts "work" because something positive happens after them sometimes. But, how much of the result is due to other things that were going on? And what about interest groups promoting the ones that worked?

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What if Marxist sociologists ran the world and administered a civil religion that has mostly replaced the old religions? (A 19th-century social philosopher, possibly August Comte, proposed just such a scheme.)

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Sociology lesson (for no particular reason): Minority and majority status are about political and economic power. Now, often the most numerous group has most of the power but that isn't always the case. South Africa in the apartheid era is an example of that.

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Not sure what to write or where to send what you want? This may be of interest. authorspublish.com/39-themed-su...

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I submitted a short story and worked on another so my February is off to a good start, at least as far as creative writing goes.

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January is about to end, thankfully. I submitted two short stories, wrote two, posted one to my Wattpad page, and worked on a novel. How has everyone else's January going?

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In response to some "post a line challenge," I offer this: She playfully swatted his hand. “I can read your mind, mister. There'll be no funny business until after the handover. " #booksky #writing

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Years ago I wrote about a town disappearing from our United States and reappearing in a postapocalyptic alternate version of America. (Oh, and part of Over There came Over Here). Take a look if you are into that sort of thing: www.wattpad.com/story/374322...

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Stories about hackers, bounty hunters, and cybersleuths going up against corrupt and amoral oligarchs could be trite and cliche or timely (but mostly entertaining). Right? I hope so. I hope I can nail the "entertaining" part.

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A few (older) notes of mine on social science literacy and why that's great. Something in there may prove useful if you want to understand current events in the US, how we got here, and where things might go. medium.com/social-pollu...

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Some activism tips that might be helpful for those planning to do something or refine or redirect their efforts. LMK what's helpful or not so helpful. medium.com/the-science-...

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I've written about activism tools and tactics in the past, so. here are a couple of relevant thoughts: Try to understand the arguments, counterarguments, and data really well. Remember that you are probably involved in marketing an idea, policy, program, or behavior. Think like a marketer.

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Can I do a #promosky? Let's see! I'm hoping to meet people who are into: Reading speculative fiction Writing speculative fiction Sociology Science literacy Sustainability Space opera Post-apocalypse fantasy Medium Writing nonfiction

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I've also written about activism, including this article on focusing. medium.com/@chesterdavi...

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Here are a few thoughts on what makes people more vulnerable to propaganda and misinformation. chesterdavis.medium.com/why-propagan...

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Since i forgot to mention this before, I think activists, social entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders might be interested in stuff I wrote for Medium on fundraising, behavior change, and strategy. If that sounds good to you, have a look at medium.com/the-science-...

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I have a whole, old (but timely) Medium publication on social media, social problems, and propaganda. Have a look, and a read. And, as always, remember that caring is sharing. medium.com/social-pollu...

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Since social media is so much on peoples' minds, and lots of you no longer have #TikTok, I thought I might share some of my musings on social media, society, and propaganda. You can start here: medium.com/@chesterdavi...

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