Best Social Science Matrix Podcasts (2025)

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Building Tribe — How to Create and Sustain Communities of Men 46:01

1d ago46:01

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Community is one of life's most valuable but increasingly scarce resources. While we hear about a supposed epidemic of male loneliness, many men still resist joining groups or struggle to maintain involvement after initial enthusiasm wanes. Today on the show, Frank Schwartz will help us understand the barriers to building male community and how to …

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The War on Empathy: Why Authoritarians Fear It 23:12

1d ago23:12

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Empathy Under Fire: Understanding Its Crucial Role and Strategic Erosion In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the psychological phenomenon of empathy, distinguishing it from sympathy and underscoring its pivotal role in moral reasoning, cooperation, and human survival. The episode explores the three types of empathy—cognitiv…

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"Mic Was Never Meant to Be a Muzzle" 2:19

2d ago2:19

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"Mic Was Never Meant to Be a Muzzle" is a raw spoken word piece that exposes how hip hop’s revolutionary spirit was stolen, sold, and weaponized. It’s a eulogy for the culture’s exploitation — and a battle cry for its true soul, still alive beneath the surface.

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#315 - Top Lobsta and Raven - Nephilim Death Squad, The Nine Muses and Brohemian Grove 53:30

3d ago53:30

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We have a great chat with Top Lobsta and Raven. It starts out with some inside baseball about podcasting, censorship, the platforms, how we survive and the current state of the engineered culture war. We also talk about the difference between Canada and the USA in regards free speech, Nazi occultism, the pressure cooker effect, meth and portals, Th…

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20 Secrets of Adulthood 50:34

8d ago50:34

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Figuring out the pitfalls and best practices of adulthood can be tricky. It's helpful to have some pearls of wisdom to guide you along the way. My guest today has spent decades collecting these kinds of helpful truths and has crafted her own guiding mantras of maturity. Gretchen Rubin is the author of numerous bestselling books, including The Happi…

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Authors Meet Critics: "Native Lands: Culture and Gender in Indigenous Territorial Claims" 1:22:28

8d ago1:22:28

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Recorded on April 4, 2025, this video features an Authors Meet Critics panel on the book Native Lands: Culture and Gender in Indigenous Territorial Claims, by Shari Huhndorf, Professor of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley. Professor Shari Huhndorf was joined in conversation by Lauren Kroiz, Associate Professor of History of Art at UC Berkeley, and Luan…

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Ep. 72 | Cooked Nervous System: Why Your Body Rejects Your Health Protocols 44:03

9d ago44:03

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You train consistently. You're all about the ice baths, sauna sessions, and you've got shelves full of supplements. Your diet is on point, and you've tried meditation, breathwork, and maybe even plant medicine. So why the hell do you still feel wired, anxious, and unable to sit still? Why are you still waking up at 3 AM with your mind racing? In th…

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Words They Don’t Want You to Say: The Psychology of Linguistic Oppression 31:19

9d ago31:19

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The Power of Language: Unveiling the Psychology of Linguistic Control In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the psychology behind the control and censorship of language, examining how it impacts us psychologically, socially, and politically. The discussion touches on historical and contemporary examples, including the strateg…

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#314 - Ron Bienvenu, The Fifth Shock - Human Agency in the Post Biological Age of the Stack 50:53

10d ago50:53

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Ron Bienvenu joins us for a very intriguing chat about his philosophy and latest book "The Fifth Shock - Human Agency in the Post Biological Age of the Stack". We talk about his tangles in tech and Wall Street going back to the early 00's, his first book The Fourth Shock, asynchronous data, Big data, ai, block chain, The Stack, examples like Northe…

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Contemporary Sociology - The Digital Departed: How We Face Death, Commemorate Life, and Chase Virtual Immortality 13:16

12d ago13:16

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Author Timothy Recuber discusses the book, The Digital Departed: How We Face Death, Commemorate Life, and Chase Virtual Immortality, reviewed in the May 2025 issue of Contemporary Sociology by Stefan Timmermans.

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Auto-Exploitation, Positive Violence, and the Palliative Society: A Modern Philosopher’s Ideas for Making Sense of the Present Age 58:06

15d ago58:06

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Feelings of burnout and boredom have become prevalent in modern life. To understand the roots of and solutions to these issues, we can turn to both ancient philosophers and contemporary thinkers. Among the latter is Korean-German philosopher Byung-Chul Han, whose thought-provoking analyses are gaining increasing recognition. If you’re not yet famil…

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Ep. 71 | Parenting Outside The Matrix: Raising Self-Led Kids in a System-Dependent World 47:35

16d ago47:35

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Let's cut through the crap about parenting, while everyone keeps saying our kids hold us back, you and I know that's total bullshit. In this episode, I'm diving into why our children aren't obstacles but our biggest mirrors and teachers. I get real about my struggles with my strong-willed daughter (which I actually love about her), why the system w…

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First, Do Harm: The Dark Side of Psychology's Troubled Legacy 33:46

16d ago33:46

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Unearthing Psychology's Shadow: A Critical Examination In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the dark history of psychology, exploring its entanglements with colonialism, racism, sexism, and eugenics. The episode sheds light on how psychological theories and practices have upheld oppressive systems and sometimes caused harm. …

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#313 - Bohdi 'Bradley Freedom' Decentralization, Sovereignty & The Path to World Peace 44:54

17d ago44:54

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Ever get the feeling that someone, somewhere, is laughing at us while pulling the strings? Podcast guest Bodhi “Bradley Freedom” would like to discuss what he’s discovered on The Grimerica Show. He isn’t just here to wake people up— he’s leading a global movement to take back our sovereignty. With a community of over 20,000 freedom-seekers rallying…

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“She Was Never the Weapon” 1:42

19d ago1:42

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“She Was Never the Weapon” is a spoken word piece that rips the veil off a centuries-old strategy—how systemic power turned Black love into collateral damage. This piece isn’t just a performance. It’s a reckoning. A reclaiming. A call for healing between Black men and women, not as strangers divided by design, but as soul-bound survivors with the p…

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Social, Spatial, Ecological, and Racial fixes in New Deal South Carolina: Interview with Morgan Vickers 44:05

21d ago44:05

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For this episode of the Matrix Podcast, recorded in Fall 2023, Julia Sizek interviewed Morgan P. Vickers, an Assistant Professor of Race/Racialization in the Department of Law, Societies & Justice at the University of Washington. Vickers received their Ph.D. in Geography from the University of California, Berkeley, and their B.A. in American Studie…

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Consequential Sentences: Computational Analyses of California Parole Hearing Transcripts 1:03:06

21d ago1:03:06

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Recorded on April 1, 2025, this video features a talk by AJ Alvero, a computational sociologist at Cornell University, presenting findings from an analysis of parole hearing transcripts in California. This talk is part of a symposium series presented by the UC Berkeley Computational Research for Equity in the Legal System Training Program (CRELS), …

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Alex Roehrkasse: The New Contours of Mass Incarceration 1:04:13

21d ago1:04:13

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Recorded on March 18, 2025, this video features a talk by Alexander F. Roehrkasse, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Butler University. Roehrkasse’s research focuses on inequality, victimization, punishment, families and children, and quantitative and historical methods. His work has been published in the American Sociological Rev…

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The Power of NEAT — Move a Little to Lose a Lot 48:17

22d ago48:17

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Do you have a goal to lose weight? If so, you're probably thinking about how you need to exercise more. And that can certainly help. But what about the 23 hours a day you're not at the gym? How much you move during those hours — from walking to the mailbox to fidgeting at your desk — can be just as important in winning the battle of the bulge. Here…

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Ep. 70 | Israeli Loyalty Test: When Questioning Israel Becomes a Crime 28:18

23d ago28:18

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Trump's team is threatening to pull $2.2 billion from Harvard unless they accept rules that make criticising Israel basically illegal. And no, this isn't about protecting Jewish students from hate, it's about controlling what Americans can say about a foreign government. Why is Israel the only country where questioning their influence gets you labe…

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LOL at Democracy? How Memes Normalize Authoritarianism 20:17

23d ago20:17

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The Dangers of Trivializing Fascism: How Memes Shape Our Politics In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the often overlooked impact of political memes on our digital and real-world environments. While memes may seem harmless or even humorous on the surface, they can trivialize serious issues such as authoritarianism and fascis…

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#312 - Allan Paul Roberts - The Globalist Plan To Collapse Everything To Usher In A New World Order 44:42

24d ago44:42

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Allan Paul Roberts joins us for a great chat about his book driven by divine inspiration. THE GLOBALIST PLAN TO COLLAPSE EVERYTHING TO USHER IN A NEW WORLD ORDER. We talk about the 11 pillars and how 6 of these came to him in the middle of one night. We chat about how owns it all, the New World Order, WEF, picking presidents, the Trump factor, NATO…

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Blackwire : Breaking the Code 4:11

26d ago4:11

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An Unfiltered Speech on Black Division & Racial Programming In this raw and uncompromising solo episode, Ghost Matrix delivers a powerful speech that rips the mask off the system designed to keep Black people divided—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. From slavery to the modern-day media machine, this episode traces the deliberate programming …

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#311 - Round Up 4.16.25 Mark Carney - Technocrat? CEO's Endorse Pierre P 54:49

28d ago54:49

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We chat about the CEO's and business leaders and Carney's Elon connections.... The bureau report on PRC and using Trump against the CPC. See sis reports. Brookfield, funding Elon. How tight are these Technocrats really? How deep are Trump's connections? Value for Value. Your Canadian News deconstruction with zero ads. Please donate! Thanks for watc…

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Co-Intelligence — Using AI to Think Better, Create More, and Live Smarter 57:46

29d ago57:46

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The era of artificially intelligent large language models is upon us and isn't going away. Rather, AI tools like ChatGPT are only going to get better and better and affect more and more areas of human life. If you haven't yet felt both amazed and unsettled by these technologies, you probably haven't explored their true capabilities. My guest today …

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#28: Multistakeholder Recommender Systems with Robin Burke 1:35:07

29d ago1:35:07

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In episode 28 of Recsperts, I sit down with Robin Burke, professor of information science at the University of Colorado Boulder and a leading expert with over 30 years of experience in recommender systems. Together, we explore multistakeholder recommender systems, fairness, transparency, and the role of recommender systems in the age of evolving ge…

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Uncertain Times: How We Make Decisions When We Don't Know What's Coming 22:38

1M ago22:38

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Navigating Uncertainty: Understanding Its Impact on Decision Making In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the complexities of uncertainty and its effects on decision-making. Leslie explores the psychological and physiological responses to uncertainty, including the role of the amygdala and the concept of Intolerance of Uncert…

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#310 - Sol Luckman - Get Out Of Here Alive 53:43

1M ago53:43

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Sol Luckman joins us for a great chat about his latest work and his experience of long ago healing from jab injury. We talk about regenetics, auto immune issues, inner alchemy, how he was given Sonic Codes, rainbow body, singing and thinking, detox, losing parasites, time and space, the dark sea of awareness, and a true mystical experience. In the …

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Matrix on Point: Mainstreaming Psychedelics 1:17:47

1M ago1:17:47

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Psychedelics are steadily moving from the fringes of counterculture to the heart of mainstream society, driven by a growing body of research and shifting public perception. Once relegated to underground movements, substances like psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA are now being explored for their potential in treating mental health conditions such as depres…

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CERN & The War on Consciousness 28:50

1M ago28:50

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Step beyond the veil with 3rdeyeviZion Media as we crack open the hidden truths behind CERN, quantum experiments, and the unseen battle for human consciousness. In this mind-expanding episode, we explore the secrets buried beneath the Large Hadron Collider, the spiritual implications of particle collisions, and how elite agendas may be weaponizing …

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From Public Citizens to Therapeutic Selves — The Hidden History of Modern Identity 48:33

1M ago48:33

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When you scroll through social media feeds today, you’ll find countless posts about “living your truth” and “being authentic.” These ideas feel so natural to us now that we rarely stop to ask where they came from or what they really mean. The concept of identity — how we understand ourselves — has undergone a radical transformation over the centuri…

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United in Opposition: How the Psychology of Anti-Fandom Fueled America's Recent Protest 22:16

1M ago22:16

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Unraveling Fan Psychology in Social Movements: Insights from the Hands-Off Protest In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the intersection of fan behavior and social movements, using her early research and the recent Hands-Off protest as case studies. Poston digs into the mechanisms behind successful progressive movements, high…

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#309 - Jonathan Otto - Uncovering Truth to Alleviate Suffering 52:49

1M ago52:49

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Jonathan Otto joins us for a great chat about studies and natural protocols for cancer, parasites and jab injuries, and all sorts of maladies. We chat about Red Light, drinking your own urine, CDS, fasting, nicotine and much more. We also get into some of his past, on making documentaries pushing back against big pharma, working with famous doctors…

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#308 - Outlawed Round Up 4.2.25 - Crookfield, Poll Vaulting 1:36:06

1M ago1:36:06

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We do some long deep dives here into some Canadian Politics and Polling. Alberta, Danielle Smith, what's next, the tariffs and secession question. Carney's response to Trump. The Carney and Trump problem/connection? Corruption vs Deal Making. How are Polls really done. Is this effecting the latest 2025 Canadian polls. Dive into Crookfield and Carne…

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Beyond Resilience — How to Become Shatterproof 49:58

1M ago49:58

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Resilience is often touted as the end all, be all of coping with life's challenges and setbacks. But my guest knows from her studies, executive coaching, and her own life that sometimes resilience just isn't enough. You need an even more durable source of strength. Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist and researcher and the author of …

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Ep. 69 | The Potent Work I’ve Been Creating Behind the Scenes (Finally Revealed) 42:37

1M ago42:37

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You’ve already done all the “right” things, breathwork, therapy, mindset coaching, saunas, ice baths, and every healthy diet under the sun. You’re killing it on paper. People say you make it look easy. But in stillness, you feel like a pressure cooker. Fidgety. Restless. Anxious AF. This episode is the reveal. Calibrated AF is my new 12-week 1:1 ne…

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The Persuasion Matrix - When Marketing Becomes Propaganda 38:12

1M ago38:12

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Marketing and Propaganda Unveiled In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the pervasive challenge of marketing and propaganda, drawing parallels between commercial and ideological influence. She discusses the psychological mechanisms behind effective marketing and propaganda, including social proof, scarcity, authority, and ide…

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Bloodlines of the Anunnaki: Are They Still Among Us 47:31

1M ago47:31

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Could the Anunnaki be responsible for shaping human civilization? Some researchers believe they played a role in our evolution, possibly even creating humanity through genetic manipulation. We examine ancient texts, Sumerian tablets, and alternative history theories.

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The Truth about Magaret Sanger 28:09

1M ago28:09

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Margaret Sanger’s legacy is complex and controversial. While she is widely credited for pioneering birth control and advocating for women’s reproductive rights, her involvement with the eugenics movement has raised serious concerns. Sanger promoted the idea of limiting reproduction among certain populations, including the poor, disabled, and margin…

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#306 - Todd Shipman - Leela Quantum Upgrade. Personal Entanglement 51:20

2M ago51:20

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Todd Shipman joins us for a chat about functional wellness, quantum healing, EMF blocking and neutralization, and your own personal healing entanglement. We chat about the history and future of biohacking, his skeptical approach to quantum and coming around to these possibilities, Leela Q and the founder, 5G, smart-meters, Carnivore, bio markers, H…

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Message to the Young Black Man 2:31

2M ago2:31

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Message to the Young Black Man is a powerful and inspirational call to action, urging young Black men to believe in themselves, respect themselves, and live with honor. It emphasizes the importance of education, entrepreneurship, and skilled trades over the destructive paths of the streets. The message challenges harmful influences in music and ent…

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American Sociological Review - Time’s Up? How Temporal Maps of Climate Change Shape Climate Action 7:35

2M ago7:35

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Author Ioana Sendroiu discusses the article, "Time’s Up? How Temporal Maps of Climate Change Shape Climate Action," published in the April 2025 issue of American Sociological Review.

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Teaching Sociology - Playing with Social Theory: Creative and Reflexive Methods for Teaching and Practice 23:07

2M ago23:07

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Authors Matthew Mitchell, Flynn Pervan, Josiah Lulham and Will Arpke-Wales discuss the article, "Playing with Social Theory: Creative and Reflexive Methods for Teaching and Practice," published in the April 2025 issue of Teaching Sociology.

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