Psychology

» pink101 - Where Can A Good One Be Found?

In response to part B posted by redback:
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You have a great mind and you're fortunate for that.
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You seem to like to touch on the most critical issues of life.
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The field of Sociology is a subset of Communications Studies and the highly skilled sociologist understands the mysteries of life.
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So, where are the sociologists?
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-- posted by pink101

» redback - Where Can A Good One Be Found?

In response to Where Can A Good One Be Found? posted by pink101:

"The field of Sociology is a subset of Communications Studies..."

I don't know of academia in the USA. But here, sociology can be a degree in itself or specialising in say criminology, social ecology, business, computing etc etc or a subset (major?) or just a few elective units within other degrees.

There are double-degree programs where say 'Communications' can ideally pigeon-pair with another. Takes less time than doing 2 degrees but longer than one. ( and social science/social work)

The highly skilled sociologist understands the mysteries of life, eh? Are their expectations as high as yours?

This sounds relevant?
"...In depth knowledge about society and its institutions (sociology, political science, economics, history, philosophy and law)" is a part of the criteria for...social workers...who CAN specialise in ideals loftier than hands-on welfare assistance.

I recall a lifetime ago, asking questions related to sociology101. No answers proferred, simply "You're on the right track." I got onto psychology as a preferred stream. You wouldn't believe the subjects covered in abnormal psych.

I remember a lifetime ago, social workers, doctors, lawyers etc giving me their opinion...me giving them my decision never made lightly. Not bragging...tis 'context'.

After your post, I searched for "eminent sociologist" and by coincidence, found our former Human Rights Commissioner who holds degrees in law and sociology. I've met him, chatted to him over my beloved cappuccino.
http://www.alumni.rmit.edu.au/fame/fame_...

Search online for any you may recognise there. I think some hold their light under a bushel.

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» redback - the new breed

In response to the new breed posted by LauriePK:

Sorry, Laurie. I refreshed my memory re 3rd culture kids. I don't recall the term being used here but Australia is 'culturally diverse' and we've changed that term for political correctness a "few times" over the last several decades. Not necessarily in sync with attitudinal change.

Somehow we have an expectation we all should have some equal sense of belonging or commitment to Australian culture. I mentioned the mixed loyalties associated with dual citizenships/passports ages ago.

But they add to our culture in waves. Our "acceptance" of them happens then they join us in questioning the next batch of foreigners from another country.

Enclaves of resistance from the old days per Pink's reflections.

-- posted by redback

» pink101 - The Cookies Crumble

In response to Where Can A Good One Be Found? posted by redback:
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Good questions; but, they all depend on one's perspective. Answers come from different places.
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Communications Studies expresses a double plurality, right?
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Sociology is the study of human beings and their groups.
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The best sociologists are being absorbed by the most effective competitors in the governmental and the economical industries. Basically, sociological formulas are put into action and the rest turns into history as society goes floating down the rivers of time.
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That's the way the cookies crumble.
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» pink101 - The Cookies Crumble

In response to The Cookies Crumble posted by pink101:
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Within the studies of Sociology, there are several branches that go out into other branchings.
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The trees of knowledge are far reaching, are they not?
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How about the one of good and evil?
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-- posted by pink101

» Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen - The Cookies Crumble

In response to The Cookies Crumble posted by pink101:

Are they chocolate chip cookies? I make a mean chocolate chip oatmeal coconut cookie. To die for!

» pink101 - The Cookies Crumble

In response to The Cookies Crumble posted by LauriePK:
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Second time I heard that, to die for, today.
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A cookie to die for?
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Uhhhhh. I doubt it. But, maybe you'd better cook up a batch and have everyone test them out? The proof is in the cookie, right?
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:~)

-- posted by pink101

» pink101 - Laurie's Famous Cookies?

In response to The Cookies Crumble posted by pink101:
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I hope you see this as an request for samples more than a challenge to your baking skills.
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"Laurie's Famous Cookies"?
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» redback - The Cookies Crumble

In response to The Cookies Crumble posted by pink101:

"Good questions; but, they all depend on one's perspective. Answers come from different places."

Is this a response to post 30??? Anyway, I have a strong sense of not connecting the dots you make. There's something about the weight or relevance or significance to the repeated
"Communication Studies"
I've missed.

IF we're making the best use of the best sociologists, that's surely a good thing. They are theorists. I think the best are those that have been lucky enough to get themselves into a position to get us thinking and acting for the best. I'm not greatly aware of the empirical evidence for that, let alone if our best is good enough for what allegedly ails us.

Pass the cyber cookies around, please.

-- posted by redback

» pink101 - Communications Is Plural

In response to The Cookies Crumble posted by redback:
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These cookies are intriguing.
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"Communication Studies"
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Communications in Communications Studies are plural.
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Is this a response to post 30???
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I think you're getting into an array of questions opening a very wide variety of subjects.
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And, it seems we should narrow things down to one-at-a-time subjects.
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You've touched on one of post modernism's main philosophical questions about truth as a "clearing up ahead" that is beginning to show itself to us.
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I mentioned the importance of sociologists as being able to see the mysteries involved.
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You, sort of, asked where these experts are.
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My answer is that they're being sucked up by the big corporate interests of capitalism.
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I'm trying to be relevant to your flow; but, you also seem to point at the idea that what is coming into view is different than what we're being told we should expect to see.
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So, maybe, I'm not understanding what it is that you want to discuss.
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I'm open to your suggestions.
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:~)
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-- posted by pink101