Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Social Science and Science Journalism (with Jesse Singal)
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Apr 7, 2021 
Jesse Singal, a contributing writer for New York Magazine and co-host of Blocked and Reported, dives deep into the trustworthiness of social science research. He discusses the open science movement, the challenges of the replicability crisis, and the limitations of tools like the Implicit Association Test. Singal critiques popular psychological quick fixes and emphasizes the importance of transparency in research. He also highlights the need for systemic solutions over individual interventions when tackling societal issues like inequality and racial bias.
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Power Posing Controversy
- Amy Cuddy's power posing study, claiming significant impacts from body postures, gained immense popularity through a TED Talk.
- Subsequent research, including a larger replication, and a statement by Cuddy's co-author, questioned the original study's findings and statistical methods.
Small Effects, Big Claims
- Some psychological effects might be real but small, leading to overblown claims and subsequent backlash.
- Spencer Greenberg argues for a nuanced approach, suggesting power posing may offer a slight boost, as shown in his pre-registered replication.
Power Posing and Gender Inequality
- Jesse Singal criticizes not only the overstated effects of power posing but also the underlying theory connecting it to gender inequality.
- He questions the assumption that women's lack of power is the primary driver of workplace disparities.
