Brian Hughes
@bmhughes.bsky.social
Prof Psych • Writer • Galway • he/him
New book 'Psychology's Quiet Conservatism': https://link.springer.com/book/9783032077233
Blog: https://thesciencebit.net/
Bio: https://brianmhughes.com/
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New book 'Psychology's Quiet Conservatism': https://link.springer.com/book/9783032077233
Blog: https://thesciencebit.net/
Bio: https://brianmhughes.com/
📷 https://www.photoblogism.net
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Brian Hughes
@bmhughes.bsky.social
· Nov 5
Well, now, look what arrived in the post...
Delighted to share that my new book on psychology and the culture wars has now been published.
Writing it was a long, at times depressing, but ultimately satisfying journey for me. I hope you like it
Deets here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Delighted to share that my new book on psychology and the culture wars has now been published.
Writing it was a long, at times depressing, but ultimately satisfying journey for me. I hope you like it
Deets here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Really enjoyed this seminar earlier today by my @uniofgalway.bsky.social colleague, Professor Brian Hughes @bmhughes.bsky.social, to coincide with the publication of his latest book, ‘Psychology’s Quiet Conservatism’. As always, brilliant, humorous and no want of ambition in scope.
December 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Really enjoyed this seminar earlier today by my @uniofgalway.bsky.social colleague, Professor Brian Hughes @bmhughes.bsky.social, to coincide with the publication of his latest book, ‘Psychology’s Quiet Conservatism’. As always, brilliant, humorous and no want of ambition in scope.
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
In other words: the strategy is working
November 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In other words: the strategy is working
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“What is remigration, which the Department of Homeland Security is calling for?”
It’s this:
It’s this:
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
“What is remigration, which the Department of Homeland Security is calling for?”
It’s this:
It’s this:
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The guy shot two random people with a gun, I don't think you can say he wasn't assimilating into our culture
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The guy shot two random people with a gun, I don't think you can say he wasn't assimilating into our culture
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TRUMP: If you look at Somalia, they are taking over Minnesota.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
November 28, 2025 at 12:46 AM
TRUMP: If you look at Somalia, they are taking over Minnesota.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
"One act of dissent can be dismissed as an anomaly, two, a trend, but three is a reckoning"
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/ourv...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/ourv...
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
"One act of dissent can be dismissed as an anomaly, two, a trend, but three is a reckoning"
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/ourv...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/ourv...
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💅
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Universities hope that by offering honorary degrees to prominent people, they will generate lots of publicity for their institutions, akin to free advertising
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
November 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Universities hope that by offering honorary degrees to prominent people, they will generate lots of publicity for their institutions, akin to free advertising
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
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And another. Kerby A. Miller has just announced at a Library event in his honour this afternoon that he will not be accepting his doctorate!
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
And another. Kerby A. Miller has just announced at a Library event in his honour this afternoon that he will not be accepting his doctorate!
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Another nominee - actor Olwen Fouéré - has refused to accept an honorary degree from the University of Galway, due to the university's links to the Israel Institute of Technology
Her degree was to be awarded this Thursday. Yet another cancelled honorary conferring, the second in a week
Her degree was to be awarded this Thursday. Yet another cancelled honorary conferring, the second in a week
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Another nominee - actor Olwen Fouéré - has refused to accept an honorary degree from the University of Galway, due to the university's links to the Israel Institute of Technology
Her degree was to be awarded this Thursday. Yet another cancelled honorary conferring, the second in a week
Her degree was to be awarded this Thursday. Yet another cancelled honorary conferring, the second in a week
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Transphobes: "ban gender-affirming care for children - there's no evidence puberty blockers are safe!"
*New clinical trial assessing risks & benefits of puberty blockers announced*
Transphobes: "No - don't do that!"
Telegraph ads by #BootsUK, #Sainsburys, #O2, #Waitrose & #SkyUK
*New clinical trial assessing risks & benefits of puberty blockers announced*
Transphobes: "No - don't do that!"
Telegraph ads by #BootsUK, #Sainsburys, #O2, #Waitrose & #SkyUK
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Transphobes: "ban gender-affirming care for children - there's no evidence puberty blockers are safe!"
*New clinical trial assessing risks & benefits of puberty blockers announced*
Transphobes: "No - don't do that!"
Telegraph ads by #BootsUK, #Sainsburys, #O2, #Waitrose & #SkyUK
*New clinical trial assessing risks & benefits of puberty blockers announced*
Transphobes: "No - don't do that!"
Telegraph ads by #BootsUK, #Sainsburys, #O2, #Waitrose & #SkyUK
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A huge ECJ win for many same-sex couples in Europe
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A huge ECJ win for many same-sex couples in Europe
Filmmaker Margo Harkin has turned down an honorary doctorate from the University of Galway over its refusal to honour a prior commitment to cut ties with the Israeli research institute Technion
www.galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-f...
www.galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-f...
Famous film-maker to refuse degree from University of Galway due to Technion links | GalwayBayFM
She joins Lelia Doolan and the late Margaretta D'Arcy to become the latest to either refuse or return their degrees.
www.galwaybayfm.ie
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Filmmaker Margo Harkin has turned down an honorary doctorate from the University of Galway over its refusal to honour a prior commitment to cut ties with the Israeli research institute Technion
www.galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-f...
www.galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-f...
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Now if only the op-ed pages considered the implications of this for their declining circulation numbers
what a surprise, majority of fash "Ireland is full" posts on shitter are from outside Ireland
November 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Now if only the op-ed pages considered the implications of this for their declining circulation numbers
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Rest in Peace and Power, the incomparable Margaretta D'Arcy. 90 years of activism for #peace. She never gave up.
Ní bheidh a leithéad arís ann.
Ní bheidh a leithéad arís ann.
November 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Rest in Peace and Power, the incomparable Margaretta D'Arcy. 90 years of activism for #peace. She never gave up.
Ní bheidh a leithéad arís ann.
Ní bheidh a leithéad arís ann.
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the son he always wanted
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
the son he always wanted
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TRUMP [after spending 5 minutes with Zohran]: surplus value, it’s a very wonderful thing, very wonderful, and they’re stealing it. Can you believe that?
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
TRUMP [after spending 5 minutes with Zohran]: surplus value, it’s a very wonderful thing, very wonderful, and they’re stealing it. Can you believe that?
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
We’re going to be looking very strongly at the bourgeoisie, what they’re up to
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Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
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Trump frickin' loves this guy lmao
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Trump frickin' loves this guy lmao