In Bits podcast
@inbitspodcast.com
The podcast that deconstructs our digital lives.
Hosted by @nicolafh.bsky.social and @drliam.bsky.social
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· Mar 25
Moral Panics and Technology
InBits · Episode
open.spotify.com
The first episode of the podcast is out!
We talk about what the research actually says about the panicky headlines about our tech use.
We hope you enjoy it!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere you get your pods
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1n...
We talk about what the research actually says about the panicky headlines about our tech use.
We hope you enjoy it!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere you get your pods
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1n...
We had the best time at the @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social conference this week. It’s the friendliest and most interesting conference. So many incredible presentations from researchers doing interesting and important work! And we got to chat to some of them!
We aren’t just a regular conference - we’re a cool conference because we have the @inbitspodcast.com with us talking about all things cyber #cyber25 😎
July 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We had the best time at the @bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social conference this week. It’s the friendliest and most interesting conference. So many incredible presentations from researchers doing interesting and important work! And we got to chat to some of them!
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a couple of hours before my keynote, I went through an intense negotiation with the organisers (for over a hour) where we went through my slides and had to remove anything that mentions 'Palestine' 'Israel' and replace 'genocide' with 'war crimes'
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July 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
a couple of hours before my keynote, I went through an intense negotiation with the organisers (for over a hour) where we went through my slides and had to remove anything that mentions 'Palestine' 'Israel' and replace 'genocide' with 'war crimes'
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June 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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New Paper! 📱Are Social media mental health policies and wellbeing tools meaningful interventions or superficial solutions? 🤔
#socialmedia #techforgood #trustandsafety
#socialmedia #techforgood #trustandsafety
📱Social networking sites need to improve their safety and moderation features
📢 Read about the new research: bit.ly/3SCdTp0
Study by @zoehaime.bsky.social and Lucy Biddle, published in @jmirpub.bsky.social Human Factors: bit.ly/3T6r01L
📢 Read about the new research: bit.ly/3SCdTp0
Study by @zoehaime.bsky.social and Lucy Biddle, published in @jmirpub.bsky.social Human Factors: bit.ly/3T6r01L
Social networking sites need to improve safety, study finds - Bristol Biomedical Research Centre
Social networking sites need to improve their safety and moderation features, according to a study published today in JMIR Human Factors. The study was led by researchers at the NIHR Bristol BRC and t...
bit.ly
June 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
New Paper! 📱Are Social media mental health policies and wellbeing tools meaningful interventions or superficial solutions? 🤔
#socialmedia #techforgood #trustandsafety
#socialmedia #techforgood #trustandsafety
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great postdoc opportunity in a lovely place with people doing v important and thoughtful work on health, mental health and employment
Are you a post-doctoral researcher with strong qualitative skills, a critical mind and a love for digging into the complexities of how people navigate work and health? Check out our vacancy at the Uni of York School for Business and Society: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese... @uoysbs.bsky.social
Jobs - The University of York
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June 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
great postdoc opportunity in a lovely place with people doing v important and thoughtful work on health, mental health and employment
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I was delighted to review @inbitspodcast.com from @nicolafh.bsky.social and @drliam.bsky.social for Newstalk's Pod Squad this week. Find out what we thought about it here: www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
The Pod Squad: In Bits | Newstalk
Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to liste...
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May 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I was delighted to review @inbitspodcast.com from @nicolafh.bsky.social and @drliam.bsky.social for Newstalk's Pod Squad this week. Find out what we thought about it here: www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
Working on a new podcast episode on radicalisation.
Have any of you an experience you’d like to share? Has someone you know been radicalised - by right wing extremism, white supremacy, religious extremism, or any other type.
#cyberpsychology
Have any of you an experience you’d like to share? Has someone you know been radicalised - by right wing extremism, white supremacy, religious extremism, or any other type.
#cyberpsychology
June 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Working on a new podcast episode on radicalisation.
Have any of you an experience you’d like to share? Has someone you know been radicalised - by right wing extremism, white supremacy, religious extremism, or any other type.
#cyberpsychology
Have any of you an experience you’d like to share? Has someone you know been radicalised - by right wing extremism, white supremacy, religious extremism, or any other type.
#cyberpsychology
How do we process toxic feedback?
We explore how negativity bias impacts us, especially with online feedback. Our brains aren't built for constant hate.
#OnlineHate #Cyberpsychology #OnlineTrolling #OnlineHarassment
We explore how negativity bias impacts us, especially with online feedback. Our brains aren't built for constant hate.
#OnlineHate #Cyberpsychology #OnlineTrolling #OnlineHarassment
May 13, 2025 at 6:30 AM
How do we process toxic feedback?
We explore how negativity bias impacts us, especially with online feedback. Our brains aren't built for constant hate.
#OnlineHate #Cyberpsychology #OnlineTrolling #OnlineHarassment
We explore how negativity bias impacts us, especially with online feedback. Our brains aren't built for constant hate.
#OnlineHate #Cyberpsychology #OnlineTrolling #OnlineHarassment
Tomorrow - we’ll be talking about trolling. You’ve all seen hateful harassment online - but how prevalent is it, who gets the worst of it, and how does it affect people?
The second episode of this in two weeks will look at who the trolls are.
#cyberpsychology #OnlineHarassment #OnlineTrolling
The second episode of this in two weeks will look at who the trolls are.
#cyberpsychology #OnlineHarassment #OnlineTrolling
May 12, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Tomorrow - we’ll be talking about trolling. You’ve all seen hateful harassment online - but how prevalent is it, who gets the worst of it, and how does it affect people?
The second episode of this in two weeks will look at who the trolls are.
#cyberpsychology #OnlineHarassment #OnlineTrolling
The second episode of this in two weeks will look at who the trolls are.
#cyberpsychology #OnlineHarassment #OnlineTrolling
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This is such a great book - it’s the one I recommend to everyone interested in how tech affects our lives. No scaremongering, cherrypicking evidence, or other nonsense. Just really good nuanced and evidence based discussions of the core issues with tech. Easy to read & I loved the audiobook!
The yellow paperback edition of Unlocked is out today! It’s been a whirlwind of a first year, but I’m so glad that it’s out there. If you’ve read it, I hope you’ve found something reassuring and useful in it.
May 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This is such a great book - it’s the one I recommend to everyone interested in how tech affects our lives. No scaremongering, cherrypicking evidence, or other nonsense. Just really good nuanced and evidence based discussions of the core issues with tech. Easy to read & I loved the audiobook!
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New Preprint: "A Simple Future For Media Effects"
@lennertcoenen.bsky.social, @yesuncomm.bsky.social, & I critically discuss our field's current emphasis on complexity.
Instead, we argue to value description, prioritize regularities, formalize models, and unify theories.
osf.io/preprints/os...
@lennertcoenen.bsky.social, @yesuncomm.bsky.social, & I critically discuss our field's current emphasis on complexity.
Instead, we argue to value description, prioritize regularities, formalize models, and unify theories.
osf.io/preprints/os...
May 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
New Preprint: "A Simple Future For Media Effects"
@lennertcoenen.bsky.social, @yesuncomm.bsky.social, & I critically discuss our field's current emphasis on complexity.
Instead, we argue to value description, prioritize regularities, formalize models, and unify theories.
osf.io/preprints/os...
@lennertcoenen.bsky.social, @yesuncomm.bsky.social, & I critically discuss our field's current emphasis on complexity.
Instead, we argue to value description, prioritize regularities, formalize models, and unify theories.
osf.io/preprints/os...
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11-19-yrs-old with mental health difficulties use social media more and differently. This does not mean that social media cause poor mental health, but that those who are vulnerable use social media in ways that may worsen their mental health doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Social media use in adolescents with and without mental health conditions - Nature Human Behaviour
Using a nationally representative UK sample of adolescents with clinical-level mental health symptoms, this Registered Report examined differences in social media use. The results suggest that adolesc...
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May 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
11-19-yrs-old with mental health difficulties use social media more and differently. This does not mean that social media cause poor mental health, but that those who are vulnerable use social media in ways that may worsen their mental health doi.org/10.1038/s415...
If you missed our last episode - this is the bit you want to hear! Why do men send d*ck pics?
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social @nicolafh.bsky.social
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social @nicolafh.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
If you missed our last episode - this is the bit you want to hear! Why do men send d*ck pics?
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social @nicolafh.bsky.social
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social @nicolafh.bsky.social
Do you want to know why men send d*ck pics, and not just on dating apps? Then this episode is for you!
We talk about why they do it (it might not be what you think), how different groups of people react to them (women, including young women and girls, men)
We also talk harassment! It’s fun! 🫠
We talk about why they do it (it might not be what you think), how different groups of people react to them (women, including young women and girls, men)
We also talk harassment! It’s fun! 🫠
April 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Do you want to know why men send d*ck pics, and not just on dating apps? Then this episode is for you!
We talk about why they do it (it might not be what you think), how different groups of people react to them (women, including young women and girls, men)
We also talk harassment! It’s fun! 🫠
We talk about why they do it (it might not be what you think), how different groups of people react to them (women, including young women and girls, men)
We also talk harassment! It’s fun! 🫠
Ever wondered if the dating scene has changed over 20 years?
We talk about who is dating online, all the different motivations for using, beyond relationships, what people are getting out of it, and what makes people more successful at it
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6Jz4...
We talk about who is dating online, all the different motivations for using, beyond relationships, what people are getting out of it, and what makes people more successful at it
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6Jz4...
Online Dating - part 1
InBits · Episode
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April 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Ever wondered if the dating scene has changed over 20 years?
We talk about who is dating online, all the different motivations for using, beyond relationships, what people are getting out of it, and what makes people more successful at it
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6Jz4...
We talk about who is dating online, all the different motivations for using, beyond relationships, what people are getting out of it, and what makes people more successful at it
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6Jz4...
Our first online dating episode is out. We focus more on the positive aspects - who dates online and why, what are the benefits beyond meeting a partner? Also how does it work - what works and doesn’t work in dating profiles from the research?
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6Jz4...
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6Jz4...
Online Dating - part 1
InBits · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Our first online dating episode is out. We focus more on the positive aspects - who dates online and why, what are the benefits beyond meeting a partner? Also how does it work - what works and doesn’t work in dating profiles from the research?
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6Jz4...
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6Jz4...
Episode 3 - online dating - is out tomorrow!
This is the first of two parts - because apparently Nicola can’t stop talking about this topic!
Part one is the who, why, and what people get out of it episode.
Part two - next week - will be the darker side
#cyberpsychology
This is the first of two parts - because apparently Nicola can’t stop talking about this topic!
Part one is the who, why, and what people get out of it episode.
Part two - next week - will be the darker side
#cyberpsychology
April 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Episode 3 - online dating - is out tomorrow!
This is the first of two parts - because apparently Nicola can’t stop talking about this topic!
Part one is the who, why, and what people get out of it episode.
Part two - next week - will be the darker side
#cyberpsychology
This is the first of two parts - because apparently Nicola can’t stop talking about this topic!
Part one is the who, why, and what people get out of it episode.
Part two - next week - will be the darker side
#cyberpsychology
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#Adolescence itself has created a moral panic as a reaction to it! Thanks to @inbitspodcast.com for expressing a level head approach, without even mentioning the series! @simonharrisireland.bsky.social Read or listen!
Are we really 'addicted' to our phones? In print @irishexaminer.bsky.social wed!
Are we really 'addicted' to our phones? In print @irishexaminer.bsky.social wed!
April 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
#Adolescence itself has created a moral panic as a reaction to it! Thanks to @inbitspodcast.com for expressing a level head approach, without even mentioning the series! @simonharrisireland.bsky.social Read or listen!
Are we really 'addicted' to our phones? In print @irishexaminer.bsky.social wed!
Are we really 'addicted' to our phones? In print @irishexaminer.bsky.social wed!
Tomorrow!! Our episode about technology addiction!
March 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Tomorrow!! Our episode about technology addiction!
March 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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This is a great introduction to In Bits (love the title!) and will help anyone listening to better parse the reporting and research around tech and wellbeing, and spot when bold proclamations in that space are worth questioning. Well done @nicolafh.bsky.social and @drliam.bsky.social!
The first episode of the podcast is out!
We talk about what the research actually says about the panicky headlines about our tech use.
We hope you enjoy it!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere you get your pods
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1n...
We talk about what the research actually says about the panicky headlines about our tech use.
We hope you enjoy it!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere you get your pods
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1n...
Moral Panics and Technology
InBits · Episode
open.spotify.com
March 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This is a great introduction to In Bits (love the title!) and will help anyone listening to better parse the reporting and research around tech and wellbeing, and spot when bold proclamations in that space are worth questioning. Well done @nicolafh.bsky.social and @drliam.bsky.social!
March 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The first episode of the podcast is out!
We talk about what the research actually says about the panicky headlines about our tech use.
We hope you enjoy it!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere you get your pods
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1n...
We talk about what the research actually says about the panicky headlines about our tech use.
We hope you enjoy it!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere you get your pods
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1n...
Moral Panics and Technology
InBits · Episode
open.spotify.com
March 25, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The first episode of the podcast is out!
We talk about what the research actually says about the panicky headlines about our tech use.
We hope you enjoy it!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere you get your pods
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1n...
We talk about what the research actually says about the panicky headlines about our tech use.
We hope you enjoy it!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere you get your pods
#cyberpsychology
open.spotify.com/episode/6R1n...
Here’s what we’re going to cover on our podcast in the next few weeks. We’d love to hear from you about the topics you’d like us to talk about in future episodes!
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social
@nicolafh.bsky.social
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social
@nicolafh.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Here’s what we’re going to cover on our podcast in the next few weeks. We’d love to hear from you about the topics you’d like us to talk about in future episodes!
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social
@nicolafh.bsky.social
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social
@nicolafh.bsky.social
The first episode of our new podcast drops tomorrow!! It’s all about moral panic and technology. We hope you’ll give it a listen!
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social
@nicolafh.bsky.social
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social
@nicolafh.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The first episode of our new podcast drops tomorrow!! It’s all about moral panic and technology. We hope you’ll give it a listen!
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social
@nicolafh.bsky.social
#cyberpsychology
@drliam.bsky.social
@nicolafh.bsky.social