Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • About

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
sapinker's profile
Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker
Verified account
@sapinker

Tweets

Steven PinkerVerified account

@sapinker

Cognitive scientist at Harvard.

Boston, MA
pinker.wjh.harvard.edu
Joined January 2010

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Steven Pinker‏Verified account @sapinker Jun 29

    Contrary to reports of a "suicide epidemic," global suicide rates have been in decline for 25 years.https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/suicide-death-rate-by-age …

    3:14 PM - 29 Jun 2018
    • 820 Retweets
    • 2,103 Likes
    • ᎪᎲᎥᎬ  ღ Анатолій Костюк 添田あやこ Jenna🌟 Omar Gadea HHH_Report marine :(: Jake Roehrig Model Hub Male Models
    120 replies 820 retweets 2,103 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Dina D. Pomeranz‏ @DinaPomeranz Jun 30
        Replying to @sapinker

        The "epidemic" people talk about is in the US.pic.twitter.com/sgcHzlNJL0

        4 replies 22 retweets 74 likes
      3. dierken‏ @dierken Jun 30
        Replying to @DinaPomeranz @benedictevans @sapinker

        So in the US it’s been increasing since ‘99 or so (especially 50-70 yr olds, from 15% to 18% of that population - a 20% increase in number of victims), while in the rest of the world its been going down?

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Dina D. Pomeranz‏ @DinaPomeranz Jun 30
        Replying to @dierken @benedictevans @sapinker

        Thankfully it's not 15 percent, but 15 per 100,000.

        2 replies 1 retweet 6 likes
      5. Joey Bougneit‏ @MaesterSilvio Jul 3
        Replying to @DinaPomeranz @dierken and

        I might also add that one particular troubling area is the percentage of suicides done by men, as opposed to women. I would call this, at least personally, a 'male epidemic'. In some countries (e.g. Russia) it's (>6.5:1).

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      6. Dina D. Pomeranz‏ @DinaPomeranz Jul 3
        Replying to @MaesterSilvio @dierken and

        The gender difference may be true, but the suicide rate in Russia has actually been falling, not growing.https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/suicide-death-rate-by-age?country=RUS …

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      7. Joey Bougneit‏ @MaesterSilvio Jul 3
        Replying to @DinaPomeranz @dierken and

        True, though I wouldn't argue in the rise/fall of suicide rates based on country. My concern was primarily the gender difference, though I do find the fact that the US's rates are rising to be quite troubling. My hypothesis would be that perceived quality of life is contributing.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      8. Dina D. Pomeranz‏ @DinaPomeranz Jul 3
        Replying to @MaesterSilvio @dierken and

        It's just that you were talking about an epidemic but there is no new increase in Russia.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      9. Joey Bougneit‏ @MaesterSilvio Jul 3
        Replying to @DinaPomeranz @dierken and

        I believe I should have chosen different wording to describe where my concerns in the statistics lie. I agree with the point being made with regards to the US's rates, and I would add that an additional concern of mine is the gender ratio. Hopefully this clears things up!

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      10. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. pourmecoffee‏Verified account @pourmecoffee Jun 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        It's talked about as a U.S. problem, and it ishttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/06/07/u-s-suicide-rates-rise-sharply-across-the-country-new-report-shows/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f54b02103a7b …

        2 replies 3 retweets 54 likes
      3. Branko Boskovic‏ @branko_boskovic Jun 29
        Replying to @pourmecoffee @sapinker

        Change that figure to only US data, the trend is quite different.pic.twitter.com/Pku52IncYW

        2 replies 0 retweets 23 likes
      4. 2 more replies
      1. New conversation
      2. Adrian Bowyer‏ @adrianbowyer Jun 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        But rising in the US, unlike almost everywhere else.

        2 replies 0 retweets 23 likes
      3. Josh Harper‏ @j_harper1993 Jun 29
        Replying to @adrianbowyer @sapinker

        And UK

        2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. Adrian Bowyer‏ @adrianbowyer Jun 29
        Replying to @j_harper1993 @sapinker

        No. UK rate is down 2% since 2000; US is up 28% in the same period.

        3 replies 0 retweets 8 likes
      5. Josh Harper‏ @j_harper1993 Jun 29
        Replying to @adrianbowyer @sapinker

        True but it’s almost a new problem because the over 75 rate had dramatically decreased but increased among younger demographics

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      6. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. seth lachs‏ @sethlachs Jun 29
        Replying to @sapinker

        totally disingenuous and intellectually dishonest tweet. the suicide epidemic that is being reported on is in reference to the united states. and you know this very well. disappointing.

        5 replies 1 retweet 18 likes
      3. Steve Green‏ @EstiviG Jun 29
        Replying to @sethlachs @sapinker

        Yes, it seems that Pinker must prove he’s “right”, that things are actually getting better everywhere. In the US they are not. Suicide is up 30% from 2000 - 2015.

        2 replies 1 retweet 1 like
      4. Alex the Younger‏ @AlextheYounguh Jun 29
        Replying to @EstiviG @sethlachs @sapinker

        I like Matthew Walker's theory, from his book, "Why We Sleep," that the rise in mental disorders is likely due to a strong sleep deprivation epidemic that you tend to see in the most productive countries.

        1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
      5. 1 more reply

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info