Data Science

Introduction

Can public opinion predict stock market movements? With recent advancements in natural language processing (NLP), this question has gained significant attention in both academic and financial circles. As an NLP scientist, I decided to investigate this relationship and satisfy my own curiosity about the intersection of social media sentiment and financial markets.

Introduction

Can public opinion predict stock market movements? With recent advancements in natural language processing (NLP), this question has gained significant attention in both academic and financial circles. As an NLP scientist, I decided to investigate this relationship and satisfy my own curiosity about the intersection of social media sentiment and financial markets.

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive text analysis of the pickup dating community through the lens of social network analysis, natural language processing, and community psychology. Working alongside Anders Wallace, an Anthropology Ph.D. student, we analyzed forum data from fastseduction.com to understand community structure, social hierarchies, and linguistic patterns. Our findings reveal complex social dynamics, educational diversity, and hierarchical structures that challenge common stereotypes about this community.

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive text analysis of the pickup dating community through the lens of social network analysis, natural language processing, and community psychology. Working alongside Anders Wallace, an Anthropology Ph.D. student, we analyzed forum data from fastseduction.com to understand community structure, social hierarchies, and linguistic patterns. Our findings reveal complex social dynamics, educational diversity, and hierarchical structures that challenge common stereotypes about this community.

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[Note: Unfortunately, most images were lost due to changes in carto.com service.]