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David Crowley

@davidbcrowley.bsky.social
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Social impact leader in the Boston area / founder of Social Capital Inc. Blog about home cooking, food & wine pairing and local food. Host two podcasts. Enjoy family time, daily walks & reading.

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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 12h
Still a fun Red Sox season on balance, but a frustrating end to it. Games were closer than the final scores indicate...I definitely agree they should have trusted their starters longer. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/02/s...
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Problems were myriad, but early hooks by new manager Chad Tracy were among major Red Sox missteps - The Boston Globe
Tracy — such a feel-good story across this comeback season — turned into a pumpkin just in time for the calendar to flip to October.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 23h
Nice late September evening in Boston!
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Well, not loving three Ks in the first inning but worked the pitch count. #redsox
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
In this Connection Corner video, ahead of #GoodNeighborDay, I relate the story of how it took a coyote in the neighborhood to get around to meeting a neighbor. youtube.com/shorts/CQifN...
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Good Neighbor Day will be observed in this weekend. This 2025 Pew survey highlights the continued decline in people knowing and trusting their neighbors - just 26% report knowing all or most of them. #neighborhoods #socialcapital www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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How connected do Americans feel to their neighbors?
When it comes to trust, 44% of adults say they trust all or most of the people in their neighborhood.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Looking forward to hearing former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy in Cambridge this Friday! SCI is pleased to be an outreach partner for this Robert Coles Lecture, a free event highlighting the importance of service & social connection. www.pbha.org/coles-2026
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Interesting episode of The Daily, with background on the "techno-religion" that underlies much of the debate around the extent to which AI poses existential threats to humanity. #ideas #techandsociety www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/p...
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The Techno-Religion at the Center of the A.I. Debate
Are those calling to slow down the development of artificial intelligence in a “doomsday cult,” as some critics say? Our reporter explains.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Just shared this cost / benefit study on #AmeriCorps with someone who commented on the value of national service. Sharing here as well! voicesforservice.org/research-and...
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AmeriCorps and Senior Corps: Quantifying the Impact - Voices for National Service
According to a new study from ICF, every $1 in federal taxes invested in AmeriCorps and Senior Corps returns over $17 to society, program members, and the government.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Looking forward to this event & partnering with PBHA on it! #socialconnection
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Rosé might not be the classic beverage choice while playing cornhole. But that’s the way I rolled as I eked out a W playing my 21 year old son. Always a tough match! #vacationmode #roseallday
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Welcome back, Roman! Way to get it started. #RedSox
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Frustrating to see the Red Sox offense struggling yet not calling up Roman Anthony yet. Would have liked to have had him on the mix tonight. #RedSox
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Got to see The Great Elephant Migration today, in conjunction with a lunch meeting in Boston. #publicart #boston
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Fun reading about Joshua Baez's Boston ties in today's @peteabeglobe.bsky.social column. He played some at The Base, a great baseball-focused youth development program. #Boston #MLB www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/22/s...
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Joshua Báez’s skill and hard work makes Cardinals’ debut star a victory for Boston baseball community - The Boston Globe
There weren’t many ballfields in the greater Boston area that Báez didn’t play on at some point, given his time at Cristo Rey, Snowden, Dexter Southfield, and with The BASE.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
In my new monthly Connection Corner column, I round up news items and ideas that have had my attention recently. #socialconnection #podcasts #polarization socialcapitalinc.org/connection-c...
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Connection Corner: August 2026 - SCI Social Capital Inc.
David's new monthly Connection Corner rounds up the ideas and research shaping his thinking on social connection. This month: podcast takeaways, the importance of developing local leaders, and a remem...
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Clip from my Harvard Reunion talk, talking about the "loneliness epidemic" and m motivation for starting Social Capital Inc. #socialconnection #Harvard #nonprofits youtube.com/shorts/Eshm_...
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The Loneliness Epidemic — and How It Led Me to Start Social Capital Inc.
YouTube video by SCI Social Capital Inc.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Hard to believe that one bad study could have caused so much misinformation and serious consequences. So did some checking for myself, here's a CNN article recapping the story. #publichealth www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/...
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Retracted autism study an 'elaborate fraud,' British journal finds
A now-retracted British study that linked autism to childhood vaccines was an "elaborate fraud" that has done long-lasting damage to public health, a leading medical publication reported Wednesday.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I appreciate seeing more people leaning into the importance of Third Places to create a space for people to connect. I wrote on the topic here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-th... #socialconnection #thirdplaces
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How Third Places Build Social Capital
For many years, Jodi Crowley and I talked about how we wished our community had a locally owned coffee shop. Sure, we could get our midday day caffeine boost at national chains, but there was somethin...
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
OK, so the Dodgers got Skubal. But if the #RedSox get Crochet back for the post-season, could we call it almost even?
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Put on a Stevie Wonder playlist on Spotify. Liking almost every song on it... I have just enough memory of tunes as a young 70s kid to appreciate it. #music #GenX
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Beautiful morning walk on Martha’s Vineyard. Along the beach and cliffs at Aquinnah. #marthasvineyard #travel
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I enjoyed the opportunity to speak about social connection at my 35th Harvard reunion. The five minute "Nuggets of Wisdom" talk is now available on YouTube. youtu.be/dPXyuqQXNcc #socialconnection #Harvard #reunion
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Better Get Yourself Connected | SCI Founder David Crowley's Talk at His Harvard 35th Reunion
YouTube video by SCI Social Capital Inc.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
The answer is, yes they can! 3 - 2 win in 10 innings! 9 in a row going into the All Star break. #RedSox
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Wow, could the #RedSox pull this out and keep the streak going into break?
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
New study suggests getting 5 servings of fruits & veggies might not be enough to provide you enough flavanols - an important nutrient, apparently. #nutrition #health theconversation.com/not-all-frui...
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Not all fruits and vegetables are equal when it comes to heart health, our research shows
Choosing fruits and vegetables more carefully could help us better get important bioactives from our foods.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Good to see Massachusetts hitting targets for building new housing. Sorely needed! Reported in the BBJ. #housing #mapoli
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Listening to this @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social interview with Equal Justice Initiative Founder Bryan Stevenson is definitely a source of hope for our future. Stevenson shares how he is inspired by the everyday people that participate in the Civil Rights Movement. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/03/o...
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Opinion | The America That’s Still Possible
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
I typically listen to an album in its entirety while cooking Sunday dinner, rather than my usual mixed playlists. My choice this Sunday is a bit predictable -- Bruce's "Born in the USA". #music #4thofJuly
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy 4th! 250 years in, "the pursuit of happiness" has me thinking — the US ranks higher in the World Cup than the World Happiness Report. This weekend: slow down, invite people in, connect. Happiness bonus points for doing something for someone else. 🎆 More here: www.linkedin.com/posts/davidb...
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Haven't been doing #Wordle regularly these days, but dipped back in today with success! Wordle 1,839 2/6 ⬜🟩⬜⬜🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Good picture of me talking about starting @socialcapitalinc.org, sharing “Nuggets of Wisdom” at my recent Harvard 35th reunion.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
It's been a tough season so far, but seeing the #RedSox take the first 3 against the Yankees definitely puts a smile on my face. Those epic 4 hour battles with the Yanks back in the day were great, but good for baseball to be landing games under 2.5 hours now! #MLB
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
My "Better Get Yourself Connected" talk at our Harvard 35th Reunion resonated even more than I expected — great to hear about classmates putting the tips into practice. Full article based on the talk here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/better... #socialconnection #Harvard
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Better Get Yourself Connected
It was a gray, chilly Sunday afternoon in December 2020. There was just enough of a breeze to make it uncomfortable to be outside.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Alright! USA, goallll!!! Turned on the game just in time to catch that one. #worldcup
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Happy Juneteenth! Looking forward to the Juneteenth Woburn celebration tomorrow at the Woburn Public Library. Planned by @socialcapitalinc.org along with several great community partners! #Woburn #Juneteenth
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Interesting NYT article about how the prevalence of remote work post-pandemic contributes to social isolation and related ill-effects. Along with suggestions on how workplaces can intentionally be a greater source of connection. h/t @dougbriody.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/o...
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Opinion | We Liked Remote Work. Then We Looked at the Data.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Enjoyed the launch event for the latest book by @benmezrich.bsky.social! Checkmate - look forward to reading it. #books #hr91 #boston
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Enjoyed the opportunity to do a TED-style talk - "Better Get Yourself Connected - at my 35th Harvard Reunion this past weekend. Focusing on the importance of #socialconnection for health & wellness.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
A few shots from a fun Harvard 35th Reunion weekend! #Harvard
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Gotta go with the #RedSox mug for the morning coffee, with my first trip to Fenway of the year on tap for the afternoon. #Boston
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Interesting episode of The Daily about an older woman who developed a relationship with an AI companion designed to reduce loneliness. There is no substitute for human connection. The story did make me think about what role AI might play for people who are isolated. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/p...
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Can A.I. Make People Feel Less Lonely?
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
So, that loud noise yesterday afternoon heard throughout the Boston area was not thunder or an alien invasion. A meteor seems to have been the cause. Gift link to the NYT article for more info. #Boston www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/u...
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Was That an Alien Invasion? No, Just a Falling Rock, NASA Says.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We had a great family trip to Spain earlier this year. My first time visiting Spain, and our son's first time in Europe. In addition to some basic site seeing, I managed to enjoy some wine moments on the trips as well. Details on Cooking Chat. #travel #wine cookingchatfood.com/barcelona-gi...
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Barcelona and Girona: Finding Wine Moments on a Family Trip to Spain
Barcelona and Girona delivered some memorable wine highlights on our family trip to Spain — local producers, a remarkable wine bar, and a balcony view.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Tough season so far for the #RedSox, but man, they can play some defense! Nice catch by Duran!
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
"Why does it feel worse to be early than to rush and stress and arrive a little late?" Melissa Kirsch asks in her @nytimes.com piece. I can relate, having quickly read this before realizing I needed to get moving to get to my morning commitment yesterday! www.nytimes.com/2026/05/09/b...
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Early Adopter
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
May flowers from the morning walk. #dailywalk #nature
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Nice first MLB start for Bennett! #RedSox
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
More reasons to go for that morning oatmeal! #health www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/w...
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How Healthy Are Oats?
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Beautiful evening to be back on the @harvard.edu campus! Enjoyed speaking to students at PBHA on a panel about careers in public service.
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David Crowley @davidbcrowley.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Dan Shaughnessy sums up this #RedSox situation nicely in the @bostonglobe.com. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/25/s...
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It wasn’t Alex Cora’s fault the Red Sox roster stinks, and he shouldn’t have been fired over it - The Boston Globe
Cora wasn't the problem with this team. It's the roster. It's the 26 guys John Henry and Craig Breslow gave Cora.
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