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Jay Odenbaugh

@jayode.bsky.social
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Philosophy professor in the PNW

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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
For the curious, here is my substantially revised SEP entry "Conservation Biology."
plato.stanford.edu
Conservation Biology (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Emma Marris wrote a fantastic piece on the conservation of ecosystems for The Atlantic. As usual, it is really interesting and includes discussions with Reed Noss, Dan Rohlf, Kieran Suckling, and myself.
theatlantic.com
The Debate That American Conservationists Should Be Having
What if the U.S. protected ecosystems directly?
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
My new essay on the ethics of the northern spotted owl and barred owl conflict is out with special thanks to Avram Hiller, Yasha Rohwer, and Ben Hale.
tandfonline.com
Should We Kill One Owl to Save Another?
Recently, the federal government has decided to permit the killing of approximately 470,900 barred owls over the next 30 years to save the northern spotted owl. I argue under ideal circumstances, w...
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Here is an interview for the BBC I did on de-extinction (and not just dire wolves). It includes Beth Shapiro from Colossal Biosciences and others too.
bbc.co.uk
The Inquiry - Is extinction a thing of the past? - BBC Sounds
Scientists have used new technology to extract ancient DNA
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
If you are interested in hearing some thoughts about the so-called dire wolves resurrected from extinction, here is an interview I did. #de-extinction #publicphilosophy
katv.com
Are Dire Wolves Back? The Science & Ethics of De-Extinction
In Jurassic Park, scientists bio-engineered dinosaurs by splicing preserved dino DNA with modern-day frog DNA.
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
I'm happy about my "Threading the Needle: Species Eliminativism Meets Biological Conservation" coming out in BJPS. In essence, Marc Ereshefsky provided some very powerful arguments for eliminating the species category from biology.
journals.uchicago.edu
Threading the Needle: Species Eliminativism Meets Biological Conservation | The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science: Vol 0, No ja
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
My son enjoying redwood trees
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
I’m on TV talking northern spotted owls. #KPTV www.kptv.com/2024/11/26/c...
kptv.com
Controversial plan to save spotted owls sparks debate
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is implementing a divisive plan to save the endangered spotted owl by killing its competitor, the barred owl.
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Rewiring America @rewiringamerica.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Want to electrify your home but not sure where to start? Get the nuts, bolts, and volts of going electric — listen to Rewiring America research director Cora Wyent’s conversation with @volts.wtf: www.volts.wtf/p/so-you-wan...
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So you want to electrify your home
In this episode, Cora Wyent walks us through Rewiring America’s “personal electrification planner,” a step-by-step how-to for homeowners (and renters!) looking to electrify their homes. Do you need up...
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Soazig Le Bihan @soaziglebihan.bsky.social · 08/08/2024
The barred owl conundrum is back. This is an issue on which @jayode.bsky.social has brilliantly and extensively written.
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 08/08/2024
The federal government has proposed to kill 470,900 barred owls over the next thirty years to save the northern spotted owl. Avram Hiller, Yasha Rohwer, and I offer some thoughts today in the New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/o...
nytimes.com
Opinion | A Dystopian Effort Is Underway in the Pacific Northwest to Pick Ecological Winners and Losers
We need new laws to protect important ecosystems.
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 18/10/2023
Lots of people ask what they can do to help with climate change. The answers are simple and empowering! - Demonic ritual asking for emissions reductions - Arguments on website - Just say you did it. Atmosphere is a fool and easily tricked - Instead of going on long distance holiday, lie motionless
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Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 23/09/2023
Trailblazing feminist #histsci #philsci #sts scholar Evelyn Fox Keller (1936-2023) passed away yesterday. Her early books were a tremendous influence on me & so many other women going into field. There was a conference to celebrate her yesterday too💔 ihpst.utoronto.ca/news/full-pr... #womenInSTEM 🧪
Covers of 3 of EFK's booksPoster for conference in EFK's honor
Details by @alt-text.bsky.social in replyPhoto of Evelyn Fox Keller for Radcliffe Institute by Tony Rinaldo
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 09/09/2023
We are very excited that we are hiring an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Lewis & Clark College. Let me know if you have any questions and forward it to anyone who would be interested in the position. philjobs.org/job/show/24198
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Assistant Professor, Lewis & Clark College - PhilJobs:JFP Assistant Professor, Lewis & Clark Col...
An international database of jobs for philosophers
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 15/08/2023
Very important climate ruling: In a landmark climate change trial, a Montana judge sides with youth activists - www.npr.org/2023/08/14/1193780700/m…
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 13/08/2023
Important perspective on wildfires www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202…
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Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 08/08/2023
Today I reread a passage from Thomas Merton’s letter to a young activist which I really like. jimandnancyforest.com/2014/10/merto…
jimandnancyforest.com
Thomas Merton’s Letter to a Young Activist – Jim and Nancy Forest
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