Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Is this the same guy who fixes the reflecting pool? 010
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 18/06/2025For the curious, here is my substantially revised SEP entry "Conservation Biology."plato.stanford.edu Conservation Biology (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) 0224
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Emma 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.comThe Debate That American Conservationists Should Be HavingWhat if the U.S. protected ecosystems directly? 050
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 27/05/2025My 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.comShould 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... 052
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Here 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.ukThe Inquiry - Is extinction a thing of the past? - BBC SoundsScientists have used new technology to extract ancient DNA 020
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 30/04/2025If you are interested in hearing some thoughts about the so-called dire wolves resurrected from extinction, here is an interview I did. #de-extinction #publicphilosophykatv.comAre Dire Wolves Back? The Science & Ethics of De-ExtinctionIn Jurassic Park, scientists bio-engineered dinosaurs by splicing preserved dino DNA with modern-day frog DNA. 0139
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Yeah, the one you mention is fake, and I reported it. But I don’t know what they would have to gain. 110
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Dear sir, the whole point is to defend the notion of species from critiques coming from evolutionary biology. You need to read before you write (and finish what you write...) 040
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Here is non-paywalled version for the interested.static1.squarespace.com 191
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Here is a non-paywalled version.static1.squarespace.com 010
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 20/12/2024But the species category is essential for environmental laws like the Endangered Species Act. So, what should we do? In this essay, I offer a deflationary way of characterizing species that avoids eliminativism and keeps the ESA intact for conservation. 1120
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 20/12/2024I'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.eduThreading the Needle: Species Eliminativism Meets Biological Conservation | The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science: Vol 0, No ja 44910
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 28/11/2024I’m on TV talking northern spotted owls. #KPTV www.kptv.com/2024/11/26/c...kptv.comControversial plan to save spotted owls sparks debateThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is implementing a divisive plan to save the endangered spotted owl by killing its competitor, the barred owl. 1173
Reposted by Jay OdenbaughRewiring America @rewiringamerica.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Want 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...volts.wtfSo you want to electrify your homeIn 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... 07725
Reposted by Jay OdenbaughSoazig Le Bihan @soaziglebihan.bsky.social · 08/08/2024The barred owl conundrum is back. This is an issue on which @jayode.bsky.social has brilliantly and extensively written. 061
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 08/08/2024The 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.comOpinion | A Dystopian Effort Is Underway in the Pacific Northwest to Pick Ecological Winners and LosersWe need new laws to protect important ecosystems. 281
Reposted by Jay OdenbaughKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 18/10/2023Lots 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 14602150
Reposted by Jay OdenbaughAlisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 23/09/2023Trailblazing 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 🧪 412965
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 09/09/2023We 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/24198philjobs.org Assistant Professor, Lewis & Clark College - PhilJobs:JFP Assistant Professor, Lewis & Clark Col...An international database of jobs for philosophers 140
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 15/08/2023Very important climate ruling: In a landmark climate change trial, a Montana judge sides with youth activists - www.npr.org/2023/08/14/1193780700/m… 042
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 13/08/2023Important perspective on wildfires www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202… 022
Jay Odenbaugh @jayode.bsky.social · 08/08/2023Today I reread a passage from Thomas Merton’s letter to a young activist which I really like. jimandnancyforest.com/2014/10/merto…jimandnancyforest.comThomas Merton’s Letter to a Young Activist – Jim and Nancy Forest 060
