Reposted by Parvathi VijayChristopher J Stevens @metaphysiology.bsky.social · 17/08/2026This. Authoritarian politics has the most to gain from promoting the spread of genAI; progressive liberal (socially & ecologically conscious) politics the most to gain by refusing & resisting it. And it's just very difficult for me to respect the judgment of fellow academics who don't see this. 063
Reposted by Parvathi VijayMel Andrews @bayesianboy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026As philosophy rushes to claim expertise on AI, AI companies rush to control the philosophical narrative. Unlike other disciplines, philosophy has no standards for reporting conflicts of interest. This petition endeavors to change that: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comOpen Letter about Industry Funding and Disclosure in Philosophy*For full list of signatories, updated every few hours, please click here.* In recent years, philosophical writing on areas such as climate change, technology, misinformation, and artificial intellige... 416678
Reposted by Parvathi VijayThe Ramsey Lab @theramseylab.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Worried #AI will turn selfish & harm us? In our new 📄(forthcoming @philscijournal.bsky.social), we argue that selfishness isn't the real danger. The threat is "niche prospecting"—evolutionary #AI exploring the space of possible niches: philsci-archive.pitt.edu/30221/ #AISafety #HPS #philsci #philsky 1177
Reposted by Parvathi VijayChristopher J Stevens @metaphysiology.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Other Israeli government ministries are surely more violent & inhuman, but none has been more petty, puerile, or pathetic than their Ministry of Foreign Affairs; racist/xenophobic stereotyping (as below, and previously with Spain & Ireland) being the polar opposite of any MFA's mission: diplomacy! 0108
Reposted by Parvathi VijayLucy van Dorp @lucyvandorp.bsky.social · 20/06/2026We are advertising a 3-year Evolution Education Trust funded #PhD studentship at @ugiatucl.bsky.social UCL to investigate the genomic history of infectious diseases preserved within historical pathology collections. Details: www.findaphd.com/phds/project.... #findaphd #EETfindaphd.comUnlocking the Genomic History of Pathogens Through Pathology Archives at University College London on FindAPhD.comPhD Project - Unlocking the Genomic History of Pathogens Through Pathology Archives at University College London, listed on FindAPhD.com 12326
Reposted by Parvathi VijayChiara Pertile @chiarapertile.bsky.social · 04/06/2026#PhilInBioMedSummerSchool2026 and we're now enjoying a fantastic talk by Adeline Le Cabec and Mathilde Lequin on the Philosophy of Paleoanthropology. @pacea.bsky.social #Paleoanthropology #PhilosophyOfBiology 0167
Reposted by Parvathi VijayMukund Thattai @thattai.bsky.social · 09/05/2026The origin story of eukaryotes has more plot twists than a Hollywood blockbuster! 🧵 Read more in my new review: doi.org/10.1146/annu.... Only in the 1960s were the terms "prokaryote" and "eukaryote" formalized! As originally defined, eukaryotes had complex architectures, prokaryotes did not. 78431
Reposted by Parvathi VijayPhilInBioMed @philinbiomed.bsky.social · 02/05/2026We are pleased to announce the upcoming PhilInBioMed Seminar: May 5 |5:00-6:30 pm (CET)| hybrid Mazviita Chirimuuta (University of Edinburgh, UK): “A Mark of the Non-Cognitive” Further details here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/mazvii... If you wish to join the session, please reach out to us.philinbiomed.cnrs.frMazviita Chirimuuta (University of Edinburgh, UK) (hybrid), ‘A Mark of the Non-Cognitive’ – philinbiomedMazviita Chirimuuta is invited by the Conceptual Biology and Medicine Team at ImmunoConcept, the PhilInBioMed network, and the PhiloNeuro RIE (Univ. Bordeaux). 053
Reposted by Parvathi VijayMel Andrews @bayesianboy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026I just made a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social call: Tell the Senate: Vote to Block Bombs to Israel. Make a call here: actionnetwork.org/call_campaig...actionnetwork.orgTell the Senate: Vote to Block Bombs to Israel**When you click "Make a call" below, you will receive a phone call on the number you provided and be patched through to your Senator. You will be able to view a script at this time. If you don't ge... 052
Parvathi Vijay @parvathi.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Beyond ecstatic! A huge thanks to the editors @alejandrofabregastejeda.com @ennofischer.bsky.social, the reviewers, and the wonderful team at @philinbiomed.bsky.social for all their feedback!! 0152
Reposted by Parvathi VijayPhilInBioMed @philinbiomed.bsky.social · 16/03/2026PhilInBioMed-Seminar coming up: March 17 | 5:00–6:30 pm (CET) | virtual (Zoom) Join us for a talk by Lucie Laplane (IHPST, Panthéon-Sorbonne Univ., Paris)on "How Much Should Philosophers of Biology Engage with Biology?" More information can be found here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/lucie-...philinbiomed.cnrs.frLucie Laplane (IHPST, Panthéon-Sorbonne Univ., Paris, France) (virtual), How Much Should Philosophers of Biology Engage with Biology? – philinbiomedLucie Laplane is CNRS permanent researcher (CRCN) at lnstitut d’Histoire et Philosophie des Sciences et des Techniques (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne). 057
Reposted by Parvathi VijayPhilInBioMed @philinbiomed.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Reminder: Master Philosophy in Biology and Medicine – Zoom Q&A We are hosting our second online meeting to share details about the PhilInBioMed Master program on March 3, 11am (CET). More information here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/master-zoom-...philinbiomed.cnrs.frMaster Zoom Q&A Meeting – philinbiomedWe are organizing two informal online meetings via Zoom, during which we will provide further information about the PhilInBIoMed master program and answer any questions you may have. 033
Reposted by Parvathi VijayPhilInBioMed @philinbiomed.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Bordeaux Summer School – Philosophy in Biology & Medicine (1–5 June 2026) Join us in collaboratively exploring the conceptual foundations of scientific research at the crossroads of philosophy, biology and medicine! Apply by March 15 More information: bss-philinbiomed.u-bordeaux.fr/en/bss-philinbiomed.u-bordeaux.frBordeaux Summer School - Philosophy in biology and medicine 097
Reposted by Parvathi VijayPhilInBioMed @philinbiomed.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Applications open: Bordeaux Master in Philosophy in Biology and Medicine (deadline March 27) The international program is targeted at philosophy and science students interested in integrating both approaches in fields like cancer,immunology,neuroscience, aging. Info: www.philinbiomed.org/teachingphilinbiomed.orgMaster “Philosophy in Biology and Medicine” – philinbiomedThe International Master of Philosophy in Biology and Medicine in Bordeaux offers a unique philosophical approach to the life sciences that combines the development of conceptual tools and direct engagement with scientific theory and practice. 087
Reposted by Parvathi VijayPhilInBioMed @philinbiomed.bsky.social · 14/09/2025Tuesday, September 16th | 5 pm (French time, UTC+2) | VIRTUAL via Zoom We are excited to announce our upcoming PhilInBioMed-Seminar: Herbert Virgin on "AI for drug discovery and development". Please send us a message if you would like to participate. 011
Reposted by Parvathi VijayBig Team Science Conference @btscon.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Session Submission and registration is now open for BTSCON2025! bigteamscienceconference.github.io/submissions/ @abrir.bsky.social @psysciacc.bsky.social @manybabies.org 11320
Reposted by Parvathi VijayThomas Pradeu @pradeu.bsky.social · 30/06/2025New paper out! rdcu.be/etKdN Experts in #cancer across the tree of life and philosophers of science teamed up to explore how comparative thinking can improve current approaches to cancer, including conceptually and therapeutically. #evolution #ecology #oncology #philosophyrdcu.beAdvancing cancer research via comparative oncologyNature Reviews Cancer - Comparative oncology combines evolutionary biology, ecology, veterinary medicine and clinical oncology to better understand cancer, for example, by identifying the molecular... 0114
Reposted by Parvathi VijayBig Team Science Conference @btscon.bsky.social · 26/06/2025🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ The 2025 Big Team Science Conference will be October 6-8! More information coming soon about invited speakers, submissions, and schedule. Get excited! (hosted by your BTS friends @manybabies.org @psysciacc.bsky.social @abrir.bsky.social) 11811
Reposted by Parvathi VijayAlisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 13/06/202513 episodes in PBS's Closer to Truth series on the *Philosophy of Biology*, with a fantastic lineup of #philsci #hpbio #evobio speakers & topics, beginning with "Why Philosophy of Biology?" Viewable on website closertotruth.com/project/phil... (via Alan Love) 🧪 #philsky 37415
Reposted by Parvathi VijayPhilInBioMed @philinbiomed.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Impressions of Day 2 of the #PhilInBioMed at University of Bordeaux! (1/?) Full program here: www.philinbiomed.org/event/bordea... Marie Vasse on "Predictions and Unexpectedness" #BSS2025 #Philosophy #Biology #Medicine #SummerSchool 133
Reposted by Parvathi VijayPhilInBioMed @philinbiomed.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Some impressions of the first day of the #PhilInBioMed at University of Bordeaux! (1/?) Full program here: www.philinbiomed.org/event/bordea... #BSS2025 #Philosophy #Biology #Medicine #SummerSchool 163
Reposted by Parvathi VijayChiara Pertile @chiarapertile.bsky.social · 02/06/2025The #PhilInBioMed Summer School has started! Five days of exciting talks, big ideas, and fun crossovers between philosophy, biology, and medicine. @philinbiomed.bsky.social 👉 www.philinbiomed.org/event/bordea... #BSS2025 #Philosophy #Biology #Medicine #SummerSchool 064
Reposted by Parvathi VijayPhilInBioMed @philinbiomed.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Join us for our upcoming PhilInBioMed-Seminar! 24 March, 2:30 pm | Hybrid Event Carlo Maley (Arizona State University, USA) - How Evolution Can Help Solve All the Biggest Problems in Cancer Further information can be found here: www.philinbiomed.org/event/carlo-...philinbiomed.orgCarlo Maley (Arizona State University, USA) How Evolution Can Help Solve All the Biggest Problems in Cancer - PhilInBioMedCarlo Maley is a biologist who specializes in cancer, evolution and computational biology. He works at the intersection of these fields. Professor Maley and his research team apply evolutionary and ec... 033
Reposted by Parvathi VijayPhilInBioMed @philinbiomed.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Greetings from Bordeaux! Here, we will keep you updated on events, publications and everything else of interest for the PhilInBioMed-Community. 1133
Reposted by Parvathi VijayCaitlin S., PhD @paleophile.bsky.social · 19/02/2025The Democrats on the House Science Committee have set up a website to collect stories from fired federal employees, anonymously if desired. Please amplify. (This helps the lawyers establish standing for bringing legal cases against the administration!) democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefiringsdemocrats-science.house.govWere you fired by President Trump? | House Committee on Science, Space and TechnologyThe House Committee on Science, Space and Technology 12319
Reposted by Parvathi VijayDrew Altschul @dremalt.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Motivated by all these other animal-centric starter packs to fill in another niche: comparative cognition! go.bsky.app/5yu5SDr Let me know if you want to be added, or know someone who ought to be in the pack. Would be great to have representation from loads of species and places. 427138
Reposted by Parvathi VijayManyPrimates @manyprimates.bsky.social · 14/11/2024📹🐒 Meet Jafar the Gelada from Edinburgh Zoo. One of our participants in the Many Primates research project, "Inference by Exclusion"! 💡 📹Kate Grounds 👩🏼⚕️Emma McEwen #ManyPrimates #PrimateResearch #Gelada #EdinburghZoo #AnimalCognition #InferenceByExclusion #PrimateConservation #ResearchEthics 32510
Reposted by Parvathi VijayManyPrimates @manyprimates.bsky.social · 20/05/2024🚨 Exciting news! The ManyPrimates3 project is now open for data collection! In MP3, we will assess the ability of primates to make inferences by exclusion. Join us to explore primate cognition and promote large scale collaboration! 11614