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Veli Virmajoki

@velivirmajoki.bsky.social
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Philosopher of Science Futures Studies Futures of Science and Research

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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
In 1971, the alleged crisis in science was put in a historical perspective. I find it interesting how long and repetitive the discourse has been. (To be sure, I am not saying science(s) are in no trouble, I leave that to wiser people to discuss.)
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
"Shut the eyes of the dead Not to embarrass anyone But farewell, Angelina The sky is embarrassed And I must be gone" - Bob Dylan
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Yliopistoista ja korkeakouluista. www.hs.fi/mielipide/ar...
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Lukijan mielipide | Yksi korkeakoulu riittää kahdesta syystä
Ilmastonmuutoksen kaltaisten haasteiden edessä teoreettisen ja soveltavan tutkimuksen rajat hämärtyvät.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Summer holiday saved! Something to do and review. One more book coming to perfect the Holiday!
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
My background is in philosophy, and it has been useful in rather different work projects, generally speaking. Now, in another project, it comes up again "Our ongoing research program on digital nomadism informs 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 and an envisioning of the future(s) of knowledge work."
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Journal of the Philosophy of History @philofhistjrnl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Veli Virmajoki writes on On the Function and Nature of Historical Counterfactuals. Clarifying Confusions rb.gy/lijdxa
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On the Function and Nature of Historical Counterfactuals. Clarifying Confusions
Abstract In this article, I analyze historical counterfactuals. Historical counterfactuals are conditional statements in which the antecedent refers to some change in the past. We ask what would have ...
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Plenty of new followers maybe start producing some content. Now that I work on more practical topics, I find philosophy extremely useful. Still, much of it looks like this: Endless repetition of abstract points
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a typewriter with the words " all work and no play makes jack a dull boy " on it
ALT: a typewriter with the words " all work and no play makes jack a dull boy " on it
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
www.utu.fi/fi/ajankohta... Yliopistojuttuja
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Futuuri 3/2024: Ajankohtaisia teemoja Tulevaisuuden tutkimuskeskuksessa
Vuoden viimeisessä Futuurissa kerromme mm.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
It's a Wonderful Life Again, the best introduction to counterfactuals is to be watched. Stipulate that Bailey was not there. What would have happened? - The movie shows this
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Never gets old. Happy holidays!
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Next year, same organisation but new challenges. Drifting away from where I started as an academic and, although I hate uncertainty (oh the irony as I am a futurist now), life is an adventure. Philosophy. Uncertainty. Story. Futures Research. Path.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
"Tai entä jos tekoäly itse laitettaisiin laatimaan korkeakoulutuksen strategia? Mitä jos sen päätelmänä yhdistyminen on ratkaisu? Mitä me olemme sille vastaamaan, kysyi strateginen ennakointi aikanaan. Me kysymme nyt." #yliopisto #AMK #korkekeakoulutus www.kaleva.fi/yliopiston-j...
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Yliopiston ja ammattikorkeakoulun yhdistyminen loisi uudenlaisen korkeakoulujärjestelmän
Yliopistojen ja ammattikorkeakoulujen erillisyys saattaa olla tiensä päässä, kun katsotaan pidemmän aikavälin kehityskulkuja.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Today I was given the (impossible) task to further revise a paper of mine. My tone was arrogant, they say. I make mistakes, they say, because I have not read decades old book with German language. Spoiler: I am not able to read German. English and Swedish were mandatory, and now it backfires...
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Jussi T. Eronen @jussiteronen.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Onnea kaikille Koneen Säätiön rahoittamille tutkijoille ja hankkeille! Julma kilpailu, 6800 hakemusta, 353 rahoitettiin.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Our new (preprint) paper proposes a "dual scenario" approach to AI futures. Just as atomic tech's impact depended on its 1940s emergence, we argue AI's trajectory will be shaped by BOTH its capabilities AND when/where it develops. blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
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Preprint: Scenarios of AI and Scenarios of the Society. Marriage of Love, Not Convenience – Futures of Science (by Veli Virmajoki)
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Our new (preprint) paper proposes a "dual scenario" approach to AI futures. Just as atomic tech's impact depended on its 1940s emergence, we argue AI's trajectory will be shaped by BOTH its capabilities AND when/where it develops. blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
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Preprint: Scenarios of AI and Scenarios of the Society. Marriage of Love, Not Convenience – Futures of Science (by Veli Virmajoki)
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
www.utu.fi/sites/defaul...
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
For those who are interested, here is a free access version research.utu.fi/converis/por...
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
It occurred to me that life is like darts. Either you count *down* from 501 to 0, or you *gather* points from 0 to 501. Same process, but different conceptualization. Either you try to get things out of your desk or you consider progress, accumulation, and achievement. That's life.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Anyone interested in philosophy of science with an angle that relates to the future development of science? Please let me know.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Probably the greatest compliment I ever received: In the book: 'Rethinking Global History' www.cambridge.org/core/books/r...
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
You can run but never hide. There is no strategy without foresight. Universities have strategies. Ergo: Universities need strategic foresight. Strategy: A comprehensive plan designed to achieve specific objectives. Foresight: The exploration of possible future changes. Strategic foresight: ...
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Philosophy of Science + University Strategy = Pursuitworthy Institutions blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
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Choosing the Right Path for Universities: Pursuitworthiness as a Strategic Compass – Futures of Science (by Veli Virmajoki)
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Hi, If you see this, react in one way or another (you can put your topics of interest in answers etc.). I am not seeking any special spotlight, I am just curious what is the real reach of this platform. Is it relevant even if everyone seems to be here now.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
I'm not sure if I am a philosopher studying the future or futures researcher with philosophy here and there. But let's see where I end up, stuff getting real blurry.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
“In futures research, time is a fundamental issue” Virmajoki and Laakkonen (2024) have commented. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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The Holistic Framework of Time for Warfare
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 02/11/2024
I still got some "leisure activities' in the history of science: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Lukas M. Verburgt (ed.), Debating Contemporary Approaches to the History of Science London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2024. Pp. 376. ISBN 978-1-3503-2623-1. £75.00 (hardback). | The British Journal for the...
Lukas M. Verburgt (ed.), Debating Contemporary Approaches to the History of Science London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2024. Pp. 376. ISBN 978-1-3503-2623-1. £75.00 (hardback).
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
It always feels different once printed.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
I have been away from philosophy of science lately. What are the latest topics and stuff that people discuss? What is 'trending' in the field?
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
Let's start creating some content to this platform. 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗜 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿. I don't know everything - far from it - but maybe I learn something new in this way?
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 20/10/2024
Many followers now all of a sudden. Tell me: who to follow, where is anyone?
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 19/10/2024
In this work, we analyzed the possible future paths of universities - possible are also desirable or undesirable - by breaking them down into 10 dimensions and 30 possible paths altogether (a taste below). www.utupub.fi/handle/10024...
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 19/07/2024
Okay, I ask once again: Who to follow here?
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 12/03/2024
I repeat myself: Could you give suggestions on who to follow here? Philosophy Science Future Etc.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 27/01/2024
twitter.com/VeliVirmajok... Keskustelua tiedonhistoriasta.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 22/01/2024
sites.utu.fi/sfi/news/uni... Reading for those who find university futures interesting.
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Universities in a cross sea of tensions and forces of change | Strategic Foresight and Futures Think...
An ongoing development project at the University of Turku delves into the University's international operational environment and global situational pic ...
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 09/01/2024
I am part of my university's Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking Initiative. If you are interested in foresight in university context, check the webpage we are currently building. sites.utu.fi/sfi/
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Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking Initiative | Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking Initi...
In order to proactively prepare for, meet and respond to the challenges of the changing operational environment of the University of Turku (UTU), the Strate ...
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 24/12/2023
Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 14/12/2023
This is what I have been cooking this Fall. Here are my reflections on the topic: blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 05/12/2023
Help needed: Research where the environmental effect of increasing use of AI is discussed?
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 30/11/2023
avointiede.fi/fi/ajankohta... Tutkimuksen tulevaisuudesta:
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Sattumien kautta tulevaisuudentutkimukseen - Veli Virmajoki pohtii tieteen tulevaisuutta
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 28/11/2023
People are coming here. Who to follow? Philosophy, science, research, etc?
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 28/11/2023
I am in a meeting on strategic foresight where three out of eight people has a background in philosophy. Philosophy is relevant.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 28/11/2023
I have been awarded the title of Docent (in philosophy of science). At this moment this feels like some sort of Life Achievement Award, as I am drifting somewhat a way from philosophy of science.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 20/11/2023
One more advertisement to celebrate the new philosophy of history feed link.springer.com/book/10.1007... #philhist
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Causal Explanation in Historiography
The book considers how historical events can be explained causally & introduces perspectives from the philosophy of science into the philosophy of history.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 16/11/2023
Coming out very soon.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 15/11/2023
If you could get an answer to one question about the future of universities, what that question would be? I am seriously interested in the replies! Feel free to share.
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Veli Virmajoki @velivirmajoki.bsky.social · 08/11/2023
This is what we are doing in my university. University foresight capability. My task is to analyze the global operational environment. If you have similar projects or ideas, I am more than happy to discuss! blogit.utu.fi/utu/2023/09/...
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Future information supports university navigation - Turun yliopiston blogi
University of Turku has launched a new project that maps the national and global forces of change affecting the University's operations. The Strategic Planning Unit of the University of Turku is in ch...
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