Best Psychophysics Podcasts (2024)

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S2E12 - Joe Schmid on Existential Inertia, Psychophysical Harmony and Book-Publishing 28:40

4d ago28:40

28:40

Joe Schmid is a PhD student at Princeton University. We'll be talking about Joseph's Christian upbringing and how it brought him to philosophy, what he thinks the best argument is for theism and the best argument against it. We also discuss how he got his 2023 book 'Existential Inertia and Classical Theistic Proofs' published. Joe is also the host …

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S2E11 - David Domínguez on the Zetetic Turn and Philosophy in Spain 22:35

25d ago22:35

22:35

David Domínguez is a PhD candidate at the Complutense University of Madrid. We'll be talking about David's experiences as a schoolteacher in philosophy as well as his doctoral research on the Zetetic turn in epistemology. If you'd like to get in touch with David, you can reach him via email at davdom04@ucm.es and you can also read his publications …

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S2E10 - Cindy Friedman on Humanoid Robots and Ubuntu Ethics 27:50

2M ago27:50

27:50

Today we’re joined by Cindy Friedman, a PhD candidate at Utrecht University. We’ll be talking about Cindy's work on the ethics of humanoid robots and ubuntu ethics. If you'd like to get in touch with Cindy, you can reach her at c.friedman@uu.nl or on LinkedIn and ResearchGate. Music credit: @progressivaudio…

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S2E9 - Asia Sakchatchawan on Tennis and Authenticity 24:22

2M ago24:22

24:22

Asia Sakchatchawan is a PhD candidate at the University of Oxford. We’ll be talking about Asia’s background in professional tennis and her research on authenticity. If you'd like to get in touch with Asia, you can email her at asia.sakchatchawan@queens.ox.ac.uk or on Twitter(X) at @AsiaLeeSak Music credit: @progressivaudio…

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S2E8 - Kenny Novis on Podcasting, Marxism, and Spinoza 22:48

3M ago22:48

22:48

Today we're joined by Kenny Novis, a DPhil candidate at the University of Oxford. We'll be talking about Kenny's experiences podcasting with Zer0 Books and Repeater Media, his research on Marxism, as well as his research on Spinoza. If you'd like to get in touch with Kenny, you can reach him via email at kenneth.novis@gmail.com, or on Twitter at @s…

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S2E7 - Madeleine Parkinson on Erotic Love and Beauty in Plato 21:30

4M ago21:30

21:30

Today we're going to be joined by Madeleine Parkinson, a DPhil candidate at The University of Oxford. We'll be talking about how Madeleine grew up in a philosophy household, her research on erotic love and beauty, and her thoughts on the admissions process in the UK and the US. Music credit: @progressivaudio…

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S2E6 - Cayla Clinkenbeard on Trust, Knowledge, and Publishing in Topical Collections 23:19

4M ago23:19

23:19

Cayla Clinkenbeard is a PhD candidate at the New School for Social Research. We'll be talking about Cayla's doctoral research on trust and epistemic responsibility, as well as her experiences publishing an article in a topical collection. If you'd like to get in touch with Cayla, you can reach out to her via email at clinc719@newschool.edu. Music c…

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S2E5 - Facundo Rodriguez on Kant's Interpersonal Philosophy and the History of Philosophy 24:13

5M ago24:13

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Facundo Rodriguez is a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge. We'll be talking about Facundo's background in philosophy, the 'interpersonal' side of Kant's moral philosophy and the value of the history of philosophy. If you'd like to get in touch with Facundo, you can find him on: Twitter: @frodriguezx2E-mail: fr374@cam.ac.ukWebsite: www.fac…

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S2E4 - Alexander Stooshinoff on Life as a Touring Musician, the Impact of Covid, and the Philosophy of Nature 24:38

6M ago24:38

24:38

Today we're joined by Alexander Stooshinoff, a PhD student at McGill University. We'll be talking about Alexander’s former life as a touring musician, his master’s studies at KU Leuven and the University of Oxford, and his doctoral work on the philosophy of nature. You can find snippets of Alex’s music on his Instagram page Patient_Hands, and if yo…

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Genomics with Vivienne Parry 39:03

6M ago39:03

39:03

Is our understanding of genomics changing the future of medicine? What are the ethical considerations when mapping the genomes of newborns? And have we finally settled the nature versus nurture debate? In this fascinating conversation we tackle genomics, epigenetics, and how AI fits into the future of medicine with Vivienne Parry. Vivienne Parry is…

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S2E3 - Danny Wardle on the Proposed Redundancies at ACU, Social Ontology, and Research Masters 28:03

6M ago28:03

28:03

Today we're going to be joined by Danny Wardle, a PhD student at The Dianoia Institute at the Australian Catholic University. We'll be talking about Danny’s experience undertaking a research master's, his work on social ontology, and his view from the inside on the proposed redundancies at ACU. If you'd like to get in touch with Danny, you can foll…

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Space Environmentalism with Moriba Jah 36:26

7M ago36:26

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What can we learn from indigenous people about our stewardship of space? Are we on the cusp of discovering extra-terrestrial life? And will Homo Machina replace Homo Sapiens? Find out in this fascinating conversation with Moriba Jah. Moriba Jah is an astrodynamicist, space environmentalist, and all-round space renaissance man. Moriba is an associat…

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Disinformation In Warfare with Olga Tokariuk 1:06:06

7M ago1:06:06

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How is Russia deploying disinformation following its full scale invasion of Ukraine? What's the difference between disinformation, misinformation, and propaganda? Can memes win wars? Check out this fascinating interview with Olga Tokariuk - journalist and disinformation researcher - to find out. Olga Tokariuk is an independent journalist, non-resid…

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S2E2 - Declan O'Gara on University as a First-Gen Student, Moral Error Theory, and Running WiP Seminars 31:18

7M ago31:18

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Today we're joined by Declan O’Gara, a PhD student at The University of Edinburgh. We'll be talking about Declan’s experience of the PhD life as a student from a working class background, his research on the provocative moral error theory, and his experiences running a work-in-progress seminar. If you'd like to get in touch with Declan, you can DM …

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AI, Transhumanism and Religion with Paolo Benanti 58:22

8M ago58:22

58:22

How is religion keeping pace with the developments in AI? If we achieve transhumanism, what becomes of god? Are we heading for a 'semantic apocalypse'? We spoke to Paolo Benanti - adviser to Pope Francis on all things AI - about these questions and more in a truly fascinating conversation. Father Paolo Benanti is an academic of the Franciscan of th…

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S2E1 - Nicholas Drake on Self-Sufficiency, the Aim(s) of Philosophy, and Measuring Wellbeing 27:23

8M ago27:23

27:23

Today we're going to be joined by Nicholas Drake, a PhD student at The Australian National University. We'll be talking about Nicholas' previous self-sufficient life in the forest, his thoughts on the aim of philosophy, and his research on government measures of national wellbeing. If you'd like to get in touch with Nicholas, you can email him at n…

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Lunar Psychophysics with Katherine Rahill, NASA 47:09

9M ago47:09

47:09

We're back for a second season! With NASA's Artemis missions (hopefully) returning humanity to the moon in the near future and space exploration entering a new golden age, the realities of human beings existing in space are more pronounced than ever. So what is lunar psychophysics and how will it affect astronauts' ability to function in non-Earth …

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End of Season Announcement 0:29

11M ago0:29

0:29

Thanks for listening to the first season of The Philosopher’s Nest. We’ve really enjoyed interviewing these brilliant up-and-coming philosophers and learning about their unique research areas and personal experiences with the discipline. The first episode of season 2 will be released on the first Monday of September. Going forward, each season will…

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S1E32 - Bonus Episode! What Grad Students Wish They'd Known About Doing a PhD 17:51

11M ago17:51

17:51

In this second special bonus episode of The Philosopher's Nest, we've asked each of our last 12 guests the same question, and we've compiled each of these answers into a single episode. We'll be hearing the following 12 Philosophy PhD students answer this question: "What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started your PhD?" Linds Whitt…

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S1E31 - Elliott Thornley on Population Ethics, Global Catastrophic Risks, and Writing an Integrated Thesis 21:36

12M ago21:36

21:36

Today we're going to be joined by Elliott Thornley, a DPhil student at the University of Oxford. We'll be talking about Elliott’s work on population ethics and global priorities research, as well as his thoughts on writing an integrated thesis rather than a monograph thesis. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch with Elliott, you can find…

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S1E30 - Deryn Thomas on Farming in Montana, PhD Vivas, and the Philosophy of Work 23:58

1y ago23:58

23:58

Today we're going to be joined by Deryn Thomas, a PhD student at the University of St Andrews. We'll be talking about Deryn's work farming in Montana, her recent viva (PhD defence), and her work on the philosophy of work. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch, you can email Deryn at dmt8@st-andrews.ac.uk. Music credit: @progressivaudio…

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S1E29 - Elizabeth Cantalamessa on Wyoming, Adjuncting, and Humor 26:11

1y ago26:11

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Elizabeth Cantalamessa is a PhD student at the University of Miami. We'll be talking about Elizabeth's background in philosophy, her time in Wyoming, her stint as an adjunct professor before commencing her doctoral studies, and, of course, her doctoral research in the philosophy of humour. If, after listening, you would like to get in touch with El…

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S1E28 - Levin Güver on the Boundaries between Law and Philosophy, Picking a Good Supervisor, and Intention in Law 23:50

1y ago23:50

23:50

Today we're going to be joined by Levin Güver, a PhD student at University College London. We'll be talking about Levin’s segue from a career in law to academic philosophy and his research on action and intention in the philosophy of law. If, after listening, you'd like to find out more about Levin’s work, you can find his website at www.levingueve…

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S1E27 - Jack Symes on The Panpsycast, the Evil God Challenge, and Stephen Fry 26:44

1y ago26:44

26:44

Jack Symes is a PhD student at Durham University, producer and co-host of The Panpsycast, and editor of the Talking about Philosophy book series. We'll be talking about Jack's thoughts on and experiences in public philosophy and his doctoral research on the evil God challenge. Click here to find out more about Jack's book series: Talking about Phil…

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S1E26 - Alice Harberd on Classics, Civil Service, and the Value of Art 22:09

1y ago22:09

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Alice Harberd is a PhD student at the University College London. We'll be talking about Alice's background in classics, her aesthetics experiences (or lack thereof)in the civil services and her research on the value of art. Her email: alice.harberd.19@ucl.ac.uk Her website: https://www.aliceharberd.com/ https://aestheticsforbirds.com/ Music credit:…

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S1E25 - Kerry Langsdale on Time and Self-Funded PhDs 30:20

1y ago30:20

30:20

Kerry Langsdale is a PhD student at the Uni of Nottingham. We'll be talking about Kerry's background transitioning from the private sector to a PhD in philosophy, her experiences as a self-funded PhD student and her work, both public-facing and academic, on the philosophy of time. Kerry is always open to new collaborations and ideas, especially on …

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Silkpunk with Ken Liu 1:17:57

1y ago1:17:57

1:17:57

What happens at the intersection of technology and magic? How has storytelling shaped humanity? And why do airships have such an enduring influence on our imaginations? We talk to author Ken Liu about all of this through the lens of silkpunk - a technology aesthetic of his own invention based on a science fictional elaboration of traditions of engi…

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S1E24 - Sophie Gibert on the Ethics of Influencing Others and Teaching as a PhD Student 27:25

1+ y ago27:25

27:25

Today we're going to be joined by Sophie Gibert, a PhD student at MIT. We'll be talking about Sophie’s background transitioning from medicine to philosophy, her doctoral research on the ethics of influencing the behaviour of others, and her thoughts and experiences on the teaching side of things. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch with…

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S1E23 - Logan Mitchell on PhD Admissions Waitlists and the Ethics of Mindfulness 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

28:41

Today we're going to be joined by Logan Mitchell, a PhD student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We'll be talking about Logan’s segue from a career in musical theatre to academic philosophy and their research on mindfulness as it relates to moral philosophy and moral psychology. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch wit…

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S1E22 - Cara-Julie Kather on Philosophy in non-Philosophy Departments, Feminism and Mathematics, and Sexual Harrassment in Academia 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

26:57

Today we're going to be joined by Cara-Julie Kather, a PhD student at the Leuphana University of Lüneburg. We'll be talking about Cara's experiences doing philosophy in a cultural studies department, her feminist take on the epistemic practices of mathematics, and her thoughts on sexual harrassment and violence in academia. If, after listening, you…

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S1E21 - Dario Vaccaro on Analytic versus Continental Philosophy and Reliability in Knowledge 23:48

1+ y ago23:48

23:48

Dario Vaccaro is a PhD student at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. We'll be talking about Dario's thoughts on fundamentality and how that brought him to philosophy, the difference between the analytic and continental styles of philosophy, and his research on knowledge and reliability. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch with Da…

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Unconventional Computing with Adrian Tchaikovsky 51:08

1+ y ago51:08

51:08

Will unconventional computing lead to a general artificial intelligence? Will it aid humanity's quest to upload a human mind to a computer, essentially granting immortality? And what role do spiders, octopuses, and crabs play in this? Join us as we talk to award winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky (Children of Time, Shadows of the Apt, Cage of Souls)…

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S1E20 - Linds Whittaker on PhD Admissions Data and Pet Food Ethics 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

24:37

Today we're going to be joined by Linds Whittaker, a PhD student at the University of Washington. We'll be talking about Linds’ thoughts on the admissions process and his valuable work on the admissions spreadsheet, as well as his innovative research on pet food ethics. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch with Linds, you can drop him an…

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Quantum Biology with Jim Al-Khalili 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

24:51

Birds using quantum entanglement, plants utilising quantum coherence, cells harnessing quantum tunneling - biologists are having to face, for the first time, the effects of the subatomic world on their field. Your hosts Lily and Gordon chat to Professor Jim Al-Khalili - quantum physics professor, broadcaster, and winner of the Stephen Hawking Medal…

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Quick Question: Megastructures and Alien Life with Giovanna Giardino 4:21

1+ y ago4:21

4:21

Our interviews on The Last Question always bring up so many fascinating concepts and ideas that we can’t squeeze into one episode. This mini series will explore some standalone questions that didn’t quite fit but are still fascinating. In this "quick question" episode we ask ESA astronomer and instrument scientist Giovanna Giardino about the possib…

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S1E19 - Bonus Episode! Advice for Students Applying for PhDs in Philosophy 14:05

1+ y ago14:05

14:05

In this special bonus episode of The Philosopher’s Nest, we’ve asked each of our last 12 guests the same question, and we’ve compiled each of these answers into a single episode. We’ll be hearing the following 12 Philosophy PhD students answer this question: “What advice would you give to students who are thinking of applying to PhD programmes in P…

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S1E18 - Lorenzo Elijah on an Eventful Lockdown, Duties to Obey the Law, and Good Mentors 21:38

1+ y ago21:38

21:38

Lorenzo Elijah is a PhD student at the University of Oxford. We'll be talking about Lorenzo's pre-philosophical background, his research on political obligation and why we should obey the law, and his thoughts on the importance of mentors and community while doing a PhD. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch with Lorenzo, you can find ema…

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S1E17 - Atay Kozlovski on Swiss PhDs, Values, and Parity 33:21

1+ y ago33:21

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Today we're going to be joined by Atay Kozlovski, a PhD student at the University of Zurich. We'll be talking about Atay's pre-philosophical background, his experiences at a Swiss university, his research into the notion of 'parity of values' and its practical implications too. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch with Atay, you can drop…

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The James Webb Space Telescope with Giovanna Giardino 38:59

1+ y ago38:59

38:59

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the public's imagination in a way we haven't seen in decades - the world has fallen in love with space again. We're delighted to have spoken to Giovanna Giardino - an astronomer and instrument scientist at the European Space Agency - about the telescope's incredible capabilities, what she's excited about …

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S1E16 - Mitchell Barrington on Advice for Applying to Grad Philosophy Programmes 21:53

1+ y ago21:53

21:53

Today we're going to be joined by Mitchell Barrington, a PhD student at the University of Southern California. Mitchell had some interesting experiences going through 2 rounds of the graduate admissions cycle before ending up at USC, so he’s agreed to come on the show to talk about his experiences, what did and didn’t work for him, and his advice f…

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S1E15 - Lysette Chaproniere on Blindness in Academia and the Philosophy of Disability and Enhancement

1+ y ago

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Lysette Chaproniere is a PhD student at the University of Glasgow. We'll be talking about primarily about her experiences navigating disability in academia and her research on the relationship between disability and human enhancement. If, after listening, you'd like to find out more about Lysette’s work you can find her website at www.lysettechapro…

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Quantum Computing with Elham Kashefi 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

30:47

Are we on the cusp of a revolution in quantum computing? What does it mean for security and cryptography? And will it get us closer to a general artificial intelligence? Lily and Gordon chat to Professor Elham Kashefi - quantum computing professor at the University of Edinburgh - to find out all of this and more. Elham is the Personal Chair in Quan…

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S1E14 - Eli Benjamin Israel on Moving to the US, Kant and the Sublime, and Interdisciplinary Public Philosophy 21:48

1+ y ago21:48

21:48

Eli Benjamin Israel is a PhD student at Temple University. We'll be talking about his experiences moving to the US as an international student with a family, his research on Kant and the sublime, and his work putting together interdisciplinary public philosophy events. If, after listening, you'd like to find out more about Eli’s work you can find h…

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Quick Question: A Panopticon of Our Own Making with Stephanie Hare 8:43

1+ y ago8:43

8:43

Our interviews on The Last Question always bring up so many fascinating concepts and ideas that we can’t squeeze into one episode. This mini series will explore some standalone questions that didn’t quite fit but are still fascinating. In this "quick question" episode we ask technology ethicist Stephanie Hare about the panopticon of modern life. Yo…

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S1E13 - Mary Peterson on Spinoza and Sexual Harassment in Academia 15:13

1+ y ago15:13

15:13

Mary Peterson is a PhD student at the University of Hamburg. We'll be talking about her research on Spinoza and free will, as well as her thoughts on the problem of sexual harassment in academia. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch with Mary, you can email her at: Mary.Peterson@studium.Uni-Hamburg.de Music credit: @progressivaudio Find …

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Technology Ethics with Stephanie Hare 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

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In this episode Gordon and Lily chat to Stephanie Hare - technology ethicist and journalist - about what future holds for technology from an ethical perspective. Are governments able to keep up with technology? Should an artificial intelligence be able to hold a patent? Who is responsible for a AI that breaks the law? All of this and more in the la…

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Quick Question: The Entropic Golem with Laura Tripaldi 5:50

1+ y ago5:50

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Our interviews on The Last Question always bring up so many fascinating concepts and ideas that we can’t squeeze into one episode. This mini series will explore some standalone questions that didn’t quite fit but are still fascinating. In this "quick question" episode we ask nanotechnologist Laura Tripaldi what we can learn about entropy from the g…

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S1E12 - Mira Hannegard on Swedish PhD Programmes, Social Epistemology, and Quitting Her PhD 19:19

2y ago19:19

19:19

Today we're going to be joined by Mira Hannegard,a former PhD student at the University of Uppsala. We'll be talking about her experiences as a graduate student at a Swedish PhD programme, her research on social epistemology and mansplaining, as well as her decision to quit her PhD programme. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch with Mir…

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Nanotechnology and Material Science with Dr Laura Tripaldi 39:06

2y ago39:06

39:06

Join Gordon and Lily for their inaugural podcast as they talk to Dr Laura Tripaldi about the future of nanotechnology, material science, the search for extra-terrestrial life, spiders, and her fascinating book 'Parallel Minds: discovering the intelligence of materials'. What does the future of nanotechnology hold? How can spider silk change the wor…

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S1E11 - Casey Landers on Parenting during the PhD, Perception, and the Job Market 28:20

2y ago28:20

28:20

Casey Landers is a PhD student soon to graduate from the University of Miami. We'll be talking about her experiences raising a family as a graduate student, her research on the philosophy of perception and its relation to sexism, and going on the academic job market. If, after listening, you'd like to get in touch with Casey, you can email her at c…

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