Guess whose book was spotted on the shelves of the Whipple Library in Cambridge the other day @alejandrofabregastejeda.com

In Bristol for the PhilInBioMed Network meeting and already completely blown away by the beauty of the city

A book review I recently wrote

British Journal for the Philosophy of Science@thebjps.bsky.social · 3mo ago

New from BJPS Review of Books: Plasticity in the Life Sciences – Antonine Nicoglou Reviewed by Olesya Bondarenko www.thebsps.org/reviewofbook... #hpbio #philsci #philsky

Can social scientists use genomic tools to make claims about complex phenomena like equality while also steering behavioural genomic research away from determinism? My new paper argues that sociogenomic research on gene-environment interaction (GxE) faces significant challenges on both fronts.

Credibility and trustworthiness: the promises of sociogenomic integration and research on gene-environment interaction - European Journal for Philosophy of Science

This paper provides a philosophical examination of the integrative field of sociogenomics which seeks to incorporate genomic tools into social science research on individual outcomes. I characterise s...

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Autumn vibes in Vienna

Happy to share I've been invited to give a talk as part of the panel "Showcasing excellent current work in the CEE region", organised by Magdalena Małecka at the PSA Around the World Conference this year. My co-panelists are Joanna Malinowska, Endla Lõhkivi, and Stathis Psillos. Save the date!

Had a great tour of the Zoological Collection of the University of Vienna. Apart from many interesting artefacts (including the Blaschka glass models of marine invertebrates which influenced the Art Nouveau movement), saw some of Ludwig von Bertalanffy's books stored in the same basement.

What I, as a philosopher of science, appreciate about work in STS/sociology of science: its swift response to emerging areas of science and the ability to capture their broad epistemic (as well as political) contours before philosophers of science even get there.

Happy to share that the double session on values in genomics I am part of has been accepted for ISHPSSB. Thank you @celsoneto.bsky.social and @yashaddad.bsky.social for organising the session, and I look forward to seeing many fellow scholars of biology in Porto in July!

When you work at an institute with a bunch of biologists, you learn about all sorts of cool life forms. This is Elysia chlorotica, a "solar-powered" sea slug that steals chloroplasts from algae to do its own photosynthesis, and it's shaped like a leaf through convergent evolution. Pretty awesome.

Featured Creature: Eastern Emerald Elysia - Biodiversity for a Livable Climate

What creature steals photosynthesis, can go a year without eating, and blurs the animal-plant boundary? The Eastern Emerald Elysia!

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My Christmas call to my parents started with "Do you have electricity right now?", and they happily reported they had it for 1.5 hours before another emergency blackout caused by the Russian strike missile tonight.

Yuliya Komska@ykomska.bsky.social · 2y ago

Trying to wish the loved ones happy Chrismukkah on another morning of Russia hellbent on destroying all sources of light and warmth

📢 We’re hiring! We are currently looking for a Lecturer in Medicine, Health and Society to join our Department from Sept 25. For more info and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/41CTiXk Closing Date: 2nd March 2025 #medicine #health #society #science #technology #WeAreSTS

How do we judge whether a particular experiment is 'pursuitworthy'? What factors need to be considered? @ennofischer.bsky.social & I are receiving submissions exploring these & related questions for a topical collection in EJPS! Please help us spread the word! tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iph... #philsci

who called it "interventionism" and not "business causal"

Some starter packs I plan to do when I get around to it

Last week, the KLI hosted the much-anticipated launch of the book 'Evolution Evolving' published by @princetonupress.bsky.social. It was a fantastic event, with a presentation by Kevin Lala, commentaries by Gerd Müller and Tim Lewens, and a panel discussion moderated by @drlynnchiu.bsky.social.

If you are interested in integrative biosocial research (and whether philosophy of science can do justice to it), check out the recording of my talk from the U of Minnesota conference.

Olesya Bondarenko (KLI): Can Philosophy of Science Successfully Engage w/Interdisciplinary Research?

YouTube video by MN Center for Philosophy of Science

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Happy Halloween to everyone in Minnesota, but especially these witches who paddled Lake Harriet this past weekend 🧙‍♀️👻

Excellent example of forensic meta-science in the wild: comparing polling results to their expected distribution www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

A lot of state poll results show ties. So are they tied because of voters — or pollsters?

Analysis: Even in a close election, random chance means polls should be showing a broader range of results. That raises the question of whether we’re in for another polling surprise.

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If you know students interested in applying for a PhD in Cambridge HPS, they can catch an online session with guidance on how to do it next week. It’s on Tuesday 5 November at 4pm (UK time). A recording will be available afterwards. Use this link to register

Anna Alexandrova@annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 2y ago

Postgrad funding, especially for masters, is scarce. We are trying to maximise its availability and reach. Follow this link for info on a new HPS Futures Studentship for Widening Participation in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine. Deadline Dec 3rd, tell your students! #philsci #histsci

Coming soon (open access!) www.cambridge.org/core/element...

Biological Organization

Cambridge Core - Philosophy: General Interest - Biological Organization

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Had to teach a lecture on logical empiricism earlier today as part of my course at the University of Vienna at it felt quite surreal (especially after coming back from the Minnesota conference).

Postgrad funding, especially for masters, is scarce. We are trying to maximise its availability and reach. Follow this link for info on a new HPS Futures Studentship for Widening Participation in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine. Deadline Dec 3rd, tell your students! #philsci #histsci

Just returned from the Philosophy of Science: Past, Present and Future conference at the University of Minnesota. I feel very privileged and also humbled to have been part of this incredible event. Thanks @afabregastejeda.bsky.social for capturing me during my talk!

It’s #OAWeek, so it’s the perfect time to remind you that you can read all the issues of the journal _Philosophy, Theory, and Practice in Biology_ for free—and authors publish free with us too! #philsci 🌱🐋 🌎 #EvoBio Follow us at @ptpbio.bsky.social , and please share this post! ptpbio.org

🌟Attend 'Evolution Evolving' Book Launch event 🌟 KLI Klosterneuburg, Vienna Thurs 7 Nov 2024 2 - 7 pm Introductory talk from Kevin Lala Panel discussion with Kevin Lala, Tobias Uller, Nathalie Feiner, Marc Feldman, Scott Gilbert & Lynn Chiu Reviews of book by Gerd Muller & Tim Lewens Food & wine

This looks super cool. 2 postdocs on 1. philosophy of scientific method and philosophy of causality. 2. evidence review and research methods. Applications due Nov 4 jonwilliamson.uk/projects/isr

as a Big Nerd I have to tell you I went to Mendel’s abbey to look at his peas but the most notable part is actually the little hats he made for his microscopes

🚨JOB ALERT🚨 Egenis is hiring a four-year philosophy of science postdoc to work on my ERC-funded project on race, values, and human genomics. Come work with our vibrant community in Exeter! Deadline is October 10! #philsky #philbio #philsci #HPbio #STS jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...

Ukraine celebrates its hard-won independence today. If our freedom and our continuing fight mean something for you, please join me in donating to the Hospitallers, a volunteer medical battalion saving lives at the frontline. donate.justgiving.com/page/hospita...