Visual adaptation is viewed as a test of whether a feature is represented by the visual system. In a new paper, Sam Clarke and I push the limits of this test. We show spatially selective, putatively "visual" adaptation to a clearly non-visual dimension: Value! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Can we “see” value? Spatiotopic “visual” adaptation to an imperceptible dimension

In much recent philosophy of mind and cognitive science, repulsive adaptation effects are considered a litmus test — a crucial marker, that distinguis…

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Our paper on 🌱🦧ANIMAL MEDICINE🐜🍄 has been accepted for publication in Philosophy of Science! You can find the accepted version here, open access: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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In case you need a distraction from... *gestures broadly at everything* here's a cool 🚨NEW PREPRINT🚨: Philosopher of medicine Cristian Saborido and I tackle the question of whether animals engage in medical practices. Spoiler alert: we think they very much do👇🧵 1/20

Do we think about #women when a job post is written in #masculine in #Spanish? What happens if the same job post is written with a gender inclusive language strategy? 837 Spanish speakers (52%women) participated in this study and their results showed that www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/10...

🎓 The 2024–25 academic year has been a period of growth and consolidation for the VlC Philosophy LAB. Here's an overview of the key highlights of our academic activity and relevant information👇 🙃A RT is always appreciated!

#PhiMiSci published a new article: "The information-processing perspective on representation" by Manolo Martínez. The paper introduces a novel framework for theorizing about representations in cognitive science. Take a look!

Call for applications: 3 PhD Scholarships in social ontology / social cognition. Deadline: 9.06. 2025. The scholarships are funded by the University of Milan on the project The Normative Roots of Social Kinds”. More details can be found here: eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

🏞️ From 16 to 18 May, the Valencia Philosophy Lab held the 'Primeras Jornadas de Colaboración en la Investigación', an experimental meeting designed to encourage collaboration between research projects. 🪟This meeting took place in Enguera, Valencia.

🪞Workshop: The Possibility and Importance of Introspective Self-Knowledge 📣May 26-27, 2025 🏛️University of Valencia 📷More info: vlclab.blogs.uv.es/event/worksh...

I'm happy and proud to be joining @vlc-lab.bsky.social in September! I'm even already on the website! vlclab.blogs.uv.es/senior-membe...

🐸Marc Artiga (Universitat de València): What is an Index? #WorkshoponAnimalCommunication

📣Next week! 🐸Workshop on Animal Communication 📅12-13 May 2025 📍University of Valencia 🔗More info: vlclab.blogs.uv.es/event/worksh...

🐸 We're excited to announce our upcoming workshop on Animal Communication 📅Save the date... see you in Valencia! 🔗: decrep.blogs.uv.es/workshop-ani...

Roman Frigg and I have revised our entry on Models in Science for the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. It is now online. plato.stanford.edu/entries/mode...

I'm very glad to know that Theoria has been ranked Q1 for two years in a row for the first time. This is good news not only for the journal, but specially for the open access movement. Thanks to everyone that made that possible!

@almagro.bsky.social y yo escribimos en @ctxt.es sobre una de las premisas del argumento de J D Vance. Cómo pasar de la libertad de expresión a la defensa del poder irrestricto de la oligarquía

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"La idea de que las personas polarizadas no han perdido la capacidad de pensar con normalidad es compatible con que la polarización está fomentada por estrategias discursivas diseñadas para dividir a la población". ✍️ Escriben Manuel Almagro y Neftalí Villanueva. ctxt.es/es/20250301/...

📢 SAVE THE DATE! BIAP Conference: Perceptual Evidence and its Role for Belief 📅 When: April 7–9, 2025 📌 Where: University of Barcelona (Seminari de Filosofia), C/ Montalegre 8, 08001, BCN (in-person only) 🔗 Info: t.ly/aJQ8K ✨Everybody is welcome! @logos-group.bsky.social @aphil.bsky.social

Recording now available for Philosophy and Conspiracy Theories, our #PhilosophyMatters webinar: youtu.be/5WS36-298Ek... #PhiloFortnight2025 #philsky #edusky @triphilosophy.bsky.social

Philosophy and Conspiracy Theories

What is the role of conspiracy theories in society? How should we understand conspiracy theories beliefs? This webinar showcases the interdisciplinary nature of the work being done in this area, by scholars in Theology, Psychology, Mental Health, and Philosophy. The webinar is part of the #Philoso

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Check out this paper that I completely agree with: @marcartiga.bsky.social, @peterschulte.bsky.social & Nir Fresco argue against @harrif.bsky.social and Justin Garson's thesis that proper functions must be proximal functions. philpapers.org/rec/ARTSPF

Marc Artiga, Peter Schulte & Nir Fresco, Some Proper Functions are Distal - PhilPapers

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My school is advertising 6+ fully funded PhD studentships to start in October 2025, open to UK or international applicants. I'd be very happy to support applicants working in my areas of interest, including animal ethics/animals in political philosophy. #philsky #polisky

Bases published for the 3-year postdocs Beatriu de Pinós for people having at least two years of experience outside Spain. If you would like apply with us at @upfbarcelona.bsky.social please write to me. Info about the project INACT and our interests here: www.upf.edu/web/inact/

INACT Inner Speech in Action: New Perspectives

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I have put together a starter pack of philosophers working on or with biological functions go.bsky.app/KW2mXWe Please let me know if I missed anyone. ☺️ #philpsy, #philsci, #philosophy, #philsky