Eamon Duede
@eduede.bsky.social
epistemology of science and artificial intelligence // asst prof purdue university // argonne national lab // phd, university of chicago
www.eamonduede.com
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After science
Twenty-five years ago, Ted Chiang wrote a prescient science fiction short that began: “It has been 25 years since a report of original research was last submitted to our editors for publication, makin...
www.science.org
New piece w/ James Evans in Science explores what we call 'science after science', an era where our ability to control nature may exceed our ability to understand it; a new struggle to sustain curiosity & understanding under AI's predictive dominance. #ai #science
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
New piece w/ James Evans in Science explores what we call 'science after science', an era where our ability to control nature may exceed our ability to understand it; a new struggle to sustain curiosity & understanding under AI's predictive dominance. #ai #science
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
After science
Twenty-five years ago, Ted Chiang wrote a prescient science fiction short that began: “It has been 25 years since a report of original research was last submitted to our editors for publication, makin...
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
New piece w/ James Evans in Science explores what we call 'science after science', an era where our ability to control nature may exceed our ability to understand it; a new struggle to sustain curiosity & understanding under AI's predictive dominance. #ai #science
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Twin cities friends: I'll be speaking tomorrow at the Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science on how AI disrupts the sometimes precarious balance of scientific incentives.
Excited to welcome @lmesseri.bsky.social, @cameronbuckner.bsky.social and @carlbergstrom.com to campus a week from today for the “AI and the Nature of Science: Concepts and Controversies” event. 14.11.25, 1400 - 1800.
AI and the Nature of Science
Bringing together cutting-edge perspectives and helping set an agenda for future research and application
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November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Twin cities friends: I'll be speaking tomorrow at the Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science on how AI disrupts the sometimes precarious balance of scientific incentives.
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One of the best #philsci conferences in one of the best cities: the 2026 BSPS Annual Conference is taking place in Leeds 21–23 July.
Keynotes by Robin Hendry, Tarja Knuuttila & Eleanor Knox.
More info: www.thebsps.org/news/bsps-an...
#philsky
Keynotes by Robin Hendry, Tarja Knuuttila & Eleanor Knox.
More info: www.thebsps.org/news/bsps-an...
#philsky
BSPS Annual Conference 2026
The BSPS Annual Conference takes place on 21–23 July 2026 at the University of Leeds
www.thebsps.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
One of the best #philsci conferences in one of the best cities: the 2026 BSPS Annual Conference is taking place in Leeds 21–23 July.
Keynotes by Robin Hendry, Tarja Knuuttila & Eleanor Knox.
More info: www.thebsps.org/news/bsps-an...
#philsky
Keynotes by Robin Hendry, Tarja Knuuttila & Eleanor Knox.
More info: www.thebsps.org/news/bsps-an...
#philsky
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it’s crazy because no one knows what the aim of science is
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
it’s crazy because no one knows what the aim of science is
In 1977 computers proved the 4Color Theorem. Human's can't check that proof, but trust it because they understand it. Now #AI can generate proofs we'll never understand. Can we trust those? In a new paper out in PhilSci @philscijournal.bsky.social, we argue yes! with a catch: tinyurl.com/yhmnrx5m
Apriori Knowledge in an Era of Computational Opacity: The Role of AI in Mathematical Discovery | Philosophy of Science | Cambridge Core
Apriori Knowledge in an Era of Computational Opacity: The Role of AI in Mathematical Discovery
www.cambridge.org
October 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In 1977 computers proved the 4Color Theorem. Human's can't check that proof, but trust it because they understand it. Now #AI can generate proofs we'll never understand. Can we trust those? In a new paper out in PhilSci @philscijournal.bsky.social, we argue yes! with a catch: tinyurl.com/yhmnrx5m
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AI use & coverage are growing quickly & recently across academic fields
arxiv.org/pdf/2405.15828
arxiv.org/pdf/2405.15828
August 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
AI use & coverage are growing quickly & recently across academic fields
arxiv.org/pdf/2405.15828
arxiv.org/pdf/2405.15828
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1. The philosophy of science sometimes gets an unearned reputation as a purely academic exercise that offers little by way of concrete tools for advancing research.
This is wrong.
And today, as we grapple with how AI is changing the nature of scientific activity, it's desperately wrong.
This is wrong.
And today, as we grapple with how AI is changing the nature of scientific activity, it's desperately wrong.
August 19, 2025 at 4:59 AM
1. The philosophy of science sometimes gets an unearned reputation as a purely academic exercise that offers little by way of concrete tools for advancing research.
This is wrong.
And today, as we grapple with how AI is changing the nature of scientific activity, it's desperately wrong.
This is wrong.
And today, as we grapple with how AI is changing the nature of scientific activity, it's desperately wrong.
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Applications are open for SFI's 2026 Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowships
If you’ve recently earned a Ph.D. in any scientific field and want to pursue independent, transdisciplinary research, consider applying.
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Apply here: santafe.edu/sfifellowship
If you’ve recently earned a Ph.D. in any scientific field and want to pursue independent, transdisciplinary research, consider applying.
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Apply here: santafe.edu/sfifellowship
July 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Applications are open for SFI's 2026 Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowships
If you’ve recently earned a Ph.D. in any scientific field and want to pursue independent, transdisciplinary research, consider applying.
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Apply here: santafe.edu/sfifellowship
If you’ve recently earned a Ph.D. in any scientific field and want to pursue independent, transdisciplinary research, consider applying.
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Apply here: santafe.edu/sfifellowship
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A few months ago, Nature published how-to guide for using ChatGPT to write your peer reviews in 30 minutes.
This is, of course, a horrible idea. Here’s my response with @jbakcoleman.bsky.social .
This is, of course, a horrible idea. Here’s my response with @jbakcoleman.bsky.social .
AI, peer review and the human activity of science
When researchers cede their scientific judgement to machines, we lose something important.
www.nature.com
June 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A few months ago, Nature published how-to guide for using ChatGPT to write your peer reviews in 30 minutes.
This is, of course, a horrible idea. Here’s my response with @jbakcoleman.bsky.social .
This is, of course, a horrible idea. Here’s my response with @jbakcoleman.bsky.social .
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Paper is finally up and open access (www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...), it's a sequel to an earlier paper where we'd argued that there's not good evidence that pre-publication peer review is a net benefit (www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1093/...). So in this one we suggest an alternative.
June 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Paper is finally up and open access (www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...), it's a sequel to an earlier paper where we'd argued that there's not good evidence that pre-publication peer review is a net benefit (www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1093/...). So in this one we suggest an alternative.
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Would you like to teach philosophy of science and technology in Vienna? #philosophy #STS
jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-L...
jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-L...
Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Science and Technology
Senior Lecturer in Philosophy of Science and Technology
jobs.univie.ac.at
April 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Would you like to teach philosophy of science and technology in Vienna? #philosophy #STS
jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-L...
jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-L...
The plan is to threaten to primary the diseases
CDC source:
“We just had word that all our fellows and post doc staff are laid off effective immediately. The famous Epidemic Intelligence Service, aka the Disease Detectives, is no more. That’s 1260 staff.
They are calling this ‘Phase 1’.”
“We just had word that all our fellows and post doc staff are laid off effective immediately. The famous Epidemic Intelligence Service, aka the Disease Detectives, is no more. That’s 1260 staff.
They are calling this ‘Phase 1’.”
February 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The plan is to threaten to primary the diseases
feels... relevant
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Uy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Uy...
Ghostbusters Shut it off
YouTube video by 1humanguy
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February 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
feels... relevant
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Uy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Uy...
I had such a great time doing this program and can't recommend it highly enough.
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Applications for the 2025 Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute (DISI) are now open!!
Are you interested in intelligence, mind, and cognition in all its forms? Early-career scholars from any discipline—and storytellers in any medium—are encouraged to apply!
More info: disi.org
Applications for the 2025 Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute (DISI) are now open!!
Are you interested in intelligence, mind, and cognition in all its forms? Early-career scholars from any discipline—and storytellers in any medium—are encouraged to apply!
More info: disi.org
January 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I had such a great time doing this program and can't recommend it highly enough.
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Just called and spoke with a very nice staffer. Not giving up.
I'll add, for anyone (like me) with social anxiety, esp. around the phone: they don't argue with you! They listen and record your comment. If they agree they will probably reassure you! If they don't, they just log you and you hang up. That's it. We can do this. ❤️👊
It is very easy to call your representatives’ offices. They have to log your calls and the call numbers are meaningful. You don’t even have to try to convince anyone; just call and tell them your concerns. They are there to represent you. Let them know what that means. www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
January 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just called and spoke with a very nice staffer. Not giving up.
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Open postdoc position at @sfiscience.bsky.social to work with my fantastic colleagues on "emergent engineering":
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Emergent Engineering - Santa Fe Institute
SFI seeks applicants for a postdoctoral fellow in a multidisciplinary research program on Emergent Engineering.
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January 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Open postdoc position at @sfiscience.bsky.social to work with my fantastic colleagues on "emergent engineering":
santafeinstitute.teamtailor.com/jobs/5463514...
santafeinstitute.teamtailor.com/jobs/5463514...
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Study sections are the review panels that allocate NIH research grants. They bring in experts from around the country and have to be scheduled many months in advance; they provide the funds that keep the nation's biomedical research going.
It's hard to overstate the disruption this causes.
It's hard to overstate the disruption this causes.
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Study sections are the review panels that allocate NIH research grants. They bring in experts from around the country and have to be scheduled many months in advance; they provide the funds that keep the nation's biomedical research going.
It's hard to overstate the disruption this causes.
It's hard to overstate the disruption this causes.
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Why should the public care about the freeze on the NIH? Aside from the need for scientific pursuits to make our society better…
-For every dollar we invest in NIH research, there is a $2.5 return.
-Research dollars help fund universities that employ non-academics. (1/)
-For every dollar we invest in NIH research, there is a $2.5 return.
-Research dollars help fund universities that employ non-academics. (1/)
January 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Why should the public care about the freeze on the NIH? Aside from the need for scientific pursuits to make our society better…
-For every dollar we invest in NIH research, there is a $2.5 return.
-Research dollars help fund universities that employ non-academics. (1/)
-For every dollar we invest in NIH research, there is a $2.5 return.
-Research dollars help fund universities that employ non-academics. (1/)
With Wikipedia under attack, it's important to remember that its articles source and cite *very high quality* science AND serve to amplify public access to that science! @wikipdia.bsky.social is probably the best public knowledge repository we have: asistdl.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
<em>Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology</em> | Wiley Online Library
With the rise of Wikipedia as a first-stop source for scientific information, it is important to understand whether Wikipedia draws upon the research that scientists value most. Here we identify the ...
asistdl.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 31, 2024 at 2:42 PM
With Wikipedia under attack, it's important to remember that its articles source and cite *very high quality* science AND serve to amplify public access to that science! @wikipdia.bsky.social is probably the best public knowledge repository we have: asistdl.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
philsci-archive has been down for a couple of days... @philsci.bsky.social
December 26, 2024 at 2:15 PM
philsci-archive has been down for a couple of days... @philsci.bsky.social
ht @eloiseboisseau.bsky.social credit smbc-comics.com
December 24, 2024 at 11:16 PM
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Here's an amazing study, about bullshitting -- the idea of claiming knowledge and expertise in areas you don't actually understand. Paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Bullshitters. Who are They and What Do We Know About Their Lives?
'Bullshitters' are individuals who claim knowledge or expertise in an area where they actually have little experience or skill. Despite this being a well-known
papers.ssrn.com
December 17, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Here's an amazing study, about bullshitting -- the idea of claiming knowledge and expertise in areas you don't actually understand. Paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Totally selfish plug for our "Confabulation" main conference paper at #ACL2024 on exactly this issue: arxiv.org/abs/2406.04175
December 12, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Totally selfish plug for our "Confabulation" main conference paper at #ACL2024 on exactly this issue: arxiv.org/abs/2406.04175