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Jay Odenbaugh
@jayode.bsky.social
Philosophy professor in the PNW
For the curious, here is my substantially revised SEP entry "Conservation Biology."
Conservation Biology (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
plato.stanford.edu
June 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Emma Marris wrote a fantastic piece on the conservation of ecosystems for The Atlantic. As usual, it is really interesting and includes discussions with Reed Noss, Dan Rohlf, Kieran Suckling, and myself.
The Debate That American Conservationists Should Be Having
What if the U.S. protected ecosystems directly?
www.theatlantic.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:37 AM
My new essay on the ethics of the northern spotted owl and barred owl conflict is out with special thanks to Avram Hiller, Yasha Rohwer, and Ben Hale.
Should We Kill One Owl to Save Another?
Recently, the federal government has decided to permit the killing of approximately 470,900 barred owls over the next 30 years to save the northern spotted owl. I argue under ideal circumstances, w...
www.tandfonline.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Here is an interview for the BBC I did on de-extinction (and not just dire wolves). It includes Beth Shapiro from Colossal Biosciences and others too.
The Inquiry - Is extinction a thing of the past? - BBC Sounds
Scientists have used new technology to extract ancient DNA
www.bbc.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM
If you are interested in hearing some thoughts about the so-called dire wolves resurrected from extinction, here is an interview I did. #de-extinction #publicphilosophy
Are Dire Wolves Back? The Science & Ethics of De-Extinction
In Jurassic Park, scientists bio-engineered dinosaurs by splicing preserved dino DNA with modern-day frog DNA.
katv.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I'm happy about my "Threading the Needle: Species Eliminativism Meets Biological Conservation" coming out in BJPS. In essence, Marc Ereshefsky provided some very powerful arguments for eliminating the species category from biology.
Threading the Needle: Species Eliminativism Meets Biological Conservation | The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science: Vol 0, No ja
www.journals.uchicago.edu
December 20, 2024 at 10:19 PM
My son enjoying redwood trees
November 28, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Reposted by Jay Odenbaugh
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Get the nuts, bolts, and volts of going electric — listen to Rewiring America research director Cora Wyent’s conversation with @volts.wtf: www.volts.wtf/p/so-you-wan...
So you want to electrify your home
In this episode, Cora Wyent walks us through Rewiring America’s “personal electrification planner,” a step-by-step how-to for homeowners (and renters!) looking to electrify their homes. Do you need up...
www.volts.wtf
November 18, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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The barred owl conundrum is back. This is an issue on which @jayode.bsky.social has brilliantly and extensively written.
August 8, 2024 at 4:17 PM
The federal government has proposed to kill 470,900 barred owls over the next thirty years to save the northern spotted owl. Avram Hiller, Yasha Rohwer, and I offer some thoughts today in the New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/o...
Opinion | A Dystopian Effort Is Underway in the Pacific Northwest to Pick Ecological Winners and Losers
We need new laws to protect important ecosystems.
www.nytimes.com
August 8, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Reposted by Jay Odenbaugh
Lots of people ask what they can do to help with climate change. The answers are simple and empowering!

- Demonic ritual asking for emissions reductions
- Arguments on website
- Just say you did it. Atmosphere is a fool and easily tricked
- Instead of going on long distance holiday, lie motionless
October 18, 2023 at 5:18 PM
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Trailblazing feminist #histsci #philsci #sts scholar Evelyn Fox Keller (1936-2023) passed away yesterday. Her early books were a tremendous influence on me & so many other women going into field.
There was a conference to celebrate her yesterday too💔
ihpst.utoronto.ca/news/full-pr...
#womenInSTEM 🧪
September 23, 2023 at 10:40 AM
We are very excited that we are hiring an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Lewis & Clark College. Let me know if you have any questions and forward it to anyone who would be interested in the position.

philjobs.org/job/show/24198
Assistant Professor, Lewis & Clark College - PhilJobs:JFP Assistant Professor, Lewis & Clark Col...
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September 9, 2023 at 3:46 PM
Very important climate ruling: In a landmark climate change trial, a Montana judge sides with youth activists - https://www.npr.org/2023/08/14/1193780700/montana-climate-change-trial-ruling
August 15, 2023 at 1:17 AM
August 13, 2023 at 3:13 AM
Today I reread a passage from Thomas Merton’s letter to a young activist which I really like. https://jimandnancyforest.com/2014/10/mertons-letter-to-a-young-activist/
Thomas Merton’s Letter to a Young Activist – Jim and Nancy Forest
jimandnancyforest.com
August 8, 2023 at 9:35 PM