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@oldaristocles.bsky.social
Hemlock Connoisseur
PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa
Lover of Plato, onions, and Shelby
Proud member of the Green Party of Ontario
He/him
PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa
Lover of Plato, onions, and Shelby
Proud member of the Green Party of Ontario
He/him
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@oldaristocles.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Bluesky academics, lets get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren’t working on but keep thinking about
1. What can we learn from early modern metaphilosophy & education?
2. Descartes is neither libertarian nor compatibilist
1. What can we learn from early modern metaphilosophy & education?
2. Descartes is neither libertarian nor compatibilist
Bluesky academics, lets get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren’t working on but keep thinking about
1. Can you model seasonal dynamics in child welfare populations?
2. State capacity.
1. Can you model seasonal dynamics in child welfare populations?
2. State capacity.
1) Understanding Plato as a critic of Socrates.
2) The normative limitations of teleological concepts (especially post-Dewey).
2) The normative limitations of teleological concepts (especially post-Dewey).
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The thing about the "right to exist" attack is that it's not really a question and it's not about states existing. If it were, Palestinian statehood would be implied.
But it's about asserting Israel's "right to exist *as a Jewish state*" which is means its unique right to discriminatory policy.
But it's about asserting Israel's "right to exist *as a Jewish state*" which is means its unique right to discriminatory policy.
“Israel exists. Palestine doesn’t. And so I always wonder why nobody asks me why Palestine doesn’t have a right to exist.” - Abdul el-Sayed, candidate for Senate in Michigan.
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The thing about the "right to exist" attack is that it's not really a question and it's not about states existing. If it were, Palestinian statehood would be implied.
But it's about asserting Israel's "right to exist *as a Jewish state*" which is means its unique right to discriminatory policy.
But it's about asserting Israel's "right to exist *as a Jewish state*" which is means its unique right to discriminatory policy.
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For all you misinformed doctors, nurses, pharmacists, cancer technicians, politicians, bosses, teachers, caregivers, and average people on the street:
“There is no such thing as a COVID infection without consequence.”
— David Putrino, Long Covid researcher
“There is no such thing as a COVID infection without consequence.”
— David Putrino, Long Covid researcher
November 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
For all you misinformed doctors, nurses, pharmacists, cancer technicians, politicians, bosses, teachers, caregivers, and average people on the street:
“There is no such thing as a COVID infection without consequence.”
— David Putrino, Long Covid researcher
“There is no such thing as a COVID infection without consequence.”
— David Putrino, Long Covid researcher
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a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
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We all know that the current "crisis" at the BBC is because powerful people with strong opinions, chiefly around Israel and trans issues, simply cannot accept the representation of those who disagree with them or the presentation of evidence that contradicts them
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We all know that the current "crisis" at the BBC is because powerful people with strong opinions, chiefly around Israel and trans issues, simply cannot accept the representation of those who disagree with them or the presentation of evidence that contradicts them
One thing Billie Eilish and Finneas and Olivia Rodrigo and so on have going for them is that it’s a lot easier to enjoy a song when you know that it’s creator is at least a minimally good person. Can’t quite say the same for Taylor or, like, Rammstein. Ethical critique truly is underrated.
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
One thing Billie Eilish and Finneas and Olivia Rodrigo and so on have going for them is that it’s a lot easier to enjoy a song when you know that it’s creator is at least a minimally good person. Can’t quite say the same for Taylor or, like, Rammstein. Ethical critique truly is underrated.
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we are going to win
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 AM
we are going to win
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
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We really need to stop pretending that AI is just a way to "free teachers" and "make school fun"...
AI is built on theft and exploitation
AI is speeding up climate change
AI is good at generating BS that looks meaningful
AI is convincing kids to talk to it rather than people
#NihilismAndTechnology
AI is built on theft and exploitation
AI is speeding up climate change
AI is good at generating BS that looks meaningful
AI is convincing kids to talk to it rather than people
#NihilismAndTechnology
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
We really need to stop pretending that AI is just a way to "free teachers" and "make school fun"...
AI is built on theft and exploitation
AI is speeding up climate change
AI is good at generating BS that looks meaningful
AI is convincing kids to talk to it rather than people
#NihilismAndTechnology
AI is built on theft and exploitation
AI is speeding up climate change
AI is good at generating BS that looks meaningful
AI is convincing kids to talk to it rather than people
#NihilismAndTechnology
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I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
I'm an error theorist, so obviously I must complain about the moral atomism inherent to Thompson's defence of abortion and the callous disregard for men's feelings shown by later feminists. I am very smart.
November 11, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I'm an error theorist, so obviously I must complain about the moral atomism inherent to Thompson's defence of abortion and the callous disregard for men's feelings shown by later feminists. I am very smart.
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lol she got his ass and he knows it
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
lol she got his ass and he knows it
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Super duper piece - the guy is an entertaining writer for an academic.
This is fucking brilliant, and you should read it: lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Super duper piece - the guy is an entertaining writer for an academic.
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Once you start thinking of AI as a war on humanity, on human thought, on human inquiry, on human labor, on nuance and critical thinking, it slots in pretty seamlessly with the right wing ideological project, oligarchical political projects, big tech's political projects, etc
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Once you start thinking of AI as a war on humanity, on human thought, on human inquiry, on human labor, on nuance and critical thinking, it slots in pretty seamlessly with the right wing ideological project, oligarchical political projects, big tech's political projects, etc
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Yeah I work on Philosophy of AI, the Philosophy of A(merican) I(ndigenous peoples)
November 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Yeah I work on Philosophy of AI, the Philosophy of A(merican) I(ndigenous peoples)
I cut nearly half the content of one of my dissertation chapters to streamline the argument and by the magic of editing, it went from 30 pages to 37. I love philosophy.
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I cut nearly half the content of one of my dissertation chapters to streamline the argument and by the magic of editing, it went from 30 pages to 37. I love philosophy.
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I once gave a talk called "AI is not what you think it is unless you think it is hot garbage"
I've just enjoyed and highly recommend @chrissimon.au's "AI is a hype-fuelled dumpster fire that will burn down the planet and get you thrown in jail"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bF_...
I've just enjoyed and highly recommend @chrissimon.au's "AI is a hype-fuelled dumpster fire that will burn down the planet and get you thrown in jail"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bF_...
November 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I once gave a talk called "AI is not what you think it is unless you think it is hot garbage"
I've just enjoyed and highly recommend @chrissimon.au's "AI is a hype-fuelled dumpster fire that will burn down the planet and get you thrown in jail"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bF_...
I've just enjoyed and highly recommend @chrissimon.au's "AI is a hype-fuelled dumpster fire that will burn down the planet and get you thrown in jail"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bF_...
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this mentality always ignores that Republicans don't respond to current popular sentiments, they drowned their base with a fire hose of propaganda until they've been terrified or enraged into believing what serves the Republican political project
There's also a weird conventional wisdom forming that the Democratic agenda is toxically unpopular and that Republicans are delivering what voters want.
This is laughably false. Trump is the most unpopular president in modern history and his entire agenda is underwater.
This is laughably false. Trump is the most unpopular president in modern history and his entire agenda is underwater.
November 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
this mentality always ignores that Republicans don't respond to current popular sentiments, they drowned their base with a fire hose of propaganda until they've been terrified or enraged into believing what serves the Republican political project
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The real issue here is that anyone who thinks Trump will stick to any deal is a moron. They're gonna get Ds to open up the government and then they're gonna give every nickel to ICE and the red states and laugh at us for re-opening the government. Federal government is done.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), vice-chair of Senate Intelligence Committee, tells Face the Nation that the shutdown won't end until Trump gets involved in brokering a deal
"My Republican colleagues can't move on anything without a Trump sign-off"
"My Republican colleagues can't move on anything without a Trump sign-off"
November 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The real issue here is that anyone who thinks Trump will stick to any deal is a moron. They're gonna get Ds to open up the government and then they're gonna give every nickel to ICE and the red states and laugh at us for re-opening the government. Federal government is done.
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Here in Atlanta yesterday, more than 2,000 people waited in their cars—one woman for 14 hours—for a box of food. The giveaway ended early; there wasn't enough to go around.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
November 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Here in Atlanta yesterday, more than 2,000 people waited in their cars—one woman for 14 hours—for a box of food. The giveaway ended early; there wasn't enough to go around.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
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“[Mamdani’s] presence wasn’t performative. It was pastoral. In a city that so often divides its grief by identity, he crossed the invisible line and simply showed up.”
i love this forward.com/opinion/7805...
i love this forward.com/opinion/7805...
November 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“[Mamdani’s] presence wasn’t performative. It was pastoral. In a city that so often divides its grief by identity, he crossed the invisible line and simply showed up.”
i love this forward.com/opinion/7805...
i love this forward.com/opinion/7805...
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Watch this if you care about active transportation in Montreal’s election tomorrow!
Why I’m Worried About This Election youtu.be/Qe5MqhDvoig
Why I’m Worried About This Election
YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Watch this if you care about active transportation in Montreal’s election tomorrow!
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You can't make this up.
November 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
You can't make this up.
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I found this piece sad too, but mostly because it is part of a years-long effort by progressives to understand what "really" animates Trump voters.
We already know! It is racism, misogyny and misinformation. I know that sounds condescending or whatever but it's simply what all evidence suggests.
We already know! It is racism, misogyny and misinformation. I know that sounds condescending or whatever but it's simply what all evidence suggests.
October 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I found this piece sad too, but mostly because it is part of a years-long effort by progressives to understand what "really" animates Trump voters.
We already know! It is racism, misogyny and misinformation. I know that sounds condescending or whatever but it's simply what all evidence suggests.
We already know! It is racism, misogyny and misinformation. I know that sounds condescending or whatever but it's simply what all evidence suggests.
People are clowning on Elon Musk for his bad reading comprehension. I don’t think that’s fair. He’s never read Tolkien; he probably understood the Grok summary of LotR perfectly well.
The real problem here is just the fascism.
The real problem here is just the fascism.
October 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
People are clowning on Elon Musk for his bad reading comprehension. I don’t think that’s fair. He’s never read Tolkien; he probably understood the Grok summary of LotR perfectly well.
The real problem here is just the fascism.
The real problem here is just the fascism.