Polaris Koi
@polariskoi.bsky.social
Asst Prof of Philosophy at the University of Turku, Finland
Agency, cogsci, decision-making, neurodiversity, ethics
Out & proud queer trans man 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧
www.polariskoi.com
Agency, cogsci, decision-making, neurodiversity, ethics
Out & proud queer trans man 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧
www.polariskoi.com
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Polaris Koi
@polariskoi.bsky.social
· Jul 1
Exciting news! 🔥 My book, Against Willpower: Self-Control, Agency, and Society is now under contract with @oxfordunipress.bsky.social !
Learn more about the book here: polariskoi.com/against-will...
Learn more about the book here: polariskoi.com/against-will...
#Job: I am hiring a #postdoc! If you are interested in agency & metacognition, and their relationship to human-computer interaction, you could be the person I'm looking for.
Lots of opportunities for impact & policy work for those so inclined.
Spread the word!
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Lots of opportunities for impact & policy work for those so inclined.
Spread the word!
ats.talentadore.com/apply/erikoi...
Senior researcher, project Enhancing metacognition, agency and resilience in AI-mediated work
The Department of Philosophy, Contemporary History and Political Science at the University of Turku invites applications for a temporary position for a Senior Researcher or from 1 February 2026 to 30 ...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
#Job: I am hiring a #postdoc! If you are interested in agency & metacognition, and their relationship to human-computer interaction, you could be the person I'm looking for.
Lots of opportunities for impact & policy work for those so inclined.
Spread the word!
ats.talentadore.com/apply/erikoi...
Lots of opportunities for impact & policy work for those so inclined.
Spread the word!
ats.talentadore.com/apply/erikoi...
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If you are going to procrastinate, it helps to do so at a university seminar about self-control. Thanks to @polariskoi.bsky.social for a stimulating discussion and @uofglasgow.bsky.social for hosting.
September 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
If you are going to procrastinate, it helps to do so at a university seminar about self-control. Thanks to @polariskoi.bsky.social for a stimulating discussion and @uofglasgow.bsky.social for hosting.
How should we target behavioral public policy interventions?
Fresh off the press, in this paper, I and coauthors argue that in climate policy, targeting the local top 10% by wealth and income provides effectiveness, fairness and public acceptability. #nudge #bpp
rdcu.be/eI4L1
Fresh off the press, in this paper, I and coauthors argue that in climate policy, targeting the local top 10% by wealth and income provides effectiveness, fairness and public acceptability. #nudge #bpp
rdcu.be/eI4L1
Nudge the rich! The case for targeting the top 10% in behavioural climate policy
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Nudge the rich! The case for targeting the top 10% in behavioural climate policy
rdcu.be
October 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
How should we target behavioral public policy interventions?
Fresh off the press, in this paper, I and coauthors argue that in climate policy, targeting the local top 10% by wealth and income provides effectiveness, fairness and public acceptability. #nudge #bpp
rdcu.be/eI4L1
Fresh off the press, in this paper, I and coauthors argue that in climate policy, targeting the local top 10% by wealth and income provides effectiveness, fairness and public acceptability. #nudge #bpp
rdcu.be/eI4L1
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Suomalaiset - esimerkki siitä, että "alemmatkin rodut" voivat menestyä! "FINLAND, the Hermit Nation of Europe. Mongolian in Origin, People Are Passive, Secretive and Unfathomable, Yet Their Love of Independence Promises Much for a Bright Future."
The Sun (NY) 1.9.1918
The Sun (NY) 1.9.1918
August 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Suomalaiset - esimerkki siitä, että "alemmatkin rodut" voivat menestyä! "FINLAND, the Hermit Nation of Europe. Mongolian in Origin, People Are Passive, Secretive and Unfathomable, Yet Their Love of Independence Promises Much for a Bright Future."
The Sun (NY) 1.9.1918
The Sun (NY) 1.9.1918
Throwback to last Friday's symposium on challenging neuronormativity across disciplines. I got to talk about my work on the fundamentality of self-control for human & nonhuman! 🐒 🐺 agency, but most importantly, I got to meet a pack of scholars across disciplines working on ADHD and inclusion.
September 1, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Throwback to last Friday's symposium on challenging neuronormativity across disciplines. I got to talk about my work on the fundamentality of self-control for human & nonhuman! 🐒 🐺 agency, but most importantly, I got to meet a pack of scholars across disciplines working on ADHD and inclusion.
#writers how do you create enough separation & headspace for focused writing? I find it quite hard -- challenges:
-working from the same laptop I use for work, leisure, etc
-no specific writing space
-> feeling like I'm in between tasks rather than focused
How have you hacked this?
-working from the same laptop I use for work, leisure, etc
-no specific writing space
-> feeling like I'm in between tasks rather than focused
How have you hacked this?
July 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
#writers how do you create enough separation & headspace for focused writing? I find it quite hard -- challenges:
-working from the same laptop I use for work, leisure, etc
-no specific writing space
-> feeling like I'm in between tasks rather than focused
How have you hacked this?
-working from the same laptop I use for work, leisure, etc
-no specific writing space
-> feeling like I'm in between tasks rather than focused
How have you hacked this?
Which adjective is better for 'pertaining to agency'?
A) Agentive
B) Agential
C) I hate both, and have a better idea
A) Agentive
B) Agential
C) I hate both, and have a better idea
July 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Which adjective is better for 'pertaining to agency'?
A) Agentive
B) Agential
C) I hate both, and have a better idea
A) Agentive
B) Agential
C) I hate both, and have a better idea
Oppiaineemme kesäharjoittelijat tekivät hienon videon filosofian opintoja aloittaville! Sopii kyllä pidemmällekin edenneille. Vaikka videossa on @utu.fi kiinteistöjä, sisältö taitaa toimia myös muissa yliopistoissa ;-) #opiskelu #filosofia www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyba...
Filosofian opiskelu yliopistossa – opiskelutekniikoita & neuvoja!
YouTube video by Emmi Vahtera
www.youtube.com
July 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Oppiaineemme kesäharjoittelijat tekivät hienon videon filosofian opintoja aloittaville! Sopii kyllä pidemmällekin edenneille. Vaikka videossa on @utu.fi kiinteistöjä, sisältö taitaa toimia myös muissa yliopistoissa ;-) #opiskelu #filosofia www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyba...
Exciting news! 🔥 My book, Against Willpower: Self-Control, Agency, and Society is now under contract with @oxfordunipress.bsky.social !
Learn more about the book here: polariskoi.com/against-will...
Learn more about the book here: polariskoi.com/against-will...
July 1, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Exciting news! 🔥 My book, Against Willpower: Self-Control, Agency, and Society is now under contract with @oxfordunipress.bsky.social !
Learn more about the book here: polariskoi.com/against-will...
Learn more about the book here: polariskoi.com/against-will...
There's still a few days to register! ⏳
What does the feeling of losing control tell us about being an agent? What can self-determination theory teach us about human agency? How does depression influence autonomous agency?
These questions and many more are probed in our up-and-coming workshop 🧠
What does the feeling of losing control tell us about being an agent? What can self-determination theory teach us about human agency? How does depression influence autonomous agency?
These questions and many more are probed in our up-and-coming workshop 🧠
Academic friends: consider joining us for our workshop on Perspective on Agency and DIsadvantage! See website for information on how to register for online or on-site participation 🔥
sites.utu.fi/agencyprojec...
sites.utu.fi/agencyprojec...
June 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
There's still a few days to register! ⏳
What does the feeling of losing control tell us about being an agent? What can self-determination theory teach us about human agency? How does depression influence autonomous agency?
These questions and many more are probed in our up-and-coming workshop 🧠
What does the feeling of losing control tell us about being an agent? What can self-determination theory teach us about human agency? How does depression influence autonomous agency?
These questions and many more are probed in our up-and-coming workshop 🧠
Are you in #Glasgow? My spouse is visiting the university for the fall semester. He’s looking for an affordable room. Let me know if you have any leads!
June 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Are you in #Glasgow? My spouse is visiting the university for the fall semester. He’s looking for an affordable room. Let me know if you have any leads!
On train home after Method & Convergence 2025. I got so much food for my work! Slide is from @laukas.bsky.social nice ”PR talk” on synthetic phil… 🔥
June 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
On train home after Method & Convergence 2025. I got so much food for my work! Slide is from @laukas.bsky.social nice ”PR talk” on synthetic phil… 🔥
Academic friends: consider joining us for our workshop on Perspective on Agency and DIsadvantage! See website for information on how to register for online or on-site participation 🔥
sites.utu.fi/agencyprojec...
sites.utu.fi/agencyprojec...
May 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Academic friends: consider joining us for our workshop on Perspective on Agency and DIsadvantage! See website for information on how to register for online or on-site participation 🔥
sites.utu.fi/agencyprojec...
sites.utu.fi/agencyprojec...
Big news for us in the Ronroo team: we're part of the Health Incubator Helsinki batch of 2025!
#startup #academia #impact #adhd
#startup #academia #impact #adhd
Health Incubator Helsinki welcomes its 6th batch of promising startups and teams - Health Incubator Helsinki
healthincubatorhelsinki.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM
So apparently some trans folks are coming to Finland as asylum seekers… from the US.
Used to be that we’d get queer asylum seekers from places like Iraq.
Used to be that we’d get queer asylum seekers from places like Iraq.
May 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
So apparently some trans folks are coming to Finland as asylum seekers… from the US.
Used to be that we’d get queer asylum seekers from places like Iraq.
Used to be that we’d get queer asylum seekers from places like Iraq.
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"My day passes between logic, whistling, going for walks, and being depressed."
Wittgenstein, quoted in 'The Duty of Genius'
Wittgenstein, quoted in 'The Duty of Genius'
April 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"My day passes between logic, whistling, going for walks, and being depressed."
Wittgenstein, quoted in 'The Duty of Genius'
Wittgenstein, quoted in 'The Duty of Genius'
Nice article about equality josephheath.substack.com/p/why-philos...
Why philosophers hate that ‘equity’ meme
If you want to annoy your favorite philosopher, one of the best ways to do it these days is to mention the “kids standing on boxes equity meme.” To call it the bane of our existence would be something...
josephheath.substack.com
April 16, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Nice article about equality josephheath.substack.com/p/why-philos...
Perspectives on Agency & Disadvantage workshop: Full program published and registrations open! Join us in person or online. We have a marvelous lineup of speakers -- which I'll share in the thread... #philsky
sites.utu.fi/agencyprojec...
sites.utu.fi/agencyprojec...
2025 Agency and Disadvantage Workshop | agencyproject
We are pleased to announce the upcoming workshop, Perspectives on Agency and Disadvantage. The CFP is now closed. Registration open! Perspectives on Agency ...
sites.utu.fi
April 15, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Perspectives on Agency & Disadvantage workshop: Full program published and registrations open! Join us in person or online. We have a marvelous lineup of speakers -- which I'll share in the thread... #philsky
sites.utu.fi/agencyprojec...
sites.utu.fi/agencyprojec...
Overheard two academics on the train: ”if you want to do research, go work at a research institute. At the university, your job is to teach and get external funding.”
April 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Overheard two academics on the train: ”if you want to do research, go work at a research institute. At the university, your job is to teach and get external funding.”
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I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.
March 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.
Memes wanted! 🤓
I am collecting a stash of memes on
- procrastination
- decision paralysis
- neurospicy experience
- self-control problems
- anything executive function related, really
They'll help me communicate about my research projects, so send me your favourites by replying or by DM! 🙏
I am collecting a stash of memes on
- procrastination
- decision paralysis
- neurospicy experience
- self-control problems
- anything executive function related, really
They'll help me communicate about my research projects, so send me your favourites by replying or by DM! 🙏
March 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Memes wanted! 🤓
I am collecting a stash of memes on
- procrastination
- decision paralysis
- neurospicy experience
- self-control problems
- anything executive function related, really
They'll help me communicate about my research projects, so send me your favourites by replying or by DM! 🙏
I am collecting a stash of memes on
- procrastination
- decision paralysis
- neurospicy experience
- self-control problems
- anything executive function related, really
They'll help me communicate about my research projects, so send me your favourites by replying or by DM! 🙏
Even better, be the Bob you want to see in the world.
Being cat helps too.
Being cat helps too.
”Only Bob the Builder can fix America now” -my son
#votebob
#votebob
March 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Even better, be the Bob you want to see in the world.
Being cat helps too.
Being cat helps too.
- Announce in public that you literally have to pay to get people to support your cause
- Spin it as an exciting award
It's not just that this suit-wearing juggalo gang makes my jaw drop. They somehow succeed in making it drop for a very different reason each time.
- Spin it as an exciting award
It's not just that this suit-wearing juggalo gang makes my jaw drop. They somehow succeed in making it drop for a very different reason each time.
If you don't want to see this horrible garbage happen in every future high-stakes election, make sure it demonstrably fails in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race by helping elect Susan Crawford
March 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
- Announce in public that you literally have to pay to get people to support your cause
- Spin it as an exciting award
It's not just that this suit-wearing juggalo gang makes my jaw drop. They somehow succeed in making it drop for a very different reason each time.
- Spin it as an exciting award
It's not just that this suit-wearing juggalo gang makes my jaw drop. They somehow succeed in making it drop for a very different reason each time.
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My US-based colleagues, FYI:
Finnish Research Council is about to announce a special call to fund researchers abroad to relocate to Finland.
By all means this is not intended to lure you into moving to Finland, it just happens to be planned right now by pure chance.
Finnish Research Council is about to announce a special call to fund researchers abroad to relocate to Finland.
By all means this is not intended to lure you into moving to Finland, it just happens to be planned right now by pure chance.
March 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
My US-based colleagues, FYI:
Finnish Research Council is about to announce a special call to fund researchers abroad to relocate to Finland.
By all means this is not intended to lure you into moving to Finland, it just happens to be planned right now by pure chance.
Finnish Research Council is about to announce a special call to fund researchers abroad to relocate to Finland.
By all means this is not intended to lure you into moving to Finland, it just happens to be planned right now by pure chance.