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Scott Ashworth
@soashworth.bsky.social
Professor at the University of Chicago. Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, in proportions tbd. He/Him.
You want to read it already, don’t you.
January 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
What’s the evidence that statements by congresspeople matter for anything?
January 4, 2026 at 12:41 AM
January 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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My first Nancy strip, for New Year’s Day 2026❣️
January 1, 2026 at 10:27 PM
A few books I’m looking forward to in the first half of 2026.

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January 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Some of you are bragging about reading a book this year, but did you read Literature?
December 31, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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higher res!
December 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Also notable as the first paper in a lit journal to cite me :)
Super interesting piece by @aaronrhanlon.com on the proper relationship between interpretation (in the literary sense) & explanation. If you've ever grumbled about the absence of methods in humanities fights that are allegedly about method, this might be the paper for you too.

HT @tedunderwood.com
philpapers.org
December 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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greatest mathematician of the 20th century
December 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I’m all for this reform. But sometimes the process works.
December 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
If anyone at DC is listening, lots of us love the correct paper stock and know the Neal Adams Absolute Batman volumes will not live up the original art and color promise without it.
The current big drama in the increasingly stupid western comic book world: DC released cult classic title Warlord on a (more expensive) paperstock that matches original newsprint, giving a more accurate coloring. Collectors are review bombing in outrage because they think glossy = more expensive.
December 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Which epistemic harm is this?
Ummm.. James ?? ( this is a joke) #BookTok #books #booktokfyp #philosphy #theory
TikTok video by _valeriareads
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December 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Working on a paper on this with @anthlittle.bsky.social and @carloprato.bsky.social. Would welcome suggestions for papers that explore similar point.
Trump very popular w/ base, -and- due to single member districts, can inflict electoral penalty even if they force him out. In party list systems an ousted leader can’t punish incumbents to same degree.
December 28, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Tipper Gore was bad, actually.
December 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Why would you change your name from Marvel to Jack?
December 28, 2025 at 4:19 AM
post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, pearl jam, soundgarden, or Alice In Chains
December 28, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Be careful out there today
FYI learning the name Jeff Landry never goes well for anyone.
December 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
FYI learning the name Jeff Landry never goes well for anyone.
December 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Solow
December 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
If we’re going to do econ-twitter metadiscourse here, I’m out. Both sites suck, post jokes.
December 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Time to fire up the Christmas music.
VeggieHammerr - KFC Christmas (Official Video)
YouTube video by VeggieHammerr
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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keeping this around for the next time i'm asked what Bluesky is
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Current favorite music: Laito Lychee

(featuring pre-Cibo Matto Miho Hatori and Yuka Honda, hence the anachronistic thumbnail pic)
Laito Lychee - 'nothing to do' + 'os ms dan'
YouTube video by Niall Stewart
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I imagine this is the most favorably disposed to Papa Gut I’m ever going to be.
December 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
My favorite era for Snoopy’s look.
Good effort, Snoopy!

(Art from Peanuts Every Sunday 1952-1955 by Charles M. Schulz) https://ow.ly/ZGVb50XLfew
December 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM