Victoria Wang
@vmywang.bsky.social
Perpetual student. Constantly confused and/or curious. Currently in Scotland, doing a PhD in philosophy.
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Victoria Wang
@vmywang.bsky.social
· Jul 17
Dismantling the Deficit Model of Science Communication Using Ludwik Fleck’s Theory of Thinking Collectives
Numerous societal issues, from climate change to pandemics, require public engagement with scientific research. Such engagement reveals challenges that can arise when expertsExperts communicate with l...
doi.org
The chapter in which I discuss the persistent problem of deficit thinking in science communication has been published! Let me know if you'd like to take a look but can't access it. Thanks to Jon Tsou, Jamie Shaw and Carla Fehr for editing the book.
doi.org/10.1007/978-... #philsci #philsky #scicomms
doi.org/10.1007/978-... #philsci #philsky #scicomms
Reposted by Victoria Wang
The PSA Around the World 2025 series begins this Thursday, 6 Nov! 🔥🌈🎉
Join us online for sessions highlighting philosophy of science from and about Eastern & Central Europe.
Registration still open — fee waivers available!
👉
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
#philsci
Join us online for sessions highlighting philosophy of science from and about Eastern & Central Europe.
Registration still open — fee waivers available!
👉
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
#philsci
PSA Around the World 2025 - Philosophy of Science Association
www.philsci.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The PSA Around the World 2025 series begins this Thursday, 6 Nov! 🔥🌈🎉
Join us online for sessions highlighting philosophy of science from and about Eastern & Central Europe.
Registration still open — fee waivers available!
👉
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
#philsci
Join us online for sessions highlighting philosophy of science from and about Eastern & Central Europe.
Registration still open — fee waivers available!
👉
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
#philsci
Periodic reminder: so much to read, so little time.
November 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Periodic reminder: so much to read, so little time.
Reposted by Victoria Wang
A very thought-provoking afternoon with Robert Northcott discussing his excellent book with us and presenting some more recent work on the philosophy of history — the role of singular causal inference in explaining historical events. #philsci
November 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A very thought-provoking afternoon with Robert Northcott discussing his excellent book with us and presenting some more recent work on the philosophy of history — the role of singular causal inference in explaining historical events. #philsci
Grotesque and sickening to come back home after a busy day of teaching and being a student to read that Tory policy would mean I could not remain here.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Deporting legally settled people is ‘broadly in line’ with Tory policy, says Badenoch’s office
Conservative leader’s spokesperson sets out plan to strip the right of indefinite leave to remain from people claiming benefits
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Grotesque and sickening to come back home after a busy day of teaching and being a student to read that Tory policy would mean I could not remain here.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This was fun and useful! I would recommend it in case you’re hesitating to sign up for a future iteration 🧑🏻🏫 #philsci #philsky
✨Don't forget✨ PSA Office Hours are back! Join us this Thursday, October 9 at 12 PM EST with S. Andrew Schroeder. Sign up at the link below to save your spot!
www.philsci.org/psa_...
www.philsci.org/psa_...
October 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Reposted by Victoria Wang
wake up babe
new generational James Joyce exhibition just dropped
new generational James Joyce exhibition just dropped
🥳 Now open 🎉
Discover rarely-seen letters and artefacts from the personal archive of beloved author James Joyce in James Joyce: Enigmas & Puzzles.
Explore Joyce's social network of friends and artists, his family life, his inspirations, and the adjustments he made to work despite ill-health.
Discover rarely-seen letters and artefacts from the personal archive of beloved author James Joyce in James Joyce: Enigmas & Puzzles.
Explore Joyce's social network of friends and artists, his family life, his inspirations, and the adjustments he made to work despite ill-health.
October 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
wake up babe
new generational James Joyce exhibition just dropped
new generational James Joyce exhibition just dropped
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Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91
October 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91
This week the intro to ethics class I’m tutoring on is reading Kant’s groundwork. Edinburgh graffiti has this to say. @guyfletcher.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This week the intro to ethics class I’m tutoring on is reading Kant’s groundwork. Edinburgh graffiti has this to say. @guyfletcher.bsky.social
Reposted by Victoria Wang
The world is a blurred version
of itself—
marred, lovely, and flawed.
It is enough.
-Jane Hirshfield, from ‘Autumn Quince’
of itself—
marred, lovely, and flawed.
It is enough.
-Jane Hirshfield, from ‘Autumn Quince’
I must cleanse my soul with some beauty. Here's:
Madeline Flory - Study of Quince, 19th century
Madeline Flory - Study of Quince, 19th century
September 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The world is a blurred version
of itself—
marred, lovely, and flawed.
It is enough.
-Jane Hirshfield, from ‘Autumn Quince’
of itself—
marred, lovely, and flawed.
It is enough.
-Jane Hirshfield, from ‘Autumn Quince’
Reposted by Victoria Wang
If you’re on academia dot edu, let me suggest that you strongly consider deleting your account.
September 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
If you’re on academia dot edu, let me suggest that you strongly consider deleting your account.
Reposted by Victoria Wang
We're excited to announce the fall 2025 PSA office hours! Come learn, ask questions, and connect with leading voices in philosophy of science! Schedule in the thread 👇
💻 More details + registration: www.philsci.org/psa_...
💻 More details + registration: www.philsci.org/psa_...
September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We're excited to announce the fall 2025 PSA office hours! Come learn, ask questions, and connect with leading voices in philosophy of science! Schedule in the thread 👇
💻 More details + registration: www.philsci.org/psa_...
💻 More details + registration: www.philsci.org/psa_...
This is one of the most heart-warming things I've watched/listened to recently: Martha Argerich being interviewed by two young pianists
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtYx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtYx...
NOCTURNE WITH A LEGEND (Martha Argerich, Lucas Chiche & David Chen)
YouTube video by Fortissimo
www.youtube.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is one of the most heart-warming things I've watched/listened to recently: Martha Argerich being interviewed by two young pianists
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtYx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtYx...
Arrived in Groningen for the @epsaphilsci.bsky.social conference starting tomorrow! #philsci #philsky
August 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Arrived in Groningen for the @epsaphilsci.bsky.social conference starting tomorrow! #philsci #philsky
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The Philosophy of Medicine online reading group is resuming this fall on October 8!
For more information/to suggest a book (your book?) for the group to read, join @: groups.google.com/g/philmed-rg/
#philsci #philmed #bioethics
Please share widely, especially if the group has been helpful to you.
For more information/to suggest a book (your book?) for the group to read, join @: groups.google.com/g/philmed-rg/
#philsci #philmed #bioethics
Please share widely, especially if the group has been helpful to you.
philmed.pitt.edu
August 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The Philosophy of Medicine online reading group is resuming this fall on October 8!
For more information/to suggest a book (your book?) for the group to read, join @: groups.google.com/g/philmed-rg/
#philsci #philmed #bioethics
Please share widely, especially if the group has been helpful to you.
For more information/to suggest a book (your book?) for the group to read, join @: groups.google.com/g/philmed-rg/
#philsci #philmed #bioethics
Please share widely, especially if the group has been helpful to you.
Some positive news- and I was one of the 2,147! 🚲
The cycle lane on Leith Walk, Edinburgh, set an all time record of 2,147 cyclists on Wednesday, 13th August 2025.
Overall growth in the number of cyclists has slowed this year, likely a result of displacememnt to the new CCWEL cycle lane at York Place.
Overall growth in the number of cyclists has slowed this year, likely a result of displacememnt to the new CCWEL cycle lane at York Place.
August 19, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Some positive news- and I was one of the 2,147! 🚲
This is unbearable.
The 2.1 million people trapped in the war zone that is #Gaza are facing yet another killer on top of bombs and bullets: starvation.
We demand full access to deliver aid.
We demand the release of all hostages.
We demand a ceasefire.
We demand a political solution.
We demand full access to deliver aid.
We demand the release of all hostages.
We demand a ceasefire.
We demand a political solution.
July 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This is unbearable.
Reposted by Victoria Wang
'The number of student-initiated PhD scholarships funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is set to fall by 60 per cent when new doctoral training arrangements come into effect next year, new figures show.' 1/3
‘Student-led’ AHRC PhD places ‘to fall by at least 60 per cent’
Internal modelling released under Freedom of Information enquiry reveals extent of PhD scholarship cuts, with academics fearing impact could be greater still
www.timeshighereducation.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM
'The number of student-initiated PhD scholarships funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is set to fall by 60 per cent when new doctoral training arrangements come into effect next year, new figures show.' 1/3
Reposted by Victoria Wang
The topic for this year's Philosophy Essay Prize is 'Bodies'.
This annual competition is run by The Royal Institute of Philosophy in conjunction with our journal, Philosophy.
To find out more and enter, see more details on our website: royalinstitutephilosophy.org/news/bodies-...
This annual competition is run by The Royal Institute of Philosophy in conjunction with our journal, Philosophy.
To find out more and enter, see more details on our website: royalinstitutephilosophy.org/news/bodies-...
'Bodies': our 2025 Philosophy Essay Prize topic - Royal Institute of Philosophy
The topic for this year’s Royal Institute of Philosophy essay prize competition is ‘Bodies’.
royalinstitutephilosophy.org
July 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The topic for this year's Philosophy Essay Prize is 'Bodies'.
This annual competition is run by The Royal Institute of Philosophy in conjunction with our journal, Philosophy.
To find out more and enter, see more details on our website: royalinstitutephilosophy.org/news/bodies-...
This annual competition is run by The Royal Institute of Philosophy in conjunction with our journal, Philosophy.
To find out more and enter, see more details on our website: royalinstitutephilosophy.org/news/bodies-...
The chapter in which I discuss the persistent problem of deficit thinking in science communication has been published! Let me know if you'd like to take a look but can't access it. Thanks to Jon Tsou, Jamie Shaw and Carla Fehr for editing the book.
doi.org/10.1007/978-... #philsci #philsky #scicomms
doi.org/10.1007/978-... #philsci #philsky #scicomms
Dismantling the Deficit Model of Science Communication Using Ludwik Fleck’s Theory of Thinking Collectives
Numerous societal issues, from climate change to pandemics, require public engagement with scientific research. Such engagement reveals challenges that can arise when expertsExperts communicate with l...
doi.org
July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The chapter in which I discuss the persistent problem of deficit thinking in science communication has been published! Let me know if you'd like to take a look but can't access it. Thanks to Jon Tsou, Jamie Shaw and Carla Fehr for editing the book.
doi.org/10.1007/978-... #philsci #philsky #scicomms
doi.org/10.1007/978-... #philsci #philsky #scicomms
Today!
July 17, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Today!
Tomorrow, for the first time as a philosopher, I'll be meeting up with a scientist to ask them questions about their work... any tips/tricks on how to go about such a meeting from more experienced philosophers (of science)? Any important dos and don'ts?
#philsci #philsky #HPS
#philsci #philsky #HPS
July 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today is a Bach day.
July 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Today is a Bach day.
Reposted by Victoria Wang
This looks like a fantastic event on feminist epistemology from @swip-i.bsky.social, with some great keynotes - there's a CFA and CF for submissions to the Maria Baghramian Prize:
Events — SWIP Ireland
www.swip-ireland.com
June 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This looks like a fantastic event on feminist epistemology from @swip-i.bsky.social, with some great keynotes - there's a CFA and CF for submissions to the Maria Baghramian Prize:
The Forth Bridge looking a bit apocalyptic through the tinted bus window this morning - on my way to St Andrews for @ceppa.bsky.social conference! #philsky #cloudsky
June 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The Forth Bridge looking a bit apocalyptic through the tinted bus window this morning - on my way to St Andrews for @ceppa.bsky.social conference! #philsky #cloudsky