Zoe Drayson
zoedrayson.bsky.social
Zoe Drayson
@zoedrayson.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of Cognitive Science at UC Davis. Philosophical Shark Jumper ®️ 🦈
Because it turns out that Epstein funded it in 2017.
February 7, 2026 at 3:49 AM
“Where’s the cue ball going? The underworld” - my sister’s comment on the passing of snooker legend John Virgo
February 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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skaters will not have this problem should they choose to skate with the universally beloved music of the Mountain Goats
I’m getting word that there are skaters having to fight music rights battles right now just days before the Olympics. We know Lauriault/le Gac has already made the decision to change their RD. Don’t be surprised if we get some other program changes in Milan
January 31, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Philosophy professors are also qualified nominators
Some thoughts:

1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.

2. History professors are qualified nominators.

3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.

4. He would be so mad.
Nomination and selection of Nobel Peace Prize laureates - NobelPrize.org
A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of the nominees and other informati...
www.nobelprize.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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The world has gotten to a place where I’m watching a man free climb a skyscraper to relax from the news.
January 25, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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CAIC’s been baking all year, and now we’re ready to celebrate! 🎂🎂🎂

Our first workshop is in April, with an absolutely 🔥🔥🔥 lineup. Stay tuned for more details and join us if you can!
CAIC has been hard at work creating an interdisciplinary hub for pursuing big questions in cognitive science. This spring we are excited to officially launch the Cognition, Agency, Intelligence Conference featuring talks by an amazing lineup of interdisciplinary researchers. See you on April 2-3! 🥳
January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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The Brains Blog is hosting a symposium on my book Deflating Mental Representation this week. Comments by Mazviita Chirimuuta, Caitlin Mace & Adina Roskies, and Oron Shagrir.
philosophyofbrains.com/2026/01/12/f...
Frankie Egan: Brains Blog precis of Deflating Mental Representation  — The Brains Blog
Brains Blog precis of Deflating Mental Representation  In the book I propose what I call a deflationary account of mental representation, characterized by three claims:  (1…
philosophyofbrains.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Please join us in celebrating the 2026 CogSci Society Fellows: David Badre, David Barner, Nick C. Ellis, Matthew Goldrick, Ulrike Hahn, and Anna Papafragou.

Congratulations to all! 👏

Visit cognitivesciencesociety.org/fellows to learn more about their research and impact on the field!
January 7, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Great review of @thebusyowl.bsky.social's book!

Reclaiming the Self in Psychiatry is an extremely well written and empowering book that can appeal to an interdisciplinary audience ... it brings lived experience back into the heart of psychiatry

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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January 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
No *you’re* scrolling through the faculty listings right now and squealing at the potential match-ups
The next season of Heated Rivalry should have the romance be between members of the UCLA and USC philosophy departments.
January 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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The next season of Heated Rivalry should have the romance be between members of the UCLA and USC philosophy departments.
January 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Hegelly Blonde
A decision was made to make Hegel wonderfully, unnecessarily blonde and I support it.
January 5, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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the distinction between psychology and neuroscience
what's the thing in your subdiscipline that loads of people constantly mess up even though by your lights they really ought to know better? (for me it's clearly distinguishing contents and vehicles)
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 AM
I have imposed daily time-limits on my use of social media for the first time in my life. I wish I could say it's related to the current US political situation, but it's actually because I became dangerously obsessed with HBO's Heated Rivalry over New Year. 😳
January 5, 2026 at 1:34 AM
I suggested that semantic properties weren't observable 😂
What’s the funniest reason someone got mad at you on Bluesky this year?
December 31, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Philosophy job candidates: may you never have to go from the APA to the ER 🤣
December 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Venus and Serena should collectively be known as the Tennis-y Williams
December 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Publication day! It’s been a long journey to get to this point, and I’m grateful to everyone who’s supported that, and to @routledgebooks.bsky.social for publishing it.
December 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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It is out in hard copy!

#philsci #hps
December 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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🚨Super excited that Dartmouth's Society of Fellows is hiring a postdoc with the Program in Cognitive Science 🚨 Specialization in computational and empirical approaches to artificial and natural intelligence, including perception, representation, and complex planning: apply.interfolio.com/176946
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December 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I recommend this stocking stuffer to academics who want to liven up faculty meetings
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Dick Lazers: The Gag Gift of the Century
Laser pointer with 5 Projectable Dicks (USB-chargeable), red dot laser, flashlight, and purple light. Perfect for Gag Gifts, Bachelorette Parties, Office & Classroom Pranks, College Gifts (Dorms & Fra...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Sad to lose my favorite playwright and my favorite cat in the same week. If there is an afterlife, I hope Fishnish is purring on Tom Stoppard's lap.
November 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
There’s more. She reviews “Steffan Yabble” here.
November 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Shamelessly nicked from Kris McDaniel over on Facebook: the book review that will make your weekend.
Watch Honest Review of Perspectives on Pragmatism Book on Amazon Live
Dive into the world of pragmatism with The Munro’s! Discover why this book's unique perspective, from classical to contemporary, is a must-read for curious minds and project seekers.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Ready to start thinking about summer? ☀️
Issues in Philosophy of Memory 5 is headed to Purdue
June 10-12, 2026

Keynote lineup is 🔥🔥🔥. Come join us!

Call for papers is live. 750 word abstracts, on any philosophical topic related to memory. Submit by Dec 20th!
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM