Ciaran Cummins
@ciarancummins.bsky.social
Engagement Lead, Involve. Writing a book on public philosophy and the space for reflection in our lives: https://www.thepubliclifeofthemind.co.uk/
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Ciaran Cummins
@ciarancummins.bsky.social
· Nov 15
🧵Hello, this seems a fitting place to share my niche interest. I write about #publicphilosophy - philosophical discussion outside of universities - and what it tells us about the space for reflection in our lives today. Read on if you're curious! 👇🧵
Excited to share the fruits of a deliberation we ran with people from Sussex about devolution! This research is a case study for doing further devo deliberations across England, which could help better engage the public on this issue. Read on to learn more! #SocietyWatch #Devolution #Deliberation
Today we have published a policy briefing paper, sharing fresh insights into the public's attitudes towards devolution #SocietyWatch #SocialResearch #Devolution #Deliberation natcen.ac.uk/publications...
May 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Excited to share the fruits of a deliberation we ran with people from Sussex about devolution! This research is a case study for doing further devo deliberations across England, which could help better engage the public on this issue. Read on to learn more! #SocietyWatch #Devolution #Deliberation
Thoroughly enjoying this!
March 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Thoroughly enjoying this!
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To mark the British Philosophical Association-led #PhilosophyMatters campaign running from March 17-31, our new managing editor Paul Giladi has put together five fantastic Zoom “masterclasses” on a range of inclusive philosophies. Tickets available March 17, details in poster and alt text.
#PhilSky
#PhilSky
March 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
To mark the British Philosophical Association-led #PhilosophyMatters campaign running from March 17-31, our new managing editor Paul Giladi has put together five fantastic Zoom “masterclasses” on a range of inclusive philosophies. Tickets available March 17, details in poster and alt text.
#PhilSky
#PhilSky
Using a chilly day off to do a self-guided tour of The Royal Docks' history of community-led planning (I'm a hoot at parties, as you can tell). If you've not seen this brilliant bit of social history on People's Plans UK-wide, do check it out, it's fantastic: uploads.knightlab.com/storymapjs/2...
The People's Plan: Royal Albert Docks
The People's Loan for the Royal Docks: Spaces of Hope Walk explores the history of an example of community-led planning presented to the 1983 inquiry into the establishment of London City Airport.
uploads.knightlab.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Using a chilly day off to do a self-guided tour of The Royal Docks' history of community-led planning (I'm a hoot at parties, as you can tell). If you've not seen this brilliant bit of social history on People's Plans UK-wide, do check it out, it's fantastic: uploads.knightlab.com/storymapjs/2...
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Sunday is the last day to apply for this role.
We're hiring someone for 6 months to work as a press officer on our Spokesperson Network project. It involves placing people in broadcast media on a regular basis, developing & maintaining media contacts and meeting the needs of participants on the programme.
Deadline is 16 Feb> lnkd.in/e4yBdDfs
Deadline is 16 Feb> lnkd.in/e4yBdDfs
February 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Sunday is the last day to apply for this role.
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ICYMI: The video is up for the last in our 4-part series on "Historical Anxiety": "The End of History and the Loss of Temporal Resonance" with Hartmut Rosa in conversation with Nicholas Halmi:
#PhilSky #PhilEvent #philhist
#PhilSky #PhilEvent #philhist
"The End of History and the Loss of Temporal Resonance": Hartmut Rosa with Nicholas Halmi
YouTube video by The Philosopher
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February 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
ICYMI: The video is up for the last in our 4-part series on "Historical Anxiety": "The End of History and the Loss of Temporal Resonance" with Hartmut Rosa in conversation with Nicholas Halmi:
#PhilSky #PhilEvent #philhist
#PhilSky #PhilEvent #philhist
This looks like it will be a great initiative from the newly launched @citizensinpower.bsky.social, looking at the application of authority giving, civic lottery and deliberation in the creative and cultural sectors. Excited to see where it goes! www.citizensinpower.com/all-projects...
Introducing the Citizens In Power Network — Citizens in Power
This network of over 65 people and organisations will work together to develop practical models of citizen-led decision-making.
www.citizensinpower.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
This looks like it will be a great initiative from the newly launched @citizensinpower.bsky.social, looking at the application of authority giving, civic lottery and deliberation in the creative and cultural sectors. Excited to see where it goes! www.citizensinpower.com/all-projects...
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Why is nobody talking about this?
February 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Why is nobody talking about this?
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TODAY: The finale in our 4-part series on "Historical Anxiety":
"The End of History and the Loss of Temporal Resonance"
Hartmut Rosa in conversation with Nicholas Halmi
Monday Feb. 10th at 2pm ET / 7pm UK
#Philosophy #PhilEvent #PhilSky #philhist
Register here:
"The End of History and the Loss of Temporal Resonance"
Hartmut Rosa in conversation with Nicholas Halmi
Monday Feb. 10th at 2pm ET / 7pm UK
#Philosophy #PhilEvent #PhilSky #philhist
Register here:
The End of History and the Loss of Temporal Resonance
www.thephilosopher1923.org
February 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
TODAY: The finale in our 4-part series on "Historical Anxiety":
"The End of History and the Loss of Temporal Resonance"
Hartmut Rosa in conversation with Nicholas Halmi
Monday Feb. 10th at 2pm ET / 7pm UK
#Philosophy #PhilEvent #PhilSky #philhist
Register here:
"The End of History and the Loss of Temporal Resonance"
Hartmut Rosa in conversation with Nicholas Halmi
Monday Feb. 10th at 2pm ET / 7pm UK
#Philosophy #PhilEvent #PhilSky #philhist
Register here:
Quite a vindicating start to the day when a journalist happens to suggest your two obsessions (deliberative democracy and public philosophy) could help society!
January 31, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Quite a vindicating start to the day when a journalist happens to suggest your two obsessions (deliberative democracy and public philosophy) could help society!
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Want to work with me and my fabulous colleagues at DemocracyNext?
We're hiring a Comms Lead. Applications open until 9 Feb. We're getting in touch on a rolling basis.
👉 www.demnext.org/uploads/DemN...
Please help us spread the word! 🙏
We're hiring a Comms Lead. Applications open until 9 Feb. We're getting in touch on a rolling basis.
👉 www.demnext.org/uploads/DemN...
Please help us spread the word! 🙏
January 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Want to work with me and my fabulous colleagues at DemocracyNext?
We're hiring a Comms Lead. Applications open until 9 Feb. We're getting in touch on a rolling basis.
👉 www.demnext.org/uploads/DemN...
Please help us spread the word! 🙏
We're hiring a Comms Lead. Applications open until 9 Feb. We're getting in touch on a rolling basis.
👉 www.demnext.org/uploads/DemN...
Please help us spread the word! 🙏
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There's so many wonderful spaces and institutions we have lost in London - a quick sign here to try and prevent the brilliant Prince Charles Cinema from being another one of them #savePCC you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
There's so many wonderful spaces and institutions we have lost in London - a quick sign here to try and prevent the brilliant Prince Charles Cinema from being another one of them #savePCC you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
This is great! janeswalk.org/about-us/
About Us
Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. Anybody can lead a Jane's Walk! The festival encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods...
janeswalk.org
January 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This is great! janeswalk.org/about-us/
(1) Next weekend the discussion group I organise on public philosophy is coming together again. This time we'll be looking at people bringing philosophy into workplaces. Sharing reading suggestions here too for those interested! 🧵
www.thepubliclifeofthemind.co.uk/reading-group
www.thepubliclifeofthemind.co.uk/reading-group
Reading Group | publiclifeofthemind
Interested in reading more about public philosophy? Join our reading group!
www.thepubliclifeofthemind.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
(1) Next weekend the discussion group I organise on public philosophy is coming together again. This time we'll be looking at people bringing philosophy into workplaces. Sharing reading suggestions here too for those interested! 🧵
www.thepubliclifeofthemind.co.uk/reading-group
www.thepubliclifeofthemind.co.uk/reading-group
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Stir to Action's Centre for Democratic Business survey shows an urgent need to save our social clubs.
Social clubs are an often-forgotten form of community business that have been serving our communities, and bringing people together, for decades.
Social clubs are an often-forgotten form of community business that have been serving our communities, and bringing people together, for decades.
Centre for Democratic Business
The Centre for Democratic Business provides economic development and support programmes for democratic business in the UK.
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January 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Stir to Action's Centre for Democratic Business survey shows an urgent need to save our social clubs.
Social clubs are an often-forgotten form of community business that have been serving our communities, and bringing people together, for decades.
Social clubs are an often-forgotten form of community business that have been serving our communities, and bringing people together, for decades.
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Join us and our friends and contributors with this The Philosopher starter pack! go.bsky.app/4YbbpcX
January 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Join us and our friends and contributors with this The Philosopher starter pack! go.bsky.app/4YbbpcX
(1) A plug for people interested in public philosophy in London! Last year I created a group for people interested in discussing public philosophy; that is, philosophical discussion outside of universities. Read on if you are curious to know more/would like to come along! 🧵
January 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
(1) A plug for people interested in public philosophy in London! Last year I created a group for people interested in discussing public philosophy; that is, philosophical discussion outside of universities. Read on if you are curious to know more/would like to come along! 🧵
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If I was a teen who lost access to tiktok I would simply learn to appreciate the professionalism and higher production values of linear broadcast television
January 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
If I was a teen who lost access to tiktok I would simply learn to appreciate the professionalism and higher production values of linear broadcast television
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“Warm yourself by the open fire and imagine who may have been sitting in your seat 400 years ago!”
London's oldest pub doesn't exist
www.the-londoner.co.uk/londons-olde...
London's oldest pub doesn't exist
www.the-londoner.co.uk/londons-olde...
London's oldest pub doesn't exist
Or does it? Hannah visits the city's historic boozers to find out
www.the-londoner.co.uk
December 21, 2024 at 9:14 AM
“Warm yourself by the open fire and imagine who may have been sitting in your seat 400 years ago!”
London's oldest pub doesn't exist
www.the-londoner.co.uk/londons-olde...
London's oldest pub doesn't exist
www.the-londoner.co.uk/londons-olde...
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The year is 2035. I meet President AOC in the Oval Office. "You've done well," she says. "By telling men to dress gay, you've lowered the population rate by 90%, thereby reducing carbon emissions." She slides me a manilla envelope. I can now afford a home in a walkable neighborhood
January 13, 2025 at 5:24 AM
The year is 2035. I meet President AOC in the Oval Office. "You've done well," she says. "By telling men to dress gay, you've lowered the population rate by 90%, thereby reducing carbon emissions." She slides me a manilla envelope. I can now afford a home in a walkable neighborhood
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Wise Women is a sixteen-episode series about women in philosophy from antiquity to the twentieth century made by @philtalkradio.bsky.social www.philosophytalk.org/wisewomen
Wise Women
Wise Women is a sixteen-episode series about women in philosophy from antiquity to the twentieth century, generously funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
www.philosophytalk.org
January 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Wise Women is a sixteen-episode series about women in philosophy from antiquity to the twentieth century made by @philtalkradio.bsky.social www.philosophytalk.org/wisewomen
Excited to delve into Michael McCarthy's new book from @versobooks.bsky.social, The Master's Tools. Great to see discussion of deliberative democracy and sortition being brought into the context of financial institutions.
January 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Excited to delve into Michael McCarthy's new book from @versobooks.bsky.social, The Master's Tools. Great to see discussion of deliberative democracy and sortition being brought into the context of financial institutions.
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The TCPA digital archive is an incredible free resource for anyone interested in #GardenCities, #NewTowns or the built and natural environment.
It includes copies of the journal Town & Country Planning dating from 1904 to 2005 and TCPA minute books.
Browse the archive: archive.tcpa.org.uk
It includes copies of the journal Town & Country Planning dating from 1904 to 2005 and TCPA minute books.
Browse the archive: archive.tcpa.org.uk
January 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The TCPA digital archive is an incredible free resource for anyone interested in #GardenCities, #NewTowns or the built and natural environment.
It includes copies of the journal Town & Country Planning dating from 1904 to 2005 and TCPA minute books.
Browse the archive: archive.tcpa.org.uk
It includes copies of the journal Town & Country Planning dating from 1904 to 2005 and TCPA minute books.
Browse the archive: archive.tcpa.org.uk