Pierrick Simon
@pierricksimon.bsky.social
Philosopher. Working on philosophical exercises, philosophy as a way of life, and political disagreements. Enthusiastic about: #phenomenology, #mindfulness, #hermeneutics and the medical humanities.
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Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io. Courtesy of Nasa. "Io’s night side [left lobe] is illuminated by “Jupitershine,” which is sunlight reflected from the planet’s surface." I love the "liminal space" quality of this light.
![During its close flyby of Jupiter’s moon Io on December 30, 2023, NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured some of the most detailed imagery ever of Io’s volcanic surface. In this image, taken by the JunoCam instrument from about 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) above the moon, Io’s night side [left lobe] is illuminated by “Jupitershine,” which is sunlight reflected from the planet’s surface.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4dhumghyhhtyvtbu2gggg2vt/bafkreih5k2nu6abudeiudjxsb4755cldfitzjatjdsfdsbyebphtjfng2e@jpeg)
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io. Courtesy of Nasa. "Io’s night side [left lobe] is illuminated by “Jupitershine,” which is sunlight reflected from the planet’s surface." I love the "liminal space" quality of this light.
Victor Hugo's bed, where the magic happens. Bigger than I remembered. I shouldn't have thrown shade. And also his huge initials on the chimney. Very classy.
November 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Victor Hugo's bed, where the magic happens. Bigger than I remembered. I shouldn't have thrown shade. And also his huge initials on the chimney. Very classy.
Last night, I practiced the "View from Above" philosophical exercise. I felt overwhelmed by the strangeness & immensity of space. This morning I did a couple of drawings to try to capture the visions I had. Reminiscent of a near death experience Plutarch attributes to a certain Thespesius of Soloi:
October 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Last night, I practiced the "View from Above" philosophical exercise. I felt overwhelmed by the strangeness & immensity of space. This morning I did a couple of drawings to try to capture the visions I had. Reminiscent of a near death experience Plutarch attributes to a certain Thespesius of Soloi:
"A kind of walking trance I have frequently had [...] This has often come upon me through repeating my own name to myself silently till, all at once, as it were, out of the intensity of the consciousness of individuality, the individuality itself seemed to dissolve and" (Alfred Tennyson) [1/2]
October 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"A kind of walking trance I have frequently had [...] This has often come upon me through repeating my own name to myself silently till, all at once, as it were, out of the intensity of the consciousness of individuality, the individuality itself seemed to dissolve and" (Alfred Tennyson) [1/2]
Est-ce qu'on sait qui est cette petite tête?
October 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Est-ce qu'on sait qui est cette petite tête?
I am in the mood to celebrate the Universe! By which I mean reality itself, in all its mysteriousness. So, imitating the ancient catalogues of great architectural feats, I came up with a list of the Seven Wonders of Existence. In the form of an internet-friendly numbered list #philsky (1/11)
October 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I am in the mood to celebrate the Universe! By which I mean reality itself, in all its mysteriousness. So, imitating the ancient catalogues of great architectural feats, I came up with a list of the Seven Wonders of Existence. In the form of an internet-friendly numbered list #philsky (1/11)
After yesterday's memorial for Helen de Cruz, I am left thinking about what we are all trying to articulate about their admirable ethos: the way they encouraged us to pursue the passions, hobbies, & projects that really interest us. In this tribute, Richard Pettigrew does a good job expressing this:
October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
After yesterday's memorial for Helen de Cruz, I am left thinking about what we are all trying to articulate about their admirable ethos: the way they encouraged us to pursue the passions, hobbies, & projects that really interest us. In this tribute, Richard Pettigrew does a good job expressing this:
Found on my walk, a philosophical dispute in the form of an iconic graffito that stood the test of time and was never erased. The original says "God is dead", but a modification in red, like a stern teacher's correction, changes it to say "God is there".
October 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Found on my walk, a philosophical dispute in the form of an iconic graffito that stood the test of time and was never erased. The original says "God is dead", but a modification in red, like a stern teacher's correction, changes it to say "God is there".
Walking in my city, to behold explosions of colours. For instance, a tree with leaves of fire: yellow, orange, and red. And especially today, after the rain, so many raindrops glittered with sunlight: falling off of trees, or adorning the wet pavement or the tips of blades of grass.
October 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Walking in my city, to behold explosions of colours. For instance, a tree with leaves of fire: yellow, orange, and red. And especially today, after the rain, so many raindrops glittered with sunlight: falling off of trees, or adorning the wet pavement or the tips of blades of grass.
Played #DrawSteel and had a blast. Our tutorial combat was the crossing of the shadow fold from Shadow and Bone. A shadow, a troubadour gunslinger, and a tactician, striking every shade and flying ghoul in sight.
October 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Played #DrawSteel and had a blast. Our tutorial combat was the crossing of the shadow fold from Shadow and Bone. A shadow, a troubadour gunslinger, and a tactician, striking every shade and flying ghoul in sight.
Feeling uplifted by the Sermon on the Mount today EXCEPT THE PIGEON SLANDER! That I shall not abide. But I love the sentiment of taking your wisdom from the birds.
!["Do Not Worry
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[n]?"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4dhumghyhhtyvtbu2gggg2vt/bafkreidbwye5fzclv3aadmht56e522h3olsp5y63hcfxoh3v3hrnvzytwe@jpeg)
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Feeling uplifted by the Sermon on the Mount today EXCEPT THE PIGEON SLANDER! That I shall not abide. But I love the sentiment of taking your wisdom from the birds.
You mean in the sense of standing up for our ideas? It makes me think about what Freya Mathews says about Ecophilosophy; there's great potential in developing the side of philosophy that is about resisting peer-pressure, in favour of more intelligent ideals. We philosophers should be good at that!
October 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
You mean in the sense of standing up for our ideas? It makes me think about what Freya Mathews says about Ecophilosophy; there's great potential in developing the side of philosophy that is about resisting peer-pressure, in favour of more intelligent ideals. We philosophers should be good at that!
Oh yeah, "Broicism", as people call it, is a huge ugly problem. I would love to branch out and get into Aristotle and Parmenides! On a related concern, I really liked Matthew Sharpe's conclusion at the end of his Stoic virtue article; about the usefulness of the insistence on virtue & coherence:
October 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Oh yeah, "Broicism", as people call it, is a huge ugly problem. I would love to branch out and get into Aristotle and Parmenides! On a related concern, I really liked Matthew Sharpe's conclusion at the end of his Stoic virtue article; about the usefulness of the insistence on virtue & coherence:
Incredibly stoked to be alive!
October 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Incredibly stoked to be alive!
Georges Canguilhem il fait des saltos arrière dans sa tombe en lisant ça
September 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Georges Canguilhem il fait des saltos arrière dans sa tombe en lisant ça
All of this makes me think of the fact that Descartes recommended practising crafts like knitting as a spiritual exercise, which would teach people to become more methodical. He advised studying quote-unquote "the feminine arts of embroidery" .
September 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
All of this makes me think of the fact that Descartes recommended practising crafts like knitting as a spiritual exercise, which would teach people to become more methodical. He advised studying quote-unquote "the feminine arts of embroidery" .
If anyone asks just say it's the french phrygian cap plushie from the olympics. No one will be able to tell the difference
September 14, 2025 at 7:42 AM
If anyone asks just say it's the french phrygian cap plushie from the olympics. No one will be able to tell the difference
Science fiction is so philosophically interesting. With its use of thought experiments, it asks us to boldly examine core assumptions that few of us have dared to question. In the scene pictured here, Spock has to tell his boss that he needs a day off because he is so HORNY he might literally DIE
September 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Science fiction is so philosophically interesting. With its use of thought experiments, it asks us to boldly examine core assumptions that few of us have dared to question. In the scene pictured here, Spock has to tell his boss that he needs a day off because he is so HORNY he might literally DIE
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Incredible cover on my edition of "Around the world in 80 days". The vibe is absolutely on point, and I think that a "cuter" image would fail to capture the spirit of the book, as the character traverses the *British Empire* like he owns the world. (but don't spoil, i haven't finished it)
August 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Incredible cover on my edition of "Around the world in 80 days". The vibe is absolutely on point, and I think that a "cuter" image would fail to capture the spirit of the book, as the character traverses the *British Empire* like he owns the world. (but don't spoil, i haven't finished it)
No new pictures, where are you mentally?
August 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
No new pictures, where are you mentally?
I will now sign my emails with the same motto as this company that advertizes in my city. Always makes me chuckle: "Utilitarianly Yours"
August 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I will now sign my emails with the same motto as this company that advertizes in my city. Always makes me chuckle: "Utilitarianly Yours"