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RichardBGibson
@richardbgibson.bsky.social
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Bioethicist and moral philosopher. Lecturer in Law at Aston University. News Analyst at The Prindle Post. Editor at The American Philosophical Association.
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Stella and Justin in #TheArchers
June 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Well, I wasn't expecting that.
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MPs narrowly back legalising assisted dying in England and Wales by 23 votes - live updates
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will now progress to the House of Lords, where it faces further scrutiny.
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June 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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A recent @theguardian.com article reports that Scorsese won't watch films in cinemas due to audience bad behaviour. So, it seems appropriate to reshape my recent article on cinema etiquette and the tragedy of the commons
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The Decline of Cinema Manners—and What It Means - The Prindle Institute for Ethics
Shared social spaces require a group effort.
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June 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Blood, Birth, and Bonds is my 50th publication with The Prindle Post, which officially makes me either very insightful or just extremely persistent.
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Blood, Birth, and Bonds: Who Counts as a Parent? - The Prindle Institute for Ethics
The nature/nurture debate continues.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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My review of The Law of Cryonics: A Legal, Philosophical, and Financial Analysis is now published in Medical Law Review! It also includes my favorite footnote of my career so far. Read it here: shorturl.at/9JfQW ❄️⚖️ #MedicalLaw #Cryonics
Pierre de Gioia Carabellese and Camilla Della Giustina, The Law of Cryonics: A Legal Philosophical and Financial Analysis
Over the past few years, I have been interested in all things cryopreservation, from how it challenges our binary understanding of life and death to its po
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February 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Me checking a funder's portal to see if they're going to give me research funding
February 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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The #SixNations is back! In the spirit of the season, why not revisit
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and my paper on the data ethics behind smart mouthguards in contact sports. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of tech and safety in sport.
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Smart mouthguards and contact sport: the data ethics dilemma
The use of smart mouthguards in contact sports like rugby aims to enhance player safety by providing real-time data on head impacts. These devices, equipped with sensors, measure collision force and f...
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February 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Excited to co-convene the sessions on death at #SLSA2025 with Edina Harbinja! Got insights on assisted dying, cryopreservation, grief, or anything mortality-related? Submit your abstract—just 2 weeks left! 🎓💀
slsauk.bsky.social Socio-Legal Studies Assocation @slsauk.bsky.social · Nov 19
☺️The deadline for abstracts for the #SLSA2025 annual conference @liverpooluni.bsky.social is 18 December - don't miss out. Lots of lovely streams and current topics and people to discuss your socio-legal research with. Early bird registration, also open. See:
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Call for papers - Liverpool Law School - University of Liverpool
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December 4, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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🚨Opportunity Alert!🚨
The @apaphilosophy.bsky.social seeks an Assistant Editor for the Women in Philosophy series📚
🔍 Ideal candidate: Background in analytical philosophy + passion for diversity/inclusion
📅 Deadline: Jan 4, 2025
Email or DM me for details #AcademicJobs
Job advert detailing the role and contact details.
November 22, 2024 at 11:49 AM