Tristan Katz
@tristankatz.bsky.social
PhD student at Uni Fribourg studying environmental ethics / animal ethics
I also have a separated account where I post photos: @tristan-katz-photo
I also have a separated account where I post photos: @tristan-katz-photo
Top comment points out that it might be more cyclical
April 28, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Top comment points out that it might be more cyclical
It was great to share my PhD research with others and celebrate after my public defense last week. In Fribourg it's tradition for colleagues to build a graduation hat - I'm pretty happy with what they came up with!
April 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It was great to share my PhD research with others and celebrate after my public defense last week. In Fribourg it's tradition for colleagues to build a graduation hat - I'm pretty happy with what they came up with!
The most important point is that the Living Planet Report, from which the statistic is derived, only counts native species. Another important point is that it only claims that the average population studied is decreasing by 73% - in fact, almost as many populations are increasing as decreasing.
February 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The most important point is that the Living Planet Report, from which the statistic is derived, only counts native species. Another important point is that it only claims that the average population studied is decreasing by 73% - in fact, almost as many populations are increasing as decreasing.
But more generally, this shows how out of control growth in AI is. I think that's reason for concern - anything that accelerates is hard to control.
January 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
But more generally, this shows how out of control growth in AI is. I think that's reason for concern - anything that accelerates is hard to control.
Me and my PhD thesis 🫨
January 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Me and my PhD thesis 🫨
In many countries, the ability for all individuals to be able to own a house is a goal across the political spectrum.
But why? Countries considered successful in many ways (GDP being just one of them) don't always have high rates of home ownership. Note Switzerland marked with the red X.
But why? Countries considered successful in many ways (GDP being just one of them) don't always have high rates of home ownership. Note Switzerland marked with the red X.
December 28, 2024 at 9:53 PM
In many countries, the ability for all individuals to be able to own a house is a goal across the political spectrum.
But why? Countries considered successful in many ways (GDP being just one of them) don't always have high rates of home ownership. Note Switzerland marked with the red X.
But why? Countries considered successful in many ways (GDP being just one of them) don't always have high rates of home ownership. Note Switzerland marked with the red X.
In other news, I had a very pleasant stop in Hong Kong today. Only scratched the surface of the city, but I had a great first impression: not least because of the abundance of free, clean public restrooms! A highly undervalued aspect of most cities!
December 25, 2024 at 1:40 PM
In other news, I had a very pleasant stop in Hong Kong today. Only scratched the surface of the city, but I had a great first impression: not least because of the abundance of free, clean public restrooms! A highly undervalued aspect of most cities!
Me, Poppy and Zora would like to be added!
December 20, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Me, Poppy and Zora would like to be added!
So you've gotten an orange cat by mistake, and regretting your choices? Regret no longer! Now you can transform your cat into a leaner, more monochrome feline. This is a patented Tristan device, offers and investments welcome 😌
December 19, 2024 at 10:25 PM
So you've gotten an orange cat by mistake, and regretting your choices? Regret no longer! Now you can transform your cat into a leaner, more monochrome feline. This is a patented Tristan device, offers and investments welcome 😌
Only got a week until my thesis submission deadline. I should be stressed. Fortunately, I've found some pretty effective stress-relief 😄
December 15, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Only got a week until my thesis submission deadline. I should be stressed. Fortunately, I've found some pretty effective stress-relief 😄
No apparent relationship between healthcare expenditure and life expectancy found. Clearly, healthcare is a scam and should be abolished!
December 6, 2024 at 10:16 AM
No apparent relationship between healthcare expenditure and life expectancy found. Clearly, healthcare is a scam and should be abolished!
Hi, Oscar Horta (Santiago de Compostela) recently advertised a position on wild animal ethics. The deadline was October 26, but given how short notice it was... There might be a chance it's still possible. I would email him if you're interested.
November 4, 2023 at 8:37 AM
Hi, Oscar Horta (Santiago de Compostela) recently advertised a position on wild animal ethics. The deadline was October 26, but given how short notice it was... There might be a chance it's still possible. I would email him if you're interested.