Veli Virmajoki
@velivirmajoki.bsky.social
Philosopher of Science
Futures Studies
Futures of Science and Research
Futures Studies
Futures of Science and Research
In 1971, the alleged crisis in science was put in a historical perspective. I find it interesting how long and repetitive the discourse has been.
(To be sure, I am not saying science(s) are in no trouble, I leave that to wiser people to discuss.)
(To be sure, I am not saying science(s) are in no trouble, I leave that to wiser people to discuss.)
June 25, 2025 at 6:02 AM
In 1971, the alleged crisis in science was put in a historical perspective. I find it interesting how long and repetitive the discourse has been.
(To be sure, I am not saying science(s) are in no trouble, I leave that to wiser people to discuss.)
(To be sure, I am not saying science(s) are in no trouble, I leave that to wiser people to discuss.)
"Shut the eyes of the dead
Not to embarrass anyone
But farewell, Angelina
The sky is embarrassed
And I must be gone" - Bob Dylan
Not to embarrass anyone
But farewell, Angelina
The sky is embarrassed
And I must be gone" - Bob Dylan
June 19, 2025 at 7:48 AM
"Shut the eyes of the dead
Not to embarrass anyone
But farewell, Angelina
The sky is embarrassed
And I must be gone" - Bob Dylan
Not to embarrass anyone
But farewell, Angelina
The sky is embarrassed
And I must be gone" - Bob Dylan
Summer holiday saved! Something to do and review. One more book coming to perfect the Holiday!
May 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Summer holiday saved! Something to do and review. One more book coming to perfect the Holiday!
My background is in philosophy, and it has been useful in rather different work projects, generally speaking.
Now, in another project, it comes up again
"Our ongoing research program on digital nomadism informs 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 and an envisioning of the future(s) of knowledge work."
Now, in another project, it comes up again
"Our ongoing research program on digital nomadism informs 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 and an envisioning of the future(s) of knowledge work."
April 30, 2025 at 7:32 AM
My background is in philosophy, and it has been useful in rather different work projects, generally speaking.
Now, in another project, it comes up again
"Our ongoing research program on digital nomadism informs 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 and an envisioning of the future(s) of knowledge work."
Now, in another project, it comes up again
"Our ongoing research program on digital nomadism informs 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 and an envisioning of the future(s) of knowledge work."
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Veli Virmajoki writes on On the Function and Nature of Historical Counterfactuals. Clarifying Confusions
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On the Function and Nature of Historical Counterfactuals. Clarifying Confusions
Abstract In this article, I analyze historical counterfactuals. Historical counterfactuals are conditional statements in which the antecedent refers to some change in the past. We ask what would have ...
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March 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Veli Virmajoki writes on On the Function and Nature of Historical Counterfactuals. Clarifying Confusions
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March 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Plenty of new followers maybe start producing some content.
Now that I work on more practical topics, I find philosophy extremely useful.
Still, much of it looks like this:
Endless repetition of abstract points
Now that I work on more practical topics, I find philosophy extremely useful.
Still, much of it looks like this:
Endless repetition of abstract points
a typewriter with the words " all work and no play makes jack a dull boy " on it
ALT: a typewriter with the words " all work and no play makes jack a dull boy " on it
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February 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Plenty of new followers maybe start producing some content.
Now that I work on more practical topics, I find philosophy extremely useful.
Still, much of it looks like this:
Endless repetition of abstract points
Now that I work on more practical topics, I find philosophy extremely useful.
Still, much of it looks like this:
Endless repetition of abstract points
It's a Wonderful Life
Again, the best introduction to counterfactuals is to be watched.
Stipulate that Bailey was not there. What would have happened? - The movie shows this
Again, the best introduction to counterfactuals is to be watched.
Stipulate that Bailey was not there. What would have happened? - The movie shows this
December 25, 2024 at 1:54 PM
It's a Wonderful Life
Again, the best introduction to counterfactuals is to be watched.
Stipulate that Bailey was not there. What would have happened? - The movie shows this
Again, the best introduction to counterfactuals is to be watched.
Stipulate that Bailey was not there. What would have happened? - The movie shows this
Never gets old.
Happy holidays!
Happy holidays!
December 23, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Never gets old.
Happy holidays!
Happy holidays!
Next year, same organisation but new challenges.
Drifting away from where I started as an academic and, although I hate uncertainty (oh the irony as I am a futurist now), life is an adventure.
Philosophy. Uncertainty. Story. Futures Research. Path.
Drifting away from where I started as an academic and, although I hate uncertainty (oh the irony as I am a futurist now), life is an adventure.
Philosophy. Uncertainty. Story. Futures Research. Path.
December 17, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Next year, same organisation but new challenges.
Drifting away from where I started as an academic and, although I hate uncertainty (oh the irony as I am a futurist now), life is an adventure.
Philosophy. Uncertainty. Story. Futures Research. Path.
Drifting away from where I started as an academic and, although I hate uncertainty (oh the irony as I am a futurist now), life is an adventure.
Philosophy. Uncertainty. Story. Futures Research. Path.
"Tai entä jos tekoäly itse laitettaisiin laatimaan korkeakoulutuksen strategia? Mitä jos sen päätelmänä yhdistyminen on ratkaisu? Mitä me olemme sille vastaamaan, kysyi strateginen ennakointi aikanaan. Me kysymme nyt."
#yliopisto #AMK #korkekeakoulutus
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#yliopisto #AMK #korkekeakoulutus
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Yliopiston ja ammattikorkeakoulun yhdistyminen loisi uudenlaisen korkeakoulujärjestelmän
Yliopistojen ja ammattikorkeakoulujen erillisyys saattaa olla tiensä päässä, kun katsotaan pidemmän aikavälin kehityskulkuja.
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December 16, 2024 at 5:25 AM
"Tai entä jos tekoäly itse laitettaisiin laatimaan korkeakoulutuksen strategia? Mitä jos sen päätelmänä yhdistyminen on ratkaisu? Mitä me olemme sille vastaamaan, kysyi strateginen ennakointi aikanaan. Me kysymme nyt."
#yliopisto #AMK #korkekeakoulutus
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#yliopisto #AMK #korkekeakoulutus
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Today I was given the (impossible) task to further revise a paper of mine. My tone was arrogant, they say. I make mistakes, they say, because I have not read decades old book with German language.
Spoiler: I am not able to read German. English and Swedish were mandatory, and now it backfires...
Spoiler: I am not able to read German. English and Swedish were mandatory, and now it backfires...
December 13, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Today I was given the (impossible) task to further revise a paper of mine. My tone was arrogant, they say. I make mistakes, they say, because I have not read decades old book with German language.
Spoiler: I am not able to read German. English and Swedish were mandatory, and now it backfires...
Spoiler: I am not able to read German. English and Swedish were mandatory, and now it backfires...
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Onnea kaikille Koneen Säätiön rahoittamille tutkijoille ja hankkeille!
Julma kilpailu, 6800 hakemusta, 353 rahoitettiin.
Julma kilpailu, 6800 hakemusta, 353 rahoitettiin.
December 9, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Onnea kaikille Koneen Säätiön rahoittamille tutkijoille ja hankkeille!
Julma kilpailu, 6800 hakemusta, 353 rahoitettiin.
Julma kilpailu, 6800 hakemusta, 353 rahoitettiin.
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Our new (preprint) paper proposes a "dual scenario" approach to AI futures. Just as atomic tech's impact depended on its 1940s emergence, we argue AI's trajectory will be shaped by BOTH its capabilities AND when/where it develops.
blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
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Preprint: Scenarios of AI and Scenarios of the Society. Marriage of Love, Not Convenience – Futures of Science (by Veli Virmajoki)
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December 6, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Our new (preprint) paper proposes a "dual scenario" approach to AI futures. Just as atomic tech's impact depended on its 1940s emergence, we argue AI's trajectory will be shaped by BOTH its capabilities AND when/where it develops.
blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
Our new (preprint) paper proposes a "dual scenario" approach to AI futures. Just as atomic tech's impact depended on its 1940s emergence, we argue AI's trajectory will be shaped by BOTH its capabilities AND when/where it develops.
blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
Preprint: Scenarios of AI and Scenarios of the Society. Marriage of Love, Not Convenience – Futures of Science (by Veli Virmajoki)
blogit.utu.fi
December 6, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Our new (preprint) paper proposes a "dual scenario" approach to AI futures. Just as atomic tech's impact depended on its 1940s emergence, we argue AI's trajectory will be shaped by BOTH its capabilities AND when/where it develops.
blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
December 4, 2024 at 1:18 PM
December 1, 2024 at 6:49 PM
It occurred to me that life is like darts. Either you count *down* from 501 to 0, or you *gather* points from 0 to 501.
Same process, but different conceptualization.
Either you try to get things out of your desk or you consider progress, accumulation, and achievement.
That's life.
Same process, but different conceptualization.
Either you try to get things out of your desk or you consider progress, accumulation, and achievement.
That's life.
November 30, 2024 at 7:33 AM
It occurred to me that life is like darts. Either you count *down* from 501 to 0, or you *gather* points from 0 to 501.
Same process, but different conceptualization.
Either you try to get things out of your desk or you consider progress, accumulation, and achievement.
That's life.
Same process, but different conceptualization.
Either you try to get things out of your desk or you consider progress, accumulation, and achievement.
That's life.
Anyone interested in philosophy of science with an angle that relates to the future development of science?
Please let me know.
Please let me know.
November 27, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Anyone interested in philosophy of science with an angle that relates to the future development of science?
Please let me know.
Please let me know.
Probably the greatest compliment I ever received:
In the book: 'Rethinking Global History'
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In the book: 'Rethinking Global History'
www.cambridge.org/core/books/r...
November 22, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Probably the greatest compliment I ever received:
In the book: 'Rethinking Global History'
www.cambridge.org/core/books/r...
In the book: 'Rethinking Global History'
www.cambridge.org/core/books/r...
You can run but never hide.
There is no strategy without foresight.
Universities have strategies.
Ergo: Universities need strategic foresight.
Strategy: A comprehensive plan designed to achieve specific objectives.
Foresight: The exploration of possible future changes.
Strategic foresight: ...
There is no strategy without foresight.
Universities have strategies.
Ergo: Universities need strategic foresight.
Strategy: A comprehensive plan designed to achieve specific objectives.
Foresight: The exploration of possible future changes.
Strategic foresight: ...
November 18, 2024 at 8:50 AM
You can run but never hide.
There is no strategy without foresight.
Universities have strategies.
Ergo: Universities need strategic foresight.
Strategy: A comprehensive plan designed to achieve specific objectives.
Foresight: The exploration of possible future changes.
Strategic foresight: ...
There is no strategy without foresight.
Universities have strategies.
Ergo: Universities need strategic foresight.
Strategy: A comprehensive plan designed to achieve specific objectives.
Foresight: The exploration of possible future changes.
Strategic foresight: ...
Philosophy of Science + University Strategy = Pursuitworthy Institutions
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Choosing the Right Path for Universities: Pursuitworthiness as a Strategic Compass – Futures of Science (by Veli Virmajoki)
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November 14, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Philosophy of Science + University Strategy = Pursuitworthy Institutions
blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
blogit.utu.fi/futuresofsci...
Hi,
If you see this, react in one way or another (you can put your topics of interest in answers etc.).
I am not seeking any special spotlight, I am just curious what is the real reach of this platform. Is it relevant even if everyone seems to be here now.
If you see this, react in one way or another (you can put your topics of interest in answers etc.).
I am not seeking any special spotlight, I am just curious what is the real reach of this platform. Is it relevant even if everyone seems to be here now.
November 11, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Hi,
If you see this, react in one way or another (you can put your topics of interest in answers etc.).
I am not seeking any special spotlight, I am just curious what is the real reach of this platform. Is it relevant even if everyone seems to be here now.
If you see this, react in one way or another (you can put your topics of interest in answers etc.).
I am not seeking any special spotlight, I am just curious what is the real reach of this platform. Is it relevant even if everyone seems to be here now.