Sabine Winters (she/her)

So, Substack is not here to stay either - amazon fuelled and prone to alt-right. I might be going back to the printed newsletter eventually.

YouTube video by Sophie Straat Sophie Straat - Vrijheid, Gelijkheid, Zusterschap

Voor wie geen Spotify heeft, is het geweldige nummer van Sophie Straat ook te beluisteren - en te boosten - via YouTube, met bovendien ook nog eens een heerlijke clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRxm... #vrijheidgelijkheidzusterschap #sophiestraat

Just learned about the Chesire Cat Galaxy - a galaxy that is shaped like the smiling feline. Some of the cat-like features are actually distant galaxies whose light has been stretched and bent by the large amounts of mass contained in foreground galaxies. chandra.harvard.edu/photo/2015/c...

'Mom, when I close my eyes, I still can see the Moon', that's how bright she was, yesterday evening. Shining so bright, it was like someone was pointing a flashlight directly at our telescope.

How can artists and designers cut through the mystification and hype of artificial intelligence? I wrote a contribution for Algorithmic Imaginations, the book offers an in-depth exploration of AI through the lens of art and design practice, take a look here: artezpress.artez.nl/books/algori...

I’ve been collaborating with the amazing Mike Stuart on an article exploring the philosophy of scientific progress and the role of AI in space exploration. As that piece nears completion, we’re already drafting a new paper on AI and space science - such an interesting field!
#phil #space #philsci

'In Astronomy, you can’t run lab experiments in the traditional sense. If something explodes, you can’t rewind and repeat the event. It might be a unique occurrence, and you may need to wait another 100,000 years to see it again, which is, of course, beyond the length of a PhD.'

I snorted, thanks. : )

In the category places to visit, I present to you the Super Kamiokande Neutrino Detector, in the Mozumi Mine in the Hida's Kamioka area, where after an exposure of 503 days, on a depth of 1km this picture of the sun was taken through neutrino measurement. Woa.

Thank you for your response : ) I have Wordpress sites and quite some subscribers via MailChimp - but I'm searching for something more between social media and publishing. Medium could maybe also be an option. Atm I'm a bit lost in relation to where to publish.

'I think we under-estimate how many people are miserable because they have no enthusiasms, no hobbies, because they gave up reading and quit learning when school ended. It's shocking how much studying a beloved subject elevates your mood. It will transform your life.'- wise words on Substack

Just delved into the Horn Antenna in New Jersey- a radio telescope that was used by Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson when they discovered strong evidence for the Big Bang theory in 1964. Now I desperately want to visit the site (the future of the site is uncertain because of redevelopment of the area)

This is so interesting, thank you for sharing.

Working on space-related themes for the majority of my work week over several years has had some interesting consequences: a desire to dig myself into the earth, to become more conscious of how precious our ecosystem is, to work in the garden, to swim in lakes, - to literally touch base.

Now that I learned that Substack is hosted on Amazon webservices - I'm once again looking for alternatives to host my writings. Where do you share your online writings? Is Ghost something to try out? #substack #writing #phil

Where Are Voyager 1 and 2 Now? - NASA Science Both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 have reached "interstellar space" and each continue their unique journey deeper into the cosmos.

Did you know that there is a NASA website dedicated to the current status of Voyager 1 and Voyager 2? Where they are at, what their velocity is respectively to our sun and what is switched off an on? I love this kind of stuff. science.nasa.gov/mission/voya...

All of that, while fighting for our reputation. ; ) I came across someone who offered philosophy-in-practice training, and he said to my face, “I don’t think practical philosophy is real philosophy.” Practicing philosophy is philosophy, but practical philosophy isn’t? Still digesting.

I have always thought of Arendt as a relevant thinker, but her words became urgent in the past couple of months....unfortunately.

Last Sunday, the exhibition Inner Orbits, Cosmic Motion opened. So proud of the work the artists put together. I co-curated this exhibition and wrote a short opening speech. If you're interested: kunstenlab.nl/tentoonstell...

Granting Rights to Animals Doesn't Undermine Human Rights In proposing the Species Membership Approach, Raffael Fasel argues against the misplaced fears that granting legal rights and personhood to nonhumans would weaken human rights.

I am delighted that my book 'More Equal Than Others: Humans and the Rights of Other Animals' is featured in Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com and has been made an essential read in their Philosophy section. Many thanks to Marc Bekoff for interviewing me! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anim...

'Unfortunately, we are living through a time that will be studied in the history books of the future.'

You are so right!

A.I. Is Coming for Culture We’re used to algorithms guiding our choices. When machines can effortlessly generate the content we consume, though, what’s left for the human imagination?

We’re used to algorithms guiding our choices. When machines can effortlessly generate the content we consume, though, what’s left for the human imagination? www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

One of my favorite quotes about dark matter from the interviews I’ve conducted is: "You need to know what you’re looking for so that you’ll see it." - I don't think the researcher in question even remember saying it, but to me there is so much interesting stuff in this seemingly simple expression.

I'm so, so sorry for all the people who are directly affected by this. How can we contribute to resistance - even if I'm from across the ocean? Please do let me know. This is insanity. And I’m not under the illusion that this won’t affect us - NL is following your example on many perspectives.

Well then, who needs far-right with left-wing politics like this? Netherlands are not doing better btw.

Are there people here in Europe who are avoiding travel to the U.S. right now for political reasons, or because they feel unsafe about going? I’ve criticized the regime a lot online, and I realized this has made me hesitant to travel to the U.S. for work. A strange realization, really.

Banned! The 20 books they didn’t want you to read From Instagram poetry to Greek classics, the works of fiction that have caused uproar through history – and into the present

With all the news right now, just make sure to keep a copy of these banned books in your personal library, so you’ll have something to read if they cut off your internet for ‘national security reasons.’ www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...

Imagine how scared he must have been. It breaks my heart.

This happens with literally a dozen cameras around, and right in his face. Can you imagine what would happen if there were none?