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Richard Hull

@drrichardhull.bsky.social

Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Galway. Ethical & Philosophical Consultant (freelance).

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Is downplaying the benefits of HRT unethical? The Moral Philosophy of Menopause

Great to see our colleague @drrichardhull.bsky.social cited in this substack article by Kate Muir katemuir.substack.com/p/is-downpla...

29.09.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The quest to create gene-edited babies gets a reboot There's a fresh push to edit the genes of human embryos to prevent diseases and enhance characteristics that parents value. Bioethicists say just because it's possible doesn't mean it should be done.

There's a fresh push to edit the genes of human embryos to prevent diseases and enhance characteristics that parents value. Bioethicists say just because it's possible doesn't mean it should be done.

06.08.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 183    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 33
A photograph of Suleiman al-Obeid, former captain of the Pakestinian national football team, killed by the IDF as he was queuing for food.

A photograph of Suleiman al-Obeid, former captain of the Pakestinian national football team, killed by the IDF as he was queuing for food.

I admire Mo Salah's restraint.

"Farewell". Really?

Suleiman al-Obeid was killed by the IDF as he was queuing for food in Gaza. Say it, you cowards.

09.08.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2239    πŸ” 851    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 9
Lecturer in Philosophy (Philosophy of Technology), Permanent, 1FTE, Contract Type B, 011171 | University Vacancies Ireland

Just one week left to apply for our open vacancy. A permanent post in Philosophy of Technology. PLease share widely universityvacancies.com/university-g...

30.07.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful that Jeff came along! Sorry I couldn’t be there in person but I was viewing with great affection. Highly insightful and entertaining!

16.07.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Does AI make you more stupid? Creativity and critical thinking might take a hit. But there are ways to soften the blow

Creativity and critical thinking might take a hit. But there are ways to soften the blow

16.07.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Lovely to hear @jowolff.bsky.social in conversation with @tomshakespeare.bsky.social after Tom’s talk today at the event celebrating Jo’s career held at @blavatnikschool.bsky.social
Memories of Galway 2004 came flooding back!

16.07.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Public Philosopher Join us for a day of philosophical discussion in honour of Professor Jo Wolff's career.

Happening tomorrow at @blavatnikschool.bsky.social: The Public Philosopher β€” a day celebrating @jowolff.bsky.social's extraordinary career. In-person registration is full, but you can still join us online!

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Would love to see you there!

15.07.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5
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Wow, this is so powerful. Mandy Patinkin is outstanding. Watch till the end.

Listen to the outrage, despair, and yes, fear, in his voice.

That is the sound of a person with a conscience. All our voices should sound like this!

*I had to screen record it from X. I couldn't find it anywhere else πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

14.07.2025 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 220    πŸ” 92    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 11
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Another of the videos recently recorded for the Menopause Charity, providing trusted information and support. Please share widely.

07.07.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home - Open Letter Against the rise of Fascism in 2025 The 2025 letter has been signed by over 400 academics, including 31 Nobel Prize winners. We call upon all democratic citizens to join them in defending democracy by signing the letter. What our signat...

We must stop the return of fascism! Join 31 Nobel Prizes and 500 intellectuals from all over the world in the fight to defend democracy. Sign here...
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16.06.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

One of the videos recently recorded for the Menopause Charity, providing trusted information and support. Please share widely.

28.06.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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28.06.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Lecturer in Philosophy (Philosophy of Technology), Permanent, 1FTE, Contract Type B, 011171 | University Vacancies Ireland

@philosophygalway.bsky.social is hiring! Come work with us in a vibrant Philosophy department on the beautiful west coastt of Ireland! For informal queries please contact me at felix.omurchadha@universityofgalway.ie universityvacancies.com/university-g...

26.06.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Wonderful that β€˜Blowers’ is going to be there. Hope you have a fabulous time.

19.06.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And we’ll all be mobbed by bees?!

19.06.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely to talk to Sallyanne Brady at The Irish Menopause today about ethical issues concerning menopause.
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10.06.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful pub in a gorgeous location. James White cider is all I need to say!

04.06.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hope it went brilliantly well. Sad that we couldn’t be there, but so kind of Colleen to write. All good wishes to you both.

04.06.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Indiscriminate, Unrestrained, Brutal': Former Israeli PM Calls Gaza Assault 'War Crimes' "What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination," former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert wrote in an op-ed aimed at Israeli citizens.

"What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination: indiscriminate, unrestrained, brutal, and criminal killing of civilians,” [former Prime Minister Olmert] said."

www.huffpost.com/entry/israel...

26.05.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3462    πŸ” 1579    πŸ’¬ 72    πŸ“Œ 121

He would have 2B.

03.05.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s more than I could do!

02.05.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pip pip hooray!

07.04.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As US ditches diversity in clinical trials, all eyes on Europe | Context Trump rollback on DEI stifles global efforts to close racial health disparities laid bare by COVID

#HealthInequalities: As USA ditches #DEI diversity equity and inclusion in #ClinicalTrials, all eyes are on Europe and UK to plug the gap

"Diversity in clinical trials is not about an ideological position. It's about scientific accuracy and medical progress".

www.context.news/socioeconomi...

04.04.2025 05:59 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Congratulations Tom! Let’s bring it to Wendover!!

03.04.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And just remember … these are the people negotiating with Vladimir Putin …. What could possibly go wrong?

24.03.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 172    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Looking forward to speaking at this event on Tuesday evening. The title of my talk is β€˜What’s so funny about peace, love and understanding?’

24.03.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Evan Anzoo, a five-year-old boy in South Sudan who died when Elon Musk shut down USAID and the boy lost access to his HIV meds. Musk says no one has died because of the aid shutdown, but that's because he didn't look. RIP, Evan, you deserved better. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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19.03.2025 00:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good job I don’t have to fact check that one. I just called Elvis and he emphatically agreed.

13.03.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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