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Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | Director Edward Jones-Imhotep @ejonesimhotep.bsky.social Acting Director Rebeca J H Woods @professorbopeep.bsky.social‬ Visit our website: https://ihpst.utoronto.ca/

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'Long history of blaming mothers': Trump's Tylenol warning echoes past misconceptions Medical scholars say that efforts to find a singular cause for autism have historically led to scrutinizing parents and fueling stigma about autism

Linking acetaminophen in pregnancy to autism risks reviving stigmatizing myths about maternal culpability. Must-read piece from NPR #Tylenol #Autism www.npr.org/2025/09/26/n...

03.10.2025 13:01 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1
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'Long history of blaming mothers': Trump's Tylenol warning echoes past misconceptions Medical scholars say that efforts to find a singular cause for autism have historically led to scrutinizing parents and fueling stigma about autism

🧠 Prof. Marga Vicedo warns: "At the end of the day, saying it's a mother's fault is a very strong and powerful way of keeping mothers as the main caretakers." www.npr.org/2025/09/26/n...
Must-read piece from @npr.org
#Autism #Tylenol

03.10.2025 13:01 — 👍 8    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 0
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Can chatbots really replace psychotherapists?
Prof. Catherine Stinson will explore the possibilities & limitations of chatbot therapy.
📍 UofT Centre for Ethics @uoftethics.bsky.social
🗓️ Oct 15 | 3–5pm
Don’t miss it!

02.10.2025 16:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📅 Join us for the IHPST Fall 2025 Colloquium on Oct 9 🕒 3-5 PM and hear about three of Darwin's guiding assumptions about common ancestry. More information here: ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/ihpst...

02.10.2025 13:04 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Dialectical Biology Today: Legacies of Richard Lewontin -- Conference Registration A hybrid conference on the 40th anniversary of Richard Levins and Richard Lewontin's The Dialectical Biologist, to be held in person at the University of Toronto and online via zoom. Registration is…

📢 Register for the Dialectical Biologist anniversary event to explore different perspectives on the intersections of biology, philosophy, and politics. Available in-person or online. Reserve your spot today!

29.09.2025 18:03 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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The 18th Toronto German Studies Symposium will feature a varied program including a screening of "Singing Back the Buffalo" by Indigenous Canadian filmmaker Tasha Hubbard and presentations by scholars sharing their research. More details and booklet here: german.utoronto.ca/18th-toronto....

26.09.2025 17:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📅 Wednesday, October 1 ⏱️ 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 📍 Centre for Ethics, Larkin 200. This event is part of the ABC: Partnership on Algorithm Bias and Safety in Canada. For more information about this research project, please visit: algorithmicbias.ca @uoftethics.bsky.social @karinavold.bsky.social

25.09.2025 20:49 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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🍏 Don't miss out! You can still attend Dr. Zahra Kassam's presentation on the vital impact of plant-based nutrition for health and sustainability. "The Benefits of Plant-Based Nutrition for Health and the Planet" starts today at 5:00 p.m. 🔗 ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/benef...

25.09.2025 12:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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An awesome hybrid conference on the legacies of Richard Lewontin is coming to Toronto. Elliott Sober is the keynote! "Dialectical Biology Today" runs from October 10-12. Learn more and register below! #philbio 🐋🌱
@ihpst-uoft.bsky.social

ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/diale...

19.09.2025 10:35 — 👍 23    🔁 11    💬 0    📌 1
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We are excited to welcome Julia Menzel as our inaugural guest speaker at the IHPST seminar. She will discuss her research on austerity and Cold War science. Join us for an insightful conversation, especially if you have reviewed her paper beforehand ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/ihpst...

24.09.2025 12:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Exciting news for your fall agenda! 🍂 The IHPST Colloquium featuring Elliott Sober is set for Oct 9, 3-5 PM at Emmanuel College. Discover Darwin’s hypotheses on common ancestry 📚 ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/ihpst...

23.09.2025 12:45 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Join us in commemorating 40 years of groundbreaking biological insights from October 10-12. Participate at the Goldring Student Centre or virtually to honour the contributions of evolutionary biologist Richard Lewontin. Find more details here: ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/diale...

22.09.2025 13:02 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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🦣 What is permafrost and how it relates to the fascination with woolly mammoths in de-extinction projects? Tune in to this brief clip for insights, and catch the full chat with Prof. Rebecca Woods @professorbopeep.bsky.social on the Mornings with Simi show 📻 archive.tveyes.com/18120/455385...

19.09.2025 13:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🌱 Save the Date! Explore the powerful link between diet, health, and climate with Dr. Zahra Kassam . Find out why plant-based nutrition is essential for a healthier future. 📅 Join us for this in-person event! More information here: ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/benef...

18.09.2025 12:30 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📅 Just one week until Julia Menzel's seminar on the impact of austerity on Cold War science. Mark your calendars for Sep 24 ⏱️ 1:30 PM at Victoria College. Discover how fiscal policies reshaped scientific research. More details here: ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/ihpst...

17.09.2025 12:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Did human hunting lead to the woolly mammoth's extinction? 🦣 Explore insights from Prof. Rebeca Woods (@professorbopeep.bsky.social) shared on the Shayne Ganam Show ⬇️ Catch the full discussion here: archive.tveyes.com/18120/455385...

15.09.2025 13:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Curious about the impact of ideologically-motivated cuts to federal research funding in science? The IHPST Fall 2025 Seminar kicks off on September 24th with Julia Menzel discussing the shifts in US science funding during the Cold War era. More information here: ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/ihpst...

13.09.2025 00:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

⏳ Next week ⏳

11.09.2025 13:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The latest IHPST Newsletter is here!
📕 New publications
🎤 Interviews
📅 Upcoming events
…and more in the latest edition of our newsletter!
Check it out here: viewstripo.email/f5a8e7b6-cd3...

10.09.2025 16:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Don't miss out on this thread about the exciting discussions happening at the Technophilosophy Soiree on Sept 16! 🗓️ ⬇️ Event organized by Prof. @karinavold.bsky.social

02.09.2025 13:41 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Assistant Professor - Philosophy of Science and/or Technology, University of Toronto - PhilJobs:JFP Assistant Professor - Philosophy of Science and/or Technology, University of Toronto An international database of jobs for philosophers

Two tenure track/ tenured positions--one Assist Prof & one Assoc Prof in Philosophy of Science &/or Technology at @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social

philjobs.org/job/show/29502

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Areas include phil of social science, Native American philo, phil of race
#philsci #philtech #philjobs

27.08.2025 19:59 — 👍 55    🔁 46    💬 1    📌 3
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At IHPST, nearly half of our graduate students receive external funding
This year, seven students have been recognized with OGS and CGS awards. We also celebrate our continuing award holders! 🎉 Congratulations to all!
🎖️ Meet the awardees and their projects: ihpst.utoronto.ca/news/ihpst-s...

27.08.2025 15:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🗓️ Sept. 16 ⏰ 5-8 p.m. Secure your spot today: technophilosophy.ca and listen to different perspectives to answer this question 🤖 💕 🤝

25.08.2025 13:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🎉Join us in applauding the outstanding interdisciplinary projects by IHPST graduate students. Check out Autumn's profile to see the exceptional work she is dedicated to:

21.08.2025 15:47 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Do not miss this event organized by Prof. @karinavold.bsky.social Register now!

21.08.2025 13:47 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Polly Winsor Awarded 2025 David L. Hull Prize for Extraordinary Contributions to Interdisciplinary Scholarship In recognition of her exceptional scholarship and service, the International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB) has awarded the prestigious 2025 David L.…

.#ICYMI Polly Winsor has been named the 2025 Hull Prize winner! This prize recognizes not just her brilliant scholarship, but a legacy of generosity and intellectual leadership.
📚 Learn more about her journey and impact:

19.08.2025 13:15 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Who's afraid of AI? Student Commentary Prize. Apply by Oct 1, 2025.

Who's afraid of AI? Student Commentary Prize. Apply by Oct 1, 2025.

How can the humanities & social sciences guide future AI research? How can AI research contribute to understanding & radically improving the human condition?

@utoronto.ca students, share your thoughts for a chance to win $750 (Undergraduate) or $1000 (Graduate)!

🤖 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

08.08.2025 15:19 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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🎉 Congrats to IHPST emeritus professor Polly Winsor, David L. Hull Prize winner! @ishpssb2025.bsky.social honors her work in taxonomy history and dedication to mentoring. She's the first Canadian and second woman to receive this award 📸 @gregoryrupik.bsky.social ihpst.utoronto.ca/news/polly-w...

06.08.2025 14:45 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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One standout artifact from his collection is a 3-way ball valve, crafted by third-year students in his CHE324F class in 2011. This piece was used to demonstrate engineering principles and was later part of the 2017 UTSIC Exhibit, "Untold Stories." utsic.utoronto.ca/wpm_instrume...

30.07.2025 13:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎓 Prof. Paul Jowlabar, a dedicated Chemistry educator preserved historical artifacts destined for disposal. His efforts ensured these pieces would be appreciated by future generations. In 2017, he donated his collection to the IHPST utsic.utoronto.ca/wpm_collecti...

30.07.2025 13:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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