Ed Gibney

This was an excellent discussion. As an evolutionary philosopher, I’d just like to add the point that we are a species governed by the dual inheritance of genes x culture. It should be normalized to focus a life on the development of a robust and lasting culture. That’s a happy childfree choice.

YouTube video by The Dissenter #854 Naomi Oreskes - The Big Myth; Learning to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market

In episode 854, I talk with Dr. Naomi Oreskes about her fantastic book, The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market. #History #Economics

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We can move beyond the capitalist model and save the climate – here are the first three steps | Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis Capitalism cares about our species’ prospects as much as a wolf cares about a lamb’s. But democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp, say Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis

"There are three necessary conditions for the transformation of our economy from a dead-end dictatorship into a functioning and ecologically sound democratic one."

These sound amazing. I want to hear @zackpolanski.bsky.social talk to these guys about this.

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90 Best Philosophy Blogs to Follow in 2026 FeedSpot brings you the best list of Philosophy blogs, ranked by relevance, online following, and freshness to keep you connected with the latest voices

Great list of philosophy blogs. I’m excited to still be on here (#49).

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When can we officially start calling these people backers of Artificial Stupidity?

Donauturm

Energy insecurity. Higher bills. Exposure to catastrophic economic consequences of Trump's wars.

That's what happens when you fail to shift fast enough to renewables, and cut back on support for clean energy.

Let's cut bills & create jobs through a clean power revolution.

Yes on Tomasello and stimulus-response. But I consider “consciousness” more broadly. I see it starting with “affect” along the lines of Solms and Damasio. Almost no agency or free will at this level of c, but still “something it is like” to be this simple.

First inkings of consciousness. Sensing and responding to biological forces in order to try to survive and thrive. It starts early.

A few days ago we announced 200,000 members.

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12 characteristics of fascism according to scholars of history.

I’d say MAGA is 12 for 12. You?

Fascinating.

“the documents that have been released have extensive gaps suggesting the department is covering up for individuals involved in Epstein’s crimes, including Trump. We know at least one of the missing files contains allegations that Trump sexually assaulted a thirteen-year-old girl.”

NHS official pushed to add patient data to Palantir platform whilst also advising company

A lobbyist who worked directly for Peter Mandelson, on the Palantir board, and on the board of *four* NHS trusts.

Lobbying the NHS to hand over even more patient data to Palantir.

This absolutely stinks. Get Palantir out of the NHS. Sign my petition:

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Ummm that’s not exactly how I remember it. I rather remember wagering that a pragmatic materialism would make more scientific progress than a pragmatic panpsychism (if there is such a thing). But let’s see the video 🧐

“non-commissioned officers were reportedly briefed yesterday by a combat-unit commander who said that the war is part of God’s plan and that President Trump was “anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth.”

Ugh

Another concern is that Trump knows Ukraine hasn’t had elections while they’ve been at war. Trump will clearly try to replicate this in America.

Turns out lowering bills, protecting the NHS and rebuilding our public services is really popular.

This is just the beginning - people are seeing through the attacks and demanding something better.

And we're making hope normal again - together.

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Several people sitting on a stage in a beautiful hall. I’m pictured talking with my hands. A screen behind us shows the title and cover of the German edition of my book.

A picture of me on a stage holding my prize with the Austrian minister for science next to me holding a copy of my book.

The prize winners on a stage holding their prize and their books. A screen behind them shows the covers of the four winners of the Science Book of the Year awards.

A picture of me looking exhilarated in front of a window shop displaying my book.

Yesterday was a truly special day as I returned to my beloved Vienna to receive a prize for a book that I conceived and wrote in that same city. Moved by the presence of friends in the audience and so thankful to everyone who voted for me.

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Based on that skeet I like it so far! : ) I’ll look out for it for sure.

And our dean kicked off orientation week saying how vital good business leadership was to the world given its impact and sheer number of hours people spend at work. So, a bit of a contradictory message for us. Just like in the real world.

I’d be very curious to hear the synopsis of this (as a start). My corp strategy prof on day 1 of my Michigan MBA said, “the purpose of a business is to make money.” Legally, considering fiduciary responsibility, he’s not wrong. But that’s a hollow way to view the world.

The islands go so much further down too. Philosophy -> ethics, politics, metaphysics, epistemology, logic, aesthetics. And each of those have so many subdisciplinary islands. There’s a need for generalists to stitch together the best of the specialists, but that is unsupported as far as I can tell.

Sounds fascinating.

When “the centre” produces vast inequality, climate destruction, and genocide, well then it’s time to call that extremism.

Who? Why are we still paying attention to that disastrous leader and loser?

Bazinga over and over! 😂😂

So great to see Zach get more airtime to demonstrate the coherence, compassion, beauty, and excitement in the full Green Party platform.

I wasn’t happy with how I left our philosophy discussion, but on reflection it was much more about epistemology and what I think is the role of evidence. I’ll focus on that next time.