Bronwyn Finnigan

Self-related processing removal or revision? The Buddhist theory of no-self and the mechanisms of mindfulness - Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences There is substantial evidence that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have beneficial effects for a range of disorders, though their underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Prominent developers of M...

Super happy to see this article finally in print. Open access too!

Australian with working visa detained and deported on returning to US from sister’s memorial Man who says he had previously left and re-entered the country multiple times alleges border officials called him ‘retarded’ and boasted ‘Trump is back in town’ When Jonathan returned from the US to Australia for a two-day trip to scatter his sister’s ashes, he packed only two changes of clothes, leaving enough space in his small bag to carry the empty ashes urn to his home in the US. The trip was so brief he didn’t even pack a laptop charger. The Australian says he was detained and deported when returning from the memorial in March, despite holding a working visa still valid for more than 15 months. He has been living on the US east coast for seven years – where his American partner, apartment, work studio and clients remain. Continue reading...

Australian with working visa detained and deported on returning to US from sister’s memorial

It was so cool to see a bit of your corner of the world - but definitely not long enough! I’ll msg you to see if you have time this week to zoom. So much to keep talking about…

The prime minister earns $607,000 a year. Why does his top public servant earn more than $1 million? A Senate inquiry has been set up to examine why senior public servants are are being paid much bigger salaries than the ministers they serve.

On the money 😉 @chriswallace.bsky.social

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Maybe the gloss should be more like this:
Wow, you look awesome, who was your teacher?
I am super-awesome guy; who needs a teacher?
Okaaay (walks away, shaking head)

Agreed

Who are you?
I am super-awesome guy.
Okaaay (my quick gloss)

I appreciated the nudge too. I'm leaving mine there for now, but with a note to say I am no longer checking.

Come and work with us at ANU! We're hiring in philosophy of mind (broadly construed), junior faculty (lecturer, continuing) philjobs.org/job/show/25349

Lecturer, Philosophy of Mind - Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia Classification: Academic Level BSalary package: $107,475 - $121,857 per annum plus 17% superannuationTerms: Full-time, Continuing Position overviewThe School is looking to appoint an outstanding sch...

Come and work with us at ANU! We're hiring in philosophy of mind (broadly construed), junior faculty (lecturer, continuing) jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/lecture...

I am a bad person across most dimensions, and am not good at logic, so prior to meeting Koji I would not have predicted a book on *Buddhist logic* would be on my reading list. But I have, and it is! Maybe you'll be surprised too. Maybe you should meet Koji too, but that's good advice in general

Lecturer in Philosophy - AC2382HM at University of St Andrews An academic position as a Lecturer in Philosophy - AC2382HM is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.

New permanent lectureship in philosophy just advertised at St Andrews AOS Ancient & Non-Western

New TT position advertised at UC San Diego with AOS Asian or Latin American Philosophy philjobs.org/job/show/25158

'Anātman and Philosophy' Conference Anātman and Philosophy About the conference... The increasing inclusion of Indian and Buddhist rooted philosophies in Euro-American-styled Philosophy Departments and their growing presence in the mai...

Really looking forward to catching up with old friends and trying out new work in Oxford this weekend anatmanconference.wordpress.com

Provocative, witty, well researched and highly intelligent 2023 Seymour Biography Lecture by @chriswallace.bsky.social - would expect no less!

I am engaging this literature a lot at the moment. Would value your thoughts. You free to zoom anytime soon?

Becattini & Ciaunica (2023) appeal to homeostasis to argue that reported cases of ‘self-loss’ or ‘pure consciousness’ in meditative states still involve a self insofar as "the body continues to keep track of self-related information processing to secure survival of the human organism as a whole."