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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · 19h

Research from psychologists @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social and The University of Hamburg shows our brains don’t rely on one unified world model, but juggle multiple predictive threads at once. A glimpse into how experience gets fragmented then woven together. Read more: edin.ac/47cETTX #psychology

Fragmentation and multithreading of experience in the default-mode network - Nature Communications

Here the authors show the prefrontal cortex simultaneously predicts context, the thoughts of others and future changes, while the precuneus acts as a hub to fuse these into a coherent experience.

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Rewriting Wor(l)ds @re-writer.bsky.social · 7d

🎉We're hiring!🎉
We're looking for 2 Postdoctoral Researchers to join our exciting, interdisciplinary team. Both are full-time, fixed-term (almost 4 years), based in Edinburgh's @uoe-cahss.bsky.social / @uoe-llc.bsky.social w/ links to @schoolofppls.bsky.social & @morayhouse.bsky.social
Pls share!

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · 10d

Are certain personality traits linked to a longer life?
A new study co-authored by Professor in #psychology @renemottus.bsky.social suggests being organised, responsible & hardworking can lower mortality risk—while worry-prone traits may raise it. Read more: edin.ac/4nBx4gn #Research #Personality

Experts reveal the personality traits linked to living a longer life

Those who are ‘organised, responsible and hardworking’ have a lower risk of dying, a new study suggests

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · 13d

Huge congratulations to Philosophy grad Grace Mai Clark, winner of the Sir William Darling Memorial Prize! From leading 93% Club to campaigning for widening participation, she’s left a lasting impact @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. Read the story in full: ppls.ed.ac.uk/ppls-graduat...

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Centre for Technomoral Futures @technomoralfutures.bsky.social · 15d

Join us for our CTMF Flagship Lecture, where we will hear from Professor @jpsullins.bsky.social on the surprising role human wisdom is playing to help us navigate the challenges of AI technologies and create a more humane future.

🗓️ 15 October 18.00 - 19.30 BST
📍 EFI & online
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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · 17d

A new co-study written by Lecturer in Psychology @zachhorne.bsky.social & @andreicimpian.bsky.social (New York University) shows a deep-rooted “inherence bias”: from Aristotle to today, people explain science in terms of built-in properties, overlooking external forces. Read more: edin.ac/46xFa26

Inquiry into the History of Science Shows an Early “Inherence” Bias

New analysis concludes early scientific theories from physics to biology initially favor built-in properties over external forces—a tendency that continues today

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · 21d

Retirement often boosts wellbeing—but not for everyone. New study from PPLS Reader in Psychology Dr. Aja Murray shows income, job type & retirement age shape mental health outcomes, with some groups at risk of dips. Targeted policy support is needed. Read more: tinyurl.com/3s3ttjvp

Health benefits of retirement not evenly shared | School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences | School of Philosophy, Psychology and language sciences

The impact of retirement on mental health depends on income level, the nature of the job left behind, and the age at which people leave the workforce, a study suggests.

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · 21d

Lecturer in Linguistics Benjamin Molineaux worked with colleagues in the UK, Argentina and Chile to trace the history of 30 languages of the Southern Cone of the Americas. Read more about this project in the Leverhulme Trust's latest newsletter (P.16) #linguistics #research #linguisticsresearch

Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · 23d

The Trust’s September Newsletter is out now! Read about Jupiter’s polar meteorology, trauma-informed justice systems, language and human history in Indigenous texts from the Southern Cone, and much more: leverhulme.ac.uk/newsletter

A man sat by a river at dusk, reading a burning newspaper.

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · 24d

Last week @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social hosted the ENOJP Conference for the 1st time. We welcomed 81 presenters over 3 days, including keynotes from Prof Hiroshi Abe (Kyoto University) & @shaunodwyer.bsky.social (Kyushu University). PhD student Ellie Palmer shares her experience - edin.ac/4n4pSsM

Webs of Kinship: Exploring Environmental Ethics in Japanese Philosophy | School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences | School of Philosophy, Psychology and language sciences

Last week the school hosted the 9th Conference of the European Network of Japanese Philosophy (ENOJP) for the first time. Host Philosophy PhD student Ellie Palmer Davulcu, recalls the success of the e...

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One Health Genomics Edinburgh @onehealthgenomics.bsky.social · 28d

New Publication:

Polygenic Scores of Executive Function Provide Limited Support for Genetic Confounding With Socio-Economic Measures

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Polygenic Scores of Executive Function Provide Limited Support for Genetic Confounding With Socio‐Economic Measures

While there is good reason to believe EF research has been subject to genetic confounding, the specialized samples required to test for it can be impractical for researchers. We tested one proposed a...

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Mattia Zingaretti @mattinshambles.bsky.social · Sep 5

My PhD research is now out open access: www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/10...! 🎉 On English–Italian late bilinguals 🇬🇧🇮🇹 showing #L1 #attrition as a natural, domain- & experience-dependent outcome of #bilingualism, involving a complex (possibly inverse) relationship between L1 & L2. @schoolofppls.bsky.social

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Prof. Tommy J. Curry @proftjcurry.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Scotcast - "Scotland has a problem with race" - BBC Sounds

Professor Tommy Curry talks to Martin about what racism looks like in Scotland today.

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Online Learning | The University of Edinburgh @uoe-online.bsky.social · Aug 20

Dr. Abdulrahman Kasaji is doing his fifth masters online with the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences! 💻

Swipe to discover why he's studying the MSc Epistemology, Ethics, and Mind and what he likes most about online study 🧠👉

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · Aug 20

Skibidi, delulu and workwife are among 6,000 new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Find out what these phrases mean and hear the thoughts of Sociolinguist @christianilbury.bsky.social on the Today Programme, BBC Radio 4 earlier this week. Listen below:

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Michelle Luciano @drmluciano.bsky.social · Aug 18

Delighted to see work led by Hayley Mountford @hayleymountford.bsky.social published today. rdcu.be/eA8G0 We used MTAG to increase gene discovery for dyslexia: 36 new regions; ~30 new genes from gene-based tests; several sig biological pathways @profsimonfisher.bsky.social @schoolofppls.bsky.social

Multivariate genome-wide association analysis of dyslexia and quantitative reading skill improves gene discovery

Translational Psychiatry - Multivariate genome-wide association analysis of dyslexia and quantitative reading skill improves gene discovery

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · Aug 14

Judging by the noise in the office it is safe to say that the @edfringe.bsky.social is well under way so, if you're free this Saturday and want to laugh and think at the same time, why not check out Prof Chris Cummins in The Provocateurs? Learn more and book your tickets below: edin.ac/416q69Z

The Provocateurs: Organised Chaos / 999 WTF - The Stand Comedy Club

The Provocateurs: Organised chaos, and 999 WTF Hosted by comedian Susan Morrison. Professor Pankaj Pankaj (The University of Edinburgh) peeks behind the curt...

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · Jul 28

The @edfringe.bsky.social starts this week and, if you fancy a show that blends humour with ground breaking research, The Provocateurs could be exactly what you're looking for. Our colleagues from #linguistics Antonella, Chris & Wataru will all be taking part. Learn more & book here: edin.ac/3TY8gCf

PPLS Staff at the Fringe | School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences | School of Philosophy, Psychology and language sciences

Back for it’s 11th year at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a brand new name, The Provocateurs (formerly The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas) will feature three colleagues from PPLS for it’s 2025 run.

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · Jul 15

(2/2) You can read more of Dr Clay-Gilmore's unconventional journey through education in this article published in October 2023 here: ppls.ed.ac.uk/philosophy/n...

Philosophy PhD graduate makes history | Philosophy | School of Philosophy, Psychology and language sciences

Dr Miron Clay-Gilmore becomes first Black philosopher to earn a doctorate on Africana Philosophy & Black Male Studies in the University’s history.

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · Jul 15

(1/2) Exciting news for PPLS Alumni Dr Miron Clay-Gilmore on securing a position as a Post-Doctoral Fellow for The Centre of Ethics @utoronto.ca. In 2023 Miron was the first Black philosopher to earn a doctorate on Africana Philosophy & Black Male Studies in the University’s history.

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · Jul 14

Death is certain — but how we die need not be. In this powerful essay for @aeon.co, @thatwhichischolbi.bsky.social reframes the case for assisted dying not only as a matter of dignity or relief from suffering — but as a freedom we are only just beginning to understand. Read more: edin.ac/3GHrUiG

Why medically assisted dying should be legalised | Aeon Essays

Death is a certainty. But choosing how and when we depart is a modest opportunity for freedom – and dignity

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · Jul 9

Listen to lecturer in non-Western philosophy @takeshimorisato.bsky.social on @philosophybites.bsky.social. Takeshi describes how Japan’s philosophical traditions evolved in dialogue with the West, and why understanding “the self” may require looking between us. Listen: edin.ac/3TtG6i4 #Philosophy

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Past Present Future Podcast @ppfideas.bsky.social · Jul 6

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!

For today’s episode in the history of bad ideas David talks to philosopher @shannonvallor.bsky.social about the myth that technology can be value free. Why do we let Silicon Valley get away with the idea that it’s never the fault of the tech?

Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · Jun 30

Listen to Dr Chirimuuta talk more about her work in this area on our podcast PPLS Perspectives. ppls.ed.ac.uk/ppls-perspec...

Episode four: The Brain Abstracted | School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences | School of Philosophy, Psychology and language sciences

In our fourth episode Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta discusses her work and new book The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience with early career research fellow Kate N...

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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh @schoolofppls.bsky.social · Jun 30

Another major for philosophy at Edinburgh! Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta’s book has been awarded the prestigious Lakatos Award by LSE. This is the second major accolade for the “strikingly ambitious & original” exploration of neuroscience and the limits of neurophilosophy. Read more: edin.ac/44rbCSO (1/2)

Philosophy lecturer’s book wins second accolade | Philosophy | School of Philosophy, Psychology and language sciences

The Brain Abstracted by Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta, which won the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize last year, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Lakatos Award.

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Shannon Vallor @shannonvallor.bsky.social · Jun 27

Congratulations to @zelny.bsky.social
for winning the SPT2025 Graduate Student Paper Award!! So proud of you Andrew. @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @schoolofppls.bsky.social @technomoralfutures.bsky.social

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