'Unfortunately, we are living through a time that will be studied in the history books of the future.'

You are so right!

We’re used to algorithms guiding our choices. When machines can effortlessly generate the content we consume, though, what’s left for the human imagination? www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

One of my favorite quotes about dark matter from the interviews I’ve conducted is: "You need to know what you’re looking for so that you’ll see it." - I don't think the researcher in question even remember saying it, but to me there is so much interesting stuff in this seemingly simple expression.

I'm so, so sorry for all the people who are directly affected by this. How can we contribute to resistance - even if I'm from across the ocean? Please do let me know. This is insanity. And I’m not under the illusion that this won’t affect us - NL is following your example on many perspectives.

Well then, who needs far-right with left-wing politics like this? Netherlands are not doing better btw.

Are there people here in Europe who are avoiding travel to the U.S. right now for political reasons, or because they feel unsafe about going? I’ve criticized the regime a lot online, and I realized this has made me hesitant to travel to the U.S. for work. A strange realization, really.

With all the news right now, just make sure to keep a copy of these banned books in your personal library, so you’ll have something to read if they cut off your internet for ‘national security reasons.’ www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...

Imagine how scared he must have been. It breaks my heart.

This happens with literally a dozen cameras around, and right in his face. Can you imagine what would happen if there were none?

1/ A longtime Wired editor just wrote a mush-brained essay about how he totally missed the political rot of Silicon Valley (& still doesn't get it).

But in the late 1990s, a Wired journalist warned of a toxic ideology bubbling up from tech. Paulina Borsook has largely been erased. Let's change that

Thank you for your interest : )

Yes!!! Old University of Helsinki telescope. The only one there that could make pictures. The smell, the colors, the sound. If you want, you can read more here: open.substack.com/pub/spacephi...

In a few weeks I’ll be traveling to Sweden to visit telescopes. It’s taken me many months and quite an effort to get all the information organized, but when it works out, it truly is a joy every single time. I still have many telescopes on my wish list, but if you have a tip, please do let me know!

For me, space, the stars, and the writing and thinking around space exploration are my weapon of choice. But I can easily imagine other ways of arriving at the same sense of perspective, connection, and wonder: spacephilosopher.substack.com/p/wonder-ast...

Very excited to be one of the speakers on this wonderful symposiym by Zoë Robaey at @w-u-r.bsky.social

Imagining the Good Life under Uncertainty with Biology & Technology

www.ethicsandbiotechnology.com/event

Another mystical sphere, another telescope visit! This November, the journey goes to Sweden. The focus will be on learning more about geodetic research and uncovering the history of the telescopes in Kvistaberg and Saltsjöbaden. I’m reaching out to research facilities to finalize plans, 🤞

I visited a brand-new laser telescope in Finland a few weeks ago. In places, it was held together with duct tape. The PI saw my face and laughed: “If there’s no duct tape on a telescope, I don’t trust it.” Saying, that if an instrument is being used properly, duct tape is indispensable.

Telescope Trips: Mapping the Stars in Finland. I wrote about the telescopes of Professor Argelander and the marvelous experience visiting places that smell of dusty paper and wood rot. #philsky #philsci #philosophy

100 % a mouse! And yes, they litter and pee everywhere they go. Although I think they are wonderful little critters, don't leave any food out in the open.

Update about the course on complicatedness: The students have to work on a weekly basis in a notebook, researching through various ways on the notion of complexity vs complicatedness. The notes are part of the assignment. And, the notebook itself will become an object of complexity itself! #philsky

This is your sign to go watch the last bit of the Perseids' meteor shower tonight. Grab a chair, a blanket, some good company, and a drink, and enjoy the dark blue, shimmering canvas. I did, along with my 11-year-old daughter, and we made a memory together. I picked the two best (and only) photos.

: ) Thank you for your interest, really kind! I will try to share some here and otherwise, I always share some results on instagram ( @ sllwinters).

Going to read this - although I feel in my case, it is just a way to get a grip on the feeling of despair. But one got to try, right. Also, I was suprised by the amazing other titles they have as well: The Arcana of Reproduction: Housewives, Prostitutes, Workers and Capital! Amazing! So, thank you!