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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 9h

🐄 HPS403H1 – Vegetarianism & Veganism welcomes Dr. Anita Krajnc (The Save Movement) on the links between animal welfare, the environment, and policy change.
🌎 Open to all UofT members! 🔗 ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/impor...

IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 10h

Join Michael Pettit (YorkUniversity) to explore why resilience isn’t neutral and how concepts of childhood, adversity, and coloniality influenced modern psychology. More details on accessing the pre-circulated paper for discussion here:
🔗 ihpst.utoronto.ca/events/ihpst...

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 5d

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...

'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

www.npr.org

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 5d

🧠 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

'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

www.npr.org

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 6d

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!

IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 6d

📅 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...

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 9d

📢 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!

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…

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 12d

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....

IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 13d

📅 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

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 13d

🍏 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...

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Greg Rupik @gregoryrupik.bsky.social · 19d

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...

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 14d

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...

IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 15d

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...

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 16d

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...

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 19d

🦣 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...

IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 20d

🌱 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...

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 21d

📅 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...

IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 23d

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...

IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 26d

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...

IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 27d

⏳ Next week ⏳

Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · 29d

📅 Mark your calendars: the Technophilosophy Soirée is next Tuesday, Sept 16 | 5–8 PM at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus in #Toronto.

We’re exploring AI companionship—can #AI really become our friend? 🧵

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · 28d

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...

IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society @torontosri.bsky.social · Aug 27

Are you intrigued by our upcoming Technophilosophy Soirée?
At SRI, we’re always asking how technology reshapes what it means to be human. 🧵

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Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

philjobs.org/job/show/29506

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

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

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · Aug 27

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...

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IHPST | University of Toronto @ihpst-uoft.bsky.social · Aug 25

🗓️ Sept. 16 ⏰ 5-8 p.m. Secure your spot today: technophilosophy.ca and listen to different perspectives to answer this question 🤖 💕 🤝