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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 9

Philofilm screening on October 6 of Desk Set (1957) with UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz:
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Philofilm screening of Desk Set with UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz

The next Philofilm at Concordia Film Theatre will be UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz presenting the 1957 Hepburn & Tracy computer-centric romantic comedy Desk Set:

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · 6d

Interested in Lifelong Learning?

The Philosophy section at the University of Twente offers a range of classes, workshops and courses for learners who are interested in philosophy but do not wish to study for a full degree.

Find out more: www.utwente.nl/en/bms/phil/...

UT Philosophy professor Jan Peter Bergen giving a Masterclass on Ethics & Public Values

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 9

Philofilm screening on October 6 of Desk Set (1957) with UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz:
www.utwente.nl/en/bms/phil/...

Philofilm screening of Desk Set with UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz

The next Philofilm at Concordia Film Theatre will be UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz presenting the 1957 Hepburn & Tracy computer-centric romantic comedy Desk Set:

www.utwente.nl

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · 10d

Former UT philosophy professor and current lead AI ethicist at Google, Johnny Søraker, will be back on campus October 3rd to give a lunch lecture on how to responsibly develop and deploy AI:
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Alumni Talks: Student lunch lecture with Johnny Søraker – AI Governance Lead bij Google | I'm a student/graduate | SGW

UT'ers making global impact come back to campus to share their stories How do you achieve your dream? A dream that shapes a development in the future? On Friday 3 October 2025, three inspiring alumni ...

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · 14d

Our next Tech Values colloquium will take place on Thursday October 9th from 15:45 to 17:30. Linde Franken will be presenting a paper titled "Towards an animal-friendly energy transition: a framework for interspecies cosmopolitan justice":
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Our next Tech Values colloquium will take place on Thursday October 9th from 15:45 to 17:30. Linde Franken will be presenting a paper titled "Towards an animal-friendly energy transition: a frame...

Our next Tech Values colloquium will take place on Thursday October 9th from 15:45 to 17:30. Linde Franken will be presenting a paper titled "Towards an animal-friendly energy transition: a framework ...

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · 15d

UT philosophy professor Adam Henschke publishes new article on human enhancement and veterans:
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UT philosophy professor Adam Henschke publishes new article on human enhancement and veterans

Dr. Adam Henschke, Assistant Professor at the Philosophy Section of the University of Twente, has recently published a new article entitled "From Enhancement To Disenhancement To De-Enhancement: Insti...

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · 16d

UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz interviewed by Canadian radio about nihilism and terrorism:
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UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz interviewed by Canadian radio about nihilism and terrorism

Nolen Gertz, Associate Professor of Applied Philosophy at the University of Twente, was interviewed last week by CBC Radio to answer the question "What's behind the rise of techno-nihilism?"

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · 20d

Today! 👇👇👇

UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 3

University of Twente Philosophy Lectures 2025-2026

18 September 2025, 15:45-17:30, LA2310

Maren Behrensen
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
University of Twente

Title: "Who’s Afraid of Cognitive Warfare?"
www.utwente.nl/en/bms/phil/...

Philosophy Colloquium Lecture - 18 September 1545-1730 - Maren Behrensen

University of Twente Philosophy Lectures 2025-2026

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Nolen Gertz @ethicistforhire.bsky.social · 21d

On my way to Leiden to talk about AI ideology (tonight), cyborg dystopia (tomorrow night), and AI propaganda (Saturday night). Should be a fun birthday weekend...

UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 27

UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz to give talks on AI movies, RoboCop, and AI ethics in Leiden in September:
www.utwente.nl/en/bms/phil/...

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · 22d

UT philosophy PhD candidate Patty Reyes (@blackholeness.bsky.social) to give talk at Gogbot Festival on social media mobilization:
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UT philosophy PhD candidate Patty Reyes to give talk at Gogbot festival on social media mobilization

Patty Reyes, Philosophy PhD candidate at the University of Twente, will be speaking at the Gogbot Festival in Enschede on 20 September 2025 on the topic "Mobilizing in a Post-Social Media Era":

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · 23d

UT philosophy professor Julia Hermann to speak at Royal Institute of Philosophy (UK) event on moral progress:
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UT philosophy professor Julia Hermann to speak at Royal Institute of Philosophy (UK) event on moral progress

Julia Hermann, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Twente, will be one of the panelists at the UK's Royal Institute of Philosophy symposia in London on October 30th on the topic "Ha...

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patyt reyes 🍉 @blackholeness.bsky.social · 23d

I'm back in actionnn this Saturday at the #GOGBOT festival, and in collaboration with @sickhouse-nl.bsky.social; I'll be hosting a talk/discussion about mobilizing for political action without social media. (is it even possible?! 🥴 Let's talk about it!)

+ info: www.gogbot.nl/symposium/mo...

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Nolen Gertz @ethicistforhire.bsky.social · 23d

New article by me for @mitpress.bsky.social on the rise of "Nihilistic Violent Extremists" and why David Brooks is wrong to think that Church and "believing in belief" is the solution to nihilism rather than recognizing such empty rituals as the cause...
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Returning to Church Won’t Save Us from Nihilism

Engaging in ritual for ritual’s sake only deepens nihilism.

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Grant W. Turner @grantwturner.bsky.social · 25d

As John Hardy (@csu.edu.au) and Adam Henschke (@utwentephilosophy.bsky.social) note, the former is more aggressive and overt, but the latter is more insidious, relying on the politics of respectability and
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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 9

Philofilm screening on October 6 of Desk Set (1957) with UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz:
www.utwente.nl/en/bms/phil/...

Philofilm screening of Desk Set with UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz

The next Philofilm at Concordia Film Theatre will be UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz presenting the 1957 Hepburn & Tracy computer-centric romantic comedy Desk Set:

www.utwente.nl

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 9

For our next Tech Values colloquium, UT PhD candidate Elisa Paiusco will present a paper titled "Recognition in Climate Justice: Lessons from land-based Carbon Dioxide Removal":
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For the next Tech Values colloquium, Elisa Paiusco will present a paper titled "Recognition in Climate Justice: Lessons from land-based Carbon Dioxide Removal". The colloquium will take plac...

For the next Tech Values colloquium, Elisa Paiusco will present a paper titled "Recognition in Climate Justice: Lessons from land-based Carbon Dioxide Removal". The colloquium will take place on Thurs...

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 3

University of Twente Philosophy Lectures 2025-2026

18 September 2025, 15:45-17:30, LA2310

Maren Behrensen
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
University of Twente

Title: "Who’s Afraid of Cognitive Warfare?"
www.utwente.nl/en/bms/phil/...

Philosophy Colloquium Lecture - 18 September 1545-1730 - Maren Behrensen

University of Twente Philosophy Lectures 2025-2026

www.utwente.nl

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · Sep 3

It is our pleasure to invite you to the Philosophy of Science in Practice Colloquium talk that will be delivered by Professor Samuel C. Fletcher (in person) on September 4th at 15:45-17:30 in RA2504 on "Quantum Biology":
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It is our pleasure to invite you to the Philosophy of Science in Practice Colloquium talk that will be delivered by Professor Samuel C. Fletcher (in person) on September 4th at 15:45-17:30 in RA2504.…...

It is our pleasure to invite you to the Philosophy of Science in Practice Colloquium talk that will be delivered by Professor Samuel C. Fletcher (in person) on September 4th at 15:45-17:30 in RA2504. ...

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Diego Morales @dmoralesp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Fantastic piece by Nolen Gertz (@ethicistforhire.bsky.social) on chatbots, love, and on how to frame questions concerning human-AI relationships 👇👇

#philsky

Nolen Gertz @ethicistforhire.bsky.social · Aug 28

My latest article, on AI chatbots and why we must make sure we're asking the right questions about people falling in love with them...
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AI intimacy and the end of love | Nolen Gertz

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Dr. Michael Nagenborg @mnagenborg.bsky.social · Aug 26

On my way to #Utwente to welcome the new students of our #MSc #Philosophy of #Science , #Technolog and #Society ( #PSTS ). Yes, we start early here in the Netherlands! @philtech.bsky.social

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Nolen Gertz @ethicistforhire.bsky.social · Aug 28

My latest article, on AI chatbots and why we must make sure we're asking the right questions about people falling in love with them...
iai.tv/articles/ai-...

AI intimacy and the end of love | Nolen Gertz

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 27

UT philosophy professor Nolen Gertz to give talks on AI movies, RoboCop, and AI ethics in Leiden in September:
www.utwente.nl/en/bms/phil/...

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UTwente Philosophy @utwentephilosophy.bsky.social · Aug 27

PSTS alumnus Leonardo Werner, together with UT philosophy professors Philip Brey and Adam Henschke, has published a new article in the journal Virtual Reality titled "Augmented reality and ethics: key issues":
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New article from Leonardo Werner, Philip Brey, and Adam Henschke on key ethical issues with augmented reality

PSTS alumnus Leonardo Werner, together with UT philosophy professors Philip Brey and Adam Henschke, has published a new article in the journal Virtual Reality titled "Augmented reality and ethics: key...

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Institute of Art and Ideas @iai.tv · Aug 26

Are we asking the wrong question about loving chatbots? | iai.tv/articles/ai-...

Nolen Gertz argues that fixating on whether AI romance is “real” hides the costs that make it possible, from mass data extraction and invisible moderation work to water- and energy-hungry data centers.

#AI #techsky

AI intimacy and the end of love | Nolen Gertz

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Nolen Gertz @ethicistforhire.bsky.social · Aug 25

I'm doing a screening of Robocop in Leiden for my birthday this year 🥳🥳🥳
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LIFF presents: RoboCop

Join LIFF during the Days of Art & Science for a special screening of Robocop at the Days Tower (Pieterskerkplein) in Leiden!

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