SCI PHI is a weekly philosophy of science podcast featuring interviews with prominent and up-and-coming philosophers of science who engage with scientists in interesting ways.
On Episode 101, Nick chats with David Thorstad, Assistant Professor of
Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, about his research at the intersection
between bounded rationality and inquiry that addresses what rationality
requires of bounded agents with limited cognitive abilities, normative and
descriptive challenges to longtermism, the ethical view that we should give
significant moral weight to positively impacting the future, and his new
book, Inquiry Under Bounds, which takes as its starting point a five-point
bounded rationality program inspired by recent work in cognitive science.
31 Oct 2024
Episode 100: Nick Zautra
In this special 100th episode, guest host Katie Plaisance interviews Nick
Zautra, the host and producer of the SCI PHI Podcast, as he reflects on the
journey of the podcast and insights gained from interviewing 99
philosophers of science. Nick shares his personal story—from his childhood
interests to the spark that ignited his creativity and passion for
combining both philosophy and science. Nick delves into what he’s learned
about what it means to do good philosophy of science, exploring the
methodologies and approaches that define the discipline today. Nick also
reveals insightful patterns he's observed within the scientific community,
personal and professional challenges faced by researchers, the human
element of science, and what he envisions for the future.
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Introduction with Dr. Katie Plaisance (Guest Host)
(1:18) - Nick’s early life and interest in science
(3:39) - Educational background and career decisions: neuroscience,
philosophy, and comedy writing
(7:11) - Research with animal models and first experience with a
philosopher of science
(9:21) - Origin story of the SCI PHI Podcast
(12:21) - Patterns and insights gathered after interviewing 99 philosophers
of science
(19:24) - Personal challenges and successes of philosophers of science
(26:20) - The human element in science and why it’s so important
(33:06) - Biggest surprises regarding the background and impact of
philosophers of science
(38:29) - Nick’s take on the two greatest challenges facing philosophy of
science today
(44:24) - Katie’s elevator pitch for “what is philosophy of science?”
(47:18) - Are there certain types of scientists who seem to “get”
philosophy of science?
(51:23) - Missed opportunities for collaboration resulting from the “PR
problem”
(56:04) - How the podcast has shaped Nick’s research and collaborations
(1:01:37) - Toward philosophy with science
(1:03:34) - Looking back: what Nick would have done differently
(1:06:24) - Looking back: what Nick envisions for the future
19 Sept 2024
Episode 99: Katie Plaisance
On Episode 99, Nick chats with Katie Plaisance, Professor in the Department
of Knowledge Integration at the University of Waterloo, about her research
understanding and developing best practices for collaborating and engaging
with scientists, engineers, policy-makers, and a wide range of publics to
foster epistemically and ethically responsible scientific research.
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14 ratings
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9 ratings
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