[spsp-members] The Center for Philosophy of Science's Upcoming Hybrid Talks
Center for Phil Sci via spsp-members
invites you to join us for our upcoming presentations. All of the lectures
will be live streamed on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg.
*Lunch Time Talk - **Christopher ChoGlueck* -
https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/fellows/choglueck-chris/
Meet Christopher ChoGlueck, Visiting Fellow at The Center for Philosophy of
Science. Christopher's 5 Minute Video: https://youtu.be/8F89ElOJbv4
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*Tuesday, March 3rd @ Noon*Join us in person in room 1117 on the 11th floor
of the Cathedral of Learning.
*Title: *
* Male Birth Control: Why Is There Still No Pill for Men? And Would They
Even Use It? **Abstract: *
The birth control pill radically transformed our society over half a
century ago, yet side effects and health risks continue to burden women and
other people who can get pregnant. The current development of new male
contraceptives could usher in a new sexual order—but only if they ever make
it to market. This talk focuses on three questions about values in science,
reproductive ethics, and masculine identity: (1) Why is there still no pill
for men? (2) Why is male contraception an ethical priority? (3) Would
cisgender heterosexual men even use it? After elucidating how biases have
influenced contraceptive research, I offer a positive vision of manhood
decoupled from the ability to impregnate. Contrary to reactionary ideas in
the “manosphere,” I defend a new way for men and other sperm producers to
think about their swimmers, rooted in solidarity and shared responsibility
for reproductive risks.
This talk will be available online: Zoom:
<https://pitt.zoom.us/j/93125716226> https://pitt.zoom.us/j/95752018449
*Lunch Time Talk - * Margaret Farrell -
https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/fellows/farrell-margaret/
Meet Margaret Farrell, Postdoctoral Fellow at The Center for Philosophy of
Science. Margaret's 5 Minute Video: https://youtu.be/VLstiwC2kWc
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*Friday, March 6th @ Noon*
Join us in person in room 1117 on the 11th floor of the Cathedral of
Learning.
*Title: **Causal Properties of Narrative Explanations*
*Abstract:*
Some scientists give explanations that seem to have a narrative form. Such
explanations are especially prominent in the historical sciences, including
evolutionary history. In this talk, I propose a novel account of narrative
explanation that situates it within an interventionist account of causal
explanation, illustrated with an example from human evolutionary history.
In so doing, I account for why apparently narrative explanations have the
features that make them stand out to us as narrative. Certain features of
the explanatory context at hand and the properties of the causal
relationships involved explain why some causal explanations have narrative
features. Using my account, I propose strategies for evaluating narrative
explanations that are largely in line with explanatory standards employed
in other scientific contexts.
This talk will be available online:
Zoom: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/91648526243
<https://pitt.zoom.us/j/91648526243> and YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg
*SPRING BREAK - March 9 - 13 NO TALKS*
*Lunch Time Talk - **Ákos Szegofi - *
https://philpeople.org/profiles/akos-szegofi
*Tuesday, March 17th @ Noon*Join us in person in room 1117 on the 11th
floor of the Cathedral of Learning.
*Title: * *The misinformation-problem*
*Abstract: *
How dangerous is misinformation? What effects does it have on beliefs and
behavior, and how can we – should we? – defend against it? In recent years,
two schools of thought have emerged to address these questions, that I will
call “naivists” and “vigilantists.” The naivist school views misinformation
as extremely dangerous, arguing that humans are overly gullible and/or lazy
when evaluating communicated information, which makes them vulnerable to
deception. The solution is to enhance people’s cognitive abilities and
motivation. The vigilantist school holds that humans are epistemically
vigilant, misinformation is not a new problem, and the solutions proposed
by the naivist school have unintended consequences, such as decreasing
trust in democratic processes and triggering widespread technology panic.
My research seeks to bridge these two schools by demonstrating that
misinformation can be dangerous even if listeners are epistemically
vigilant and update their beliefs rationally. I empirically test two,
historically documented disinformation methods, then explore how modern
communication environments enabled their widespread usage. I conclude by
proposing structural solutions that focus on reshaping these environments,
allowing listeners to trust more, instead of becoming cynical.
This talk will be available online: Zoom: <http://goog_646225953>
https://pitt.zoom.us/j/94008195871
*Annual Lecture Series – **Grünbaum Memorial Lecture – Wayne C. Myrvold* -
https://www.uwo.ca/philosophy/people/myrvold.html
*Friday, March 20th @ 3:30 EST*Attend in person in room 1008 in the
Cathedral of Learning (10th Floor)
*Title: * *No only to anti-realism”: Some skeptical thoughts on scientific
realism*
*Abstract:*
Debates about scientific realism and anti-realism have been a prominent
part of the landscape of philosophy of science for the past few decades,
which have seen a proliferation scientific realisms and anti-realisms.
Nearly 40 years ago, Howard Stein, from whom I borrow my title, added a
skeptical voice to these discussions, arguing that the issue between
scientific realists and its opponents had not been clearly drawn. This talk
takes up that skeptical thread. I will argue, first, for the modest
conclusion that we should believe whatever we have sufficiently good
evidence for. As this includes the existence of some things (including
atoms) that are not directly observable, this modest conclusion involves
rejection of any form of anti-realism that involves a prohibition against
accepting the existence of unobservable entities. A mere absence of a
prohibition, however, hardly deserves to be elevated into a philosophical
position, hence I don’t consider my view to be adding to the menagerie of
versions of “scientific realism.” I doubt that there is any defensible
position worthy of that name.
This talk will available online through Zoom:
https://pitt.zoom.us/j/96512686758
* Adolf Grünbaum Memorial Lecture*
Adolf Grünbaum was the first Andrew Mellon Professor of Philosophy at the
University of Pittsburgh from 1960, when he was hired away from Lehigh,
until his death in November 2018. He was the world preeminent philosopher
of physics of his generation, and he was instrumental in building
philosophy and philosophy of science at Pitt. Among other things, Adolf
founded the Center for Philosophy of Science in 1960, and remained its
director until 1978. Adolf also inaugurated the Annual Lecture Series in
1961, and so this is the 66th occurrence of this lecture series.
His works include very important books such as Philosophical Problems of
Space and Time (1963) and The Foundations of Psychoanalysis (1984). In
honor and memory of his legacy of prolific and profound contributions to
the field of philosophy, the Center has established an annual Adolf
Grünbaum Memorial Lecture thanks to a gift from his daughter Barbara
Grünbaum and her family. We are extremely grateful for this gift. We are
delighted that this year the Adolf Grünbaum memorial lecture will be given
by Professor Wayne Myrvold. To learn more about past speakers, use the link
here:
https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/events-and-more/annual-lecture-series/grunbaum-memorial-lecture/
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Abstract:
The birth control pill radically transformed our society over half a century ago, yet side effects and health risks continue to burden women and other people who can get pregnant. The current development of new male contraceptives could usher in a new sexual order—but only if they ever make it to market. This talk focuses on three questions about values in science, reproductive ethics, and masculine identity: (1) Why is there still no pill for men? (2) Why is male contraception an ethical priority? (3) Would cisgender heterosexual men even use it? After elucidating how biases have influenced contraceptive research, I offer a positive vision of manhood decoupled from the ability to impregnate. Contrary to reactionary ideas in the “manosphere,” I defend a new way for men and other sperm producers to think about their swimmers, rooted in solidarity and shared responsibility for reproductive risks.
Meet Margaret Farrell, Postdoctoral Fellow at The Center for Philosophy of Science. Margaret's 5 Minute Video: https://youtu.be/VLstiwC2kWc
This talk will be available online:
SPRING BREAK - March 9 - 13 NO TALKS
Abstract:
How dangerous is misinformation? What effects does it have on beliefs and behavior, and how can we – should we? – defend against it? In recent years, two schools of thought have emerged to address these questions, that I will call “naivists” and “vigilantists.” The naivist school views misinformation as extremely dangerous, arguing that humans are overly gullible and/or lazy when evaluating communicated information, which makes them vulnerable to deception. The solution is to enhance people’s cognitive abilities and motivation. The vigilantist school holds that humans are epistemically vigilant, misinformation is not a new problem, and the solutions proposed by the naivist school have unintended consequences, such as decreasing trust in democratic processes and triggering widespread technology panic.
My research seeks to bridge these two schools by demonstrating that misinformation can be dangerous even if listeners are epistemically vigilant and update their beliefs rationally. I empirically test two, historically documented disinformation methods, then explore how modern communication environments enabled their widespread usage. I conclude by proposing structural solutions that focus on reshaping these environments, allowing listeners to trust more, instead of becoming cynical.
This talk will be available online: Zoom: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/94008195871
Friday, March 20th @ 3:30 EST
Adolf Grünbaum was the first Andrew Mellon Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh from 1960, when he was hired away from Lehigh, until his death in November 2018. He was the world preeminent philosopher of physics of his generation, and he was instrumental in building philosophy and philosophy of science at Pitt. Among other things, Adolf founded the Center for Philosophy of Science in 1960, and remained its director until 1978. Adolf also inaugurated the Annual Lecture Series in 1961, and so this is the 66th occurrence of this lecture series.
His works include very important books such as Philosophical Problems of Space and Time (1963) and The Foundations of Psychoanalysis (1984). In honor and memory of his legacy of prolific and profound contributions to the field of philosophy, the Center has established an annual Adolf Grünbaum Memorial Lecture thanks to a gift from his daughter Barbara Grünbaum and her family. We are extremely grateful for this gift. We are delighted that this year the Adolf Grünbaum memorial lecture will be given by Professor Wayne Myrvold. To learn more about past speakers, use the link here: https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/events-and-more/annual-lecture-series/grunbaum-memorial-lecture/
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Center for Phil Sci
Abstract:
The birth control pill radically transformed our society over half a century ago, yet side effects and health risks continue to burden women and other people who can get pregnant. The current development of new male contraceptives could usher in a new sexual order—but only if they ever make it to market. This talk focuses on three questions about values in science, reproductive ethics, and masculine identity: (1) Why is there still no pill for men? (2) Why is male contraception an ethical priority? (3) Would cisgender heterosexual men even use it? After elucidating how biases have influenced contraceptive research, I offer a positive vision of manhood decoupled from the ability to impregnate. Contrary to reactionary ideas in the “manosphere,” I defend a new way for men and other sperm producers to think about their swimmers, rooted in solidarity and shared responsibility for reproductive risks.
Meet Margaret Farrell, Postdoctoral Fellow at The Center for Philosophy of Science. Margaret's 5 Minute Video: https://youtu.be/VLstiwC2kWc
This talk will be available online:
SPRING BREAK - March 9 - 13 NO TALKS
Abstract:
How dangerous is misinformation? What effects does it have on beliefs and behavior, and how can we – should we? – defend against it? In recent years, two schools of thought have emerged to address these questions, that I will call “naivists” and “vigilantists.” The naivist school views misinformation as extremely dangerous, arguing that humans are overly gullible and/or lazy when evaluating communicated information, which makes them vulnerable to deception. The solution is to enhance people’s cognitive abilities and motivation. The vigilantist school holds that humans are epistemically vigilant, misinformation is not a new problem, and the solutions proposed by the naivist school have unintended consequences, such as decreasing trust in democratic processes and triggering widespread technology panic.
My research seeks to bridge these two schools by demonstrating that misinformation can be dangerous even if listeners are epistemically vigilant and update their beliefs rationally. I empirically test two, historically documented disinformation methods, then explore how modern communication environments enabled their widespread usage. I conclude by proposing structural solutions that focus on reshaping these environments, allowing listeners to trust more, instead of becoming cynical.
Friday, March 20th @ 3:30 EST
Adolf Grünbaum was the first Andrew Mellon Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh from 1960, when he was hired away from Lehigh, until his death in November 2018. He was the world preeminent philosopher of physics of his generation, and he was instrumental in building philosophy and philosophy of science at Pitt. Among other things, Adolf founded the Center for Philosophy of Science in 1960, and remained its director until 1978. Adolf also inaugurated the Annual Lecture Series in 1961, and so this is the 66th occurrence of this lecture series.
His works include very important books such as Philosophical Problems of Space and Time (1963) and The Foundations of Psychoanalysis (1984). In honor and memory of his legacy of prolific and profound contributions to the field of philosophy, the Center has established an annual Adolf Grünbaum Memorial Lecture thanks to a gift from his daughter Barbara Grünbaum and her family. We are extremely grateful for this gift. We are delighted that this year the Adolf Grünbaum memorial lecture will be given by Professor Wayne Myrvold. To learn more about past speakers, use the link here: https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/events-and-more/annual-lecture-series/grunbaum-memorial-lecture/
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