The part of physics I disliked was having to give talks and I was bad at it too. Ok, in a small group where it's more like conservation, disaster in an auditorium.
It is definitely those who are good at rhetoric who rise to the top even in physics. But then they have to serve on the committee on committees, so there is some justice.
I have questions about the ethos part. If someone teaches English and then doesn't speak English correctly, then of course he is not credible as a teacher. How does this relate to philosophers? If he teaches, for example, ethics, should he behave ethically?
Great question! My answer would be yes, if you teach ethics you should behave ethically. Or at least strive to. The data, however, shows that that's not the case: modern professors of ethics are no more (or less) ethical than other academics. I believe that's because ethics is nowadays taught as a theoretical discipline, not as a life practice, as it ought to be.
can I take an advantage of you? (only because we are not (yet:) ) true friends). I read that Elon Musk's brain-implant startup Neuralink said it has been approved by the U.S. FAD to begin the company's first human clinical study. My question is: do you as a philosopher of science and other philosophers of science intend to discuss formally with the government or neuralink over the appropriate definition of such studies, and is this even a topic of conversation between philosophers of science?
Eliza, well, that's a bit off topic for this thread. But yes, there have been discussions among ethicists as well as philosophers of science about that sort of project. My personal opinion is that Musk has no idea what he's doing. But I'm not an expert in the matter!
I know and I apologize for this off-topic post, but I am very interested in the attitude of philosophers of science on this issue. So big thank you for your answer.
Hi Massimo it is 0330 hours here on the west coast of Washington. Now, as your read. my. comment and for any reason don't like it please tell me. After. 77 years [that number changes on this coming July 4th]. I am. used. to receiving. interesting reactions to what. I. say. Yesterday, we. had Donald's. class. This is not. meant. as idle. flattery. but. you and Donald are. simply. brilliant. I so enjoy what. you write and say. I. keep. reminding. myself. there. are no. mistakes, that's the. only way I. can explain my. life. There. has been. one constant in. it and that is. character. You. take good care. Enjoy Memorial Day, Namaste
The part of physics I disliked was having to give talks and I was bad at it too. Ok, in a small group where it's more like conservation, disaster in an auditorium.
It is definitely those who are good at rhetoric who rise to the top even in physics. But then they have to serve on the committee on committees, so there is some justice.
Ah, i served on the committee on committees! Twice!
I have questions about the ethos part. If someone teaches English and then doesn't speak English correctly, then of course he is not credible as a teacher. How does this relate to philosophers? If he teaches, for example, ethics, should he behave ethically?
Great question! My answer would be yes, if you teach ethics you should behave ethically. Or at least strive to. The data, however, shows that that's not the case: modern professors of ethics are no more (or less) ethical than other academics. I believe that's because ethics is nowadays taught as a theoretical discipline, not as a life practice, as it ought to be.
can I take an advantage of you? (only because we are not (yet:) ) true friends). I read that Elon Musk's brain-implant startup Neuralink said it has been approved by the U.S. FAD to begin the company's first human clinical study. My question is: do you as a philosopher of science and other philosophers of science intend to discuss formally with the government or neuralink over the appropriate definition of such studies, and is this even a topic of conversation between philosophers of science?
Eliza, well, that's a bit off topic for this thread. But yes, there have been discussions among ethicists as well as philosophers of science about that sort of project. My personal opinion is that Musk has no idea what he's doing. But I'm not an expert in the matter!
I know and I apologize for this off-topic post, but I am very interested in the attitude of philosophers of science on this issue. So big thank you for your answer.
Of course, assuming it were possible, in case of a brain transplant I’d much rather be the donor than the recipient…
Hi Massimo it is 0330 hours here on the west coast of Washington. Now, as your read. my. comment and for any reason don't like it please tell me. After. 77 years [that number changes on this coming July 4th]. I am. used. to receiving. interesting reactions to what. I. say. Yesterday, we. had Donald's. class. This is not. meant. as idle. flattery. but. you and Donald are. simply. brilliant. I so enjoy what. you write and say. I. keep. reminding. myself. there. are no. mistakes, that's the. only way I. can explain my. life. There. has been. one constant in. it and that is. character. You. take good care. Enjoy Memorial Day, Namaste