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Dr. Michael Nagenborg @mnagenborg.bsky.social · 5d

Uh, I always forgot that one.

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Nolen Gertz @ethicistforhire.bsky.social · 5d

My campus is prettier than your campus...

Fall foliage at the University of Twente

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Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science (CLPS) @clpskuleuven.bsky.social · Sep 18

Hello, #AcademicSky! We are the Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science (CLPS) at KU Leuven. Our senior and junior researchers focus on #logic, #epistemology & #philsci. We’re here to share our work and connect with logicians and philosophers of science worldwide—help us spread the word! #philsky

Cobblestone pathway leading to the red-brick Institute of Philosophy building at KU Leuven in Belgium (home of the Centre for Logic and Philosophy of Science), framed by ivy-covered walls, arched windows, and lush greenery with purple wisteria flowers in the foreground.

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Caleb Ward @calebw.bsky.social · Sep 10

Wow, these guys have been doing WORK. This looks amazing.

Ludwig and El-Hani:
"The humbling experience of doing philosophy in fishing communities far away from the philosophical armchair puts a spotlight on many limitations of academic philosophy. ...

David Ludwig @davidludwig.bsky.social · Sep 10

“Transformative Transdisciplinarity. An Introduction to Community-Based Philosophy” is out with Oxford University Press! I’m actually pretty proud of this book. It’s Open Access, so feel free to share fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/...

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Johan Nohr @nohr.se · Sep 7

My players’ exploration after a full weekend of playing. World map purchased. Rumors collected. 24 hexes visited.

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Dr. Michael Nagenborg @mnagenborg.bsky.social · Sep 6

Niemand hat die Absicht, einen Krieg zu führen.

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Evlyn Moreau @evlynmoreau.bsky.social · Aug 26

Good news! We finally finished the Feat For A Sphinx and the digital release is live! It was a great saga but we prevailed! Luna was able to finish the layout and everything is golden.

Prints will be available in zine stores after we do the KS fulfilment. evlyn.itch.io/a-feast-for-...
#morkborg

evlyn.itch.io

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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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Nina Markl 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @ninamarkl.bsky.social · Aug 22

what's really interesting here (discussed in the piece), is that computer-assisted/post-editing translation has been around for decades but it seems that the hype or convenience or narrative of new LLMs is what's really killing the industry now as opposed to Google Translate 10 years ago

Brian Merchant @bcmerchant.bsky.social · Aug 21

Since 2023, translators and interpreters have seen work dry up, rates plummet and their jobs reduced to editing AI-generated output. Some are leaving the field, others are considering bankruptcy. All despite any major upgrade in translation quality.

This is how AI is killing translation work:

AI Killed My Job: Translators

Few industries have been hit by AI as hard as translation. Rates are plummeting. Work is drying up. Translators are considering abandoning the field, or bankruptcy. These are their stories.

www.bloodinthemachine.com

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Dr. Michael Nagenborg @mnagenborg.bsky.social · Aug 15

While by and large I like #AlienEarth , I am somewhat dissatisfied with the xenomorphs. The teeth look too metallic and the overall design is too clean. Is that just me?

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Dr. Michael Nagenborg @mnagenborg.bsky.social · Aug 14

Great. And now we have to do all the typing and editing (and the print layout) ourselves. You didn’t have a hand in rolling out email clients, I hope.

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Kai Arzheimer @kai-arzheimer.com · Aug 14

Microtargeting has gone too far

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Dr. Michael Nagenborg @mnagenborg.bsky.social · Aug 11

And I am back to work… Enjoy your summer break, if you have one!

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MÖRK CY_BORG @morkborg.com · Aug 1

Buy MÖRK BORG here: pittrapshop.com/products/mor...

Snippet from a MÖRK BORG review:
”My mercifully succinct and somewhat crude description—though I will of course delve into agonizing detail—of Mork Borg: it is an overhyped, incomplete trash game, a fantasy heartbreaker without any heart, and I am of the firm belief that it was solely created by someone in order to mislead others into thinking they are some sort of game designer.

Despite being at least three times longer than it has any right to be, Mork Borg offers little to nothing in terms of either innovation or interest, instead attempting to distract you through a combination of ill-conceived, shallow ideas, as well as inconsistent, atrocious, and at many times excessive art, font, and layout choices.”

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Evey 💀 Swamp Hag Trainee 🐸|🏳️‍⚧️ @violentmedia.itch.io · Jul 29

only 2 days left! 50% off nearly everything in my itch
(and don't worry, I've never let itch hold my money. direct checkout through paypal)

itch.io/s/156830/the...

The Check Engine Light Special by Evey Lockhart

A bundle by Evey Lockhart, $50.69 for 59 games

itch.io

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Robin Berjon @robin.berjon.com · Jul 28

Maybe it's irresponsible to leave critical systems to tech companies?

(Cc @faineg.bsky.social in case you hadn't seen this one.)

Alderik Oosthoek @alderik.bsky.social · Jul 28

“Ten million people within 98 miles of the epicentre could have been sent Google's highest level alert - giving up to 35 seconds of warning to find safety. Instead, only 469 "Take Action" warnings were sent out for the first 7.8 magnitude quake.” www.bbc.com/news/article...

Google admits it failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake

The tech giant said only 469 serious warnings were sent out ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake.

www.bbc.com

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Dr. Michael Nagenborg @mnagenborg.bsky.social · Jul 28

I am preparing my first run of #IntoTheCessAndCitadel (with #OSE as the rule system of choice). Do you have any experience with the tool box? Any recommendations for adventures to plug in? #OSR #TTRPG

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Scott Murderhouse @voxparlour.bsky.social · Jul 27

Hello, roll your next TTRPG project. 3d6.

1. Pachinko
2. Zero player
3. Dadaist
4. Illegal
5. Kids'
6. Cooking

1. Soulslike
2. Post OSR
3. FATAL clone
4. Musical
5. Braunstein
6. Ritual

Using

1. Connect 4
2. Monopoly
3. Subuteo
4. Snooker
5. Darts
6. Dance Dance Revo

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Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · Jul 26

I do firmly believe that refusing to outsource your basic cognitive functions to LLMs right now - as so many are stumbling over themselves to do right now, like hogs trotting to a pile of slop that’s been set up inside of a butcher’s delivery truck - will very much pay off in a few years.

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Dr. Michael Nagenborg @mnagenborg.bsky.social · Jul 17

We have a “no ai (by default)” policy in our MSc programme “Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Society.” Thus, it’s only allowed if it’s needed for pedagogical purposes. I also signed: openletter.earth/open-letter-...

Open Letter: Stop the Uncritical Adoption of AI Technologies in Academia

openletter.earth

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mkb @michellekb.bsky.social · Jul 17

hey does anyone need a 12ft by 11ft woolen map of Ireland

The Journal @thejournal.ie · Jul 15

Women seek home for 12ft by 11ft woollen map of Ireland
https://www.thejournal.ie/woollen-map-of-ireland-6763400-Jul2025/?jrnl_lg=1

Women seek home for 12ft by 11ft woollen map of Ireland

A group of up to 18 women in Co Wicklow, made up of skilled knitters, sewers and crocheters, started the project in 2019.

www.thejournal.ie

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Sabina Leonelli @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social · Jul 15

Job Opening at the Chair of Philosophy and History of Science and Technology at TUM! Research Fellow for 3 years (renewable). Preferably philosopher w interest in plant, crop & agricultural research (& their history and social studies)
All details: www.sts.sot.tum.de/en/sts/arbei... #philsci #sts

Jobs

www.sts.sot.tum.de

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Dr. Michael Nagenborg @mnagenborg.bsky.social · Jul 10

On my way to the meeting of the #EthicsBoard of the municipality of #Enschede . Today we will discuss the dilemma between using corporate social media and including stake holders who are still using #WhatsApp, etc. I am looking forward to a stimulating debate. #EthicsOfTechnology

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Dr. Michael Nagenborg @mnagenborg.bsky.social · Jul 5

Enjoy!

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STSVienna @stsvienna.bsky.social · Jul 3

The Department of Science and Technology Studies at the @univie.ac.at is now recruiting for a full professor in Science and Technology Studies!

📅 Deadline for Application 17 September 2025.

Please share widely with your colleagues and those who may be interested! #STS

Apply now: ⤵️

berufungsservice.univie.ac.at

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