Tom Marvan 🇪🇺
@tmarvan.bsky.social
NCCs & theories of consciousness, philosophy in neurobiology
Senior research fellow & head of the Dept. of Analytic Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague
https://sites.google.com/view/tommarvan/homepage
Senior research fellow & head of the Dept. of Analytic Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague
https://sites.google.com/view/tommarvan/homepage
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Tom Marvan 🇪🇺
@tmarvan.bsky.social
· Apr 17
Excited to share a comprehensive bibliography of scholarly works on artificial consciousness, co-created with my colleague Jakub Mihálik @jakubmihalik.bsky.social.
Still a work in progress, all comments welcome!
artcon.flu.cas.cz/bibliography/
#consci
Still a work in progress, all comments welcome!
artcon.flu.cas.cz/bibliography/
#consci
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The Attention in Contemporary Consciousness Science workshop was exactly the kind of meeting I needed to start understanding how my PhD connects with my main research topic: consciousness. My talk was warmly debated, and I had a great time in Pilsen. Thanks, Michal Polak and @tmarvan.bsky.social !
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Attention in Contemporary Consciousness Science workshop was exactly the kind of meeting I needed to start understanding how my PhD connects with my main research topic: consciousness. My talk was warmly debated, and I had a great time in Pilsen. Thanks, Michal Polak and @tmarvan.bsky.social !
The Latin nerd in me protests that the show should have been called "Unum", not "Pluribus" - apart from that, so far it's really very good!
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Latin nerd in me protests that the show should have been called "Unum", not "Pluribus" - apart from that, so far it's really very good!
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I'm very much looking forward to our "Mathematical Phenomenology: Synergies and Connections" workshop tomorrow!
👉 www.uni-bamberg.de/en/bamxi/res... #consci
A huge thank you to our speakers and my co-organisizer @andrewyuanlee.bsky.social in advance!
👉 www.uni-bamberg.de/en/bamxi/res... #consci
A huge thank you to our speakers and my co-organisizer @andrewyuanlee.bsky.social in advance!
November 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I'm very much looking forward to our "Mathematical Phenomenology: Synergies and Connections" workshop tomorrow!
👉 www.uni-bamberg.de/en/bamxi/res... #consci
A huge thank you to our speakers and my co-organisizer @andrewyuanlee.bsky.social in advance!
👉 www.uni-bamberg.de/en/bamxi/res... #consci
A huge thank you to our speakers and my co-organisizer @andrewyuanlee.bsky.social in advance!
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Learned recently that Gerd Gigerenzer appears in a 1974 Volkswagen Golf ad - and with a banjo, no less!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxss...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxss...
Original TV ad for VW Golf with The Munich Beefeaters Dixieland Band
YouTube video by Thalia Gigerenzer
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Learned recently that Gerd Gigerenzer appears in a 1974 Volkswagen Golf ad - and with a banjo, no less!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxss...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxss...
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We're very happy to announce another consciousness workshop in the famed snowy mountain cabin of the Austrian Alps! ❄️🦇
This year's theme is computational neurophenomenology (broadly defined)
Applications are now open!
www.uni-bamberg.de/en/bamxi/res...
This year's theme is computational neurophenomenology (broadly defined)
Applications are now open!
www.uni-bamberg.de/en/bamxi/res...
Computational Neurophenomenology Cabin Workshop - Bamberg Mathematical Consciousness Science Initiative (BAMΞ)
www.uni-bamberg.de
November 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
We're very happy to announce another consciousness workshop in the famed snowy mountain cabin of the Austrian Alps! ❄️🦇
This year's theme is computational neurophenomenology (broadly defined)
Applications are now open!
www.uni-bamberg.de/en/bamxi/res...
This year's theme is computational neurophenomenology (broadly defined)
Applications are now open!
www.uni-bamberg.de/en/bamxi/res...
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Starting the last day of PSA Around the World Central and Eastern Europe with a session on scientific understanding. @henkderegt.bsky.social is the first plenary speaker on understanding by an artificial system
The PSA Around the World 2025 is coming soon: Nov 6, 14 & 22 (online)!
Hosted by @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it highlights #philsci from, about, and connected to Central and Eastern Europe.
Great lineup, still time to register!
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
Hosted by @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it highlights #philsci from, about, and connected to Central and Eastern Europe.
Great lineup, still time to register!
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
PSA Around the World 2025 - Philosophy of Science Association
www.philsci.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Starting the last day of PSA Around the World Central and Eastern Europe with a session on scientific understanding. @henkderegt.bsky.social is the first plenary speaker on understanding by an artificial system
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Tomorrow, 22 November is the final of three meetings of PSA Around the World! A fantastic online program with plenary panel and parallel sessions. All welcome! Note: time zone is 3pm CET.
Check out the program in the thread! 🥳
The PSA Around the World 2025 is coming soon: Nov 6, 14 & 22 (online)!
Hosted by @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it highlights #philsci from, about, and connected to Central and Eastern Europe.
Great lineup, still time to register!
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
Hosted by @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it highlights #philsci from, about, and connected to Central and Eastern Europe.
Great lineup, still time to register!
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Tomorrow, 22 November is the final of three meetings of PSA Around the World! A fantastic online program with plenary panel and parallel sessions. All welcome! Note: time zone is 3pm CET.
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Very exciting news to share! Me and @davidcolaco.bsky.social published a target article in BBs on metabolism and cognition! We argue that models of cognition should incorporate metabolism - either to evaluate if existing models are biologically plausible, or to generate new models (1/3)
November 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Very exciting news to share! Me and @davidcolaco.bsky.social published a target article in BBs on metabolism and cognition! We argue that models of cognition should incorporate metabolism - either to evaluate if existing models are biologically plausible, or to generate new models (1/3)
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Today, two of our METIS members and PhD students present at the PSA @philsci.bsky.social Around the World Conference
💠 Losner Briones (@losnerbriones.com): "From Causal Inference to Distributive Outcomes"
💠 Marco Portillo (@raciondeser.bsky.social): "Biology as Evidence for the A-Theory of Time"
💠 Losner Briones (@losnerbriones.com): "From Causal Inference to Distributive Outcomes"
💠 Marco Portillo (@raciondeser.bsky.social): "Biology as Evidence for the A-Theory of Time"
November 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Today, two of our METIS members and PhD students present at the PSA @philsci.bsky.social Around the World Conference
💠 Losner Briones (@losnerbriones.com): "From Causal Inference to Distributive Outcomes"
💠 Marco Portillo (@raciondeser.bsky.social): "Biology as Evidence for the A-Theory of Time"
💠 Losner Briones (@losnerbriones.com): "From Causal Inference to Distributive Outcomes"
💠 Marco Portillo (@raciondeser.bsky.social): "Biology as Evidence for the A-Theory of Time"
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... In a little while I’ll be giving a talk at the PSA 2025 "Philosophy of Science Around the World", presenting part of my doctoral research on the philosophy of time beyond physics ⌚🦋
Very happy and excited, it’s my first time presenting in English at a conference. Wish me luck! 😘
Very happy and excited, it’s my first time presenting in English at a conference. Wish me luck! 😘
Today, two of our METIS members and PhD students present at the PSA @philsci.bsky.social Around the World Conference
💠 Losner Briones (@losnerbriones.com): "From Causal Inference to Distributive Outcomes"
💠 Marco Portillo (@raciondeser.bsky.social): "Biology as Evidence for the A-Theory of Time"
💠 Losner Briones (@losnerbriones.com): "From Causal Inference to Distributive Outcomes"
💠 Marco Portillo (@raciondeser.bsky.social): "Biology as Evidence for the A-Theory of Time"
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
... In a little while I’ll be giving a talk at the PSA 2025 "Philosophy of Science Around the World", presenting part of my doctoral research on the philosophy of time beyond physics ⌚🦋
Very happy and excited, it’s my first time presenting in English at a conference. Wish me luck! 😘
Very happy and excited, it’s my first time presenting in English at a conference. Wish me luck! 😘
We start tommorrow at 3 PM CET with a panel highlighting outstanding contemporary contributions to the philosophy of science in Eastern and Central Europe.
This Friday, 14 November is the second of three meetings of the PSA Around the World! A fantastic online program with plenary panel and parallel sessions. All welcome! Note: time zone is 3pm CET.
Check out the program in the thread! 🥳
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We start tommorrow at 3 PM CET with a panel highlighting outstanding contemporary contributions to the philosophy of science in Eastern and Central Europe.
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This is tomorrow — the first day last week was excellent. Look forward to tomorrow’s programme with thanks to @eenphilsci.bsky.social for the organisation.👇
This Friday, 14 November is the second of three meetings of the PSA Around the World! A fantastic online program with plenary panel and parallel sessions. All welcome! Note: time zone is 3pm CET.
Check out the program in the thread! 🥳
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This is tomorrow — the first day last week was excellent. Look forward to tomorrow’s programme with thanks to @eenphilsci.bsky.social for the organisation.👇
hot take: none of the major theories of consciousness (HOT, RPT, GNWT etc.) is "computational" so the current buzz around "computational functionalism" is getting progressively surreal. None of these th. claims that there is an algorith that will take you from unconscious contents to conscious ones.
November 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
hot take: none of the major theories of consciousness (HOT, RPT, GNWT etc.) is "computational" so the current buzz around "computational functionalism" is getting progressively surreal. None of these th. claims that there is an algorith that will take you from unconscious contents to conscious ones.
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If you're interested in auditory neuroscience and doctoral work, reach out! I'm one of the mentors listed for CSD's (@ucf.bsky.social) new PhD program and would love to recruit a kind, curious, and enthusiastic new member of the conscious audition and scene analysis (CASA) lab.
tinyurl.com/m9www9rc
tinyurl.com/m9www9rc
Doctoral Program - UCF School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers professional education leading to a Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
tinyurl.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
If you're interested in auditory neuroscience and doctoral work, reach out! I'm one of the mentors listed for CSD's (@ucf.bsky.social) new PhD program and would love to recruit a kind, curious, and enthusiastic new member of the conscious audition and scene analysis (CASA) lab.
tinyurl.com/m9www9rc
tinyurl.com/m9www9rc
Happy and relieved that things run smoothly! See you next week.
What a successful kick-off of the PSA around the World - Eastern Europe! So many super interesting talks. Kudos to @tmarvan.bsky.social, @magdalenamalecka.bsky.social, @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social for such a great job at organizing it! Looking forward to the next one on 14 Nov.
Check out the schedule of the online conference PSA Around the World Eastern Europe (pm of Nov 6,14,22). A collaboration between @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it showcases #philsci from, about, and otherwise connected to the region. Wonderful names and titles, looking forward!
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Happy and relieved that things run smoothly! See you next week.
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Looking forward to the upcoming PSA around the world, where I will be presenting joint work on trust in science and scientific understanding applied to the Ai context.
Check out the schedule of the online conference PSA Around the World Eastern Europe (pm of Nov 6,14,22). A collaboration between @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it showcases #philsci from, about, and otherwise connected to the region. Wonderful names and titles, looking forward!
www.philsci.org
October 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Looking forward to the upcoming PSA around the world, where I will be presenting joint work on trust in science and scientific understanding applied to the Ai context.
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@apotochnik.bsky.social makes the important point that the Vienna Circle had also a conception of the public role of their philosophy. Some great pictures and quotes on the slides. Is this material published, Angela? I wish I was taking screenshots. Thank you for a fantastic talk!
November 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
@apotochnik.bsky.social makes the important point that the Vienna Circle had also a conception of the public role of their philosophy. Some great pictures and quotes on the slides. Is this material published, Angela? I wish I was taking screenshots. Thank you for a fantastic talk!
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Listening to the first panel on history of #philsci in CEE. Inspiring that so many colleagues around the world tuned in. A wonderful first talk by Marta Sznajder on Janina Hosiasson (her heartbreaking story below). Now Angela Potochnik on the role of Marie Neurath (Reidemeister) in the Vienna Circle
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Listening to the first panel on history of #philsci in CEE. Inspiring that so many colleagues around the world tuned in. A wonderful first talk by Marta Sznajder on Janina Hosiasson (her heartbreaking story below). Now Angela Potochnik on the role of Marie Neurath (Reidemeister) in the Vienna Circle
Reposted by Tom Marvan 🇪🇺
Check out the schedule of the online conference PSA Around the World Eastern Europe (pm of Nov 6,14,22). A collaboration between @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it showcases #philsci from, about, and otherwise connected to the region. Wonderful names and titles, looking forward!
www.philsci.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The 2026 edition of the Ernst Mach workshop will tackle the topic of aesthetic attention. Confirmed keynote speakers: Paloma Atencia-Linares and Bence Nanay @bencenanay.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The 2026 edition of the Ernst Mach workshop will tackle the topic of aesthetic attention. Confirmed keynote speakers: Paloma Atencia-Linares and Bence Nanay @bencenanay.bsky.social
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🎺 EPSA27 Venue - Call for Bids
*Deadline: December 10*
The European Philosophy of Science Association calls for proposals for the venue of EPSA27, its 11th Biennial Conference, to be held in 2027. For details, see philsci.eu/news/13550199
*Deadline: December 10*
The European Philosophy of Science Association calls for proposals for the venue of EPSA27, its 11th Biennial Conference, to be held in 2027. For details, see philsci.eu/news/13550199
European Philosophy of Science Association (EPSA) - EPSA27 Venue - Call for Bids
philsci.eu
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🎺 EPSA27 Venue - Call for Bids
*Deadline: December 10*
The European Philosophy of Science Association calls for proposals for the venue of EPSA27, its 11th Biennial Conference, to be held in 2027. For details, see philsci.eu/news/13550199
*Deadline: December 10*
The European Philosophy of Science Association calls for proposals for the venue of EPSA27, its 11th Biennial Conference, to be held in 2027. For details, see philsci.eu/news/13550199
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Lots of citizen science is gamified: points, scores, leader boards, and even levels. But what does this do to citizen science and its participants? Tomorrow I'll be talking about this online, at the PSA Around the World conference www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
PSA Around the World 2025 - Philosophy of Science Association
www.philsci.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Lots of citizen science is gamified: points, scores, leader boards, and even levels. But what does this do to citizen science and its participants? Tomorrow I'll be talking about this online, at the PSA Around the World conference www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
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Tomorrow 6 November is the first of three meetings of the PSA Around the World! A fantastic online program with plenary panel and parallel sessions. All welcome! Note: time zone is 3pm CET.
Check out the program in the thread! 🥳
The PSA Around the World 2025 is coming soon: Nov 6, 14 & 22 (online)!
Hosted by @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it highlights #philsci from, about, and connected to Central and Eastern Europe.
Great lineup, still time to register!
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
Hosted by @philsci.bsky.social and @eenphilsci.bsky.social it highlights #philsci from, about, and connected to Central and Eastern Europe.
Great lineup, still time to register!
www.philsci.org/psa_around_t...
November 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Tomorrow 6 November is the first of three meetings of the PSA Around the World! A fantastic online program with plenary panel and parallel sessions. All welcome! Note: time zone is 3pm CET.
Reposted by Tom Marvan 🇪🇺
On Thursday and Friday, November 6–7, a philosophical workshop on AI & Propaganda will take place at the Institute of Philosophy in Prague. Speakers will include Teresa Marques, Neri Marsili, and others. Everyone is warmly invited! More information here: 1url.cz/UJg5v
November 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
On Thursday and Friday, November 6–7, a philosophical workshop on AI & Propaganda will take place at the Institute of Philosophy in Prague. Speakers will include Teresa Marques, Neri Marsili, and others. Everyone is warmly invited! More information here: 1url.cz/UJg5v
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New paper in the #PhiMiSci special issue on structuralism: “The incommensurability problem: A critique of phenomenal structuralism” by Miguel Á. Sebastián argues that phenomenal structuralism clarifies the relational nature of qualities but fails to explain shared aspects of qualitative experience.
The incommensurability problem: A critique of phenomenal structuralism
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Philosophy and the Mind Sciences (PhiMiSci) focuses on the interface between philosophy of mind, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. PhiMiSci is a peer-reviewed, not-for-profit open-access journal...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
New paper in the #PhiMiSci special issue on structuralism: “The incommensurability problem: A critique of phenomenal structuralism” by Miguel Á. Sebastián argues that phenomenal structuralism clarifies the relational nature of qualities but fails to explain shared aspects of qualitative experience.