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Leading scholars in History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (HPS) introduce contemporary topics for a general audience. Developed by graduate students from the HPS program at the University of Melbourne.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ History, philosophy, and social studies of science • Interviews with scholars and practitioners • Topics include epistemic iteration, values in science, disunity of science, science communication, and indigenous science • Science and society connectionsThis podcast, titled "The HPS Podcast - Conversations from History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science," is a platform where leading scholars discuss various contemporary topics related to history, philosophy, and the social studies of science. The podcast aims to bridge complex academic discussions with a general audience, drawing on the expertise of scholars in the field to explore wide-ranging subject matter. Hosted by Thomas Spiteri and Samara Greenwood, the podcast is developed by graduate students from the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science program at the University of Melbourne.
The episode content covers a broad array of themes centered around the complex interplay between scientific practice and societal issues. Common topics include the relationship between science and history, the role of values and ethics in science, epistemic challenges in scientific inquiry, and the impact of cultural and philosophical perspectives on scientific processes. Several episodes delve into the practical and theoretical dimensions of the philosophy of science, such as the turn to practice, epistemic iteration, and debates around the unity or disunity of scientific disciplines.
Additionally, the podcast features discussions about historical scientific practices, scientific training, and the importance of communication and education within the sciences. Specific episodes also focus on pressing contemporary issues, such as misinformation and the replication crisis in science, as well as the intersection of science with social and historical contexts, like colonialism and Indigenous knowledge systems.
Overall, this podcast provides a rich and nuanced examination of how science interacts with wider cultural, ethical, and historical dimensions, offering listeners insights into the ongoing debates and developments within the academic field of history and philosophy of science.
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Audience Faves: Daston & Harrison on 'Scientists and History'2025-May-09 30 minutes |
Audience Faves: Hasok Chang on 'Epistemic Iteration'2025-May-09 35 minutes |
Audience Faves: Rachael Brown on 'Values in Science'2025-May-09 25 minutes |
Audience Faves: Kristian Camilleri on 'The Disunity of Science'2025-May-09 24 minutes |
S4 Ep 12 - Joshua Eisenthal et al. on 'Philosophy of Science in Practice'2024-Dec-04 28 minutes |
S4 Ep 11 - Redux: Fiona Fidler on 'Collective Objectivity'2024-Nov-27 20 minutes |
S4 Ep 10 - Erika Milam on 'Colloquial Science'2024-Nov-20 30 minutes |
S4 Ep 9 - Holden Thorp on 'Teach History and Philosophy of Science'2024-Nov-13 30 minutes |
S4 Ep 8 - Nicole C. Nelson on 'Ethnographies of Science'2024-Nov-06 27 minutes |
S4 Ep 7 - Naomi Oreskes on 'Writing on Ignorance'2024-Oct-30 35 minutes |
S4 Ep 6 - Jen Martin on 'Communicating Science'2024-Oct-23 28 minutes |
S4 Ep 5 - Edouard Machery on 'Experimental Philosophy'2024-Oct-16 28 minutes |
S4 Ep 4 - Darrin Durant on 'Expertise'2024-Oct-09 28 minutes |
S4 Ep 3 - Simon Schaffer on 'Leviathan and the Air-Pump: 40 years later' (Part 2)2024-Oct-02 26 minutes |
S4 Ep 2 - Simon Schaffer on 'Leviathan and the Air-Pump: 40 years later' (Part 1)2024-Sep-25 26 minutes |
S4 Ep 1 - Sam and Carmelina on 'Studying Humanities and Science'2024-Sep-18 20 minutes |
Working Fathers Mini-series. Ep 5 - What's Next?2024-Sep-04 37 minutes |
Working Fathers Mini-series. Ep 4 - Give Dads a Break2024-Sep-02 39 minutes |
Working Fathers Mini-series. Ep 3 - Are Fathers Free?2024-Aug-28 46 minutes |
Working Fathers Mini-series. Ep 2 - What Gave Rise to the Breadwinner?2024-Aug-26 36 minutes |
Working Fathers Mini-series. Ep 1 - Where's Dad?2024-Aug-21 27 minutes |
Working Fathers Mini-Series. Introduction.2024-Aug-21 4 minutes |
S3 Ep 12 - Sabina Leonelli on 'The Philosophy of Open Science'2024-May-29 39 minutes |
S3 Ep 11 - Uljana Feest on 'What is Missing in Replication Debates'2024-May-22 28 minutes |
S3 Ep 10 - Aja Watkins & Miguel Ohnesorge on 'Philosophy of the Geosciences'2024-May-16 26 minutes |
S3 Ep 9 - Emma Kowal on 'Haunting Biology'2024-May-09 26 minutes |
S3 Ep 8 - Haixin Dang on 'Disagreement in Science'2024-Apr-24 30 minutes |
S3 Ep 7 - Sophie Ritson on 'Collaboration in Science'2024-Apr-18 22 minutes |
S3 Ep 6 - Kirsten Walsh on 'Rethinking Isaac Newton through his Archive'2024-Apr-10 26 minutes |
Throwback Thursday - Greg Radick on 'Counterfactual History of Science'2024-Apr-03 29 minutes |
S3 Ep 4 - Dan Hicks on 'Public Scientific Controversies'2024-Mar-27 27 minutes |
S3 Ep 3 - Anna Alexandrova on 'Philosophy of Well-Being Science'2024-Mar-20 28 minutes |
S3 Ep 2 - Kate Lynch on 'Causal Explanation in Science'2024-Mar-13 24 minutes |
S3 Ep 1 - Lorraine Daston & Peter Harrison on 'Scientists and History'2024-Mar-06 30 minutes |
S3 - Samara & Carmelina on 'Seeing Science Differently'2024-Mar-06 19 minutes |
BOOK LAUNCH - Mauricio Suárez on 'Inference and Representation'2023-Dec-27 30 minutes |
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S2 Ep 12 - Highlights from the 2023 AAHPSSS Conference 2023-Dec-20 32 minutes |
S2 Ep 11 - Hasok Chang on 'Epistemic Iteration'2023-Dec-13 35 minutes |
S2 Ep 10 - Katherine Furman on 'The Philosophy of Public Health'2023-Dec-06 22 minutes |
S2 Ep 9 - Carl Bergstrom on 'Science and Misinformation'2023-Nov-29 27 minutes |
S2 Ep 8 - Gerhard Wiesenfeldt on 'The Unknown Scientist'2023-Nov-22 17 minutes |
S2 Ep 7 - Ian Hesketh on 'Science History in Science'2023-Nov-15 20 minutes |
S2 Ep 6 - Sarah Qidwai on 'Science and Colonialism'2023-Nov-08 23 minutes |
S2 Ep 5 - Adrian Currie on 'Opportunistic Methods'2023-Nov-01 28 minutes |
S2 Ep 4 - Duane Hamacher on 'Indigenous Science'2023-Oct-25 18 minutes |
S2 Ep 3 - Kristian Camilleri on 'The Turn to Practice'2023-Oct-18 22 minutes |
S2 Ep 2 - David Kaiser on 'Scientific Training'2023-Oct-11 31 minutes |
S2 Ep 0.5 - Season 2 Intro Episode2023-Oct-04 12 minutes |
S2 Ep 1 - Rachel Ankeny on 'Research Repertoires'2023-Oct-04 28 minutes |
BONUS EPISODE - Joshua Eisenthal & HPS Chat2023-Sep-28 30 minutes |
BONUS EPISODE - Simine Vazire on 'Making Science Better'2023-Aug-18 23 minutes |
S1 Ep12 - Fiona Fidler on 'Collective Objectivity'2023-Aug-16 21 minutes |
S1 Ep 11 - James McElvenny on 'Language and Science'2023-Aug-09 21 minutes |
S1 Ep 10 - Martin Bush on 'Knowledge Circulation and Visualisation'2023-Aug-02 19 minutes |
S1 Ep 9 - Caleb Hazelwood on 'Scientific Metaphysics'2023-Jul-26 21 minutes |
S1 Ep 8 - Samara Greenwood on 'Social Change and Science'2023-Jul-19 21 minutes |
S1 Ep 7 - Rachael Brown on 'Values in Science'2023-Jul-12 25 minutes |
S1 Ep 6 - Fallon Mody on 'Biography in Science'2023-Jul-05 23 minutes |
S1 Ep 5 - Greg Radick on 'Counterfactual History of Science'2023-Jun-28 29 minutes |
S1 Ep 4 - Cordelia Fine on 'Sex Difference Research'2023-Jun-21 21 minutes |
S1 Ep 3 - Alan Love on 'Purpose in Biology'2023-Jun-14 28 minutes |
S1 Ep 2 - Kristian Camilleri on 'The Disunity of Science'2023-Jun-07 24 minutes |
S1 Ep 1 - Donna Haraway on 'Storytelling in Science'2023-May-31 10 minutes |
S1 Ep 0.5 - Introduction to the Podcast2023-May-31 7 minutes |