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Podcast Profile: The HPS Podcast - Conversations from History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science

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55 episodes
2023 to 2024
Median: 26 minutes
Collections: PhilosophyScience


Description (podcaster-provided):

Leading scholars in History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (HPS) introduce contemporary topics for a general audience. Developed by scholars and students in the HPS program at the University of Melbourne. 
Producers and Hosts: Samara Greenwood and Carmelina Contarino. 
Season Four Now Out. New Episodes EVERY THURSDAY.
More information on the podcast can be found at hpsunimelb.org


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Science history and philosophy • Expertise and communication in science • Social and political impacts of science • Scientific methods and metaphysics • Contemporary scientific debates and controversies • Fatherhood and social roles

The HPS Podcast invites listeners into the world of History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science, offering insights into a broad array of interdisciplinary topics through conversations with renowned scholars in the field. The podcast is hosted by Samara Greenwood and Carmelina Contarino and is part of the HPS program at the University of Melbourne. The content spans discussions on both well-trodden and emerging areas within science studies, integrating philosophical inquiry with historical and social perspectives.

Common themes include the exploration of scientific practices and methodologies, the role of expertise and communication in science, and the dynamic intersection between science and society. Episodes often delve into specific subjects such as the replication crisis, open science, epistemic iteration, and experimental philosophy, providing listeners with a deep understanding of these complex issues. The podcast also addresses the social dimensions of science, examining topics like science and politics, public health, colonialism, and the influence of gender norms on science and policy. Episodes frequently highlight the importance and impact of science communication, both to the public and within academic circles.

Historical reflections on scientific figures and controversial theories provide a context for understanding modern scientific practices, while discussions about contemporary issues such as misinformation and public controversies shed light on the current challenges faced by the scientific community. Whether exploring philosophical concepts like well-being or technical topics such as causal explanation, the podcast emphasizes the importance of viewing science through a critical, interdisciplinary lens. This approach equips listeners with a more comprehensive understanding of how science operates within broader cultural and political contexts.


Episodes:
Episode Image S4 Ep 7 - Naomi Oreskes on 'Writing on Ignorance'
2024-Oct-30
35 minutes
Episode Image S4 Ep 6 - Jen Martin on 'Communicating Science'
2024-Oct-23
28 minutes
Episode Image S4 Ep 5 - Edouard Machery on 'Experimental Philosophy'
2024-Oct-16
28 minutes
Episode Image S4 Ep 4 - Darrin Durant on 'Expertise'
2024-Oct-09
28 minutes
Episode Image S4 Ep 3 - Simon Schaffer on 'Leviathan and the Air-Pump: 40 years later' (Part 2)
2024-Oct-02
26 minutes
Episode Image S4 Ep 2 - Simon Schaffer on 'Leviathan and the Air-Pump: 40 years later' (Part 1)
2024-Sep-25
26 minutes
Episode Image S4 Ep 1 - Sam and Carmelina on 'Studying Humanities and Science'
2024-Sep-18
20 minutes
Episode Image Working Fathers Mini-series. Ep 5 - What's Next?
2024-Sep-04
37 minutes
Episode Image Working Fathers Mini-series. Ep 4 - Give Dads a Break
2024-Sep-02
39 minutes
Episode Image Working Fathers Mini-series. Ep 3 - Are Fathers Free?
2024-Aug-28
46 minutes
Episode Image Working Fathers Mini-series. Ep 2 - What Gave Rise to the Breadwinner?
2024-Aug-26
36 minutes
Episode Image Working Fathers Mini-series. Ep 1 - Where's Dad?
2024-Aug-21
27 minutes
Episode Image Working Fathers Mini-Series. Introduction.
2024-Aug-21
4 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 12 - Sabina Leonelli on 'The Philosophy of Open Science'
2024-May-29
39 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 11 - Uljana Feest on 'What is Missing in Replication Debates'
2024-May-22
28 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 10 - Aja Watkins & Miguel Ohnesorge on 'Philosophy of the Geosciences'
2024-May-16
26 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 9 - Emma Kowal on 'Haunting Biology'
2024-May-09
26 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 8 - Haixin Dang on 'Disagreement in Science'
2024-Apr-24
30 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 7 - Sophie Ritson on 'Collaboration in Science'
2024-Apr-18
22 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 6 - Kirsten Walsh on 'Rethinking Isaac Newton through his Archive'
2024-Apr-10
26 minutes
Episode Image Throwback Thursday - Greg Radick on 'Counterfactual History of Science'
2024-Apr-03
29 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 4 - Dan Hicks on 'Public Scientific Controversies'
2024-Mar-27
27 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 3 - Anna Alexandrova on 'Philosophy of Well-Being Science'
2024-Mar-20
28 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 2 - Kate Lynch on 'Causal Explanation in Science'
2024-Mar-13
24 minutes
Episode Image S3 Ep 1 - Lorraine Daston & Peter Harrison on 'Scientists and History'
2024-Mar-06
30 minutes
Episode Image S3 - Samara & Carmelina on 'Seeing Science Differently'
2024-Mar-06
19 minutes
Episode Image BOOK LAUNCH - Mauricio Suárez on 'Inference and Representation'
2023-Dec-27
30 minutes
S2 Ep 12 - Highlights from the 2023 AAHPSSS Conference
2023-Dec-20
32 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 11 - Hasok Chang on 'Epistemic Iteration'
2023-Dec-13
35 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 10 - Katherine Furman on 'The Philosophy of Public Health'
2023-Dec-06
22 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 9 - Carl Bergstrom on 'Science and Misinformation'
2023-Nov-29
27 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 8 - Gerhard Wiesenfeldt on 'The Unknown Scientist'
2023-Nov-22
17 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 7 - Ian Hesketh on 'Science History in Science'
2023-Nov-15
20 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 6 - Sarah Qidwai on 'Science and Colonialism'
2023-Nov-08
23 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 5 - Adrian Currie on 'Opportunistic Methods'
2023-Nov-01
28 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 4 - Duane Hamacher on 'Indigenous Science'
2023-Oct-25
18 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 3 - Kristian Camilleri on 'The Turn to Practice'
2023-Oct-18
22 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 2 - David Kaiser on 'Scientific Training'
2023-Oct-11
31 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 0.5 - Season 2 Intro Episode
2023-Oct-04
12 minutes
Episode Image S2 Ep 1 - Rachel Ankeny on 'Research Repertoires'
2023-Oct-04
28 minutes
Episode Image BONUS EPISODE - Joshua Eisenthal & HPS Chat
2023-Sep-28
30 minutes
Episode Image BONUS EPISODE - Simine Vazire on 'Making Science Better'
2023-Aug-18
23 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep12 - Fiona Fidler on 'Collective Objectivity'
2023-Aug-16
21 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 11 - James McElvenny on 'Language and Science'
2023-Aug-09
21 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 10 - Martin Bush on 'Knowledge Circulation and Visualisation'
2023-Aug-02
19 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 9 - Caleb Hazelwood on 'Scientific Metaphysics'
2023-Jul-26
21 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 8 - Samara Greenwood on 'Social Change and Science'
2023-Jul-19
21 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 7 - Rachael Brown on 'Values in Science'
2023-Jul-12
25 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 6 - Fallon Mody on 'Biography in Science'
2023-Jul-05
23 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 5 - Greg Radick on 'Counterfactual History of Science'
2023-Jun-28
29 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 4 - Cordelia Fine on 'Sex Difference Research'
2023-Jun-21
21 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 3 - Alan Love on 'Purpose in Biology'
2023-Jun-14
28 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 2 - Kristian Camilleri on 'The Disunity of Science'
2023-Jun-07
24 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 1 - Donna Haraway on 'Storytelling in Science'
2023-May-31
10 minutes
Episode Image S1 Ep 0.5 - Introduction to the Podcast
2023-May-31
7 minutes