New paper published in @Soc_Stud_Sci today! It argues that we need to think more cohesively about the emotions involved in sociotechnical imaginaries (the shared ideas & feelings we have about science & technology). Here's a thread of the main arguments 1/
https://t.co/NvUQCPxLgS
Latest #OpenAccess article from @FlexisProject social science research, exploring the complexities of defining 'local' energy systems, and how these complexities undermine any simple identification of 'local' with 'democratic' when it comes to energy. https://t.co/gwMWveQQBP
@AbolishAssembly Scarborough council shipped over nearly 10k of Norwegian granite for their sea defences. Quality and availability the key considerations for them, and presumably also in this case 🤷
@DonnaWarburton1 Scarborough shipped in nearly 10K tonnes of Norwegian granite for their sea defences. Quality and ready availability of rock main consideration.
So sad to learn of the death of Christopher Tilley the author of immensely influential works such as A Phenomenology of Landscape. We also co-edited a book and closely collaborated in Material Culture Studies at UCL. He will be much missed by his students, friends and colleagues.
Great workshop this morning with some v talented 2nd yr meme-mongering students, who came up with these examples of postmodern folklore (grouped together a touch randomly, shared with their creators' permission)
Feel free to QT/RT - do you have a favourite? 😊
Sadly, @UniKent has announced plans to axe a number of smaller departments, including philosophy. We perform well on all measures, including student recruitment. But smaller subjects have less clout and are easiest to cut. Help us shout out our value to the uni! They need to hear
Latest #OpenAccess article from @FlexisProject social science research, exploring the complexities of defining 'local' energy systems, and how these complexities undermine any simple identification of 'local' with 'democratic' when it comes to energy. https://t.co/gwMWveQQBP
With socialism off the table for the foreseeable, the absolute best case scenario for the uk in the short/medium term is a return to productive state capitalism-massive investment in infrastructure (roads, rail, housing, drains) green manufacturing, state owned energy etc
Neil Kulkarni (26 July 1972 – 22 January 2024)
As a tribute to writer Neil Kulkarni, who died on 22 January aged 51, we have made a selection of the many articles he wrote for The Wire free to read in our online library
https://t.co/fh10xp1PAf
Listen to @Simon_price01 pay tribute to Neil Kulkarni and hear how more than £32,000 has been fundraised to help support his family: https://t.co/FN0myxO0UZ