Rapid Fire

Basically a blog where I try to do philosophy outside.

Jul 7, 2023

Why do (some) scientists hate philosophy?

My concern here is that the philosophers believe they are actually asking deep questions about nature... It’s not that there can’t be...

Jun 30, 2023

I had to write a research statement about what I’m working on. Here’s my first draft.

Let me know what you think! I'm still figuring out how to summarize my research program and instill confidence I’ll be a “productive”...

Jun 23, 2023

Complexity versus Richness

Here’s some chess jargon: pawns aren’t pieces. Your king, queen, rooks, bishops, and knights are all pieces. But your pawns are just...

Ricky Mouser