@alex-fisher.bsky.social has a new blog article out on the aesthetics of inquiry and conspiracy theories: blog.apaonline.org/2026/06/16/q...

My latest article in @theconversation.com explores some of the ways using AI may undermine intimacy. AI might promise to make things easier but I suggest there is value in being curious, figuring things out, and failing, especially in intimate life. theconversation.com/as-ai-plays-...

Is it ever morally acceptable to keep pets? In this episode of @ethicsuntangled.bsky.social, Jim speaks to Angie Pepper and Richard Healey who explore how power, control, and harm shape our relationships with animals. ahc.leeds.ac.uk/ethics-maste...

I spoke to @lukebrunning.bsky.social about my research on deepfakes and online authenticity for the new Ethics Untangled blog by @idea-leeds.bsky.social: ethics-untangled.ghost.io/deepfakes-an... Sign up to the blog above for more interviews and insights from my fantastic colleagues at IDEA.

Read/watch our full interview on deepfakes and how we represent ourselves online with @alex-fisher.bsky.social ethics-untangled.ghost.io/deepfakes-an...

Philosopher Matt Clark joins Jim in the latest episode of @ethicsuntangled.bsky.social , to unpack what trustworthiness means, what kind of control and awareness an organisation would need in order to count as trustworthy, and why values matter in this context. ahc.leeds.ac.uk/ethics-maste...

philevents.org/event/show/1... CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF KANT'S PHILOSOPHY @leedsprhs.bsky.social @idea-leeds.bsky.social @ukkantsociety.bsky.social @aristotsoc.bsky.social DEADLINE 31ST MAY 2026

In our third post for #DementiaActionWeek, Dr Andrew Stanners reflects on @matildacarter.bsky.social’s work to consider how we could best care for people with dementia: ethics-untangled.ghost.io/deciding-how...

Never in my wildest dreams did I think enough people would care enough about my thoughts on dementia care to spend a day talking about them. Check out the new Ethics Untangled blog for my reflections on my recent book launch workshop.

A new blog post reflecting on @matildacarter.bsky.social’s book workshop: eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

In our first post for Dementia Action Week, Danielle Bromwich asks whether people living with dementia can consent to sex. Drawing on her consent research, she argues for a novel view: ethics-untangled.ghost.io

If you missed it, here is @matildacarter.bsky.social discussing her recent book on dementia, justice, and social care: ethics-untangled.ghost.io/dementia-equ...

In the latest episode of @ethicsuntangled.bsky.social, we’re asking whether people can really have genuine emotional reactions to artificial intelligence. Catch this and previous episodes at ahc.leeds.ac.uk/ethics-maste... or your usual podcast provider.

It’s Dementia Action Week, set up by @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social, and we will be showcasing our research in this area.

It’s International Day of Families and Sophie Goddard is asking: should we reimagine the family? Read here: ethics-untangled.ghost.io

What’s the main idea in my book Romantic Agency?

Tomorrow! Still time to sign up if you’re interested.

Simon Kirchin spoke to Business Talk about his edited collection The Future of Normativity. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0YL...

In the most recent issue of the @idea-leeds.bsky.social blog I interview @matildacarter.bsky.social about her new book on dementia, equality and social care. ethics-untangled.ghost.io/dementia-equ...

Coming soon on our blog: @matildacarter.bsky.social on her new book about dementia, equality and justice! Follow our blog for the full interview: ethics-untangled.ghost.io

The newest episode of Ethics untangled came out on Monday and sees Jim speaking with Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril about long Covid and how it is changing how we think about disability, care and community

In case you missed it the last episode of Ethics untangled was this one with our own Matilda Carter

New post on the blog: comedy and philosophy with @simonkirchin.bsky.social ethics-untangled.ghost.io

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Looking forward to listening to this. Competence, consent and parental decision-making for disabled children is territory I think about a lot

Tomorrow! 🍭 🎥 🤔

On the 7th of May @kristin-kaeuper.bsky.social will be talking about Marija Kavtaradze’s film Slow at Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds hpph.co.uk/films/slow

Relating to People Living with Dementia as Equals - @matildacarter.bsky.social is hosting a workshop about her recently published book on the 14th of May. It's free to attend. Details and sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...

This is happening today!

I’m presenting at the Leeds Beckett Sex, Sexualities and Sexual Harm seminar series on the 30th! Reserve a (free) spot here if ya fancy it: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-assiste...

Some news: @nmckeever3.bsky.social and me, with the support of @alex-fisher.bsky.social will be reviewing the ethical standards of the Online Dating and Discovery Association: the organisation which represents dating apps theodda.org/whats-happen...

Dr Carl Fox from @idea will talking about the (many) philosophical issues raised by the classic film version of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Get to Hyde Park Picture House on Sunday 12th of April at 14:30pm. hpph.co.uk/films/willy-...

Dr Emily Caddick Bourne and Dr Craig Caddick Bourne explain what they’ll be talking about at next week’s workshop on Comedy, Philosophy, and Free Speech.

Next week!

I really enjoyed this conversation. If you can't be bothered to read our paper (www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....) then you could just listen to this instead.

Hear from @ftollon.bsky.social and @enricogalvagni.bsky.social (part of our CTMF research community) on this podcast episode! 👇🔊

Our @pausat25.bsky.social on forgiveness and the moral value of remembrance.

Happy British Philosophy Fortnight! Here’s a few of our PhD students on why #philosophymatters to them 💭

Comedy and Free Speech: our forthcoming workshop bringing philosophers and comedians into conversation on the theory and craft of humour at a time of uncertainty about free speech.

When AI causes harm and responsibility is unclear, can our concept of moral responsibility be preserved — or must it change? Jim speaks with Enrico Galvagni and Fabio Tollon (@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social) on @ethicsuntangled.bsky.social Listen here: buff.ly/gMN0ii7

Comedy and Free Speech: our forthcoming workshop bringing philosophers and comedians into conversation on the theory and craft of humour at a time of uncertainty about free speech.

This Wednesday!

Happy World Book Day! Here are some new books by @idea-leeds.bsky.social staff. 📚

This episode of @ethicsuntangled.bsky.social sees Jim speaking with philosopher Tareeq Jalloh about the ethics of drill rap - often celebrated for its creativity & authenticity, yet heavily criticised for its alleged links to violence. What’s really at stake when society debates the ethics of drill?

Looking forward to presenting some of my work on gaslighting tomorrow - thanks to @clsrleeds.bsky.social for these graphics!

Happy publication day for IDEA’s Danielle! 📕 👇🏻

This is tonight! Featuring @kristin-kaeuper.bsky.social

I tend to disagree with Rosa on these kinds of issues, but they're always, always worth listening to, reading, and engaging with, so I'm definitely going to make some time for this and recommend others do the same: