Philosophers: the 2026 Pacific APA has some new submission options. If you've got some early-stage projects, please consider submitting something for 'Workshop' or 'Lightning' sessions. We're trying out new ways of making the online APA meeting useful to as many people as possible.

American academics: is your university or department doing anything to improve its public image? We have a PR problem, but it seems like a fixable one: it's just a myth that we're brainwashing the youth with CRT or Marxism.

A provocative and thoughtful post by @joshdmay.bsky.social

A short, co-authored piece with Emad Atiq, giving a metaethical response to recent criticisms of empathy from Musk and others.

"human stupidity, perversity, and depravity appear in every country in a different form... Disgusted with one, we praise another, until we become disgusted with that one too. - Every nation mocks the other, and all are right." -Schopenhauer

Academics: My university (UW) recently hatched a plan for widespread layoffs of department-level staff. The plan is both immoral and imprudent. But it's bringing faculty, staff, and students together in ways I've never seen before...

Philosophers: At least one thing in America doesn't suck. The Central APA (starting tomorrow) is looking really good. Lots of innovative sessions, a smooth online platform, and a bunch of great people involved. Please consider tuning in - several sessions are free and open to the public.

Philosophers: Please get your department to host a Watch Party for the Central APA! A great way to build community and watch live philosophy in chaotic times.