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

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Leading scholars in History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (HPS) introduce contemporary topics for a general audience. Developed by graduate students...

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Peter Galison & Sophie Ritson on Imaging the Invisible Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · 12 days ago
Jahnavi Phalkey on India's Place in the History of Modern Science Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · 27 days ago
Mazviita Chirimuuta on Simplification in Neuroscience Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Aug 12
Magdalena Skipper on Scientific Publishing Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Jul 30
Steven Shapin on the Social Life of Scientific Knowledge Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Oct 19, 2025
Cordelia Fine on "Patriarchy Inc" Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Oct 3, 2025
Miriam Solomon on How Stigma Shapes Psychiatry Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Sep 19, 2025
Philip Kitcher on Philosophy for Science and the Common Good Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Sep 11, 2025
Lydia Patton on HOPOS Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Aug 28, 2025
Sarah Blaffer Hrdy on ‘Rethinking our Starting Assumptions’ Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Aug 21, 2025
Cristian Larroulet Philippi on Measurement in the Human Sciences Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Aug 13, 2025
Heather Douglas on Rethinking Science’s Social Contract Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Aug 7, 2025
Hans-Jörg Rheinberger on 'Epistemic Things' Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Jul 31, 2025
Surekha Davies on Humans: A Monstrous History Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Jul 24, 2025
S5 E1 - Samara and Thomas: Reflections and Roads Ahead Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Jul 17, 2025
Audience Faves: Daston & Harrison on 'Scientists and History' Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · May 9, 2025
Audience Faves: Hasok Chang on 'Epistemic Iteration' Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · May 9, 2025
Audience Faves: Rachael Brown on 'Values in Science' Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · May 9, 2025
Audience Faves: Kristian Camilleri on 'The Disunity of Science' Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · May 9, 2025
S4 Ep 12 - Joshua Eisenthal et al. on 'Philosophy of Science in Practice' Current Host - Thomas Spiteri · contributed by Lukas · Dec 4, 2024
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Leading scholars in History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (HPS) introduce contemporary topics for a general audience. Developed by graduate students from the HPS program at the University of Melbourne. Lead Host: Thomas Spiteri (2025-2026).More information on the podcast can be found at hpsunimelb.org 

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