Ryan M. Nefdt

Ryan M. Nefdt

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Philosopher of science, author of 'Language, science, and structure (OUP 2023) & 'The Philosophy of Theoretical Linguistics' (CUP 2024). Prof @ University of Cape Town & Bristol. Associate Editor Theoretical Linguistics (De Gruyter): ryannefdt.weebly.com

👤 Joined on 14 November 2024

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My recent book AI and Consciousness: A Skeptical Overview is free online today and tomorrow (through Oct 19, presumably UK time). I don't think the hard copy is available yet. Get it while it's free! www.cambridge.org/core/element...

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Mind blown by this book I’m reading. Many probably know that rodents implanted with electrodes in some brain regions will vigorously stimulate. Here’s the complex history of that type of thing in humans, often with benevolent intent but clearly unethical in some cases. nautil.us/can-you-over...

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For my angst-ridden mathematician friends: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKrw...

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We have a new episode (no. 65) 🤩 Micaela Verlato talks about how the work of Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt on Native American languages contributed to the development of comparative linguistics. 🎙️ hiphilangsci.net/2026/10/15/p... #Histlx

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My author copies have arrived so here is the almost obligatory photo of me holding a copy of my book! Getting to this point takes quite a while, so thank you to everyone that helped along the way.

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