Jay Odenbaugh

For the curious, here is my substantially revised SEP entry "Conservation Biology."

The Debate That American Conservationists Should Be Having What if the U.S. protected ecosystems directly?

Emma Marris wrote a fantastic piece on the conservation of ecosystems for The Atlantic. As usual, it is really interesting and includes discussions with Reed Noss, Dan Rohlf, Kieran Suckling, and myself.

Should We Kill One Owl to Save Another? Recently, the federal government has decided to permit the killing of approximately 470,900 barred owls over the next 30 years to save the northern spotted owl. I argue under ideal circumstances, w...

My new essay on the ethics of the northern spotted owl and barred owl conflict is out with special thanks to Avram Hiller, Yasha Rohwer, and Ben Hale.

The Inquiry - Is extinction a thing of the past? - BBC Sounds Scientists have used new technology to extract ancient DNA

Here is an interview for the BBC I did on de-extinction (and not just dire wolves). It includes Beth Shapiro from Colossal Biosciences and others too.

If you are interested in hearing some thoughts about the so-called dire wolves resurrected from extinction, here is an interview I did. #de-extinction #publicphilosophy

I have wondered when it would finally happen!!!

Yeah, the one you mention is fake, and I reported it. But I don’t know what they would have to gain.

Dear sir, the whole point is to defend the notion of species from critiques coming from evolutionary biology. You need to read before you write (and finish what you write...)

Here is non-paywalled version for the interested.

Here is a non-paywalled version.

But the species category is essential for environmental laws like the Endangered Species Act. So, what should we do? In this essay, I offer a deflationary way of characterizing species that avoids eliminativism and keeps the ESA intact for conservation.

Threading the Needle: Species Eliminativism Meets Biological Conservation | The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science: Vol 0, No ja

I'm happy about my "Threading the Needle: Species Eliminativism Meets Biological Conservation" coming out in BJPS. In essence, Marc Ereshefsky provided some very powerful arguments for eliminating the species category from biology.

My son enjoying redwood trees

Controversial plan to save spotted owls sparks debate The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is implementing a divisive plan to save the endangered spotted owl by killing its competitor, the barred owl.

I’m on TV talking northern spotted owls. #KPTV www.kptv.com/2024/11/26/c...

So you want to electrify your home In this episode, Cora Wyent walks us through Rewiring America’s “personal electrification planner,” a step-by-step how-to for homeowners (and renters!) looking to electrify their homes. Do you need up...

Want to electrify your home but not sure where to start?
Get the nuts, bolts, and volts of going electric — listen to Rewiring America research director Cora Wyent’s conversation with @volts.wtf: www.volts.wtf/p/so-you-wan...

The barred owl conundrum is back. This is an issue on which @jayode.bsky.social has brilliantly and extensively written.

Opinion | A Dystopian Effort Is Underway in the Pacific Northwest to Pick Ecological Winners and Losers We need new laws to protect important ecosystems.

The federal government has proposed to kill 470,900 barred owls over the next thirty years to save the northern spotted owl. Avram Hiller, Yasha Rohwer, and I offer some thoughts today in the New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/o...

Lots of people ask what they can do to help with climate change. The answers are simple and empowering!

- Demonic ritual asking for emissions reductions
- Arguments on website
- Just say you did it. Atmosphere is a fool and easily tricked
- Instead of going on long distance holiday, lie motionless

Covers of 3 of EFK's books

Poster for conference in EFK's honor Details by @alt-text.bsky.social in reply

Photo of Evelyn Fox Keller for Radcliffe Institute by Tony Rinaldo

Trailblazing feminist #histsci #philsci #sts scholar Evelyn Fox Keller (1936-2023) passed away yesterday. Her early books were a tremendous influence on me & so many other women going into field.
There was a conference to celebrate her yesterday too💔
ihpst.utoronto.ca/news/full-pr...
#womenInSTEM 🧪

We are very excited that we are hiring an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Lewis & Clark College. Let me know if you have any questions and forward it to anyone who would be interested in the position.

philjobs.org/job/show/24198

Very important climate ruling: In a landmark climate change trial, a Montana judge sides with youth activists - https://www.npr.org/2023/08/14/1193780700/montana-climate-change-trial-ruling

Important perspective on wildfires https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/08/12/maui-wildfire-ingredients-climate-action-plan/

Today I reread a passage from Thomas Merton’s letter to a young activist which I really like. https://jimandnancyforest.com/2014/10/mertons-letter-to-a-young-activist/