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Thanks to a prod from my wife I'm now signed up for an online Philosophy diploma. I've had a quick look through the syllabus and the scope is good. Will be interesting to see how much of it I already know about.

@colinwalker oooh! I’m not used to seeing an appreciation of philosophy in tech and engineering circles (much to my sorrow). What topics and thinkers will the class cover?

@colinwalker Would love regular updates/thoughts as you progress on such a journey.

@Insolubilia Too many don’t care, while some of us do.

@Insolubilia It will cover the main schools through history featuring key thinkers from each. From Socrates and Plato all the way up to Chomsky and Scruton. Should be fun!

@patrickrhone I think that’s a given 😆 I haven’t written much on the topic recently so it will be good to dive in.

@hjertnes @Insolubilia More should. Rather than asking could we tech leaders etc. should be asking should we - there is never enough consideration and preparation before things get pushed out on an unsuspecting public.

@colinwalker On of the things I miss from people with Computer Science and Engineering degrees is: question everything.

@colinwalker I don't regret taking a BA in Philosophy instead of a engineering / CS degree.

@hjertnes As a history PhD who also studied CS, works as a freelance developer, and follows tech and computing, I could not agree more.

@jonesbp diversity isn't just about gender and culture! 👍

@jonesbp @hjertnes digital humanities unite!