This paper advances three interconnected logical claims: First, that epistemological neutrality is fundamentally unattainable due to inherent cognitive, social and historical contingencies; second, that intersubjective frameworks offer a viable alternative to both naïve objectivism and radical relativism; and third, that Complex Domains of Informal Structure provide a particular case in which these epistemic limitations are... more

The correlation between the human hand and the mind is a well-documented phenomenon in the fields of philosophy, anthropology and neuroscience. However, the intellectual potential of the hand and embodiment as a whole remains underestimated in the domain of cyber technology. This philosophical paper examines the gap between hand-centred knowledge and machine understanding, to explore... more

This research explores the concept of asynchrony in human development, specifically the imbalance between mental and physical aging in relation to time. It posits that while chronological age progresses uniformly, intellectual development can accelerate, leading to giftedness, or decelerate, resulting in intellectual delays or disabilities. A unique manifestation of asynchrony is observed in accelerated physical... more

To confront complex, ‘wicked’ problems such as climate change and migration, science is essential. But what type of knowledge can science provide and what do we actually need? What is the role of the philosophy of science in clarifying what knowledge is required and how to bring it together? To address these pivotal questions, this article... more

This essay explores the concept of "performative skepticism," a rhetorical strategy that mimics the language and principles of scientific skepticism, but is employed to shield beliefs and practices from rigorous empirical scrutiny. Unlike legitimate epistemic skepticism, a foundational component of scientific inquiry, performative skepticism exploits the appearance of critical inquiry to undermine evidence-based knowledge, particularly... more