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Krist Vaesen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy & Ethics at Eindhoven University of Technology. He is a founding member of the Eindhoven Meta-Science Center and has worked on a wide range of topics including technological normativity, the extended mind hypothesis, the epistemology of cognitive artifacts, and the cognitive bases of tool use. His research focuses on foundational issues in human origins research, the philosophy of scientific models, and the history of 20th Century Anglo-American philosophy. Recently, his work has been directed towards meta-scientific questions, exploring science funding, the challenges of interdisciplinary research, PhD attrition, and research integrity. Vaesen is currently preparing a book titled 'Neophilia--why the obsession with innovation leads to bad science,' which discusses how past failed innovations can inform contemporary successes. His contributions have been published in prominent journals and covered by various media outlets, reflecting the impact and relevance of his academic work.
NWO-program ‘Things make smart: cognitive artifacts extended minds’ •
Worked on cognitive artifacts and their implications for human cognition.
Eindhoven University of Technology •
Engaged in teaching and research in the field of philosophy.
Human Origins Group, Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University •
Conducted research related to philosophical implications of human origins.
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