Simon Kirby’s TED Talk Explores the Unlikely Rise of “Cybraphon”
Cognitive scientist and past fellow of the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies, Simon Kirby recently delivered a captivating TED talk delving into an unexpected project that captivated audiences worldwide: the creation of “Cybraphon.” Cybraphon, as Kirby described it, is a musical automaton unlike any other, built with a unique purpose—to mirror humanity’s obsession with online […]
IIAS Bruno Memorial Award Laureate Explores Algorithmic Game Theory
Michal Feldman (Tel Aviv University), IIAS’ Bruno Memorial Award Laureate, just gave a captivating talk on algorithmic game theory at LSE. Her presentation, hosted by the London School of Economics Mathematics Department, shed light on the pragmatic shift towards approximation over steadfast optimality, challenging conventional paradigms. In her talk, Michal Feldman provides a comprehensive overview of algorithmic game theory’s […]
Celebrating Immanuel Kant’s 300th Anniversary: Insights from Sergio Tenenbaum
In honor of Immanuel Kant’s 300th Anniversary, “The Point Magazine” has invited Sergio Tenenbaum to reflect on Kant’s enduring influence on contemporary thought. Tenenbaum, professor at UTM and a past fellow of the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies and part of the “Practical and Theoretical Rationality: A Comparative Study” research group, offers profound insights into Kant’s […]
Philosophical Debate: Hofweber’s Internalism Challenged
In his recent paper, “Restricted nominalism about number and its problems,” Stewart Shapiro (Ohio State University), a past fellow of the IIAS and member of the “Computability: Historical, Logical, and Philosophical Foundations” research group, , along with colleagues Eric Snyder and Richard Samuels, delves into a critical analysis of Thomas Hofweber’s thesis of “internalism” concerning discourse […]
Shared Paths: Petrovsky-Shtern’s Insights on Ukrainian-Jewish Resonance
Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern, a former fellow of the IIAS, recently discussed the profound parallels between Ukrainian and Jewish struggles for freedom and cultural preservation in an interview with Marta Farion, Vice President for North America of the UWC. Highlighting the stark similarities between threats faced by both communities, Petrovsky-Shtern’s insights draw attention to the shared experiences […]
New Book Explores Interaction Between Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Empire
Simha Gross, a fellow at IIAS and part of the “Judæo-Persian and Persian Textual Landscapes: Towards an Intellectual History of Medieval Iranian Jewry” research group, just published a significant work titled “Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Imperialism in Late Antiquity” through Cambridge University Press. Gross’s book challenges existing scholarly narratives concerning the relationship between Babylonian Jews […]
Reaffirming Einstein’s Legacy: Israeli-Led Team Discovers Milky Way’s Heaviest Black Hole
Professor Tsevi Mazeh, a former fellow at the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies and organizer of the “Big Data and Planets” research group, has been awarded the prestigious Israel Prize in the field of physics research for 2024. This esteemed recognition comes in light of his significant contributions to the discovery of the Milky Way’s […]
Professor Menahem Kister Publishes Seminal Work on Continuity and Growth of Traditions in Jewish Literature
Professor Menahem Kister, a former fellow of the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies, has recently released his latest book, “Ahor Va Kedem.” This groundbreaking work delves into the intricate relationship between Second Temple literature and Rabbinic literature, focusing on the evolution of shared traditions, particularly in biblical interpretation. In “Ahor Va Kedem,” Kister meticulously examines […]
Exploring the Nature of Justification: Insights from James Pryor’s Research
James Pryor, a philosopher at New York University and a member of the “Practical and Theoretical Rationality: A Comparative Study” research group at the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies in 2012, grapples with the elusive concept of justification in his paper, “Is There Immediate Justification?” Immediate justification, as Pryor discusses, refers to the idea that […]
Prof. Ronit Ricci Explores Javanese Literature in “Storied Island”
Prof. Ronit Ricci, a former IIAS fellow and recipient of the prestigious Michael Bruno Memorial Award, presents her latest edited volume, “Storied Island: New Explorations in Javanese Literature.” “Storied Island” offers a fresh perspective on Javanese literature, a rich yet often overlooked tradition spanning over a millennium. Ricci, both editor and contributor, delves into the […]