Audience Quote by Hilary Kornblith
“When I think about discussions at the Society for Philosophy and Psychology, a group which includes not only philosophers and psychologists, but also computer scientists and linguists, it is noteworthy that one can't always tell just from the content of particular contributions from the audience, whether a given questioner is a philosopher or an empirical scientist.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Panel at Society for Philosophy and Psychology, 2020
Interdisciplinary audiences blur disciplinary identities, making it hard to tell a philosopher from an empirical scientist.
In simple terms: Disciplinary lines blur in mixed discussions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value diverse perspectives.
Themes
interdisciplinary
identity
communication
academia
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
academic
reflective
When to use this quote
- conference panels
- research collaborations
- academic seminars
- cross‑field workshops
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
computer science
linguistics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify expertise beyond discipline?
- What benefits arise from interdisciplinary dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Specialized jargon can still reveal expertise.
