Psychotherapist and philosopher
Cambridge, MA
Joined June 2018
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Out today: The Minds We Want: A Theory of Mental Health from @OxUniPress . It develops an account of mental health that is philosophically rigorous and clinically fruitful. Thanks to all of you who have supported this project!
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I spoke with Alex Curni at @ThinkingMindPod about my new book, The Minds We Want. We covered the nature of mental health, the aims of psychotherapy, and many other topics. Fantastic conversation and a great intro to the book. Subscribe to the podcast!
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Therapists should be less concerned that they will be replaced by AI, and more concerned that their clients will be. So I argue at @PsychToday.
“Many of our clients may soon find their professional ambitions displaced by AI, and therapists are uniquely positioned to help them through this crisis.” psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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“Many of our clients may soon find their professional ambitions displaced by AI, and therapists are uniquely positioned to help them through this crisis.” psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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I've written a short piece on the nature of psychotherapy for the Leeds Centre for Theoretical Philosophy... Here in case anyone is interested
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Announcing the 2027 @nonhumanminds Summit!
This event will connect experts across fields to discuss the consciousness, sentience, agency, moral status, legal status, and political status of nonhumans, especially animals and AI systems.
The summit will include lightning talks, group discussions, breakout sessions, networking time, plus meals and receptions. Free for all accepted guests, with travel support available for some.
You can submit an expression of interest below!
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did you make it into the superintelligences? are you in the weights? intheweights.com
Alexithymia should be acknowledged and addressed, but, I write at @PsychToday, it should not be pathologized.
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I'd like you to meet to the Boston Boundless Trail
- 90.9 miles, passing through every city/town that borders Boston
- Over 100 green spaces along the way
- Public transit connections
- Food and drink at many points
Grab maps and directions and WALK HARD
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My next book, The Minds We Want, "offers a philosophical guide to the nature of mental health." It will be coming out in Fall 2026 and is now available for preorder:
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Before Keanu Reeves became a Hollywood star, he worked as a reporter for CBC and covered a teddy bear convention in 1984.
The footage somehow makes him even more likable.
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"Avery Dulles, entered a church to celebrate Mass and saw a banner hanging over the altar that read 'God Is Other People!' Dulles later remarked that he wished he had an enormous marker so that he could have added a comma, rendering it: 'God Is Other, People!'"
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New episode of the Philosophy and Therapy Podcast! I speak with Georgi Gardiner (@GeorgiGardiner) about tarot and its place in philosophy and therapy. Listen now in your favorite podcast player or right here:
philosophyandtherapy.com/157…
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Why Mental Health Is Not the Same for Everyone
By John T. Maier
One person might want a mind of tranquility and ease, another a mind that full of tumult and excitement. Neither one is right or wrong. They just want different things for their minds.
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