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The HPS Podcast - Conversations from History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science

Leading scholars in History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (HPS) introduce contemporary topics for a general audience. Developed by graduate students from the HPS program at the University of Melbourne.

Lead Hosts: Thomas Spiteri (2025) and Samara Greenwood (2023-2024).

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The HPS Podcast - Conversations from History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science

Audience Faves: Daston & Harrison on 'Scientists and History'

May 09, 2025 • Season 4 • Episode 16

In the lead up to the launch of Season 5, we at The HPS Podcast are re-releasing some favourite episodes from our collection.

In this episode Professors Lorraine Daston and Peter Harrison talk to Samara Greenwood on the often complex, sometimes fraught relationship between practicing scientists and the history of science.

This episode was originally released on March 07, 2024.

The transcript can be found at - S3 Ep1 - Lorraine Daston & Peter Harrison Transcript

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