Post #2116217
2026-04-23 14:13 UTC
Frequently I see academics describing themselves in their public profiles as "activists". I'm not sure what they think this means. In my experience, being an 'activist' puts you in conflict with exactly the kinds of institutions that employ academics. I do not advertise my activism on my CV etc. Should I though?
I'm curious about academics who do advertise their activism, and what that activism entails. Please share thoughts if this is you
#academicChatter
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@eric@social.coop 2026-04-25 10:28
@Talia@mstdn.social Geoffroy #deLagasnerie is a French scholar, phD and professor who works on epistemology and conflicts with institutions. Here is a sample: https://techhub.social/@estelle/110736585735060603
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@snippet@fe.disroot.org 2026-04-25 14:18
@Talia@mstdn.social @FerRacimo@fediscience.org wrote a book about climate activism in academic science.
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@AndyDearden@mastodon.green 2026-05-10 14:40
@Talia@mstdn.social There is an established field of "DesignActivism" which might provide useful cover in the inevitable struggles you will face in trying to align your academic careerr with your ethical sensibilities.