Public Engagement

Throughout my graduate studies, I’ve tried to do my share to bridge the gap between the academy and the public. I was awarded a Philosophy in Media Fellowship by the Marc Sanders Foundation in 2024 for these efforts.

Pieces

Metaphors Make the World.” Aeon. February 2024. 

Digital Maps Require Greater Government Oversight.” Undark Magazine. October 2022.

Other

Thanks to a grant by the American Philosophical Association, I run a website on the philosophy of sport — it has resources for students and will soon feature a high school essay competition. 

At UC Irvine, I was awarded a Science Communication Fellowship. 

Sometimes, I write on Substack.

Cartoon of Ben drawn by a student.

A portrayal of my mannerisms, by a talented student's hand.