The 2008 Bellingham Summer Philosophy Conference has posted its call for papers. As far as I know, this is the only philosophy conference where you can win a prize for sustaining a physical injury. (Visit to ER may be required to claim prize; only one winner per year.) Needless to say, I will be there.
Ben, any luck in your efforts to get that prize named after you?
Posted by: David Sobel | January 04, 2008 at 01:34 PM
No, I think Ori's injury was worse than mine. Plus, I've already got a separate prize named after me for getting the most kidney stones.
Posted by: Ben Bradley | January 04, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Ben did win the prize last time though. He broke something in his arm (can't remember what). He complained about it for a bit, but decided not to go to the hospital. Later, at the bar, I saw him walking with a beer in each hand. What a hero!
Posted by: Kris | January 05, 2008 at 12:53 PM
It needed to be carried, so I carried it. It hurt a little bit. Does that make me a hero? Probably. But it is not for mere mortals to pass judgment on such matters. I was merely trying to contribute to the overall happiness of humanity.
Posted by: Ben Bradley | January 05, 2008 at 03:59 PM