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Romy Jaster is a philosopher at the Humboldt University of Berlin's Institute of Philosophy, where she leads the Philosophy & Public research area. She serves as spokesperson for the DFG priority program Rethinking Disinformation (Re:DIS) and co-leader of the Public Sphere subproject in the BMBF joint project Iconoclasm: Making Women in Philosophy Visible. As a founding member of the public philosophy platform PhilPublica, she actively bridges academic research with societal discourse.
- BA advisor at the Institute of Philosophy
- Member of the Commission for the Investigation of Allegations of Scientific Misconduct (KWF)
Her research explores the epistemology of disinformation, capability limitations, and digital discourse ethics. She teaches courses on echo chambers, academic freedom, and argumentation theory, focusing on contemporary societal challenges. Her work integrates philosophical theory with practical applications to address misinformation's impact on public debate.
Romy Jaster's recent publications examine fake news epistemology and conspiracy theories' resistance to evidence, contributing to debates on epistemic responsibility in digital spaces. She organizes discussion forums on socially relevant philosophical issues and advises the Science Media Center on disseminating philosophical research to broader audiences.
Contact: Unter den Linden 6, Room 3012 | romy.jaster@hu-berlin.de | +49 30 2093 70454
