PhD in Philosophy
Ca' Foscari University of Venice – Present
Research focus: Epistemology of Trust: How Trust Shapes Knowledge
Daniele Raiola
PhD Candidate in Philosophy · Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Member of HPC of ngEHT · Collaboration Working Group
Research focus: social epistemology · epistemic trust · scientific collaboration
I study how trust shapes the epistemic output of scientific collectives. My work sits at the intersection of philosophy of science, social epistemology, and the philosophy of scientific collaboration.
About me
I work on the philosophy of science, with a focus on social epistemology, epistemic trust, and the conditions under which collective scientific knowledge becomes possible. My research examines how trust, collaboration, and institutional structures shape the epistemic output of large-scale research projects.
My doctoral project, Epistemology of Trust: How Trust Shapes Knowledge, investigates how trust contributes to the formation of reliable knowledge in scientific collectives, with particular attention to projects such as (ng)EHT and LIGO. I also engage in science communication and public outreach through my volunteering work at the Osservatorio Astronomico G.V. Schiaparelli.
Education
Master’s Degree in Philosophical Sciences
University of Milan –
Master's thesis: Epistemology of the Emergent Subject: Models of Collaboration in the Event Horizon Telescope Scientific Enterprise
Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy
University of Milan –
Bachelor's thesis: Epistemology of Ernst Mach and its convergences with pragmatism
Research Stays
Visiting Student
TU Berlin –
Hosted by Prof. Adrian Wüthrich and the NEPI research team.
Funded by TU- Mitteln für Internationale Wissenschaftskooperationen.
Other professional experience
Volunteer & Full Member
Osservatorio Astronomico G.V. Schiaparelli – Present
Science communication and public outreach. Cultural events planning and delivery. Volunteer training and didactic support. Lecturer in philosophy of science for astronomers and science communicators.
HR and Recruitment
Growtize Holding –
Team coordination and recruitment. CV screening and online interviews.
Publications & Research Output
Current research
- Epistemology of Trust: How Trust Shapes Knowledge
Talks & Conferences
Public Outreach
Lecturer in Philosophy of Time
Cos'è il Tempo? Passato, Presente e Futuro nella Filosofia Upcoming
Lecturer in Philosophy of Science
Filosofia della Scienza per la Comunicazione Scientifica
Lecturer in Philosophy of Science
Filosofia della Scienza per Astronomi
Scientific Presentations
Colloquium
Epistemology of Trust: How Trust shapes Knowledge
Presentation of Master's Thesis
History, Philosophy and Culture ngEHT Collaboration Working Group
Attendance & Broader Interests
IMoS Opening
Feierliche Eröffnung des IMoS
ngEHT Workshop
Black Hole Initiative History, Philosophy, and Culture Day
COSMOS Project
Modeling the Cosmos: Frontiers in Philosophy of Astrophysics and Cosmology
SISFA Workshop
Towards a Quantum Culture: The Different Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics
Collaboration & outreach
Contact
I am open to collaborations, speaking opportunities, and research projects.