Biography

It is with a marked interest in science that Jacob completed his college studies in the natural sciences. Undecided and curious to broaden his horizons, he studied at university several fields such as engineering, architecture and philosophy. It is finally his passion for this last discipline that will make him begin a bachelors degree at the University of Sherbrooke. To this day, it is the questions at the intersection of philosophy and science that arouse the main interest of his research.

In his role as a research assistant, Jacob is interested in the epistemology of think tanks. Specifically, he studies mentions of these think tanks in the Canadian media and how journalists characterize them. Fundamentally passionate about the way research is presented to the public, he wishes through his work to contribute to a critical evaluation of the presentation of information.

Distinctions and awards

• Mention of excellence  (Faculté des lettres et sciences humaines, Université de Sherbrooke), 2021-2022
• Award for the best communication, Journée de la recherche en philosophie (Université de Sherbrooke), 2021-2022

Communications

• Jacob Hamel-Mottiez. « Le mystère de la conscience est-il insoluble? ». Journée de la recherche en philosophie. Université de Sherbrooke. March 9th, 2022. 
• Jacob Hamel-Mottiez. « Intelligence artificielle : comment son usage est une menace pour la démocratie ». Blogue de philosophie pratique de l'Université de Sherbrooke.  January 13th, 2022. [Online]