Benjamin Philip, PhD
Also known as Benjamin C. Kinney
Scientific publications (25+) and awarded grants: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5467-8384
Speculative fiction (30+ sales): https://benjaminckinney.com/publications/
General audience science & medical writing:
- Philip BA. Human Enhancement vs. Support: How Can Neurotechnology Expand Human Function? NeuroTechX Content Lab. NeuroTechX; May 14, 2026.
- Philip BA. The Craft of Writing: Prose Techniques for Clear and Compelling Scientific Text. ASNR Career Development Webinar Series. American Society for Neurorehabilitation; April 30, 2026.
- Tip sheet free to download; full recording available for society members.
- Kinney BC. The Hands and the Brain: Complementary Dominance. Clarkesworld Magazine. Wyrm Publishing; March 1, 2026.
- Kinney BC. Short Fiction Rejection Letters: Best Practices and Expectations. SFWA Blog. Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America; Aug 24, 2021.
- Kinney BC. Embodied and Empathetic Minds. Astounding Analog Companion Blog. Must Read Magazines; Feb 2, 2021.
- Kinney BC. “What’s possible with cyborgs and cybernetics.” In: Koboldt D. ed., Putting the Science in Fiction. Penguin Random House; 2018.
- Kinney BC. Right Hand, Human Brain: the Mysteries of Handedness. Baen Blog, Baen Publishing Enterprises; October 19, 2017.
- Kinney, BC. Tools and Problems of Modern Neuroscience. File 770; February 3, 2017.
- Kinney, BC The Evolved Brain. Clarkesworld Magazine. Wyrm Publishing; January 1, 2017.
Editing:
- Freelance Editor, Clarity in Science Writing and Editing (2025-)
- Review Editor, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (2023-)
- Academic Editor, PLOS One (2016-2023)
- Assistant Editor (Managing Editor), Escape Pod (2016-2023)
- Finalist for Hugo Award 6 times, Ignyte Award twice
- Associate Editor (submissions reviewer), Escape Pod (2015-2016)
- Peer reviewer for countless academic publications (30+ journals)