In this project at the philosophy section of Delft University of Technology you will investigate the politics of conceptual engineering from a pluralist perspective, taking socially disruptive technologies (SDTs) as a case in point. The application deadline is 29 June 2025.
Aligning traffic with public values is complex—could navigation apps ‘nudge’ drivers to do better?
We all want livable cities and clean air. But how can we ensure driver autonomy while promoting public values in mobility? The Driving for Values project [a collaboration between AMS Institute, the City of Amsterdam and ESDIT researchers] offers solutions for integrating smart navigation into cities—while covering critical ethical bases.
– CLOSED – Vacancy: PhD on The Role of Moral Creativity in Responsible Technology Development
Our TU Delft partners are looking for a PhD candidate to work on the project "The Role of Moral Creativity in Responsible Technology Development" embedded in our programme. Applications deadline: 30 August 2024
– CLOSED – PhD candidate, Compliance by Design: Technical Challenges of EU AI Act Requirements and Their Ethical Implications
The University of Leiden is looking for a PhD candidate to work on the project: "Compliance by Design: Technical Challenges of EU AI Act Requirements and Their Ethical Implications." Deadline for applications: 15 July 2024
Prof. Vincent Blok appointed as professor of Philosophy of Data Science and AI at the Erasmus School of Philosophy
Prof. Vincent Blok, Professor in Philosophy of Technology and Responsible Innovation at Wageningen University and Research (WUR) and member of the ESDiT Management Board, has been appointed Professor of Philosophy of Data Science and AI at the Erasmus School of Philosophy (part-time) .
Adam Henschke on University World News about military technology
ESDiT Fellow Adam Henschke was interviewed by University World News on his work on on military technology for the article "Military philosophers ponder AI-human control of lethal weapons."
– CLOSED – Vacancy: PhD in Philosophy of digital technologies and the disruption of the lifeworld
PhD position available within the Philosophy Group - Wageningen University and Research in Philosophy of digital technologies and the disruption of the lifeworld! Application deadline: 27 May 2024.
Speaker at the online seminar on ‘The Co-Shaping of Attention and Technologies’ was dr. Galit Wellner of Tel Aviv University and the Holon Institute of Technology. The seminar was part of the series “Attending as practice in the attention economy”, organized by the ESDiT working group on the “Attention Economy.”
ESDIT program leader Philip Brey wins Weizenbaum Award for his contribution to computer ethics
Philip Brey, professor of philosophy at the University of Twente and ESDIT program leader, has won the 2022 Weizenbaum Award. The award is awarded every two years to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of ...
