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Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies

ESDiT is a 10-year long international research programme of 7 academic institutions. We work on breakthrough research at the intersections of ethics, philosophy, technology, engineering and social sciences.

What We DoWho We Are

Our 3 Focal Points

New digital technologies

robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), big data, blockchain, social media, and quantum computing

Bio- and brain technologies

gene editing, gene drives, synthetic biology, neurotechnology, advanced medical and food technologies, and technologies for human enhancement

Environmental & sustainable technologies

energy technologies, water technologies, recycling and other technologies for the circular economy, climate engineering, and bio-based and low-carbon technologies

Collaboration &
Knowledge exchange

The ESDiT programme is open to collaboration with other academic researchers, technology developers, policy makers & civil society organizations. We share relevant information and research results with media, education  & general public stakeholders.

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Our Latest Publications

The latest publications by ESDiT researchers:

Public health measures and the rise of incidental surveillance: Considerations about private informational power and accountability

Kamphorst, Bart A.; Henschke, Adam

Public health measures and the rise of incidental surveillance: Considerations about private informational power and accountability Journal Article

In: Ethics and Information Technology, vol. 25, iss. 4, 2023.

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A reflective guide on the meaning of empathy in autism research

Bollen, Caroline

A reflective guide on the meaning of empathy in autism research Journal Article

In: Methods in Psychology, vol. 8, no. 100109, 2023.

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Latest News & Media appearances

News from the ESDIT programme + media appearances by our researchers:

From the Attention Economy to a Politics of Curiosity – Recording Now Available

From the Attention Economy to a Politics of Curiosity – Recording Now Available

Reimagining Persuasive Technologies for Digital Well-being – Recording Now Available

Reimagining Persuasive Technologies for Digital Well-being – Recording Now Available

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The ESDIT podcast

Interviews with, and by, scholars affiliated with the research consortium Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies. The ESDiT podcast showcases ongoing research of various junior and senior scholars active in contemporary technology ethics.

Our Next Event

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