Future Philosopher

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Hi, I’m Catherine.

I’m studying Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence at Northeastern University London.

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  • Am I missing something? Why bogus ideas maintain philosophical respect

    A recent article about illusionism in the philosophy of mind got me wondering. How many respected philosophical positions are this easy to debunk? What is it that keeps them going despite strong opposition? And do we all need to be more like the child in The Emperor’s New Clothes when… more ›

  • What is it like to be a bacterium? Umwelten, amoebae and AI

    In her forthcoming publication, Bacteria to AI: Human Futures with Our Nonhuman Symbionts, N. Katherine Hayles unveils a new theory of mind. Could non-human and artificial intelligences qualify as cognitive entities – and what does that mean for our futures? Hayles recently introduced her theory in a fascinating online conversation… more ›