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Philosophy, Technology, and AI. "The problem with artificial intelligence is (still) that computers don't (yet?) give a damn."

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Video of my talk "Machine Consciousness & Moral Vertigo"

And a roundup of recent punk activities

"How to Give a Damn in the Age of AI" - Join me in person on Aug 20 in SF

At The SF Commons

"What You Want is Boring."

A recent podcast conversation about how AI will impact families and wellbeing. And an explanation of why what you can offer is more vital than what you want -- according to Fernando Flores.

Can AI Make Us Worse At Being Human? Yes

Can Care Make Us Better at Being Human? Yes

Care, Human Enfeeblement, and the Existential Implications of AGI.

My mini-manifesto on care (video and essay)

Further Reflections on AI, Care, and Intelligence

Audience responses from my recent "AI Philosophy Night" with Banu Kellner

My Talk Today in the "Consciousness Track" of the AGI-26 Conference

I'm also speaking tomorrow in the main program

Video of My Talk on “Criteria for Artificial Self-Consciousness"

A dense, timely talk with a fun slideshow and urgent message

AI's Indifferent Intelligence

Notes on my recent "AI Philosophy Night" with Banu Kellner at Imbue.

The Fate of Expertise in the Age of AI - New Publication

Journal of Expertise - June 2026 Issue