Evan Selinger

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About

Evan Selinger is a philosopher and technology ethicist whose work sits at the critical intersection of humanity, artificial intelligence, and the ethics of design. A professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Selinger has built a distinguished career examining how emerging technologies reshape human behavior, identity, and autonomy. His most celebrated contribution, *Re-Engineering Humanity* (2018, co-authored with Brett Frischmann), has garnered over 320 citations and delivers a prescient warning: rather than fearing a robot uprising, we should be alarmed by technologies that subtly condition humans to think and act like machines — a phenomenon he terms "techno-social engineering." This work has resonated powerfully across philosophy, policy, and computer science communities. Selinger further advances ethical discourse through his influential research on "dishonest anthropomorphism," exploring how deceptive robot design misleads consumers and demanding stronger regulatory and engineering safeguards. His earlier philosophical work, engaging the landmark Dreyfus-Collins debate on embodiment and cognition, demonstrates his deep roots in phenomenology and AI theory. Across his career, Selinger has established himself as an indispensable voice urging technologists and policymakers to prioritize human dignity in an increasingly automated world.