Mariano Asla

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Mariano Asla is a scholar at the intersection of philosophy, theology, and artificial intelligence, whose work probes the deepest questions raised by emerging technologies. His primary research areas include the ontology of non-human agents, the theological implications of AI, and the philosophical foundations of machine intelligence. Asla’s major contribution lies in bridging contemporary ontology and theology to understand modern AI systems, particularly large language models and agentic AI. His most-cited paper, “Non-Human Agents: Exploring Modern AI Through the Lens of Contemporary Ontology and Theology” (2025), has already garnered 1 citation, signaling its early impact in a rapidly evolving field. In this work, Asla critically examines how AI challenges traditional notions of intelligence and agency, drawing on diverse ontological models to reframe the conversation. His scholarship is notable for its interdisciplinary rigor, offering a framework that theologians, philosophers, and computer scientists can engage with. Asla’s research is essential reading for anyone grappling with the ethical and metaphysical dimensions of AI, positioning him as a vital voice in the discourse on what it means to be an agent in the age of intelligent machines.