Public Philosophy

Writing for general audiences in Aeon, Nautilus, and The Atlantic; advising government bodies on AI consciousness policy; and hosting the podcast The Observing Mind.

Philosophy too often remains locked in academic journals. My public work aims to bring philosophical questions about consciousness, AI, and the self to broader audiences — not by simplifying them, but by showing that these questions matter for how we live.

Activities

• Writing: Regular contributor to Aeon, Nautilus, The Atlantic, and The Guardian
• Podcast: Host of The Observing Mind — conversations about consciousness and AI
• Policy: Advisory roles with UK AI Safety Institute and EU AI Act working groups
• Public Lectures: TED, Royal Institution, Festival of Philosophy

Selected Writing

• What Would a Conscious AI Actually Feel? — Aeon, 2025
• The Self as Story — Aeon, 2026
• Descartes Was Half Right — The Atlantic, 2025