Alberto Murcia Carbonell

Alberto Murcia Carbonell is a Spanish philosopher and Associate Professor holding dual affiliations at Carlos III University of Madrid and ESIC University, where he teaches courses in Ethics of Technology, Digital Culture, and Business Ethics. Accredited as a PhD Associate Professor by ANECA, he specializes in the intersection of philosophy, cultural studies, and digital technologies.

Education:

• PhD in Humanities (cum laude) - Carlos III University of Madrid
• Master's Degree in Humanities - Carlos III University of Madrid
• ANECA Accreditation: Contract Professor with Doctorate (2023)

Research Interests:

His work oscillates between posthumanist philosophy and digital ethics, examining how emerging technologies reshape human identity. Key themes include:

• Counterfactual thinking in virtual history contexts
• Ethical implications of human-technology symbiosis
• Game studies as a lens for understanding human behavior
• Cultural narratives around war and victimhood

Publications Overview:

Recent works demonstrate a trajectory from philosophical anthropology to applied ethics, with 2020-2023 outputs addressing posthuman futures, military identity formation, corporate ethical frameworks, and the epistemology of play. His research increasingly bridges abstract theory with contemporary digital phenomena.

Academic Service & Cultural Contributions:

• Coordinator: Bachelor's & Advanced Digital Business Degrees (ESIC)
• Exhibition Curator: "Video Games, Both Sides of the Screen" (Telefónica Foundation, 2019)
• Director: "Encounters with Aliens, Science, and Art" (Friends of Reina Sofía, 2021)
• Workshop Director: Video Game Script Workshop (Círculo de Bellas Artes, since 2018)

Teaching Portfolio: Currently teaches at Bachelor in Audiovisual Communication and New Media program, with courses spanning logic, argumentation, and digital culture. His pedagogical approach integrates philosophical rigor with contemporary media analysis.