Julia Christiane Gabriela Netter

Julia Christiane Gabriela Netter is an Assistant Professor at Brown University, jointly affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Philosophy. Her work bridges technical and ethical dimensions of digital technologies, focusing on responsible computer science, data politics, and moral pluralism.

• DPhil (2018) and MPhil (2013) in Philosophy from the University of Oxford
• BA (2011) from Otto Friedrich University and Universität Bamberg

Her research explores intersections of ethics, political philosophy, and technology governance. Key themes include:

• Ethical frameworks for digital technology and data practices
• Moral pluralism in algorithmic decision-making
• Legitimacy of coercion in liberal democratic systems
• Philosophical foundations of responsible AI

Recent publications analyze challenges to liberal political theory from unreasonable perspectives and the role of reasonableness in digital governance. She teaches courses on ethics of digital technology, politics of data, and moral pluralism, emphasizing practical applications in computer science education.