Michael Wheeler

Michael Wheeler is a Professor in Philosophy at the University of Stirling, focusing on cognitive science, phenomenology, and the philosophy of technology. His work bridges existentialist philosophy with modern AI ethics and embodied cognition.

• Key Research Themes: Extended mind, distributed cognition, and transparency in smart machines.
• Recent Projects: Explore the societal impact of AI, cognitive change in the arts, and the interplay between aging and cognition.

Selected Articles (2024-2019): His publications span topics like creativity and contingency in the arts, transparency in AI, and the evolutionary psychology of reasoning.

Notable Contributions: Advocates for integrating phenomenology into cognitive science and challenges representationalist frameworks in AI and robotics.