Rebecca Davnall

Dr. Rebecca Davnall is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Liverpool. Her work bridges ethics, technology, and game design, with a focus on autonomous systems and human agency.

• Teaching roles: Module Co-ordinator for Games and Meaning, Different Play, and Philosophy of Play and the Virtual; Teaching roles in 3D Modelling, Game Design Collaborative Projects, and MA/PHIL Dissertations.

Research Interests

Davnall explores ethical challenges in emerging technologies, particularly self-driving cars and video games. Her work examines:

• Moral frameworks for AI decision-making (e.g., trolley problems).
• Philosophical implications of virtual agency and play.
• Intersections of risk theory, vehicle dynamics, and ethics.

Publications span applied ethics, autonomous vehicle design, and game theory, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach.