Alexandre Erler

Alexandre Erler is a philosopher at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University's Institute of Philosophy of Mind and Cognition, focusing on the ethical implications of transformative technologies like human enhancement, artificial intelligence, and genome editing. He also works in neuroethics and psychiatry ethics, particularly regarding mental disorders such as ADHD.

• University of Oxford (PhD in Philosophy, 2013)

His research explores ethical frameworks for biotechnological advancements, emphasizing the need for robust governance in areas like brain organoid transplantation, epigenetic military applications, and AI development. A recurring theme in his work is the critique of rigid conceptual distinctions in bioethics, such as the treatment-enhancement dichotomy.

Recent publications address consciousness ethics in brain organoids, AI's societal risks, and epigenetic military uses. He advocates for balanced regulatory approaches that acknowledge both potential benefits and ethical pitfalls, as seen in his commentaries on global health policies and technological governance.

Erler has presented at international workshops on genome editing, aging ethics, and neuro-interventions, including at the 13th World Congress of Bioethics. His work bridges theoretical ethics with practical policy recommendations, often engaging with debates about fairness, authenticity, and the human condition in an era of rapid technological change.