Bas S.O.M. de Boer

Bas S.O.M. de Boer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Twente. His research focuses on the philosophical dimensions of technology, particularly in areas such as AI ethics, human-technology relations, and phenomenological critiques of technological systems. He has organized conferences like the 2018 International Conference on Human-Technology Relations.

His work intersects with psychology, medical ethics, and design, addressing topics like conversational AI limitations, aesthetic disgust in food innovation, and the political implications of large language models. He has a strong publication record spanning over 34 peer-reviewed contributions since 2017, with a focus on interdisciplinary dialogues between philosophy and technology.

De Boer’s research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health, well-being, and responsible consumption. His recent publications emphasize critical engagement with emerging technologies, their ethical challenges, and their impact on human agency and societal structures.