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Colin Koopman is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oregon and Director of the New Media and Culture Certificate. He is also a Pre-Law Advisor, specializing in Political Philosophy, Information Politics, Data Ethics, and Social Impacts of AI. Utilizing genealogical and pragmatist methodologies, his research investigates the historical underpinnings of contemporary data systems and their democratic implications.
- University: University of Oregon
- School: School of Global Studies and Languages
- Department: Department of Philosophy
His research spans Genealogy, Pragmatism, and their intersections in addressing modern issues like data authoritarianism, algorithmic bias, and ethical data governance. Koopman's work bridges Continental and Analytic philosophical traditions, drawing on Foucault, Nietzsche, Dewey, and Du Bois.
Recent publications focus on data equality, intelligence testing genealogies, and format-based political theory. His 2024 book Data Equals: Democratic Equality and Technological Hierarchy examines how data technologies perpetuate inequality through flawed equality concepts. Articles analyze topics from eugenic data formats to medical records archaeology.
- Scientific Awards: NEH-funded research sabbatical (2024)
As a Pre-Law Advisor, he integrates philosophical analysis into legal education. Koopman co-leads interdisciplinary research clusters like the Critical Genealogies Collaboratory and the Data|Media Research Collaboratory. His teaching includes courses on technology's social impacts and political philosophy.
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