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David Hildebrand is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado Denver, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on the ethical and epistemic implications of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic systems. He has presented globally, including keynote speeches in Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, and Italy, addressing themes like technology's impact on autonomy, democracy, and education. His research bridges classical pragmatism (Dewey, Borgmann) with contemporary issues, emphasizing how technology shapes human experience, empathy, and democratic values.
Recent engagements include teaching philosophy of art and aesthetics at Ca' Foscari University (Venice, Italy) and presenting at the University of Bologna on preserving meaning in an algorithmic age. He co-hosted a campus-wide discussion on AI's future in education at CU Denver. His scholarship spans over two decades, with publications analyzing technology's role in education, art, journalism, and public discourse.
Key research areas include AI ethics, data governance, and the preservation of democratic habits in the digital era. He critiques technology's potential to manipulate experience and morality, advocating for pragmatic approaches to ensure ethical technological integration. His work frequently engages with Deweyan praxis, emphasizing inquiry-based solutions to sociotechnical challenges.
