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Kevin Healey serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of New Hampshire, where his work bridges media studies, religious studies, and digital ethics. His research critically examines moral frameworks in social media, virtual reality, and Silicon Valley ideologies through the lens of contemplative traditions and prophetic critique.
Education:
- B.A. from Drew University
- M.A. in Media Studies/History from The New School
- Ph.D. in Communications from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Professor Healey's research centers on the ethical and religious dimensions of digital culture, with particular focus on how contemplative practices can inform technology design and usage. His scholarship challenges dominant narratives in digital humanism through prophetic critique, examining tensions between technological innovation and moral reflection in areas like social media ethics, virtual reality, and algorithmic accountability. He investigates how digital platforms reshape spiritual experience and moral discourse while advocating for wisdom traditions in technological development.
Analysis of his 2015-2024 publications reveals consistent exploration of digital ethics through contemplative frameworks, with recent work addressing post-pandemic technology relationships, women's voices in digital spaces, and multisensory truth-seeking methods. His scholarship demonstrates interdisciplinary reach across media studies, religious studies, and critical technology studies while maintaining focus on moral accountability in digital environments.
Scientific Awards:
- No scientific awards listed in source material
Information about graduate student advising and research grants was not provided in available materials. The source contains no details regarding laboratory affiliations, research teams, or collaborative projects, though his publications suggest engagement with interdisciplinary scholarly communities through journals like Journal of Media Ethics and Television & New Media.
