Michael W. Schmidt

Dr. Michael W. Schmidt is a postdoctoral researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), affiliated with the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) since 2020. His work bridges philosophy with technology assessment, focusing on the Philosophy of Technology, Reflective Equilibrium, and Political Philosophy. He explores ethical dimensions of autonomous vehicles, AI ethics, and robotics, emphasizing public reason and human rights.

• Education: PhD in Philosophy (KIT, 2022) with a thesis on reflective equilibrium as a form of life.
• Research Themes: Methodology of reflective equilibrium, epistemology of understanding, Rawlsian political theory, and ethics of socio-technical systems.
• Recent Publications: Analyze AI ethics implementation, social media's impact on democracy, and governance frameworks for sustainable energy transitions.