Sven Neth

Sven Neth is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in decision theory and formal epistemology. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was advised by Lara Buchak, John MacFarlane, and Wesley Holliday, and an undergraduate degree from Freie Universität Berlin.

His research focuses on non-ideal decision-making agents, simplicity bias in probability assignments, and natural language reasoning. Notable topics include Goodman's New Riddle of Induction, social choice theory, and the ethics of artificial intelligence. His work bridges philosophy with formal methods, addressing foundational questions in epistemology, decision theory, and the philosophy of science.

• Education:
• PhD in Philosophy, UC Berkeley (Advisors: Lara Buchak, John MacFarlane, Wesley Holliday)
• Bachelor's Degree, Freie Universität Berlin

His recent publications explore foundational issues in subjective probability, the limits of Solomonoff prediction, and rational attitudes toward information acquisition. He is also active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including work presented at NeurIPS workshops on decision-making in dynamic environments.

Dr. Neth's current research questions include critiques of optimization-centric approaches and the philosophical implications of AI safety frameworks.