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Work with thought leaders and academic experts in philosophy

Companies can benefit from working with someone whose expertise is in the field of philosophy in several ways. Philosophy thought leaders can provide unique insights and perspectives that can enhance decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills within the organization. They can also help improve ethical practices and corporate social responsibility, ensuring that the company operates with integrity and social impact. Additionally, collaborating with philosophy experts can foster innovation and creativity, as they encourage thinking outside the box and challenging conventional wisdom. They can also contribute to developing a strong organizational culture and values, promoting employee engagement and loyalty. Lastly, working with philosophy researchers can drive meaningful conversations and engage stakeholders, leading to a deeper understanding of complex issues and more effective communication strategies.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in philosophy include Dr. Charles Lassiter, Ph.D., Dr. Pantaleon Fassbender, Ryan Howell, Jim Samuel, Shadi Bartsch-Zimmer, Elizabeth Stewart, Eve Ekman, Lea-Rachel Kosnik, Dr. Jo Huxster, Ph.D, Dr. Erin Westgate, Ph.D., Anna Jobin, Jennifer Aaker, and Dr Troy Smith.

Dr. Charles Lassiter, Ph.D.

Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Associate professor of philosophy with publications on mind, language, knowledge, and culture
Most Relevant Research Interests
Philosophy
Other Research Interests (13)
philosophy of mind
embodied cognition
extended cognition
philosophy of language
social psychology
And 8 more
About
My research is at the intersection of mind, technology, and culture. I regularly publish on topics including: 1\. embodied and encultured cognition 2\. computational models of reasoning 3\. epistemology of expertise Outside of my publishing work, I have taught philosophy at the undergraduate and graduate levels since 2015. My other professional role includes helping other humanists be more public-facing in their own research. Finally, I gather and analyze data from the philosophy job market on my blog: https://charleslassiter.weebly.com/blog
Most Relevant Publications (13+)

22 total publications

Implicit racial bias and epistemic pessimism

Philosophical Psychology / Jan 12, 2017

Lassiter, C., & Ballantyne, N. (2017). Implicit racial bias and epistemic pessimism. Philosophical Psychology, 30(1–2), 79–101. https://doi.org/10.1080/09515089.2016.1265103

How to power encultured minds

Synthese / Sep 06, 2018

Vukov, J., & Lassiter, C. (2018). How to power encultured minds. Synthese, 197(8), 3507–3534. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-018-01899-8

Implicating without intending on the Gricean account of implicature

Empedocles: European Journal for the Philosophy of Communication / Dec 01, 2012

Lassiter, C. (2012). Implicating without intending on the Gricean account of implicature. Empedocles: European Journal for the Philosophy of Communication, 4(2), 199–215. https://doi.org/10.1386/ejpc.4.2.199_1

In search of an ontology for 4E theories: from new mechanism to causal powers realism

Synthese / Jun 03, 2021

Lassiter, C., & Vukov, J. (2021). In search of an ontology for 4E theories: from new mechanism to causal powers realism. Synthese, 199(3–4), 9785–9808. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-021-03225-1

Arational belief convergence

Synthese / Nov 21, 2019

Lassiter, C. (2019). Arational belief convergence. Synthese, 198(7), 6329–6350. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-019-02465-6

Could a robot flirt? 4E cognition, reactive attitudes, and robot autonomy

AI & SOCIETY / Jan 02, 2021

Lassiter, C. (2021). Could a robot flirt? 4E cognition, reactive attitudes, and robot autonomy. AI & SOCIETY, 37(2), 675–686. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-020-01116-6

Sham Epistemic Authority and Implicit Racial Bias

Social Epistemology / Jan 02, 2019

Lassiter, C. (2019). Sham Epistemic Authority and Implicit Racial Bias. Social Epistemology, 33(1), 42–60. https://doi.org/10.1080/02691728.2018.1552995

Cognition Beyond the Brain: Computation, Interactivity, and Human Artifice

Philosophical Psychology / Jun 19, 2014

Lassiter, C. (2014). Cognition Beyond the Brain: Computation, Interactivity, and Human Artifice. Philosophical Psychology, 28(8), 1245–1249. https://doi.org/10.1080/09515089.2014.926442

Review of David Chalmers, Reality+: virtual Worlds and the problems of Philosophy, New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2022

Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences / Oct 20, 2022

Lassiter, C., & Kagan, A. (2022). Review of David Chalmers, Reality+: virtual Worlds and the problems of Philosophy, New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2022. Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11097-022-09864-0

Watching People Watching People: Culture, Prestige, and Epistemic Authority

Social Epistemology / Sep 03, 2022

Lassiter, C. (2022). Watching People Watching People: Culture, Prestige, and Epistemic Authority. Social Epistemology, 36(5), 601–612. https://doi.org/10.1080/02691728.2022.2114113

New Ontological Foundations for Extended Minds: Causal Powers Realism

Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences / Jun 10, 2022

Lassiter, C., & Vukov, J. (2022). New Ontological Foundations for Extended Minds: Causal Powers Realism. Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11097-022-09817-7

Externalizing Communicative Intentions

SATS / Jan 01, 2011

Lassiter, C. (2011). Externalizing Communicative Intentions. SATS, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.1515/sats.2011.010

How Not to Deal with the Tragic Dilemma

Social Epistemology / Jan 13, 2020

Mugg, J. (2020). How Not to Deal with the Tragic Dilemma. Social Epistemology, 34(3), 253–264. https://doi.org/10.1080/02691728.2019.1705935

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Dr. Pantaleon Fassbender

Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
Highly experienced global leadership and corporate health management advisor
Most Relevant Research Interests
Philosophy
Other Research Interests (7)
Applied Psychology
Communication
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Human-Computer Interaction
Artificial Intelligence
And 2 more
About
With over 25 years of experience in corporate health management, talent management, and crisis management consulting, I am passionate about helping leaders and organizations overcome challenges and achieve their goals. As a Managing Director at Twisters Management Consulting LLC, I leverage my expertise in evidence-based management, applied psychology, data storytelling, and analytical skills to provide innovative and effective solutions for my clients. One of my unique offerings is horse-assisted coaching, which is a powerful and experiential method to enhance personal and professional development. By working with a horse and a coach on the ground, clients can gain insights into their body language, communication style, emotional intelligence, and leadership presence. I also specialize in personality assessment-at-a-distance, which is a valuable tool for due diligence, ghost negotiation, fraud investigation, and other high-stakes situations. Additionally, I have a strong background in investigative psychology and forensics, which enables me to apply behavioral analysis and profiling techniques to various security contexts.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

6 total publications

Application of artificial intelligence: risk perception and trust in the work context with different impact levels and task types

AI & SOCIETY / Jun 02, 2023

Klein, U., Depping, J., Wohlfahrt, L., & Fassbender, P. (2023). Application of artificial intelligence: risk perception and trust in the work context with different impact levels and task types. AI & SOCIETY. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-023-01699-w

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Ryan Howell

San Francisco , California, United States of America
Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, San Francisco State University
Research Interests (34)
Happiness
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
History and Philosophy of Science
Applied Psychology
And 29 more
About
Dr. Ryan Howell is an Associate Professor at San Francisco State University. His research interests include the psychology of goals and how people pursue and achieve them. Dr. Howell received his PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from the University of California, Riverside in 2005.

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Jim Samuel

Associate Professor at Rutgers University
Research Interests (22)
Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Informatics
Machine Learning
NLP NLU NLG Behavioral Finance
And 17 more
About
Jim Samuel is an Associate Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Informatics Program at the Bloustein School. He is an information and artificial intelligence (AI) scientist, with significant industry experience in finance, technology, entrepreneurship and data analytics. Dr. Samuel’s primary research covers human intelligence and artificial intelligences interaction and information philosophy.  Dr. Samuel’s applied research focuses on the optimal use of big data and smart data driven AI applications, textual analytics, natural language processing and artificially intelligent public opinion informatics. His expertise extends to socioeconomic implications of AI, applied machine learning, social media analytics, AI education and AI bias. Dr. Samuel completed his Ph.D. from the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College – City University of New York, and he also has M.Arch and M.B.A (International Finance) degrees.  Dr. Samuel has worked with large multinational financial services corporations, and advises businesses and organizations on data analytics and AI driven value creation strategies. He is passionate about research driven thought leadership in AI, information philosophy, analytics and informatics. 

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Shadi Bartsch-Zimmer

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Classics professor at UChicago and Director of IFK
Research Interests (8)
History and Philosophy of Science
Political Science and International Relations
Literature and Literary Theory
History
Cultural Studies
And 3 more
About
Shadi Bartsch-Zimmer works on Roman imperial literature, the history of rhetoric and philosophy, and on the reception of the western classical tradition in contemporary China.  She is the author of 5 books on the ancient novel, Neronian literature, political theatricality, and Stoic philosophy, the most recent of which is Persius: A Study in Food, Philosophy, and the Figural (Winner of the 2016 Goodwin Award of Merit).  She has also edited or co-edited 7 wide-ranging essay collections (two of them Cambridge Companions) and the “Seneca in Translation” series from the University of Chicago. Bartsch’s new translation of Vergil’s Aeneid was released from Random House in 2021; in 2022, she is publishing a monograph on the contemporary Chinese reception of ancient Greek political philosophy.  Bartsch has been a Guggenheim fellow, edits the journal KNOW, and has held visiting scholar positions in St. Andrews, Taipei, and Rome. Starting in academic year 2015, she has led a university-wide initiative to explore the historical and social contexts in which knowledge is created, legitimized, and circulated.

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Elizabeth Stewart

Visiting Professor at Howard University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Philosophy
Other Research Interests (3)
Philosophy of Information and Technology
History and Philosophy of Science
Applied Psychology
About
I am interested in trust, trustworthiness, Artificial Intelligence, and online speech. I graduated with my Msc in psycholinguistics from the University of Edinburgh (2014) and my Ph.D in Philosophy at the University of South Carolina (2022). I am currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Howard University. My current research focuses on connecting the philosophical literature on trust and trustworthiness to current issues in ethics of AI. Elizabeth Stewart is a visiting professor at Howard University. She received her Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of South Carolina in 2022. She also has a master's degree in psychology of language from the University of Edinburgh and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Columbia International University. Her publications include "How can you trust Artificial Intelligence Systems? Objective, Subjective and Intersubjective parameters of Trust"
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

3 total publications

Detecting Fake News: Two Problems for Content Moderation

Philosophy & Technology / Feb 11, 2021

Stewart, E. (2021). Detecting Fake News: Two Problems for Content Moderation. Philosophy & Technology, 34(4), 923–940. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13347-021-00442-x

Negotiating domains of trust

Philosophical Psychology / Nov 13, 2022

Stewart, E. (2022). Negotiating domains of trust. Philosophical Psychology, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/09515089.2022.2144190

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Eve Ekman

Senior Fellow Greater Good Science Center University of California Berkeley
Most Relevant Research Interests
Philosophy
Other Research Interests (15)
emotion awareness
meditation
compassion
psychedelics
burnout
And 10 more
About
Eve Ekman, PhD, MSW, is a postdoctoral fellow in Integrative Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Having obtained her master’s in Social Work from UC Berkeley in 2006, she later went on to earn a doctorate in Social Welfare, Public Health and Psychology at UC Berkeley in 2014. Eve has a broad range of experience in the health and wellness field, including her current position as the Well Being Lead Health Team at Apple. Eve is also an instructor of Contemplative Science Curriculum at UC Berkeley, where she teaches and promotes the intersection of science and contemplative practices.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

21 total publications

Participant Reports of Mindfulness, Posttraumatic Growth, and Social Connectedness in Psilocybin-Assisted Group Therapy: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis

Journal of Humanistic Psychology / Jun 12, 2021

Agin-Liebes, G., Ekman, E., Anderson, B., Malloy, M., Haas, A., & Woolley, J. (2021). Participant Reports of Mindfulness, Posttraumatic Growth, and Social Connectedness in Psilocybin-Assisted Group Therapy: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 002216782110229. https://doi.org/10.1177/00221678211022949

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Lea-Rachel Kosnik

Professor of Economics, University of Missouri-St. Louis, a leading expert on hydropower regulation in the U.S., and other energy and environmental issues
Most Relevant Research Interests
Philosophy
Other Research Interests (23)
Environmental Economics
Energy Economics
Environmental Justice
Text/Content Analysis
Public & Regulatory Economics
And 18 more
About
Lea-Rachel Kosnik is a Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She received her BA and MA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on renewable energy and climate change, and she is considered a leading expert on the topic of hydroelectric energy generation in the U.S., and hydropower regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In recent years her research has expanded to include analyses of the academic economics profession itself, including with a focus on gender issues and DEI initiatives. Methodologically, her skill set includes textual analysis and natural language processing, along with traditional econometric techniques. In 2016 she received an honorable mention for article of the year from *Contemporary Economic Policy*, and in 2022 she gave the keynote address to the Illinois Economics Association. Dr. Kosnik is perhaps best known (in a service capacity) as the Association of Environmental and Resource Economist’s (AERE’s) Midwest representative, annually organizing the full track of AERE-sponsored environmental sessions at the Midwest Economic Association meetings. Dr. Kosnik has also served as President, Past-President, and Board Member of the Transportation and Public Utilities Group (TPUG), and as a Department Chair.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

40 total publications

Refusing to budge: a confirmatory bias in decision making?

Mind & Society / Nov 06, 2007

Kosnik, L.-R. D. (2007). Refusing to budge: a confirmatory bias in decision making? Mind & Society, 7(2), 193–214. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11299-007-0043-5

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Dr. Jo Huxster, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Eckerd College with publications in climate change, science, and environmental communication
Most Relevant Research Interests
Philosophy
Other Research Interests (14)
public understanding of climate change
public understanding of science
environmental communication
science communication
Atmospheric Science
And 9 more
About
I study public understanding of science and communication for environmental issues and climate change. I have expertise in environmental and science communication, environmental policy, sustainability, climate mitigation and adaptation, and environmental justice. I have publications in top-tier journals and am particularly adept at public speaking and engagement.
Most Relevant Publications (4+)

16 total publications

Understanding and Trusting Science

Journal for General Philosophy of Science / Apr 09, 2019

Slater, M. H., Huxster, J. K., & Bresticker, J. E. (2019). Understanding and Trusting Science. Journal for General Philosophy of Science, 50(2), 247–261. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10838-019-09447-9

Denialism as Applied Skepticism: Philosophical and Empirical Considerations

Erkenntnis / Aug 20, 2018

Slater, M. H., Huxster, J. K., Bresticker, J. E., & LoPiccolo, V. (2018). Denialism as Applied Skepticism: Philosophical and Empirical Considerations. Erkenntnis, 85(4), 871–890. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10670-018-0054-0

Attempts to prime intellectual virtues for understanding of science: Failures to inspire intellectual effort

Philosophical Psychology / Sep 04, 2017

Huxster, J., Hopkins, M., Bresticker, J., Leddington, J., & Slater, M. (2017). Attempts to prime intellectual virtues for understanding of science: Failures to inspire intellectual effort. Philosophical Psychology, 30(8), 1141–1158. https://doi.org/10.1080/09515089.2017.1359245

Public Conceptions of Scientific Consensus

Erkenntnis / Jul 18, 2022

Slater, M. H., Huxster, J. K., & Scholfield, E. R. (2022). Public Conceptions of Scientific Consensus. Erkenntnis. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10670-022-00569-z

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Dr. Erin Westgate, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Social Psychology, researching boredom, interest, and thinking (and why we're so bad at it)
Research Interests (17)
social psychology
social cognition
emotion
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
And 12 more
About
**Dr. Erin Westgate** (she/her/hers) is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Florida, where she studies boredom, interest, and why some thoughts are more engaging than others. ​She received her PhD in social psychology from the University of Virginia in 2018, and her undergraduate degree from Reed College. Much of her research has been on the conditions under which people enjoy or do not enjoy their own thoughts. She has extended that work to the larger question of why people become bored, developing a new model of boredom that explains what boredom is, why we experience it, and what happens when we do.  As part of this, she is investigating our desire for a life full of interesting, perspective-changing experiences - or a “psychologically rich” life.

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Anna Jobin

Researcher at Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society
Most Relevant Research Interests
Philosophy
Other Research Interests (20)
sciene & technology
digital ethics
artificial intelligence
Computer Networks and Communications
Hardware and Architecture
And 15 more
About
Anne Jobin is a Swiss sociologist and researcher who specializes in the areas of science, technology, and society (STS). She holds a Doctor of Social Sciences from Université de Lausanne, and has been a visiting research scholar at Tufts University and Cornell University. She is currently a researcher at the (ETH) and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

31 total publications

Subnational AI policy: shaping AI in a multi-level governance system

AI & SOCIETY / Oct 15, 2022

Liebig, L., Güttel, L., Jobin, A., & Katzenbach, C. (2022). Subnational AI policy: shaping AI in a multi-level governance system. AI & SOCIETY. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-022-01561-5

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Jennifer Aaker

General Atlantic Professor, Stanford University
Research Interests (23)
The psychology of time
money
and happiness
Marketing
Economics and Econometrics
And 18 more
About
Jennifer Aaker is a marketing professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and the author of several books on the topic, including The Dragonfly Effect: Quick, Effective, and Powerful Ways to Use Social Media to Drive Social Change. She has also conducted research on the psychology of happiness and self-regulation.

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Dr Troy Smith

Scholar with publications in problematic social media use, online behaviours and cybercrime with extensive training and experience in intelligence and analysis for national security
Most Relevant Research Interests
Philosophy
Other Research Interests (19)
Cybercrime
Online Behaviours
Internet and Social Media Addiction / Problematic Use
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health
And 14 more
About
Dr. Troy Smith is a distinguished figure in the intersection of cybercrime and online behaviours, with an impressive career in national security spanning over 15 years. His expertise has not only been instrumental in advancing research within these fields but has also significantly contributed to the development of strategic policies and frameworks at both national and international levels. His work is deeply rooted in understanding the complexities of cybercrime, cyberwarfare, and the psychological impacts of social media use, making him a pivotal contributor to initiatives aimed at enhancing digital and space domain collaboration across regions. With a solid foundation in cybercrime and the nuances of online behaviours, Dr. Smith's scholarly output includes a wealth of peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and presentations that explore the depths of intelligence, cybercrime victimization, terrorist activities in cyberspace, online behaviours and maladaptive social media use landscape. Dr. Smith's role extends beyond research; he is actively involved in shaping the future of cybersecurity education and policy-making. He has played a crucial role in committees focused on developing graduate programs in cybercrime, sector mapping, and establishing national occupational standards. His expertise has also been recognized in international circles, as evidenced by his participation in the Organization of American States Cybersecurity publication and his recent involvement in Working Group 7 of the CYBERSPACE project funded by the European Union. As a contributor to the peer review process for several international journals, including the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, BMC Psychiatry, and Cyberpsychology, his insights have propelled forward the discourse on cybersecurity and online behaviour assessment. Dr. Smith's scholarly and professional achievements are further recognized through awards and participation in prestigious programs, such as the Executive MBA program in Spain and the EU Cyber Diplomacy Fellowship Programme. His extensive experience and ongoing contributions to cybersecurity and national security sectors underscore his standing as a leading expert and advocate for international collaboration and policy development in the fight against cybercrime. <br>
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

34 total publications

Understanding Foreign Policy Decision‐Making – By Alex Mintz and Karl DeRouen; Groupthink Versus High‐Quality Decision Making in International Relations – By Mark Schafer and Scott Crichlow

Political Psychology / Jun 14, 2011

Hook, S. W. (2011). Understanding Foreign Policy Decision‐Making – By Alex Mintz and Karl DeRouen; Groupthink Versus High‐Quality Decision Making in International Relations – By Mark Schafer and Scott Crichlow. Political Psychology, 32(5), 924–929. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9221.2011.00836.x

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Example philosophy projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on philosophy?

Ethics Training and Compliance

A company can collaborate with a philosophy expert to develop ethics training programs and ensure compliance with ethical standards. This can help create a culture of integrity and trust within the organization.

Decision-Making Frameworks

By working with a philosophy researcher, a company can develop decision-making frameworks that consider ethical implications and long-term consequences. This can lead to more informed and responsible decision-making.

Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy

A philosophy thought leader can assist a company in developing a comprehensive corporate social responsibility strategy that aligns with the organization's values and contributes to positive social impact.

Ethical AI Development

Collaborating with a philosophy expert can help companies navigate the ethical challenges associated with artificial intelligence development. They can provide guidance on fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI systems.

Values-Based Leadership Development

A philosophy researcher can contribute to the development of values-based leadership programs, helping companies cultivate leaders who prioritize ethics, empathy, and social responsibility.