Political Scientist. AI Czar. Iconoclast.
AI is changing the way we study, work, and live, with no sign of slowing down. How do we make sense of it all? Between the hype and the resistance, there is pragmatism- an approach that seeks a rational middle ground by emphasizing humility, resilience, and productive friction. Dr. Josh Gellers empowers people to surf the wave of disruption in order to better navigate the uncertain waters we now find ourselves swimming in.
AI is changing everything, including what matters.
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What if the next great rights revolution isn’t about humans at all? Political scientist and AI ethics expert Josh Gellers argues that threats to animals and ecosystems along with advances in artificial intelligence challenge the assumption that rights belong exclusively to humans. Drawing on evidence from science, law, and non-Western cultures, he suggests that a more-than-human rights revolution is already underway—and may be essential for meeting today’s ethical challenges. Watch the TEDx talk here.
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Meet Dr. Josh Gellers
Originally from South Florida, Dr. Gellers was deeply influenced by his experiences with natural disasters like Hurricane Andrew and his late father's love of science fiction. He grew up appreciating the power of nature and the human desire to control it using technology. He went on to earn a BA in political science from the University of Florida, MA in climate and society from Columbia University, and an MA and PhD from UC Irvine, where he wrote a dissertation that turned into his first book on environmental human rights. Along the way, he worked for local governments, research institutes, and a major entertainment network. He has published dozens of articles and chapters, and his work has been cited over 1,200 times (including in many UN and EU reports). Today, he is a higher ed leader focused on equipping communities with the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing marketplace. |
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