Ph.D. Candidate in Philosophy, Tulane University
M.A. Philosophy, Ohio University, 2021
B.A. Philosophy, George Fox University, 2017
David Ween
Philosopher • Strategist • AI Ethicist
I’m a philosopher and technologist focused on collective well-being, emerging technology, and public policy. I write Ghosts and Machines, a Substack on how to stay human in the age of thinking machines, and the Better Neighbors Blog, where I reflect on what it means to live ethically and constructively in a polarized world.
My goal is to help design technology and policy that improve people’s lives. Machine learning is rapidly reshaping how we work, relate, and govern. I help people think clearly about what comes next. What do we keep? What do we change? How do we maintain some integrity in a rapidly evolving world?
If you’re wrestling with these questions, if you’re trying to sort out what to do in a new world, or if you’re just curious about the future, I’d love to hear from you!
Education
Ph.D., Philosophy — Tulane University (expected 2026)
M.A., Philosophy — Ohio University (2021)
B.A., Philosophy of Science, Society, and Religion — George Fox University (2017)
Check my writing and speaking pages for upcoming publications and events:
Upcoming Presentations:
Intellectual Property and Labor Mobility in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
2025 Markets and Society Conference
A Penny for Your Thoughts: How AI changes intellectual Property Ownership
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society