C. J. Corbally

Vatican Observatory Foundation

Papers

2

Total Citations

11

H-Index

2

About

C. J. Corbally’s research bridges the profound intersections of space exploration, ethics, and human identity. A leading voice in astrobiology and the societal implications of advanced technology, Corbally is best known for examining the psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of long-duration space missions. Their seminal work, *Program Planning for a Mars Hardship Post: Social, Psychological, and Spiritual Services* (2019, 7 citations), pioneers frameworks for supporting human well-being on Mars, addressing the isolation and existential challenges of interplanetary settlement. Corbally also engages deeply with machine ethics, notably in *Electronic persons: it is premature to grant personhood to machines but never say never* (2020, 4 citations), where they critically assess the European Parliament’s proposal to grant legal personhood to autonomous robots. This work has shaped debates on consciousness and rights in artificial intelligence. Corbally’s contributions are vital for students and researchers navigating the ethical frontiers of space colonization and AI, offering a humanistic lens on technologies that redefine what it means to be human.

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H-Index
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Papers
11
Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Program Planning for a Mars Hardship Post: Social, Psychological, and Spiritual Services
7 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 2
🏛 Institutions: Vatican Observatory Foundation

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