Jonathan Jong
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Jonathan Jong is a leading figure in the cognitive science of religion, experimental psychology, and the study of moral cognition. His work bridges psychology, anthropology, and philosophy, with a particular focus on how religious beliefs shape moral attitudes toward nonhuman entities, including robots and artificial intelligence. In a highly cited 2023 study (24 citations), Jong and colleagues demonstrated that religion-related values differently influence moral concern for robots across cultures, specifically comparing the United States and Japan. This research is part of a broader program exploring how people extend moral consideration to nonhuman agents, and how cultural and religious backgrounds modulate these judgments. With over 1,500 total citations, Jong’s contributions have been instrumental in advancing our understanding of the psychological underpinnings of religious belief and its real-world implications for emerging technologies. He is also known for his work on experimental philosophy and the psychology of atheism, and his research has been featured in outlets such as *Nature Human Behaviour* and *Current Directions in Psychological Science*. Jong’s interdisciplinary approach makes him a vital voice in contemporary debates about morality, religion, and human–machine interaction.
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