Kathinka Evers
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Total Citations
480
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About
Kathinka Evers is a leading philosopher of neuroscience whose work sits at the critical intersection of consciousness studies, neuroethics, and artificial intelligence. Her research fundamentally challenges how we define and detect subjective experience, particularly in non-human entities. In her highly influential 2019 paper, "Indicators and Criteria of Consciousness in Animals and Intelligent Machines" (124 citations), Evers pioneered an "inside-out" approach, establishing novel criteria for assessing consciousness that moves beyond mere behavioral observation. Her most cited work, "Anthropomorphism in AI" (2020, 277 citations), provides a crucial conceptual framework for the ethical evaluation of intelligent systems, arguing that precise terminology is essential before any productive normative discussion can occur. Evers has also made significant contributions to dual-use governance, authoring a key opinion piece on the responsible use of neuroscience for political, security, and military applications. Her work is distinguished by its rare ability to bridge abstract philosophical questions about the nature of mind with pressing real-world challenges in AI safety and animal welfare, making her an indispensable voice in contemporary debates about machine consciousness and moral status.
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- 1Anthropomorphism in AI277 citations · 2020
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- 3To Simulate or Not to Simulate: What Are the Questions?68 citations · 2014
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