Lantz Miller

University of Twente, Institut Mines-Télécom

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Lantz Miller is a philosopher and bioethicist whose research critically examines the ethical frontiers of emerging technologies, particularly human enhancement, artificial intelligence, and posthumanism. His most cited work, "Responsible research for the construction of maximally humanlike automata: the paradox of unattainable informed consent" (2017, 13 citations), tackles a profound ethical dilemma: if we create humanlike automata capable of suffering or agency, how can we ever obtain their informed consent for research or existence? This paper challenges the very foundations of research ethics, exposing a paradox at the intersection of AI development and human-subject protections. Miller’s scholarship bridges philosophy, bioethics, and science fiction, interrogating how we define humanity in an age of technological transformation. He has also contributed to posthumanist discourse, as in his review of Michael Hauskeller’s "Sex and the Posthuman Condition" (2016). While his citation counts reflect a niche but growing field, Miller’s work is notable for its prescient engagement with questions that will only become more urgent as AI and robotics advance. His writing is essential for students and researchers grappling with the moral responsibilities of creating beings that blur the line between machine and person.