Madeline Draheim
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Madeline Draheim is a developmental psychologist whose research explores the intersection of moral cognition and human-robot interaction. Her work investigates how children perceive the moral worth of different entities, including live agents, robots, and inanimate objects. In her most-cited study, "Children’s perceptions of the moral worth of live agents, robots, and inanimate objects" (2019, 62 citations), Draheim demonstrated that young children differentiate between living beings and artificial agents in their moral judgments, often attributing greater moral standing to humans and animals than to robots or objects. This foundational research has significant implications for understanding the development of moral reasoning and for designing ethical interactions with emerging technologies. By revealing how children conceptualize moral rights and responsibilities toward non-human entities, Draheim’s work informs debates in developmental psychology, artificial intelligence ethics, and human-robot interaction. Her contributions highlight the nuanced ways in which moral cognition evolves during childhood, offering critical insights for educators, technologists, and policymakers navigating a world increasingly populated by autonomous systems.
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