Marta Bertolaso

Department of Science and Technology and Biotechnology, Università Campus Bio-Medico

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Marta Bertolaso is a leading philosopher of science whose research bridges the ethics of technology, the philosophy of biology, and the future of human work. Her most cited work, "Specifically human: Human work and care in the age of machines" (2020, 18 citations), critically reframes the debate on automation by arguing that the question of human replacement by machines is fundamentally misguided, particularly in care professions. She demonstrates that human work possesses an irreducible social and relational value that cannot be replicated by artificial systems. In "Artificial Emotions: Toward a Human-Centric Ethics" (2022, 5 citations), Bertolaso extends this human-centered approach to the emerging field of affective computing, advocating for an ethical framework that prioritizes human dignity and emotional authenticity over technological efficiency. Her contributions are notable for integrating insights from the philosophy of biology with contemporary concerns about AI and labor, offering a nuanced perspective that challenges both techno-optimism and techno-pessimism. Bertolaso’s work is essential reading for researchers and students exploring the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence, the philosophy of care, and the evolving nature of human work in an increasingly automated world.