Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies
ESDiT is a 10-year long international research programme of 7 academic institutions. We work on breakthrough research at the intersections of ethics, philosophy, technology, engineering and social sciences.
Our 3 Focal Points
New digital technologies
Bio- and brain technologies
Environmental & sustainable technologies
Collaboration &
Knowledge exchange
The ESDiT programme is open to collaboration with other academic researchers, technology developers, policy makers & civil society organizations. We share relevant information and research results with media, education & general public stakeholders.
ESDiT Research Lines
Nature, Life & Human Intervention
The Human Condition
The Future of a Fair & Free Society
Foundations & Synthesis
Our Latest Publications
The latest publications by ESDiT researchers:
Not Relational Enough? Towards an Eco-Relational Approach in Robot Ethics Journal Article
In: Philosophy & Technology, vol. 37, iss. 2, pp. 45, 2024, ISBN: 2210-5441.
What is conceptual disruption? Journal Article
In: Ethics and Information Technology, vol. 26, iss. 1, pp. 18, 2024, ISSN: 1572-8439.
Latest News & Media appearances
News from the ESDIT programme + media appearances by our researchers:
Recording of CEET Webinar: Conceptual Design
Recording of CEET Webinar on Conceptual Disruptions available
Call for Abstracts Open for the Rethinking Ethics – Reimagining Technology Conference
The ESDIT podcast
Our Next Event
We regularly organize academic events and events with stakeholders, such as:
CEET Webinar Series: On Neurorights
The Sixth episode of the CEET Webinar Sessions will focus on Neurorights.