HooCS Speaker Series
Speakers
Scholars bringing humanistic and scientific perspectives on mind to UVA.
| Name | Affiliation | Topic / Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Harris | Philosophy, UVA | The Corruption of Salience | Draft |
| Gabi Dumet | Philosophy, UVA | Being Torn: Response dependent responsibility and psychological self-conflict | |
| Eric Schwitzgebel (with Jeremy Prober) | Philosophy, University of California Riverside | Human-AI interaction & agency | |
| Austin Cooper | Contemplative Sciences Center, UVA | Self-Similarity of Perception and Neural Dynamics as a Result of Meditation | |
| Rushil Umaretiya | Philosophy, UVA | The Algorithmic Suppression of Political Salience: Why Platforms Systematically Deprioritize Actionable Concerns | Draft |
| David Danks | Philosophy & Data Science, UVA | Psychological Freedom, Rationality, and Responsibility |
Note: The speaker list is subject to change as we finalize details with speakers. Check back for updates! If you're interested in speaking or have suggestions for speakers, please contact us.
To Be Announced
Fall 2026 speakers will be announced soon. If you would like to present in Fall 2026 or be added to the Lab mailing list for 2025–2026, please email hoocs@virginia.edu.