Amethyst S. K. Bias

Areas of Specialization:

• Applied Ethics (esp. Technology Ethics), Moral Philosophy

Areas of Competence:

• Virtue Ethics, AI, Stoicism

Research Interests & Bio:

I am a philosopher of technology exploring the ethical and existential stakes of digital life. My work engages questions at the intersection of AI ethics, social media behavior, and ancient philosophy, with particular attention to how technologies shape moral agency, attachment, and self-formation. My dissertation brings together Stoic ethics, virtue theory, and the Socratic method to critique algorithmic environments and advocate for more reflective modes of human-technology interaction.

In addition to academic research, I serve in multiple roles with Tulane Ethics Bowl, including as a coach, instructor, and programming assistant, where I work to make philosophical inquiry accessible and dialogical for high school and college students. I am interested in bridging academic theory with applied tech ethics, including collaborative work with developers and designers to address questions of transparency, user agency, and normative design.

My recent work includes papers on Stoicism and social media detachment, the ethics of predictive modeling, and a Socratic framework for responsible AI use. Through teaching, writing, and public engagement, I aim to connect enduring philosophical insights with the urgent demands of contemporary technological life.

Advised by Dr. Chad Van Schoelandt

Educational Summary:

• 2025 Ph.D. in Philosophy, concentrating in Applied Ethics, esp. Technology and AI Ethics, Tulane University

• 2023 Master’s Degree in Moral Philosophy, concentrating in Applied Ethics, esp. Technology Ethics, Tulane University

• 2021 Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts concentrating in Philosophy/PPE, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania