Trevor J. Lapointe

MA Student

• BA and BSW (Carleton)

Research Topic

Buddhist Ethics and AI

Supervisor

Gordon Davis

Research Interests

• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Technology
• Philosophy of Religion
• Eastern Philosophy
• Ethics

Biography

Trevor’s main areas of interest lie in phenomenology and its relationship to philosophy of mind, consciousness theory, and metacognition. He also has a keen interest in ethical questions surrounding how technology shapes conscious experience, identity formation, the art of thinking, human connection, well-being, and freedom.

His current research focuses on the ethical dilemmas associated with hyper-accelerated attention economies, including their effects on cognitive load, privacy, vulnerable populations, and moral responsibility. Drawing on Buddhist soteriology, his work explores how Eastern contemplative traditions might inform a more thoughtful and ethical adoption of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.

When not engaged in philosophical work, Trevor loves being a dad to his two boys and finds joy in writing songs, creating poetry and paintings, and taking extremely long walks.