Patrick Lin

Patrick Lin, Ph.D., is the Director of the Ethics + Emerging Sciences Group at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he is an Associate Philosophy Professor. He is also affiliated with Stanford Law School, University of Notre Dame, New America Foundation and Australia’s CAPPE. Previously, he held academic appointments at Stanford’s School of Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy, and Dartmouth College. Lin is well published in the ethics of emerging technologies, including robotics, cybersecurity, AI, human enhancements, nanotechnology and more. He has provided briefings and counsel to major governmental, humanitarian and industry organizations. He earned his B.A. from UC Berkeley and Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara.