David Chalmers
Also known as David J. Chalmers
As of October 2026, David Chalmers is University Professor of Philosophy and Neural Science at New York University, and his stated interests include the foundations of AI. In 1990 he wrote a paper on genetic connectionism that combined genetic algorithms and neural networks, and in 2010 he published a long article on artificial superintelligence. He completed a Ph.D. at Indiana University in 1993, and he argued that the really hard problem of consciousness is the problem of experience. He published The Conscious Mind in 1996, took a part-time position at NYU in 2009, and became a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2013. In July 2026 he explored how large language models challenge traditional views of identity and ethics.
Timeline
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1990
An experiment in genetic connectionism
In 1990 he writes a paper on genetic connectionism that combines genetic algorithms and neural networks to show how learning mechanisms might evolve.
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1993
A Ph.D. at Indiana University
He completes a Ph.D. in philosophy and cognitive science at Indiana University in 1993.
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1995–1996
The hard problem of consciousness
He argues that the really hard problem of consciousness is the problem of experience. He publishes The Conscious Mind in 1996.
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2009–2014
A professorship at NYU
He takes a part-time position at NYU in 2009 and goes full-time in 2014.
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2010
On artificial superintelligence
He publishes 'The Singularity: A Philosophical Analysis' in 2010, a long article on artificial superintelligence.
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2013
Elected to the American Academy
In 2013 he is elected a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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July 2026
Language models and identity
In July 2026 he explores how large language models challenge traditional views of identity and ethics.
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As of October 2026
University Professor at NYU
He is University Professor of Philosophy and Neural Science at New York University and co-director of its Center for Mind, Brain, and Consciousness. His stated interests include the foundations of AI, cognitive science, physics, and technology.
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