Professor of Philosophy at Colby College with expertise bridging AI systems, cognitive science, and ethics. PhD in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania, JD from Yale Law School. My research explores how we understand and model cognitive capacities in biological and artificial systems. This work informs approaches to responsible AI development and effective human-AI interaction.
Ethical Framework Development - Design ethical guidelines and governance structures for AI systems and teams
Human-AI Interaction Strategy - Advise on design principles, cognitive factors, user experience and social implications of AI deployment
Technical Advisory & Due Diligence - Evaluate AI systems for capabilities, limitations, and interaction with human values
Research Partnerships - Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects combining technical development with philosophical analysis
Computational Kinematics of Dance: Distinguishing Hip Hop Genres
Frontiers in Robotics and AI (2024) - Demonstrates novel approach to interpretable machine learning for human movement analysis
Three Aspects of Representation in Neuroscience
Trends in Cognitive Sciences (2022) - Examines how biological and artificial systems represent information
Rethinking Artificial General Intelligence: Beyond Anthropomorphism
Introducing Philosophy of Mind, Today, Routledge (2025) - Proposes framework for responsible AGI development
Current: Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Colby College
Affiliation: Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Previous: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pennsylvania
Education:
PhD Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania
JD, Yale Law School
BA Philosophy & Economics, Brown University
Recent Speaking:
"Rethinking Artificial General Intelligence" - Oberlin College (2025)
"Technology and Cognition" - Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology (2025)
"Moving Between Genres" - Northwestern University (2025)
Available for consulting projects and advisory roles. For inquiries:
Email: tbbaker(at)colby.edu
Location: Maine, with travel available
I work with organizations ranging from startups to established companies on responsible AI development, ethical framework implementation, and strategic planning for human-centered AI systems.