Aaron Vesey holds degrees in mathematics, physics, and philosophy from the Universities of Wisconsin and Minnesota, and has extensive experience in both futures studies and the philosophy of science. He has taught philosophy of science, philosophy of physics, ethical theory, and political philosophy. As a founding member of the Institute of Futures Research, Aaron is dedicated to promoting original philosophy of futures studies research among the community, and establishing the philosophy of futures studies as a mature, dynamic, and independent academic discipline. His research interests include epistemological issues in futures studies and artificial intelligence, value alignment in algorithmic systems, and understanding the varieties of technological singularity in the extant literature.
Dan McKee holds a degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and has over a decade of experience in technology, software development, and data-driven growth strategy. He has independently studied artificial intelligence, technological singularity, and the philosophy of emerging technologies for more than 15 years, with particular interests in artificial superintelligence, recursive self-improvement, existential risk, and the alignment of advanced AI systems with human values. His technical interests extend to software engineering, infrastructure, and automation. As a founding member of the Institute of Futures Research, Dan is dedicated to exploring the philosophical, ethical, and societal implications of increasingly capable intelligence, particularly how transformative technologies can be developed responsibly and directed toward improving human well-being.
