Eugen R. Dolezal
Eugen R. Dolezal

Pre-Doctoral Researcher

About Me

Welcome to my personal website. I work as a theologian and social ethicist at the Universities of Vienna and Graz. My research interests lie in the field of technology ethics, with a focus on artificial intelligence, neurotechnologies and human enhancement. Of particular relevance to me are the human-machine relationship and the transformation processes to which individuals and society are exposed as a result.

Short-CV
Interests
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Neurotechnologies
  • Human Enhancement
Education
  • currently PhD Program Catholic Theology

    University of Vienna

My Approach

Technology is an essential factor for people’s prosperity, the achievement of their individual and collective goals and the shaping of their lives, both through their own efforts and because people’s lives take place in a technologized world.

My research interest is to take a critical look at the disruptive potential of new technologies from an ethical perspective, to promote opportunities and potential, but in particular to draw attention to risks. This also includes raising awareness and promoting media and technology skills.

The aim of my efforts is to ensure that technology is and remains useful to people and that people do not become the objects of technological progress.

I enjoy collaborative and interdisciplinary work and welcome cooperation at all levels. Just write to me about it!

Featured Publications
Recent Publications
(2025). Human enhancement or human reduction? Theological and ethical perspectives on human enhancement in the military sector. Landesverteidigungsakademie (LVAk) / Institut für Friedenssicherung und Konfliktmanagement (IFK).
(2024). The surpassed human being. A critical discussion of Nick Bostrom’s concept of superintelligence. Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH and Springer VS.
(2024). The protection of mental privacy in the area of neuroscience: Societal, legal and ethical challenges.
Talks & Workshops