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Tobias Rees
Philosopher and anthropologist who researches how science and technology reshape the concept of the human, founder of LIM and former ETH Zurich postdoc, author of works on the human, brain, microbiomes, and AI.
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Dec 4, 2025
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Redefining the Human: Tobias Rees on AI, Microbiomes, and the New Brain
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Tobias Rees, a philosopher and anthropologist known for his research on how technology reshapes the human concept, dives into thought-provoking topics. He discusses the brain as a dynamic, renewing system instead of a fixed organ. Rees challenges traditional definitions of humanity, tracing their evolution from ancient philosophy to modern concepts of equality. He highlights how microbiomes and climate change challenge our separation from nature and explores AI as a unique entity that learns and models, blurring the line between machines and living beings.
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