Why Epistemic Institutionalism?

This project has just started, but the idea is to write a series of essay defining and defending an institutionalist approach to the epistemic questions raised by the rapid adoption of AI and other digital technologies.

A more nuanced definition of Epistemic Institutionalism will be fleshed out in forthcoming essays. The basic argument is that existing civil institutions should play a bigger role helping discover and implement combinations of norms and digital tools that advance human flourishing. (I think these institutions can also play a role in helping us figure out what “human flourishing actually means.) Examples of civil institutions include universities, churches, unions, and other institutions that support epistemic communities.

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Right now, it’s just me (Will Tracy) putting this together, but I would be keen to publish other folks thoughts on Epistemic Institutionalism as well. Drop me a note if you have short piece you are interested in sharing here.