Baker AI Strategy and Ethics Consulting
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.
Services
- AI System Design & Use - Leverage philosophy, cognitive and computational science to inform AI development, from conceptual frameworks to implementation
- Movement Intelligence & Embodied AI - Apply computational movement analysis and embodied cognition principles to robotics, healthcare, and human-computer interaction applications
- Interdisciplinary Research Partnerships - Bridge philosophy, neuroscience, and AI through collaborative projects - NSF proposals, industry R&D initiatives, etc.
- AI Ethics & Governance Advisory - Develop ethical guidelines grounded in philosophical and technical expertise
- Strategic AI Education & Communication - Translate complex AI concepts for executive teams, boards, and stakeholders
Selected Work
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
Background
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)
Contact
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.