Lucy Osler

Lucy Osler is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Exeter, specializing in the philosophy of digital society, human-AI relations, and phenomenology. Before her academic career, she was a corporate finance solicitor at the international law firm Taylor Wessing, showcasing a unique blend of legal and philosophical expertise.

Her research focuses on how technology shapes human emotions, social interactions, and self-identity in the digital age. She has published work on topics ranging from feeling togetherness online to the social implications of interacting with chatbots, exploring the intersection of technology and the human experience.

Lucy made a significant career transition from being a corporate lawyer to becoming an academic philosopher and university lecturer.