Prof. Tsjalling Swierstra
Maastricht University
Tsjalling Swierstra is full professor in Philosophy at the University of Maastricht, where he also is head of the Department of Philosophy of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Swierstra's field of interest is the ethics and the politics of new and emerging science and technology (NEST).
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Partnership for smart cities
Sensors and computer applications can be used to create smart cities with a high standard of living. In this project, an ethical framework is developed for such a city.
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“Soft” impacts of food innovation
Consumers are often wary of food innovations. How then can food technologists ensure a meaningful dialogue with consumers as to what is “good food”, in order to develop better products?