Alexander Laffer is an academic and writer.

His research focusses on emergent technology, empathy and language. He is a member of the EmotionalAI Lab and is currently working on Project AEGIS, collaborating on the creation of an Ethical Standard for Empathetic Human-AI Partnerships.

He creates digital and design fiction, short stories and poetry to explore speculative realities, technology, and human relationships.

Examples of his work can be found using the links above.

He is a lecturer in Media and Communication, University of Winchester, where he is programme lead for MAs in Media Management and Social Media Management.

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