Ally Peabody Smith, PhD

Peabody Smith is a philosopher and mixed-methods researcher specializing in atypical minds: those of cognitively disabled people, artificial intelligences, and brain organoids.

Her research team explores the many questions raised by minds at the margins, particularly ethical ones. They also apply their normative work to cutting-edge science, clinical interventions, and policy.

Recent Work

Bioethics TV: The Pitt Puts the Spotlight on Supported Decision-Making

The Slippery Slope of the DOJ Slip Opinion: A Threat to Disability Integration

Conflicting Interests and New Frontiers: A Role for Virtue Ethics in Cutting Edge Brain Research with Humans

Patient-Centered Communication and Resource Allocation for Non-Speaking People During Crises