Rodrigo Reis Lastra Cid is a full professor at the Federal University of Ouro Preto, a philosopher working at the intersection of metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, and philosophy of technology. His recent work explores artificial intelligence as a philosophical subject. His previous works are on the metaphysical and modal status of natural laws, and on the role of symmetry principles in scientific reasoning. He also leads initiatives in digital philosophy, aesthetics, and the curatorship of virtual environments. GIFLABS Leader, Virtualia Journal Editor, Serie Investigacao Filosofica General Coordinator.