My previous research focused on cognitive scaffolding, addressing how external structures can influence cognitive and affective processes in harmful ways. I aim to meaningfully contribute to and develop the field of situated cognition.

My current work focuses on dark patterns, the user interfaces that get you to do things you didn't mean to, and applies various philosophical frameworks (namely a 'hostility' framework) to more clearly conceptualise the phenomenon. The overall goal of my project is to bridge the gaps between philosophers and human computer interaction (HCI) scholars by creating practical guidelines for interface design.

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