Hello, world!
I’m Rafael, currently based in São Paulo, but soon relocating to Montréal as a PhD student in Philosophy at the Université de Montréal. My journey began with a fascination for art and technology, which eventually led me to explore the relationships between humanity, technology, and nature during my master’s research at the University of São Paulo.
With over five years of experience teaching and lecturing in these fields, I decided to deepen my understanding by pursuing a second degree in Philosophy. Today, my research focuses on the profound impacts of recent technological revolutions on our relationships, perceptions, and lived experiences—particularly in relation to our bodies, consciousness, and the ways we experience reality.
My work is deeply rooted in the Philosophy of Technology and the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, where I explore concepts such as technological coexistence, technological mediation, techno-animism, the technological body, and the post-human condition. I am also intrigued by Chinese technological thinking and how China is navigating its technological landscape, proposing new frameworks and perspectives.
I am a member of the Grupo de Estudos Arte Ásia (GEAA – USP/UNIFESP) and actively engage in discussions and research that bridge philosophical inquiry with contemporary technological issues.
This website serves as a space to share my thoughts and productions, as well as upcoming lectures and courses.
I also produce content about philosophy and technology on social media.
Feel free to reach me out through any social network, email, or phone!
Academic Background
- PhD in Philosophy, 2025 – present
- Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, 2023 – present
- M.A. in Cultures Studies (thesis title: ‘Techno-Animism and the Aesthetics of Coexistence in the Fashion of the Japanese brand ANREALAGE’), 2022
Additional Education
- Fundamentals of Philosophy of Technology, 2024
- Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, 2023
- Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues, 2022
- IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies, 2022
- Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things, 2022
- Japanese Language Program for Specialists in Academic and Cultural Areas (Japan Foundation Osaka), 2021
- Technical Professional Qualification as an Assistant in Editorial and Advertising Production (Senac SP), 2019
- Technical Professional Qualification as an Assistant in Fashion Image Research and Creation (Senac SP), 2019
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N3), 2019
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