I am a postdoctoral associate at the Rutgers University Center for Cognitive Science. I work primarily in the philosophy of mind and cognitive science, with a focus on conscious thought. I have secondary research interests in ethics, focusing on the significance of consciousness for theories of welfare, ethical issues arising from artificial intelligence, and applied ethical issues in sports.
I received my Ph.D. in philosophy in 2022 from The Ohio State University under the supervision of Declan Smithies. Before this, I got an MA from Virginia Tech and a BA from The University of the South in Sewanee, TN. I grew up in Charlotte, NC.
When not doing philosophy, I enjoy running, watching sports, taking photos, and spending time with my wife Rachel and son Miller. I am a proud and long-suffering fan of the Charlotte Hornets and Carolina Panthers.
Here is a post I recently wrote on aphantasia for The Junkyard, a scholarly blog about the imagination.
You can contact me at: preston.lennon at rutgers.edu