I am an Assistant Professor in the Social Science of AI at the University of Cambridge. My research explores the intersection of psychology, ethics, and artificial intelligence — examining how AI is transforming society and how we can shape its future responsibly.
You can reach me at lucius.caviola@gmail.com, on Twitter/X, or by sharing your anonymous feedback.
Selected Recent Research
Blog
On my blog Outpaced, I write about AI, moral psychology, and effective altruism. I explore how rapid technological progress is outpacing our minds and societies—and how we can adapt. Subscribe for updates on my research.
Charitable Giving Project
I co-created Giving Multiplier, a donation platform that introduces people to effective giving. Based on research by Joshua Greene and myself, it has fundraised $4.5 million for charities, won an award by the Gates Foundation, and was featured in the LA Times, MarketWatch, and Vox.
Academic Book
Together with my colleague Stefan Schubert, I recently published Effective Altruism and the Human Mind (Oxford University Press). The book draws on decades of psychological research to explain why people often fail to choose the most effective strategies for helping others—and what can be done to change that. Both the book and its audiobook are available for free.