Jordan Loewen-Colón
A Taíno in DiasporaInnovation, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies
Jordan Loewen-Colón (PhD) is the former AI, Ethics, and Data Justice Fellow at Queen's University's School of Computing.Professional consultant and analyst in Data, AI, and Health Policy.Academic expertise in culture, technology, and experiential design, where he designs and writes about new reality media projects (Video Games, Artificial Intelligence, and Virtual Reality), involving mysticism, altered states, and psychedelics.
Al colibrí,
volant chispa de agua, incandescente gota de fuego americano
- Pablo Neruda
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Work
Earning his Ph.D. from the Department of Religion at Syracuse University, Jordan's work focuses on embodiment and subjectivity in new reality technologies.While at Syracuse University, During his tenure at Syracuse University, he pioneered and instructed an innovative course focusing on the intersection of video gaming and religious studies. This academic endeavor prompted students to delve into the nuanced ways religious themes and concepts can enrich our comprehension of video games. Incorporating cutting-edge virtual reality technology and video games, the course methodology catered to diverse learning styles and advanced skill sets in contemporary scholarly pursuits.Considering the multifaceted challenges prevalent in today's video gaming culture, his expertise presents an unparalleled sensitivity to matters of personal and professional ethics, both within educational settings and the broader video game industry. He perceives video games not merely as entertainment but as significant platforms forbeing human in the 21st century.His research and passion for video game culture are both informed by his participation in the Fellowship at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics, which he cultivated into a deep commitment to ethical personal and professional practices. He finds integrating these practices helpful as a first-gen biracial scholar.
About
I am a tinkerer of film, philosophy, and creativity.I strive to stoke passion for life, love, and curiosity.I am a journeyman of academia and a companion to adventurers.I like open books, open minds, and hearts of authenticity.I hope often, trust freely, and seek depth and vitality wherever they may be.The next thing we do will change the world. Let's make it something awesome!
JLC Consulting
I specialize in assisting organizations that are grappling with the integration of innovative technologies, including AI, into their operations. My consulting approach combines psychological insights, emotional intelligence, and deep technological expertise. My goal is to empower these organizations to harness the potential of AI and other cutting-edge technologies for improved customer engagement, operational efficiency, and growth, enabling them to excel in the fast-paced digital world.Book a 30-Minute Discovery Call
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Game Projects
Teaching
Podcasts
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Video Essays
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Credits: Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer
Articles
(In review) Loewen-Colón, J., Smith, .A, “Virtual Memory, Real Power: How Memes Resist Data Colonialism.” Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies.(In preperation) Loewen-Colón, J. and Rowe, R. “Welcomed with Open Arms: A Data Justice Warning from Taíno history” Intended for the AI Ethics Journal, Springer.(In preparation) Loewen-Colón, J., Simpson, A., “How Medical AI Makes its Humans: Analyzing Images, Bodies, and Temporality in the Digital Cancer Twin” Intended for Philosophy & Technology.2023 (Forthcoming) Amarasingam, A., Loewen-Colón, J., “Virtual Reality and the Vulnerability of the Self: A Critical Analysis of Self-Hacking,” Security of the Self, a SHRRC funded Grant-project.2023 Loewen-Colón, J. and Mosurinjohn, S., “The Age of (the Algorithimic) Aquarius: How AI Meets Our Esoteric Needs,” Journal for the American Academy of Religion, Special Issue.2022 Loewen-Colón, J. and Mosurinjohn, S., "Fabulation, Machine Agents, and Spiritually Authorizing Encounters" For a special issue of Religions.2021 Marklund, B., Loewen-Colón, J., and Saridaki, M. "Revisiting Teaching and Games: mapping out ecosystems of learning," Gamevironments, University of Bremen.2019 Loewen, J.B., "Death, Fabulation, and Virtual Reality Gaming," Gamevironments, No. 9, 202-221 University of Bremen.2017 Loewen, J.B., "Metabolizing 'The Word': Exploring Cognition, Narratology, and the Embodiment of Scripture," The Journal of Scriptural Reasoning, Vol 16, No. 1, University of Virginia.2015 Loewen, J.B., "On Being Made Stupid: Developing a Religious Ethic of Anti-Propaganda," The Journal for the Fellowship at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics.Book
2024 Manuscript in progress. Reality Technologies: The Promises and Problems of Tech Culture, Fortress Press.Chapters in Edited Volumes
2023 (Abstract Under Review) Loewen-Colón, J., “Religion, Affect, and Materiality,” Bloomsbury Religion in North America Digital Resource. Bloomsbury Press.
2022 (Forthcoming) Amarasingam, A., Loewen-Colón, J., "’We Will Always Burn the Man’: The Ecstatic Moment of Burning Man VR.” Bloomsbury Handbook of Ecstatic Religion. Bloomsbury Press.Book Reviews
2022 (Forthcoming) Loewen-Colón, J., Dependent, Distracted, Bored: Affective Formations in Networked Media. Capacious: Journal for Emerging Affect Inquiry.Dissertation
2022 The Problem of the "Virtual": Virtual Reality, Digital Dualism, and Religious Experience, Syracuse University, Department of Religion.
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