Christopher Schwartz is a simulation ethicist, studying how AI-generated or manipulated “realities” can augment or deteriorate knowledge practices, institutional workflows, and human decision-making. A philosopher by academic training and a former journalist, he also works in wargaming, counter-surveillance, technology adoption, and various topics in philosophy. He holds a doctorate from KU Leuven's Institute of Philosophy, where he was also a guest researcher at the Computer Security and Industrial Cryptography (COSIC) research unit. He also holds degrees from La Salle University.