Kai Joel Morris
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 Kai Joel Morris is a Web3 Ethicist & Blockchain Writer

Law & Philosophy Graduate - First Class Honours

About Me


I am an ethicist and writer specialising in blockchain technology– located in Hertfordshire (outskirts of London, UK). I entered the blockchain field during the 1st year of my Law & Philosophy degree. I was drawn to it when I realised the seismic potential this technology has. Permissionless, open, and decentralized systems have the ability to change the very nature of our socieities. They remove the necesscity for financial or data-based custodians (3rd parties), and they empower individuals by giving them control of their own possessions. 

Blockchain technology is about autonomy. It gives us rightful jurisdiction over our digital realities. This is going to become so much more important as we move closer to metaverse realities and highly digitized existences. 

My desire is to be a conduit within this industry, helping to navigate the technology towards a path of global flourishing (or eudaimonia).  


I am aiming to bring this technology into direct alignment with the human experience. I firmly believe it has the potential to trigger a new wave of contemporary living; one where people feel more empowered, liberated, and comfortable than ever before. 

The best way to reach out to me is via my email address (I am open to any and all types of communication).

I am a supporter of the Polkadot Naming System (PNS). Find me over at Philosopher.dot!
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- Law & Philosophy Graduate
- Graduated with 1st Class Honours
- 6+ Yrs Experience in Blockchain & Crypto
- Well Versed in Ethics

- Native English Speaker
​- Proficient in Informal & Academic Writing
- Extensive Research Skills
- Technical & Sociological Knowledge of Crypto


What Does a Blockchain Ethicist do?

The role of a blockchain ethicist is to ensure that a project is meeting morally acceptible standards. They focus on how projects are running, the ideas behind them, and the ways in which users and team members are being treated. They ensure nothing exploitative, suspicious, or harmful is taking place. 

As an example, a blockchain ethicist may examine how decentralized a network is and devise a plan on how to improve this. They may look at funding practicies and tokenomic structures. They may even inspect marketing strategies and ensure there are no unsavoury ideas presented. 

The most important task for a blockchain ethicist is to ensure the wellbeing of all stakeholders is being considered and treated in a fair maner. Essentially, their role is no different from a standard tech ethicist, only with more specific training within the industry. I have a highly specialised knowledge of this field– I understand the nature of its participants, and the direction and scope of the technology involved. 

In many ways, blockchain ethicists act as a form of specialised advisor, focusing on the wellbeing and moral integrity of a company.

But... Why do We Need Blockchain Ethicists?

This industry is extremely new. We are at the bleeding-edge of both FinTech and the data sector all at once. This is a unique form of technology. However, this industry is riddled with dubious and harmful activity. 

The blockchain and crypto sphere is filled with environmental worries, gambling concerns, and all-round scammers. This technology is extremely powerful, and with that, comes great dangers. It is the role of a Blockchain Ethicist to explore these areas and tidy them up as best as they can. An ethicist keeps your project clean. 

Having a blockchain ethicist on your team shows you are serious about everything happening within this industry, including its moral aspects. In an age where society is shining a light on the ethics of the tech world, having an ethicist on your team can mean a lot. 

My Ethical Stack

Philosophers I am knowledgable about
  • Immanuel Kant
  • Soren Kierkegaard
  • Saint Thomas Aquinas
  • ​Franz Fanon
  • Friedrich Nietzsche
  • John Stuart Mill
  • Judith Shklar
  • Aristotle
  • Kristine Korsgaard
  • Emmanuel Levinas (my personal favourite).  
Areas in ethics I am knowledgable about
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Normative Ethics
  • Meta-ethics
  • Applied Ethics
  • Jurisprudence
  • Deontology
  • Virtue Ethics
  • Utilitarianism
  • Abrahamic Theology
  • Financial Ethics
  • Contemporary Political Philosophy

Where do I Currently Work?

BitDegree

I am an Educational Writer at BitDegree, where I am writing scripts and other educational content focused on crypto and web3. These videos cover a range of topics at a range of different levels of intensity. Some are practical and focused on beginners, whereas others are more intermediate and conceptual/philosophical. 
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Idena

I am currently a Web3 Ethicist and Blockchain Writer at Idena.io, a proof-of-personhood blockchain. Idena is a human-centric blockchain that aims to provide environmentally conscious and socially charged solutions to the web3 and blockchain space.

In my role, I examine the nature and functionality of the project, reporting on its features and usage, as well as write sociological and technical documents and articles. 
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PsyDAO

I am a Writer and Researcher at PsyDAO, a decentralized organization focused on funding and researching psychedelic projects with a scientific approach. The aim is to help the psychedelic landscape flourish on a myriad of different frontiers, including science, art, and culture. The drive behind this is the idea that psychedelic medicine and psychedelic experiences are an extremely important part of the human condition, and so they should be properly explored and examined. 
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Free Report on Digital Fashion, NFTs, and the Metaverse​

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Check out my specialised report on the state of digital fashion NFTs in the metaverse. I have used my academic knowledge of Aesthetics, Personal Identity, and Web3 to provide distinct insights on the intersection between fashion and the metaverse.

The aim of this book is to:
  • Explain the significance of NFTs in the digital fashion and metaverse space,
  • Examine how fashion houses can capitalise on the human desire to feel unique in the digital world,
  • And give insight into how the fashion industry will function in the metaverse.


This book’s intended audience include:
  • Fashion houses and designers who are looking to navigate the metaverse landscape,
  • People in the web3 space who want greater insights into human behaviour,
  • Artists and creators who are looking to branch out into digital fashion.

This book is free and available to all!

Download link here!
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Decentralised Soul

A Medium Publication Dedicated to Exploring Blockchain from a Humanitarian Perspective

Decentralised Soul is a Medium publication started by myself, focusing on examining the blockchain industry from a sociological, philosophical, and cultural standpoint. Take a look at my recent articles here.
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Crypto Tribalism Needs to Die…
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The Ethics of Experimental Crypto-Economics

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Philosophy of Education in the Age of DAO
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Fiat is Dead (And We Have Killed It)

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Linkedin.com/in/kaijoelmorris

Email

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