Professor  ·  RTA School of Media  ·  TMU

Dr. Richard
Lachman

Academic Director, Zone Learning Network · Technology & Creative Consultant

Gemini and CNMA award winner and frequent media commentator on technology and society. Doctorate from UNE Australia; MIT Media Lab (MS), MIT Computer Science (BS). Research areas: technology ethics, creative AI, transmedia storytelling, digital documentaries, mixed realities, collaborative design thinking.

Technology Ethics Creative AI Transmedia Mixed Realities Digital Documentary Design Thinking
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Dr. Richard Lachman
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New Book  ·  2026  ·  Routledge

Digital Wisdom: Rethinking Innovation in the Age of AI

What does it mean to be wise in an age of intelligent machines? Examining how AI is reshaping creativity, decision-making, and our responsibilities as designers, educators, and citizens.

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Selected research, policy, and creative work.

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      Courses

      Undergraduate and graduate teaching at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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