Humanities & Social Sciences
Esteemed speakers contributing their insights into human culture, behavior, and societal development
I am a researcher and entrepreneur with a focus on memory systems, cultural evolution and rhetoric. Show more
Ivan Balykin
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Lehrstuhl für Zeitgeschichte, Historisches Institut, Universität Mannheim
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Balykin, LL.M. has expertise in Ukrainian culture, politics, history, and law. He works as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at the Chair of Contemporary History at the Universität Mannheim. Where he teaches the seminar “Ukraine... Show more
Riva Zmajoki creates art, thinks about stuff, and manages daily life. You'll find her around internet playing with concepts. Show more
Dr. Majadi Baruti
Interfaith Earth Chaplain Helping Communities Heal Climate Grief Through Culture, Spirit, and Liberation
Rev. Dr. Majadi Baruti is an Earth Chaplain, poet, and theologian whose work bridges eco-spirituality, African cosmology, and the Musical and Poetic radical traditions of the African Diaspora. As founder and priest of Udja Temple, he has guided commu... Show more
Graham Wilson is the Director of Cultural Policy Research, also known as RCCIL. His work focuses on exploring the transformative power of creativity and innovation within cultural industries. Show more
Dr. Catherine Ma is an accomplished and influential figure in psychology and academia. Her role as the first Chinese full professor of psychology at Kingsborough Community College is a testament to her accomplishments, and she acknowledges the invalu... Show more
Chief of Staff at the startup Fabriq, my expertise lies in management, structure, and work organization. I host the podcast Zéro Virgule, which gives a voice to researchers in social sciences. Show more
Steve is a frequent and engaging keynoter, speaker, and trainer at over 150 events across North America, speaking to diverse audiences including families and individuals, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and the United States Military. Ste... Show more
Nyla Numan is a doctoral candidate in the English Department at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her research focuses on how twenty-first century Asian American fiction experiments with historical representation to imagine alternative tempor... Show more
Verónica Mota Galindo is a transdisciplinary researcher and epistemological activist at the Free University of Berlin, focusing on philosophy, gender studies, technoscience and decolonial theory. As a member of the international research project Huma... Show more
2021 - 2025: Studium der Psychologie (BSc.) an der Universität Potsdam seit 2025: Studium klinische Psychologie/Psychotherapie (MSc.) 2022: Gründer des AStA-Referats für Barrierefreiheit an der Universität Potsdam 2023: Inklusionspreis der Unive... Show more
Sebastian Lang arbeitet als interdisziplinärer Researcher mit Künstler:innen, Wissenschaftler:innen und Philosoph:innen an den Beziehungen zwischen zeitgenössischen Gesellschaften, dem Individuum und digitalen Räumen. Er ist Absolvent des Studiengang... Show more
Aufgewachsen in einem mehrsprachigen Umfeld, interessiere ich mich besonders dafür, wie Sprachen erworben werden und wie sich das eigene Selbstbild in verschiedenen Sprachen verändert. Fachlich liegen meine Schwerpunkte auf Mehrsprachigkeit, kulturse... Show more
Nandipa Sozoyi
PhD Candidate | Indigenous Knowledge, AI & Systems Researcher | Founder, Noncedo Development Collective
Nandipa Sozoyi is a PhD candidate, transdisciplinary researcher, and systems thinker working at the intersection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, digital infrastructure, spatial governance, and emerging technologies. Her research explores how knowled... Show more
Olga Titova is an AI Product Manager specialising in human-AI interaction, responsible AI design, and enterprise AI adoption. She developed product content strategies for Replika and led product at Blush, generative AI companion apps. Blush was acqui... Show more
Secondary school teacher (mathematics & physics), Ph.D. in mathematics (with specialization in the teaching of mathematics at the university level) Research Interests: instructional design of mathematics courses, mathematical sophistication & encu... Show more
I have an MA in cultural studies, but I work as a kindergarten teacher. Tolkien was/is my first love, and I haven't cared much for Marvel until I met my Thor. I love reading, boardgames, quizzes, arts & crafts and karaoke (try me at your own peril)... Show more
Patricia Gosch
Because when systems listen, relationships strengthen—and when relationships strengthen, real change becomes possible.
My work is shaped by professional experience and lived reality. A career in law enforcement and public service has included leading programs focused on community safety, supporting missing persons investigations, and working in close partnership w... Show more
seit Feb 2026 Professur für Soziale Arbeit an der DHSH Kiel 2021- 2025 H³ - Projektkoordination HS Fulda seit 2017 Lehre und Forschung Sozialwissenschaften Systemische Organisationsentwicklerin Doktorandin HS Fulda, M.A. Social Works Show more
Lindsey Jarrett, PhD, serves as VP of Ethical AI Services at the Center for Practical Bioethics, and Adjunct Faculty for the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas Medical Center. She works to identify and articulate ethical ... Show more
EdTech scholar & VE expert, Prof. Jiménez is a prolific author on equity & human rights. His work bridges cultures inspiring empathy. His publications spark critical conversations on global exchange & social justice. Show more
Dr. Christ-Lee Lizaire-Ganthier
Chaplain | U.S. Navy Veteran | Author | Nonprofit Leader | Public Speaker
Dr. Christ-Lee Lizaire-Ganthier is a U.S. Navy veteran, chaplain, author, nonprofit executive, and public speaker dedicated to serving vulnerable communities. As the founder of the Pelagie Foundation and Pelagie Resource Center in Conyers, Georgia, s... Show more
Ayush Hazare
Practicing Architect,Independent Researcher, Junior Architect at Pioneer Construction and MAP Studio ,Pune and Archivist and Journalist at Manasaram Architects and CGBMT Bangalore and Academician
Ayush Hazare is a practicing architect, independent researcher, and speaker working at the intersection of spatial design, Indigenous knowledge systems, and decolonial frameworks. His work explores how built environments shape identity, belonging, an... Show more
Youngbin's research explores how race, gender, migration, and space intersect to shape belonging, exclusion, and everyday experiences of inequality across transnational contexts. She is broadly interested in the racialization of Asian communities, pu... Show more
Studium der Psychologie mit Nebenfach Erziehungswissenschaft in Kiel, Lund (Schweden) und Freiburg i. Brsg. Post doc an der ETH Zürich (Schweiz) und an der Universität Freiburg seit 2009 Juniorprofessorin für Bildungspsychologie an der Universität ... Show more
Frank Abe
Writer at Resisters.com; co-editor, THE LITERATURE OF JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION; lead author, WE HEREBY REFUSE: JAPANESE AMERICAN RESISTANCE TO WARTIME INCARCERTION; co-editor, JOHN OKADA.
FRANK ABE is co-editor with Floyd Cheung of a new anthology, THE LITERATURE OF JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION, (Penguin Classics). He is lead author of a graphic novel, WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration (Chin Mu... Show more
I'm a psychologist & Gestalt psychotherapist that likes to spend her time between the world of business and technology. I like to get creative about the human element in organisations and create value by boosting the value of others. I was born b... Show more
Khadyajah Jenkins, M.A.T is a scholar-practitioner, cultural strategist, and doctoral candidate whose work examines the future of education, leadership, and relational labor in the age of artificial intelligence. Her research centers African-American... Show more
My research fields are Ethics and AI, Narrative Ethics, Didactics of Philosophy. I had my bachelor's degree in Philosophy in 2018 and I worked in Aix-Marseille University with Carlo Rovelli linking Contemporary Sciences to Philosophical Anthropology.... Show more
Giovanna "Gio" Paolinelli is a psychologist, human-centered AI strategist, and innovation consultant who helps organizations understand the people behind technology adoption. Her career spans the evolution of modern knowledge work, from supporting... Show more
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