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Daniel Schimmelpfennig is an aporetic futurist with a master’s degree in futures studies from Finland and a bachelor’s degree in international business and management from the Netherlands. with a scholarship from the European Space Agency, he participated in the space study program at the International Space University in Strasbourg, France. HE is the founder and SHOWRUNNER of THE NARRATIVE STUDIO MANYWORLDS. Daniel is participating at the 2024 Geneva Science Diplomacy Week, initiated by GESDA including the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, CERN and the emblematic Maison de la Paix. He will also present this summer of 2024 for the possibility studies network at Cambridge University, uk.
“Daniel has demonstrated an excellent command of the different strands of research, theory and practice, that make up Futures Studies. He is widely read and has an admirable curiosity that pushes him to explore the immense diversity of intellectual highways and byways in today’s world. On many occasions Daniel has helped me to expand my own horizons and to consider new angles on old or on-going debates.”
Riel Miller
“Daniel’s curiosity is keen, as is his appetite for rigor. He is eager to go deeper, and to expLore the ideas in practice. His enthusiasm is integrated into his inquiry with both discernment and joy.”
Nora Bateson
“With Daniel’s deep insights into the cultural diversity and historical origins of Futures Studies, he is passionate about the plurality and accessibility of Futures Studies as well as its translation into everyday life. He has a mindful and high concern for quality, takes initiative, is goal-driven with resilient perseverance, and an ability to network outside of his comfort zone. Daniel has the motivation to continuously improve and learn and is capable of tackling difficult questions by outlining solutions that challenge conventional thinking.”
Lonny J Avi Brooks
Vitali Braun is a space debris engineer with a diploma in aerospace engineering and a Ph.D. in space surveillance and tracking from the TU Braunschweig. He works at the European Space Agency’s Space Debris Office to address the polluting effects of space flight activities. He is a member of standardization working groups, an organizer of participatory workshops on space debris mitigation, and is active in research, education, and outreach activities. FOR January 2025 he will be organizing the next WORKSHOP ON SPACE DEBRIS AT esa/esoc darmstadt, Germany.
“Vitali elegantly embodies the infinite loop and virtuous circle between the art of learning and the art of teaching. As a grandmaster of astute analysis, he carefully considers complex nuances and nth-order consequences only few can comprehend. He graciously invites us into his emotional and intellectual home for deep, critical thinking to be audacious enough to go far and even further in time and space. Vitali is a true gentleman in his communication style and a humble pioneer for the Planetary, scientific citizenry of tomorrow.”
Daniel Schimmelpfennig
James Ward holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing Science and a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and has lectured in Computing Science and Business in Australia. He is a former McKinsey & Company business and technology strategist passionate about the extraordinary power of Intelligence (combining human ingenuity, mathematics, and Artificial Intelligence). His work in the domain of Intelligence encompasses climate change, environmental and biodiversity protection, finance and investment, entrepreneurship, and social impact. He has worked with several global investment firms, the UN and WEF, as well as global think tanks, including CSIS, PEEC, AmCham, Civilization Research Institute, and the World Heritage Institute. While James has worked with Artificial Intelligence since the early nineties, it was only when he encountered the work of Professor Judea Pearl that he found the inspiration to develop Five Rings and SKAI. The methodology of Five Rings (and related methodologies and software) has been at the heart of his role as CEO of Epistemology and its core software product, SKAI.
“James can foremost be described as a Guardian of Sound Epistemology. His commitment to superior modes of reasoning is unparalleled, evident in his pioneering mathematical equations and methodological formulations. Notably, these are not just theoretical constructs but are actively implemented within the artificial intelligence systems he both designed and passionately advocates for. Embracing a shared dedication to addressing the metacrisis and navigating cognitive warfare, James empowers our organization to elevate decision-making processes significantly. Through this collaborative focus, we are poised to purposefully serve our clients, ensuring they too benefit from an advanced epistemologically understanding and the accompanying strategic choices.”
Daniel Schimmelpfennig