Dirk Holemans

Author, researcher and coordinator of Oikos think tank

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This publication aims to draw an image of what the city of the future could look like. We show alternatives to the current urban models and how they can be future-proof. This text will serve as a valuable source of information and bring up new thoughts among citizens activist, policymakers and everyone interested in exploring ethical and ecological ways of living in cities in...

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  • Thu
    19
    Sep
    2024

    Roman Krznaric at ECOPOLIS

    7:30 pmBozar Brussels

    Very proud to announce that Roman Krznaric will be at Bozar as part of the Ecopolis festival to present his new book, History for Tomorrow, Inspiration from the Past for the Future of Humanity. Interviewed by Tine Hens, he will explore with the audience historical pathways toward a more sustainable and equitable future, tackling urgent issues ranging from the climate crisis to the risks of artificial intelligence.

    Roman Krznaric is one of Britain's leading social philosophers. He is known for his work on empathy, social change, and the art of living. Hisbook, The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World, became an instant international best-seller. Krznaric advocates for the power of ideas to bring about change. He has become an influential voice on climate justice through his exploration of intergenerational rights and empathy, which he presents as a trainable skill capable of creating a more compassionate and just world

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