The Post-Truth Era

Felix Friedrich is Co-Founder and Managing Director of the information and education app “Buzzard”, which is used in schools to train young people’s media and judgement skills. The media entrepreneur and journalist studied political science and political philosophy in Mannheim, Dublin and Barcelona. In 2024, he initiated the Democracy Lab, which initiates innovative democracy projects (including the Forum for Young Opinion on the topic of inequality, the Think Tank for Cohesion for constructive discussions on the Gaza war). Website

Nicole Bogott is the CEO and Founder of Philia, a life management platform designed to equip individuals with tools to navigate complexity and build cohesive communities. With a focus on trust, power dynamics and ethical leadership, Nicole’s work through Philia’s web app and workshops aims to tackle polarisation and enhance self-management. As a published author on startups and trust, Nicole explores how these elements drive successful and ethical ventures, especially in times of crisis. Her recent involvement in communal elections underscores her dedication to civic engagement and understanding of political dynamics, reinforcing her commitment to promoting constructive dialogue and values-based approaches. As the director of the Philia Project Association, Nicole is committed to driving sustainable, positive change by addressing societal divides and fostering inclusive, values-driven conversations, particularly in the age of AI and disinformation. Website #1 Website #2

Neus Vidal is Executive Director of Seek Initiative. Neus is a journalist and political scientist who specialises in access to information and media policies. She has worked as an investigative reporter and as a programme manager in several countries. Before joining the Seek Initiative she was in charge of monitoring violations of media freedom at the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, where she also worked on advocacy regarding media regulation and Freedom of Information. Neus is an experienced conference host and panellist, and she is usually invited to speak on access to information, media freedom, rule of law and journalism. She has taught journalism at several universities and is currently on the Advisory Board of the rule of law programme Re:constitution. Neus holds a double degree in Journalism and Political Science, an Investigative Journalism Master’s degree, and is currently pursuing a Politics PhD at Birkbeck College, University of London. Website

Dr. Isabella Hermann is a political scientist and science fiction analyst. Her work explores how fiction and narratives shape the development of future technologies, the societal challenges posed by technological progress, and, above all, how we can create positive futures in dystopian times. Most recently, Isabella led a working group on AI and Human Responsibility at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2018-2021) and served as the programme director of the Present Futures Forum at the Technical University Berlin (2021). Since 2021, she has been a board member of Stiftung Zukunft Berlin. Her book, Science-Fiction zur Einführung, was published by Junius Verlag in 2023. Together with Aiki Mira, she co-hosts the SWR podcast Das war morgen. Website