Futurological Congress | DAY2

Energy keeps our planet turning and drives all areas of human activity. Energy is life and the responsible use of it is the crucial point for sustainable development and the continued existence of our species. Since 1950, humankind has consumed more energy than in the previous 12,000 years combined. Coined the Anthropocene, this dawning of a new Earth age recognises humans as the most important factor influencing the planet's biological, geological and atmospheric processes. So, our future and that of our planet is indeed in our hands - more than ever before.

"Energy: The Universal Currency" is the theme of this year’s Futurological Congress, organised by the Center for Advanced Studies of Eurac Research in cooperation with Transart - the festival of contemporary culture. Addressing questions about the future requires all disciplines and this year’s edition not only highlights topics of energy consumption and physical energy but also seeks to consolidate the positioning of social energy, energy as a transcendental force radiated by works of art and even spiritual energy in our society.
Uniting various scientific keynote speakers, open discussions and art performances, the hybrid festival will take place on 16 and 17 September both in person at the NOI Techpark and online via live streams.

DAY 2

09:00 – 09:05 | Opening
Harald Pechlaner, Head of the Center for Advanced Studies of Eurac Research

09:05 – 09:30 | Talk VI
Can psychic energies be used to produce magical effects?
Walter von Lucadou, Head of the Parapsychological Counseling Center Freiburg (offline)

09:30 – 10:00
Shaman energetic songs
Daisy Press, rock and experimental vocalist / in situ

10:00 – 10:30 | Talk VII
Social energy - powered by people
Karin Frick, Head Think Tank, Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (online)

10:30 – 11:00
Coffee break

11:00 – 11:30 | Talk VIII
Energy, climate change and the endless push for economic growth: Why we need a different mindset, not new technology
Graeme Maxton, Climate change economist, author and former secretary general of the Club of Rome (online)

11:30 – 12:15 Panel discussion
Energy and passion
Wolfram Sparber, Michaela Egarter, Graeme Maxton (offline & online)

Participation is free of charge.
For the registration please visit our website: www.futurologicalcongress.it