Beyond the Individual
N2 is an international, interdisciplinary conference fostering creative collaboration for intentionally and ethically steering the future evolution of global consciousness. “N2” signals the exponential pace of the evolution of the noosphere and the reality that the next century will far exceed the last in rapid and radical change to the global mind. “N2” also suggests how the noosphere amplifies our access to human understanding - beyond the individual “n of 1.”
In an era of unprecedented global challenges and rapid technological advancement, understanding and guiding the evolution of the noosphere - our collective consciousness - has never been more crucial.
The N2 Conference aims to address critical questions about our shared future, fostering innovative solutions and collaborative thinking, particularly from the perspective of the Global South.
Sustainable Development
We are striving to organize a conference that promotes sustainable development. We proudly announce that the conference venue has been designed with the highest sustainability standards. From the initial conceptual design to driving change in the region, UM6P is a major player in Africa's sustainability efforts. The campus inspired the Benguerir Green City concept and sustainable farms, and it adheres to The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS®) to achieve its sustainability goals. For more information, please visit https://sd.um6p.ma/nos_engagements
Featured Invited Speakers
Frederic Baitinger
Associate Researcher and Chair of Philosophy in the Hospital GHU Paris Psychiatry and Neuroscience
Shima Beigi
CEO and Founder of Triple AI Therapeutics for Mindful Smart Cities, and Human Energy Researcher
Amine Belemlih
Associate Professor at UM6P and Director of the LTA Center of Excellence (Leading Transformations in Africa)
Johan Bollen
Professor of Informatics and Cognitive Science and Chair of the Informatic Department at Indiana University, Director of the Center for Biomedical and Social Complexity
Boris Cyrulnik
Renowned French neuropsychiatrist, ethologist, and author, widely recognized for his work on psychological resilience | Université de Toulon
Seren Dalkiran
Award-Winning Innovator & Researcher on New Leadership Paradigms, Founder Synergized Earth Network (SEN) & Millennial Leadership Lab (MLL)
Terrence Deacon
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at University of California, Berkeley, Member of Human Energy Advisory Board and Chair of Science Steering committee
Isabelle Delannoy
Agricultural Engineer, Co-founder of L’entreprise symbiotique, Professor of Regenerative Economics at CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers)
Ilia Delio
Theologian, Villanova University, Doctorate in Pharmacology, Founder and CEO of the Center for Christogenesis
Souleymane Bachir Diagne
Professor of French and Philosophy at Columbia University, Member of the Royal Academy of Morocco.
Abre Fournier
Researcher, Consultant, and Facilitator for Integrated Sciences of Transformation in Contemporary Cognitive Sciences and Asian Philosophical Traditions
Bruno Gérard
Dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Morocco
Sheila Hassell Hughes
Chief Operating Officer at Human Energy, Professor of English and former Dean of Liberal Arts at Saint Mary’s College of California
Francis Heylighen
Director of Center Leo Apostel at Free University of Brussels, Member of Human Energy Advisory Board and Science Steering committee
Michael Jacob
Assistant Professor at UCSF, Psychiatrist at the SFVA Medical Center, and Researcher at Human Energy
Marouane Jaouat
Postdoctoral Researcher, Chair of Transitions, Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) - UM6P
Raphael Liogier
Scientific Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies and holder of the Transitions Chair at UM6P (Morocco)
Lorenzo Marsili
Italian philosopher, political activist, and social entrepreneur; Director, Berggruen Institute Europe
Youssef Moulane
Institute of Applied Physics (IAP) at UM6P
Michael Pirson
Professor of Global Sustainability & Social Entrepreneurship at Fordham University, Consultant to Human Energy
Parham Pourdavood
Research Assistant at University of California, San Francisco, and Researcher at Human Energy
Montassir Sakhi
Anthropologist, Resident at the Institute for Advanced Studies (UM6P), Associate researcher at KU Leuven (Belgium)
Olivier Servais
Anthropologist and Historian at Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)
Boris Shoshitaishvili
USC-Berggruen Fellow with a background in evolutionary biology, comparative literature, and classical studies
Gregory Stock
CEO, Socratic Sciences; Founding Co-Director, Precision Wellness Center, Icahn School of Medicine; Founding CEO Signum Biosciences; Best-Selling Author, Advisor to Human Energy
Brian Swimme
Professor of Evolutionary Cosmology California Institute of Integral Studies, Member of Human Energy Advisory Board and Chair of Dissemination Steering committee
Saad Tazi
Head of Open Minds Art and Culture Department of the UM6P | Steering committee of the IAS | Member of the President's office anthropology | Lecturer at the med school
Tomás Veloz
Professor at Universidad Tecnologica Metropolitana (Chile) & Director at Foundation for Interdisciplinary Development of Science, Technology and the Arts (Chile) & Researcher at Centre Leo Apostel at Free University of Brussels (Belgium)
Clément Vidal
Author and Philosopher, Free University of Brussels and Human Energy Researcher
Natasha Vita-More
Award-Winning creative and futurist, achieved scientific discovery in cryobiology, Distinguished Senior Fellow Center for Future Mind, Faculty at Geneva College Longevity Science
Heinrich Volmink
Senior Lecturer Extraordinary, Division of Health Systems and Public Health, Department of Global Health, Stellenbosch University
Conference Co-Chairs
Sheila Hassell Hughes
Chief Operating Officer at Human Energy, Professor of English and former Dean of Liberal Arts at Saint Mary’s College of California
Raphaël Liogier
Scientific Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies and holder of the Transitions Chair at UM6P (Morocco)
Major Themes
The overarching focus of the N2 2024 conference is the Noosphere & the Global South. In light of this and our current global challenges, we pose two grand questions: “What are we here for?”—as in, why, at this moment, is it important to meet at this location, which is both a gateway to Africa and the crossroads of three global regions? and also, what is our larger purpose here, in this geographic location and here, on our shared planet? And we also ask, “What are we for?” In the face of a widespread climate of negativity, where the dominant mood is to shout what we are against, what is it that we joyfully affirm? To what do we give our enthusiastic assent and our human energy?
More specifically, we invite poster proposals to address one or more of the following themes:
- The Noosphere as a Vision of Global Collective Intelligence
- Sustainability, Governance and Cooperation in the Noosphere
- Technology, Modernity and Democracy in the Noosphere
- Cooperation, Economy and Future Business Models in the Noosphere
- The Third Story of the Universe: an evolutionary narrative
- Beyond the Science and Religion Antagonism
- Tackling Collective Anxiety, Depression and Despair
- Cultivating Optimism Culture for the Future
- Moral Positivity, Enjoyment and Love
- Transcendence and Awe in the Noosphere
How to Engage
- Register to attend
- Propose a presentation or session via our Call for Proposals
- Contact us for more information
Conference Organisers
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Venue
To learn more about UM6P's Ben Guerir campus, visit the website here.
Location
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
Registration period
August 1, 2024 - 12:00 AM until December 15, 2024 - 12:59 PM
Submission period
August 1, 2024 - 12:00 AM until October 31, 2024 - 11:59 PM
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact N2conference@humanenergy.io .