Roman Krznaric

Environmental portrait of author and philosopher Roman Krznaric, seen looking to his left out of the frame, in front of a natural green background.

The Long Now Foundation

Roman Krznaric is a social philosopher whose bestselling books, including The Good Ancestor, Empathy and Carpe Diem Regained, have been widely influential amongst political and ecological campaigners, education reformers, social entrepreneurs and designers. Krznaric is a Research Fellow of the Long Now Foundation and a member of the Club of Rome.

Videos

Video preview of social philosopher and author Roman Krznaric speaking at the DLD Munich 2026 conference.

The Hidden Power of Social Innovation: Lessons from History

In a world gripped by “poly-crisis,” author and social philosopher Roman Krznaric argues that our greatest untapped resource isn’t technology but history itself. Speaking at DLD Munich 2026, he urges the audience to…
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Roman Krznaric, (University of Oxford) speaks about long-term thinking at the DLD Munich Conference 2025.

What’s your Legacy? How to Be a Good Ancestor

Social philosopher Roman Krznaric (Oxford University, The Long Now Foundation) challenges the audience to rethink their priorities in an age dominated by “the tyranny of the now.” In his presentation, followed by a…
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Articles

Image collage showing the cover of DLD magazine “The Promptah”, issue 4, with Alexander Kluge, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Maria Ressa, Carl Benedikt Frey, FKA Twigs, and Father Paolo Benanti

The Promptah No. 4: “It’s Only the Beginning!”

How to keep calm and navigate through turbulent times? Some of the world’s leading thinkers offer guidance in the fourth issue of DLD’s people magazine for curious minds.
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Cover image of DLD magazine “The Promptah”, issue no. 3, showing Esther Dyson, as well as Nigel Rodgers, Anil Seth and Michal Kosinski

The Promptah No. 3: “Future Positive!”

In its third issue, DLD’s people magazine for curious minds highlights the rapid evolution of AI and celebrates Esther Dyson as a pioneer of using tech for good.
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Events

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DLD Munich 2026

From January 15-17, 2026, DLD Munich will bring together more than 250 speakers across different disciplines. Find out how to attend the premier gathering of the year…
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DLD Munich 2025

Europe’s leading innovation conference celebrates its 20th anniversary from January 16-18, 2025, in Munich. Find out about speakers, location details and how to attend…
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