Dr Oliver Dürr
Director of the Center for Faith & Society, Fribourg University
Dr Oliver Dürr is the Director of the Center for Faith & Society at Fribourg University in Switzerland as well as Post-Doc Researcher at the “Digital Religion(s)” URPP of the University of Zurich. He is a theologian and historian (graduated both with highest honors), book author, film director and podcaster. His academic research focusses on the theology of technology, the future of anthropology and the ways of life that lead to a flourishing life – biologically, socially and spiritually. He heads the research network focused critically on “Contesting Computer Anthropologies” and constructively on developing the contours of an “Inclusive Humanism”. Among his publications is an interdisciplinary work program for the humanities engaging AI technologies. Next to his academic work, he engages in science communication efforts, most notably the documentary film and awareness campaign “The End of Humanity”.
