Beatrice Erkers

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Beatrice Erkers

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Beatrice Erkers manages the Foresight Institute's Existential Hope program, encouraging thoughtful discussions on technology’s role in society. Beatrice also co-hosts the Existential Hope podcast and oversees its platform, fostering a space for collaborative exploration and ideas. Her work is centred around connecting people and ideas to shape a positive technological future.

Beatrice holds a BA in Comparative Literature and a MS in History of Science and Ideas from Uppsala university.

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