Speaker: Karim Jebari, Researcher, Institute for Futures Studies, Stockholm

In this riveting lecture, Karim Jebari will introduce the Mimir Institute for Long Term Futures Studies, recounting the history of its creation and mission. He'll cover the institute's ongoing research on global issues such as climate change, polycrisis and increasing animal suffering, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Further, Karim will delve into human-animal relations and their importance for humankind. Which animals can feel pain? How does sentience vary among animals and life stages of different animals? What does this imply for crewed space exploration and settlement?