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Why do so many people want to see the world go up in flames? These two sociologists provide answers at re:publica 26 – and offer hope.

At re:publica 2026, the psychologist takes a look into the future of human-machine interactions.

The author and entrepreneur warns of a future in which things are worse than they need to be. How can we escape this “cluttering of the world”?

Artificial intelligence can write texts, generate images, and learn independently. But can it also save forests, translate animal sounds, or water plants?

The science fiction novelist, journalist and technology activist shows how the internet has been "enshittified" – and what can be done about it.

Algorithms particularly reward those who share highly emotional content. The cultural scientist is researching how this changes discourse.

Artist Hito Steyerl shows how art is changing in the age of generative AI and techno-capitalism — and what a resistant aesthetic might look like.

The author and journalist discusses the disruptive changes that creators, influencers and online communities have brought about.

Our access to dopamine kicks seems limitless. This makes it all the more important to find a healthy balance. Professor and psychiatrist Anna Lembke shows how this can be achieved.

The bestselling author and journalist discusses the central role of companies such as OpenAI in today's “AI empire”.

In the online meetups with our programme team, you can ask any questions you may have about the CfP and get tips for your submission.

Video recordings of the sessions at R Forum are now available for viewing!