Call for Papers: "Irrationality and the Age of AI" submission form

Conference at the University of Bonn, 18-20 May, 2026

Submission Guidelines for the Conference "Irrationality and the Age of AI: Language, Ethics and the Future of Human Expression"

We invite individual proposals for 20-minute presentations (followed by Q&A) or collective proposals for 2h panels that address one or more of the above themes. 

We accept proposals for traditional academic presentations, as well as project/product demonstrations and artistic interventions. We are looking for contributions from established academics, early career researchers, policy specialists, civil society organizations, as well as communicators and artists.

Accepted speakers will be considered for travel and accommodation funding.

We particularly encourage submissions for interdisciplinary papers as well as submissions from scholars and practitioners from the Majority World. 

Submissions should include:

  • A title
  • Half-page abstract per talk (approx. 250–300 words) outlining the proposed topic, methodology, and its relevance to the theme of the conference
  • A brief biographical note (max. 100 words)

Deadline for Abstract Submission: December 01, 2025

Please submit your abstracts below.

For questions or further information, please contact: desirableai@gmail.com

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