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 First Name Surname Affiliation Pronouns Your E-Mail Address Short Bio (max. 100 words) If more than one person will be presenting, please provide short bios for each presenter Subject Paper Abstract / Project description (PDF-form, approx. 250–300 words) Please outline the proposed topic, methodology, and its relevance to the theme of the conference. Would you like to be considered for travel and accommodation funding? yes no We will offer travel and accommodation stipends to a number of invited speakers – based on need and if other sources of funding are unavailable. Do you have any accessibility requirements? Do you have any dietary requirements? NoneVegetarianVeganKosherGluten-freeHalalAllergies (please specify below)Other (please specify below) For multiple entries press "control" while selecting Is there anything else the organising team should be aware of? Submit UniID Please fill out this field using the example format provided in the placeholder. The phone number will be handled in accordance with GDPR.
