‘The opportunity to really extend my knowledge into areas about which I knew nothing – such as medieval studies, H.G. Wells, and contemporary Russian literature – has been a really delightful experience.’ Stewart Clegg


‘I admire the design and scale of the IAS programme and the enormous work that has been done for interdisciplinary research at Durham.’ Mikhail Epstein


Professor Barry Dainton University of Liverpool Trevelyan College


Barry Dainton seeks to understand the way time is experienced in consciousness. Of particular relevance to the Futures theme, his philosophical investigations at the IAS turned to consider the possible impact of developments in neuroscience and artificial intelligence.


Professor Mikhail Epstein Emory University, USA Van Mildert College


Mikhail Epstein’s extensive writings have often tried to seek new disciplines and directions for the humanities. His latest project, which he developed through numerous presentations and seminars at the IAS, is entitled ‘A Manifesto for the Trans-Humanities: How the Humanities can Transform the World.’


Professor Barbara Graziosi Durham University


Barbara Graziosi focuses on ancient Greek literature and its readers, both ancient and modern. She explored the way Greek and Roman prophecies of the future – embodied in texts such as the Iliad– shaped the subsequent reception of their culture, texts and monuments.


Professor Russell Jacoby UCLA, USA St Mary’s College


Russell Jacoby is well known for his studies of intellectual culture and history. However, for the Futures theme he turned his thought to children’s play: as children play increasingly indoors in front of video games, how will this affect their imagination?


Barry Dainton Mikhail Epstein Barbara Graziosi Russell Jacoby


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