dr dr Roland Zarzycki – PhD in mathematics, PhD in humanities, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at Collegium Civitas, Head of the Program Council of the Center for Future Studies at Collegium Civitas. Researcher, academic teacher, speaker at international conferences, reviewer, research and social projects manager / coordinator. Collaborates internationally on political, economic, cultural and ethical issues related to global and sustainable development. In 2010-2011 co-authored Wrocław’s successful bid for the title of European Capital of Culture 2016, a project abandoned by the municipality of Wroclaw. In 2016 contributed to the successful bid of Timișoara for the title of European Capital of Culture 2021. Co-founded various grass-root social, cultural, scientific and educational initiatives. Interested in social and political economy, critical thinking and the role of fantasy and ideology in everyday life. Publicist, activist, vegetarian.