Xeno-intelligences: Rethinking Agency in a More-Than-Human World, with James Bridle

In this keynote, artist, writer, and technologist James Bridle delves into the themes of his latest research on planetary intelligence. Building on the ideas from their book Ways of Being, Bridle invites us to expand our understanding of intelligence beyond human-centric perspectives, exploring how animals, plants, and even machines can teach us new ways of thinking and being. Through this exploration, Bridle challenges us to rethink our relationship with the planet and to imagine a future where diverse forms of intelligence coexist and thrive. In doing so, they encourage us to see the world through a radically different lens, one that embraces complexity, interconnectedness, and a deeper respect for all forms of life, both organic and non-organic.

Language: English with simultaneous translation into Spanish.

About the artist: James Bridle