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Roman Krznaric
Bestselling Author of History for Tomorrow, The Good Ancestor & Empathy | Senior Research Fellow at Oxford | Founder of the World's First Empathy Museum
Speaker Roman Krznaric is one of Britain's leading social philosophers and author of international bestsellers including The Good Ancestor, Empathy, and the latest History for Tomorrow. He founded the world's first Empathy Museum, is a Senior Research Fellow at Oxford, and has shaped legal rulings on intergenerational rights. Organizations book him to help executives think long-term, build empathy at scale, and act today on behalf of tomorrow.
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Roman Krznaric biography
Speaker Roman Krznaric is a social philosopher whose work explores the power of ideas to drive change in society, from the practice of everyday empathy to the discipline of long-term thinking. His international bestsellers, including The Good Ancestor, Empathy, Carpe Diem Regained, and The Wonderbox, have been published in more than 25 languages and shaped public discourse on climate justice, intergenerational rights, and human flourishing.
His latest book, History for Tomorrow: Inspiration from the Past for the Future of Humanity, draws on a thousand years of world history to address ten urgent challenges, from the climate crisis to artificial intelligence and democratic decline. Rather than treating history as a catalogue of warnings, Krznaric searches for the moments when societies rose, against the odds, to confront the impossible, and distills the lessons that can guide the next generation.
From Empathy Museum to Oxford
Krznaric is the founder of the world’s first Empathy Museum, a Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing, a Research Fellow of the Long Now Foundation, and a member of the Club of Rome. The ideas behind The Good Ancestor have informed legal rulings on intergenerational rights and inspired policymakers, educators, and climate activists in dozens of countries. Born in Australia and raised in Sydney and Hong Kong, he studied political sociology at the universities of London, Essex, and Oxford, and has previously worked as a gardener and a human rights advocate in Guatemala.
As a speaker, Roman Krznaric has delivered keynotes on the TED Global stage, in boardrooms, universities, and even inside a London prison, distinguished by his rare ability to translate philosophy into actionable thinking for organizations. Named by The Observer as one of Britain’s leading philosophers, his work is featured at romankrznaric.com. Aurum books Roman Krznaric for futurist speaker engagements where leaders need to think across decades, not quarters.
Roman Krznaric Speaking Videos
Roman Krznaric - How to be a good ancestor
Roman Krznaric - The Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long-Term Thinking
Roman Krznaric Keynote Topics
Roman Krznaric is one of the world's leading thinkers on empathy. In this keynote he draws on history, neuroscience, and contemporary peace-building work to show how empathy operates in two distinct modes, affective and cognitive, and why both matter for leadership. Audiences learn how to develop empathy as a strategic capability across teams, customer-facing functions, and decision-making at the top of the organization.
Drawing on his international bestseller The Good Ancestor, Roman examines why modern institutions chronically prioritize short-term gain over long-term consequence, and what to do about it. He presents six strategies for cultivating long-term thinking, with applications to climate decisions, AI governance, capital allocation, and organizational strategy. The talk explains why the most consequential decisions of the century require a different cognitive horizon.
Based on his latest book, this keynote draws lessons from a thousand years of world history to address ten urgent challenges facing organizations and societies, from the climate crisis to artificial intelligence, inequality, and democratic backsliding. Krznaric searches for the moments when civilizations rose, against the odds, to confront the impossible, and distills the patterns leaders can apply now.
Drawing on his book of the same name, Roman explores how consumer culture, social media, and the mindfulness industry have hollowed out the ancient practice of seizing the day. He offers a richer model of carpe diem rooted in collective action, presence, and political imagination, and shows how organizations can apply it to renewal, creative risk-taking, and confronting the climate crisis.
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FAQs on Booking Roman Krznaric
Why Roman Krznaric?
Roman Krznaric is one of the most influential social philosophers writing today, named by The Observer among Britain's leading philosophers and the author of international bestsellers translated into more than 25 languages. He founded the world's first Empathy Museum, holds a Senior Research Fellowship at Oxford University, and is a member of the Club of Rome. His work on long-term thinking has shaped legal rulings, climate policy, and the practice of leadership in dozens of countries. On stage he is rare in his ability to translate philosophy into clear, actionable insight for senior audiences. Book Roman Krznaric through Aurum Speakers Bureau for your next event when your audience needs to think across decades rather than quarters.
What is Roman Krznaric's latest book about?
Roman Krznaric's latest book, History for Tomorrow: Inspiration from the Past for the Future of Humanity, was published in 2024. It draws on a thousand years of global history to address ten urgent challenges of the 21st century, including the climate crisis, artificial intelligence, inequality, the future of democracy, and genetic engineering. Rather than treating history only as a warning, Krznaric searches for moments when societies rose to overcome impossible odds, and distills the lessons leaders can apply now.
What is the Empathy Museum that Roman Krznaric founded?
Roman Krznaric founded the Empathy Museum in 2015 as the world's first cultural institution dedicated to experiencing the world through the eyes of others. Its signature exhibit, A Mile in My Shoes, invites visitors to walk a mile while listening to a stranger's life story. The museum has toured cities across the world and has become a touchstone for educators, designers, and policymakers exploring empathy as a civic and organizational capacity.
What kind of audiences book Roman Krznaric to speak?
Roman Krznaric is booked by leadership conferences, university audiences, corporate strategy offsites, sustainability summits, and government bodies that need a long-term lens on the most consequential decisions of the century. He works regularly with executives focused on climate, AI, governance, and human flourishing. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to bring Roman Krznaric to your stage.
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