Date: Dec 15 (9am – 7pm)
Venue: HELP University, Subang Bestari and online participation
> The ITBS is a biennial celebration of philosophy and critical thinking that brings together leading luminaries from diverse fields and backgrounds to explore pressing issues in life and society.
> From the issue of national identity and ongoing wars, to manufactured narratives in politics and the media, and the epidemic of loneliness, the summit aims to invite participants from all walks of life to find common ground amid differences and chaos.
> Topics featured: Diversity, equity and inclusivity; war; manufactured truths; art, social media and digitalisation; and loneliness and hyperconnectivity.
> Highlights: Talks on polarised issues in society; a real-world human spectrogram; a philosophical art exhibit exploring the meaning behind traditional and modern art; organisations championing various social causes; and networking.
> Speakers include: Keluar Sekejap podcast co-host Shahril Hamdan; National Unity Ministry deputy secretary general Mohamad Sobri Mat Daud; Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid, former economic adviser to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad; Fresno State Ethics Centre director Andrew Fiala; LeapEd Services managing director Nina Adlan Disney; Future Studies Centre for Postnormal Policies executive assistant director Scott Jordan; and TalentCorp senior vice president Mahuran Saro Sariki.
> The summit will provide participants with an opportunity to meet visionary thinkers from all walks of life; shake up their core convictions on identity, morality and culture; navigate difficult conversations; and become changemakers.
> Admission is free. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Details: www.myphilsoc.com/itbs-2024
