Dr. Josh Bongard is a roboticist and Professor at the University of Vermont. He is the Director of the Morphology, Evolution, and Cognition Laboratory, where he leads research at the intersection of robotics, biology, and artificial intelligence. He is also an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute and has previously served as a Senior Research Scientist at Google X.

Dr. Steven Benner is a Distinguished Fellow at the Westheimer Institute for Science and Technology and a founder of the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution. He is a leading researcher in synthetic biology and non-standard genetic systems.

Dr. Bence Nanay is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Antwerp. He is also the Director of the Antwerp Centre for Philosophy of Science and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge. His work spans philosophy of mind, perception, and cognitive science.

Dr. Françoise Baylis is a Professor Emerita and leading bioethicist specializing in biomedical ethics and public policy. She has served in senior academic and advisory roles on genetics and emerging biotechnologies.

Dr. Pehr Granqvist is a Professor of Psychology and senior academic researcher. He is a leading scholar in the psychology of religion, attachment, and suggestibility, with extensive experience in experimental and clinical research contexts.

Dr. Angelo Vermeulen is a space systems researcher and academic specializing in space architecture and closed ecological life-support systems. He has held research and leadership roles in space-focused scientific initiatives.

Dr. Luana Colloca is an MPower Distinguished Professor in the Pain and Translational Symptom Science Department at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She also serves as the Director of the Placebo Beyond Opinions Center.

Dr. Rosina Weber is a Professor of Computer Science at Drexel University. She leads academic research in artificial intelligence, explainable systems, and case-based reasoning.