Fundamental Transformation of Human Civilization 4035-SP-FT-OG

Humanity is entering a period of unprecedented change. This pioneering course offers a deep exploration of the dramatic shifts currently reshaping human society. At its core, the program investigates how a wide range of transformative forces, including technological innovation, social change, economic realignment, geopolitical competition, military developments, and evolving legal and political frameworks, are driving civilizational transformation at a scale and pace unparalleled in human history.

As the first of its kind in Europe, this groundbreaking program examines the forces shaping one of the most significant periods of human transformation.

Artificial intelligence, hyper-global connectivity, and fully autonomous systems (FSD), soon to achieve widespread public adoption globally, alongside advancing space technologies and digital innovations, are fundamentally altering the fabric of our world. These forces are generating rapid disruptions across social structures, political systems, legal frameworks, and economic models, often outpacing traditional institutions' ability to adapt, respond, or govern effectively.

Students will engage in dynamic weekly discussions and in-depth comparative case studies, analyzing how globalization, artificial intelligence, and emerging post-Earth technologies are redefining core concepts such as sovereignty, ethics, power, and even what it means to be human in the modern era. The course pays special attention to the tensions between technological acceleration and institutional inertia, preparing participants to better understand and navigate this historic inflection point.

What sets this program apart is its highly responsive design. Rather than relying on static materials, the curriculum evolves in real time: readings, case studies, and examples are refreshed each week to reflect the latest global developments, mirroring the fast-moving nature of the transformations themselves.

The course has been created and led by Dr. Paweł Maciąg, an accomplished scholar and practitioner with extensive international experience spanning three continents. A former breaking-news journalist who reported from the front lines of major global events, including the harrowing scenes at Ground Zero on 9/11 in Manhattan, and a seasoned high-ranking diplomat, Dr. Maciąg brings a rare combination of academic rigor, real-world insight, and frontline perspective to the classroom.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Due to high demand, students are kindly requested to enroll in only one course taught by Dr. Pawel Maciag per semester. You are warmly encouraged to consider the following courses in future semesters: International Organizations, or International Law: Eastern Perspective, or Law, Business & Innovation: Ultramodern Perspectives.

Together, these four courses are designed for students from all academic disciplines and for learners with varying levels of English proficiency. Their purpose is to broaden intellectual horizons, foster curiosity, strengthen critical thinking, and explore the unprecedented civilizational transformations shaping the twenty-first century.