Fryderyk Kwiatkowski

PhD | film, philosophy and religion

Studies the reception of Gnosticism in Euro-American culture.

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Four days at Beyond Humanism conference in Timișoara: a round table on transhumanism and posthumanism, a conversation on art and space exploration with Eduardo Kac, and a fireside chat on art and posthuman studies. So many rich conversations throughout! #BeyondHumanism2026

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#iahr2025

I had a wonderful time at the XXIII IAHR World Congress, hosted by the @JagiellonskiUni in Kraków. It was a pleasure to chair a session on transhumanism and religion. The conference showcased the vibrancy of our global academic community!

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Excited to be taking part in the XXIII International Association for the History of Religions World Congress, which is kicking off now in Kraków. Wonderful to see southern Polish folk dance and music presented to the global academic community at the opening!
#IAHR2025

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Last month, I had the pleasure of joining Matthew Dillon for Episode 15 of his Pop Apocalypse podcast. Thank you, Matt, for the opportunity to share some of what I’ve learned about a topic close to my heart!

https://t.co/YB4NCaCsUM

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Attending the summer school and conference "Religion: Concealed and Revealed" at the University of Turku was a wonderful experience. I feel especially honored that I served as a tutor for PhD students - a role I was stepping into for the first time.

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I had the chance to participate in the "Forgotten, Misplaced, Marginalized: Speculations We Don’t See" conference at the @UniWarszawski last week. What an inspiring event! What a close-knit community!
Program: https://t.co/FeV3GHL4wh

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#SCMS25
It was a pleasure to finally meet scholars I’ve long admired through their work, connect with new colleagues, and present my research on Gnosticism in popular media at @SCMStudies

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I feel creatively recharged after attending "The Gnostic Imagination Initiative" Conference. It was wonderful to return to @RiceUniversity, reconnect with old friends and meet so many new, bright minds.

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In uncertain times, imagination is more than just a nice idea - it is a necessary tool that helps us envision better ways forward. That is why I’m especially excited to be speaking this Friday at the "Gnostic Imagination" Initiative conference at @RiceUniversity in Houston!

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Over 80 years ago, Charlie Chaplin delivered one of the most memorable speeches in film history. As we navigate an era of division and fear, let’s not lose sight of what connects us. Chaplin’s performance still lights the way. https://t.co/sswqHFSxLm

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Nowe wytyczne określające standardy i dobre praktyki w korzystaniu z AI w procesie kształcenia w AGH opublikowane! Cieszę się, że mogłem wnieść swój wkład do prac zespołu, któremu znakomicie przewodniczył @kkluza.

Materiały można pobrać tu:
https://t.co/rXJ3XuGAkI

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An interesting virtual event is on the horizon, and it is not only for science fiction fans. Below is a link for registration.

https://t.co/9HFNt2WKV8

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The 2025 Netherlands Winter School came to a close yesterday. Over five days in Groningen, we explored the relevance of narratives in scholarship, culture, and society. Big congratulations to the organizers, @SJMoenandar and Steven Willemsen, and the Team Winter School!

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My dear friend Alberto Alfredo Winterberg is about to earn his PhD in just a few days! Please join us for this special event to celebrate his achievement!
More info: https://t.co/NIEtbAMFSp
Link to watch the event online: https://t.co/EPsmNHmr9I

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Attending the conference “The Aesthetics of Esoteric Practices” at the @FondazioneGCini was an utterly inspiring experience. Huge thanks to the organizers and everyone who took part in contributing to this amazing event!!!

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Representing the @WH_AGH, I’m very happy to participate in the conference "Aesthetics of Esoteric Practices: Materialities, Performances, Senses” at @FondazioneGCini which starts today! Program link: https://t.co/TdO1gJzJe7

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#SNASWE
"A Tide of Ghosts" conference in Copenhagen was an extraordinary experience, filled with learning and inspiring conversations. I'm grateful to the organizers, @KasperOpstrup and Tim Rudbøg, and all the participants—thank you for such a fantastic event!

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#SNASWE

@KasperOpstrup giving his talk (from the depths of the University of Copenhagen's dungeons): "Inner Paths to Outer Space”
at "A Tide of Ghosts" conference

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#SNASWE

Tim Rudbøg delivering his (fascinating) talk “A Ghost in the Moog?: Occult Music Technologies”
at "Tide of Ghosts" conference

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#SNASWE

Annebella Pollen's keynote “Magical Thinking with Magical Things: Living Propaganda and Operative Art in the Kindred of the Kibbo Kift” at "A Tide of Ghosts" conference