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Exploring what it means to be human in an AI age

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Exploring what it means to be human in an AI age

Saviesa’s Mission

Saviesa is an independent European think and do tank guided by a clear question: what does it mean to remain human in an age shaped by artificial intelligence.

Our mission is to ensure that technological progress strengthens, rather than erodes, the human foundations of education, culture and governance.

We work across disciplines, bringing together educators, artists, policymakers and researchers to integrate ethical judgment, cultural understanding and emotional intelligence into the systems shaping the future.

Alongside research and policy engagement, Saviesa offers strategic consultancy to governments, public institutions and organisations. Through advisory work and carefully designed programmes, we help leaders navigate complexity with clarity, coherence and integrity.

Saviesa exists to ensure that intelligence, however advanced, remains guided by conscience, and that progress is measured by the depth of our humanity, not the speed of innovation.

About Saviesa

Saviesa Programme of Work

Our Programmes

Saviesa is a global think tank committed to reimagining education, creativity, and wellbeing in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Grounded in ethical innovation and human-centred learning, our 2025 programme is structured around five interrelated pillars:
EdTech and Ethics, Creativity and Being Human, Global Policy and Governance, Future Skills and Educational Transformation, and What Does Being Human Mean?. Together, these pillars form a coherent, strategic response to the opportunities and challenges posed
by the digital era.

1. EdTech: The use of digital technology in our education spaces

Activities and Outputs:

White paper on Ethical EdTech
Decision-makers’ toolkit
Global best-practices repository.
Case studies
Integrity guidelines
Policy briefs.

2. Creativity in the Digital World:

Preserving and elevating creative and emotional intelligence in an algorithmic age.

Activities and Outputs:

Series of roundtables on creativity
White papers exploring creative autonomy in AI contexts.

3. Global Policy & Governance for Ethical Futures: Embedding ethical, inclusive AI education practices into global frameworks.

Activities and Outputs:

Education policy briefs
Practical implementation guides
Consultation reports.

4. Future Skills & Educational Transformation: Equipping young minds with the competencies to thrive in an AI-augmented world.

Activities and Outputs:

Future Skills Framework; adaptable curricula.
Elevate informal and intergenerational learning in lifelong education.
White paper on "The Hidden Curriculum" case studies and policy implications. Note: The "hidden curriculum" refers to the implicit lessons learned through school culture, peer interaction, and unstructured environments—values, social norms, and problem-solving strategies not found in textbooks.
Reimagine vocational and tertiary education to align with hybrid human-AI futures and create a roadmap for integrating hybrid skills
Recommendations for universities and vocational institutions
Sector-specific adaptation guides.

5. What Does Being Human Mean? Exploring the evolving nature of human identity,
authenticity, and discernment in an AI-mediated world.

Activities and Outputs:

Authenticity and Human Presence in the Digital Age Focus: Investigate how individuals and communities can retain authenticity, emotional depth, and inner clarity amidst increasing technological mediation.
International symposium
Multimedia essay collection
Youth-led dialogues on authenticity and meaning
Cross-cultural inquiry into discernment, dignity, and empathy.

Conclusion This five-pillar programme represents Saviesa’s comprehensive, multidisciplinary response to the realities of our age. By investing in ethical technology, protecting creativity and wellbeing, shaping inclusive policy, and preparing youth with future-fit skills, Saviesa advances its mission of empowering human agency in a digital world. In partnership with global institutions and visionary leaders, Saviesa 2025 will lay a foundation not just for reform—but for transformation.