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Yiannis Laouris is a neurophysiologist, a systems engineer, and a social entrepreneur. He is the author of 100+ scientific papers in neuroscience, education, technology, dialogue, and peace, and 10+ books, including 'Masks of Demons,' which addresses the concept of stereotypes in the context of the Cyprus conflict and 'Citizens Commandmends,' a visionary manifesto calling citizens to reclaim their power. Yiannis studied medicine in former Eastern Germany and worked as a researcher and professor in West Germany before moving to the United States. In the early 90s, he founded the chain of computer learning centers known as CYBER KIDS, which aimed to stimulate, develop, and cultivate creative thinking and problem-solving skills through the integration of IT in education. He dedicated his life to promoting peace and positive social change, employing systemic methodologies to solve problems and effect social reforms. He is President (2024-2026) of the International Society for the Systems Sciences. | |||
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64th President of the International Society for the Systems Sciences and Lead Scientist of Future Worlds Center. He holds a medical degree (1985) and a PhD in Neurophysiology (1985, summa cum laude) from Germany, an MS in Systems and Industrial Engineering (1996, GPA 4.0) from the US, and a PhD in Systems Engineering (by publications) from Portsmouth Univ., UK (2023). He is a renowned peace activist recognized for his pioneering work in applying virtual technologies and innovative systemic methodologies to foster collaboration among stakeholders with diverse and conflicting perspectives. He develops systems that engage thousands asynchronously in meaningful, authentic conversations, accelerating positive societal change. He is co-author of the ONLIFE Manifesto (explores how ICT affects the human condition by altering our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world). In the 90s, he founded CYBER Kids, an international chain of computer learning centers, which introduced IT to thousands of kids in eight countries using a novel approach grounded on cybernetics. He founded CYBERETHICS: Cyprus Safer Internet Center and served as a national representative in European and International bodies, including the Institute for 21st Century Agoras, COST Actions, Insafe, INHOPE, EU Kids Online, ECSO, Cybercrime Centre of Excellence, and ECTEG–Europol. Has published 100+ scientific papers in neuroscience, systems science, and peace and was honored with 12 distinguished awards. | 64th President of the International Society for the Systems Sciences and Lead Scientist of Future Worlds Center. He holds a medical degree (1985) and a PhD in Neurophysiology (1985, summa cum laude) from Germany, an MS in Systems and Industrial Engineering (1996, GPA 4.0) from the US, and a PhD in Systems Engineering (by publications) from Portsmouth Univ., UK (2023). He is a renowned peace activist recognized for his pioneering work in applying virtual technologies and innovative systemic methodologies to foster collaboration among stakeholders with diverse and conflicting perspectives. He develops systems that engage thousands asynchronously in meaningful, authentic conversations, accelerating positive societal change. He is co-author of the ONLIFE Manifesto (explores how ICT affects the human condition by altering our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world). In the 90s, he founded CYBER Kids, an international chain of computer learning centers, which introduced IT to thousands of kids in eight countries using a novel approach grounded on cybernetics. He founded CYBERETHICS: Cyprus Safer Internet Center and served as a national representative in European and International bodies, including the Institute for 21st Century Agoras, COST Actions, Insafe, INHOPE, EU Kids Online, ECSO, Cybercrime Centre of Excellence, and ECTEG–Europol. Has published 100+ scientific papers in neuroscience, systems science, and peace and was honored with 12 distinguished awards. | ||