InMind Support

Organizer: InMind Support

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Scientific Committee:

Professor Wojciech Owczarski – University of Gdańsk, Poland

Professor Polina Golovátina-Mora – NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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ABOUT CONFERENCE:

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Since the postmodern movements such as Pop and hyperrealist art or literary genres ̶ New Journalism and creative non-fiction questioned the status of the real and the imitated, the concept of authenticity has called for a constant reevaluation. Walter Benjamin’s 1935 assumption that “the presence of the original is the prerequisite to the concept of authenticity” has been called into question with the corporate and advertising practice continually rebranding the concept of authenticity to suit mass consumers’ needs. Why is it then that within the contemporary culture, with modes of expressions such as irony, cynicism and sarcasm strongly present, the notions of authenticity and freedom are still heavily linked with spiritual awakening and happiness? To what extent do authenticity, individuality and freedom function as mere commercial products and advertising slogans? Have they over time become shallow romantic ideals or do they still hold the substance to be discovered and implemented into one’s line of thinking and living? What makes freedom and authenticity creatively attractive to artists, thinkers and spiritual teachers? Can authenticity be defined, measured, conceptualized in the contemporary context of relativism? What are the main dynamics between freedom and authenticity?

 

During the conference, we strive to discuss the contemporary status of authenticity and freedom, their interrelationship and their association with concepts such as sincerity, individuality, vulnerability, creativity and many others.

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We invite researchers representing various academic disciplines: art, film studies, literature, theatre studies, media studies, anthropology, psychology, sociology, politics, cognitive studies, to name a few.

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Different forms of presentations are encouraged, including case studies, theoretical inquiries, personal reflections, problem-oriented arguments, comparative analyses and creative expressions.

 

We will be happy to hear from experienced scholars and young academics, doctoral and graduate students, as well as professionals from various disciplines. We also invite all persons interested in participating in the conference as listeners, without giving a presentation.

 

Our repertoire of suggested topics includes but is not restricted to: 

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I.  Sociology, Anthropology, History

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• Global and local authenticity

• Quest for authenticity in the context of social and historical crisis

• Freedom and coronavirus pandemic

 

II. Psychology and Psychiatry

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•  Authenticity and self-growth

•  Authenticity and emotional armory – perfectionism, numbing, etc.

•  Authenticity and shame

•  Authenticity and vulnerability

•  Authenticity and self-image

•  Authenticity and individuality: self-absorption versus self-confrontation 

 

III.  Literature, Film, Theatre, Visual Arts

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•  Realism, hyperrealism, naturalism

• Authenticity and intertextuality: concepts such as original artwork, reproduction, printed representation, copy, etc.

• Ghostwriting

• Authenticity and autofiction

• Authenticity and creativity

• Authenticity and adaptation

• Online theatre performances during COVID-19

 

IV.  Media Studies

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• Fake news

• Social media marketing and authenticity

• Freedom of speech

 

V.    Philosophy and Worldviews

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• Freedom and authenticity as philosophical concepts

• Authenticity and ethics

• Authenticity and freedom as the highest humanistic values

• Existential, postmodern and contemporary view on authenticity

 

Please submit abstracts (no longer than 300 words) of your proposed 20-minute presentation, together with a short biographical note by 28 July 2024 to: conferencefreedom@gmail.com  or by 

REGISTRATION FORM

Notification of acceptance will sent by 31 July 2024.

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The conference language is English.

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Note:
As our online conference will be international, we will consider the different time zones of our Participants.

The conference will be held virtually via Zoom. Different forms of presentation are available. 

REGISTRATION :
In order to participate in the conference (as a speaker or an audience member) you need to pay a REGISTRATION FEE via bank transfer or PayPal:

PRESENTERS: EUR 35 or USD 40 or GBP 35 or PLN 130 - by 8 August 2024
AUDIENCE MEMBERS: EUR 25 or USD 30 or GBP 25 or PLN 70 - by 20 August 2024

NOTE: We offer a discount for our returning Participants.

THE FEE COVERS:
- LIVE access via individual link to all conference sessions (without installing any additional applications)
- the conference programme in PDF
- certificate of attendance  for Presenters and Audience Members (sent by email or/and by post)
- online community gathering
- easy access on any device (phone, tablet and computer) with the possibility to join or leave the conference at any time


Banking details:
Beneficiary name: InMind Support Beneficiary Address: Jelitkowski Dwor 4
Beneficiary Bank name: SANTANDER   
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CANCELLATION FEES:
3 months before the conference and more - 50%
from 3 months to 1 month - 75%             
1 month before the conference and less - 100%                 
 
Our conference email: conferencefreedom@gmail.com