Dr. Lucas Pawlik

He is an autistic philosopher, cyberneticist, and ethicist of science, dedicated to bridging mystical experiences, digitalization, and bioethics for human and ecological resilience. His interdisciplinary expertise spans philosophy, medicine, cybernetics, and movement science, focusing on the interplay between consciousness, technology, and sustainability.

Key Areas of Work & Contributions

  • Ethics & Knowledge Translation: Former collaborator of Heinz von Foerster, specializing in systems thinking, AI ethics, and transdisciplinary knowledge translation.

  • Cybernetics & Digital Ethics: Co-designed Vienna’s contributions to NASA’s Space Apps Challenge, tackling global digitalization and sustainability challenges.

  • Mystical Experience & Health: Developed Evolutionary Movement, a regenerative movement meditation rooted in neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and personal near-death experience research.

  • Bioethics & Psychedelic Research: Mycoverse Foundation ethics advisor, shaping policies on psychedelic medicine, bioethics, and holistic health.

  • Global Peace & Sustainability Initiatives: Lead author of the Mahatma Gandhi World Peace Petition, presented to the UN President with contributions from 82 experts across 25 countries, including four Nobel laureates.

  • Educational Innovation & Social Impact: Co-founder of Innogees – Pioneers of Peace, a best-case integration and education model for asylum-seeking youth

Professional Experience

  • Scientific Ethics Advisor – Mycoverse Foundation (2022–Present)

  • Advises on psychedelic research ethics, AI policy, and planetary sustainability

  • Transdisciplinary Educator & Speaker (2007–Present)

  • Co-founded the University Program for PRO-vocative Pedagogy at Danube University Krems, training educators in self-organizing learning, cognitive resilience, and ethical science

  • Movement Science & Health Consultant (2010–Present)

  • Designed movement-based pain therapy retreats for Trinicum Center and taught Qi Gong, Yoga, and Tai Ji at leading institutions

  • Digital Ethics & AI Governance (2016–2018)

  • Advised on ethical AI frameworks and human-machine interaction with Dr. Urška Starc-Peceny, contributing to NASA-linked innovation challenges

  • Education

  • Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Applied Arts Vienna (2006–2011)

  • Dissertation on science, technology, and ethics in cultural evolution

  • M.A. in Philosophy, University of Vienna (1999–2001, Summa cum Laude)

  • Specialized in science studies, cybernetics, and Eastern-Western medical integration

Vision & Research Interests

  • Dr. Pawlik envisions a future where mystical experiences, movement-based healing, and fungi-based sustainability become key pillars of ethical science and human development. His work at Mycoverse Foundation supports psychedelic medicine research, digital ethics, and bio-inspired solutions for planetary health