Stephen Wolfram, Scientist
Stephen Wolfram is the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research.
Rebecca Gomperts, Activist
Rebecca Gomperts is the founder of the abortion rights organization Women on Waves.
Large Professor, Musician
Large Professor is a hip hop MC and producer.
Bruce Sterling, Writer
Bruce Sterling is a science fiction writer and Net critic.
Jia Zhangke, Filmmaker
Jia Zhangke is a director and writer.
Theodore Zeldin, Historian
Theodore Zeldin is President of the Oxford Muse Society.
Hans Ulrich Obrist, Curator
Hans Ulrich Obrist is Co-director of Exhibitions and Programs and Director of International Projects at the Serpentine Gallery, London.
Ian Buruma, Writer
Ian Buruma is a the Luce Professor of Democracy, Human Rights & Journalism at Bard College.
Ai Weiwei, Artist
Ai Weiwei is an artist and activist.
Boris Groys, Philosopher
Boris Groys is Professor of Aesthetics, Art History, and Media Theory at the Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe and Global Distinguished Professor at New York University.
Elizabeth Diller, Architect
Elizabeth Diller is a founding member of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, an interdisciplinary design studio based in New York City.
Paul Saffo, Forecaster
Paul Saffo is Managing Director of Foresight at Discern Analytics.
Zhang Yimou, Filmmaker
Zhang Yimou is a director, writer, and producer.
Barry Bergdoll, Curator
Barry Bergdoll is the Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA.
Tan Xiaochun, Builder
Tan Xiaochun is the Chief of Construction for Beijing National Stadium.
Jennifer Sigler, Editor
Jennifer Sigler is the Editor in Chief for Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
Mark Wigley, Educator
Mark Wigley is Dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.
Michael Rock, Graphic Designer
Michael Rock is the art director of the design firm 2×4.
Ma Qingyun, Architect
Ma Qingyun is the founder of the architectural office MADA s.p.a.m.