Julian Genner

Dr. Julian Genner is a Researcher at the University of Freiburg's Institute for Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology. He holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Basel and has led the DFG-funded project Zukunftslaboratorium exploring future imaginations through prepper movements and utopian festivals. His academic career includes roles as Acting Professor, Lecturer, and Research Associate across institutions like the University of Basel and Siegen.

Genner's research focuses on political/economic anthropology, security studies, and future-oriented cultures. He investigates crisis preparedness in prepper communities, conspiracy theories' media dynamics, and the commodification of security technologies. His work bridges anthropology, sociology, and media studies, emphasizing societal resilience and future projections.

• Education: PhD in Cultural Anthropology (University of Basel, 2015), studies in European Ethnology, Philosophy, and History (Basel, 2004–2011).
• Grants: DFG project leader (2020–2023), NCCR Image Criticism fellow (2012–2014).
• Labs/Teams: Collaborative Research on Media Cooperation (Siegen), Zukunftslaboratorium project (Freiburg).

His publications span academic journals (APuZ, Schweizer Volkskunde) and public platforms like Avenue, addressing topics from border dynamics to prepper subcultures. He frequently engages with media such as NZZ and SWR, offering expertise on societal security and futurism.