Mateusz Falkowski

Mateusz Falkowski is a lecturer at the Institute of Culture of the Jagiellonian University and at the School of Form in Poznań. He is a graduate of the MISH UW program and earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Warsaw. Falkowski co-founded the cultural initiative Gravity Cinema and was active in Warsaw's Orgia Myśli/Orgy of Thoughts from 2005 to 2014. He currently serves as president of the Barbara Skarga Foundation for Thinking.

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Warsaw
• M.A. in Philosophy, University of Warsaw

Falkowski's research and publications focus on the intersection of philosophy and technology, particularly historical perspectives from the 17th century. His work also engages with cultural studies and critical theory, reflecting his involvement in avant-garde artistic initiatives like Gravity Cinema and Orgia Myśli. His book On Machines explores early modern philosophical frameworks for understanding technological development.

Falkowski's career bridges academia and cultural innovation. He co-founded the Kino Grawitacyjne (Gravity Cinema) and participated in Warsaw's Orgia Myśli initiative for nearly a decade. At Jagiellonian University's Institute of Culture, he contributes to interdisciplinary research, while his role at the School of Form in Poznań suggests engagement with design-oriented education.