RAHEL SÜSS

How do we shape desirable futures? How can societies open themselves to the demands of the times? I explore these questions through the lenses of political philosophy, social theory, and social psychology.

 

Driven by a passion for understanding social change, I embarked on an extensive journey. Growing up in Germany's Ruhr area (Ruhrgebiet), I spent almost two years in Bucharest after graduating from high school, where I worked in a social center. From there, I got involved in various political struggles and organizations. This journey eventually led me to found the journal "engagée," drawing inspiration from Jean-Paul Sartre's concept of "littérature engagée".

 

Throughout my journey, I’ve embraced various creative roles, including writer, speaker, documentary contributor, political organizer, lecturer, commentator, editor, installation artist, performer, graphic designer, and event curator. At the same time, I pursued my studies in political science, earning my bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees with distinction, alongside a bachelor's degree in philosophy, also awarded with distinction.

​​​

My passion for democratic and digital futures has taken me to many places. I spent six years in London, where I held visiting positions at the London School of Economics and Political Science and at the Department of Digital Humanities at King’s College London, among others. The Literature Program at Duke University in the USA, the Humboldt University in Berlin, and the Charles University in Prague were also significant places of inspiration. Between 2015 and 2021, I worked as a lecturer (teaching) at the University of Vienna.

​