About Thomas A. Blüm
Thomas A. Blüm, born in 1967, is an author, conceptual researcher, thought initiator and speaker. In his work, he examines how technological systems, cultural visions of the future and human thinking interact.
His focus lies on the analysis of human-AI interaction, interaction architectures, as well as on the question of how societies understand and imagine technological change. In doing so, he combines systems-theoretical perspectives with cultural-historical analyses of science fiction and future visions.
His publications appear in form of books, essays and working papers within the Hybrid-Evolution series. In addition to theoretical work on symbiotic intelligence and forms of cognitive cooperation, he also explores the role of future imaginaries in literature, media and technological infrastructures.
Current Work
Symbiotic Intelligence und Mensch-KI-Interaktion
Symbiotic Intelligence describes a theoretical and operational framework for stable human-AI interaction. Its central concepts include asymmetric dyads, epistemic coprocessors, structural guidance and the conditions of long-term interaction stability.
The book connects perspectives from human-AI interaction, cognitive science and systems theory. It positions itself as an architectural reference framework for long-term human-model interaction.
Further information, FAQ, key concepts, supplementary materials and notes on the book can be found on the official companion page:
symbiotic-intelligence.org/en/
Citation:
Blüm, Thomas A. (2026): Symbiotic Intelligence und Mensch–KI-Interaktion.
Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. ISBN 978-3-8376-8304-2.
DOI: 10.14361/9783839479100
Projects
As Researcher
Research papers and publications are available via Zenodo (CERN), SSRN, Open Science Framework (OSF) and ORCID. These are regularly announced via LinkedIn.
Here is a small selection:
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MIO: A Conceptual Framework for Structured Self-Regulation under ...
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The Instability of Alignment in Human–AI Systems (Essay)
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Cognitive State Architecture: A Conceptual Model of Integration and ...
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Beyond Disinformation: A Neurocognitive Architecture of Ideological ...
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Cognitive transfer – why AI does not make us stupid
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First Aid as a Resilience Architecture of Civil Society
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As Author
Further book projects on the history of science fiction and on visions of the future are currently
in preparation.
- Visions of the Future, Vol. 1 - Von Laßwitz bis zur Gegenwart - manuscript completed
- Visions of the Future, Vol. 2 - Punkvision (working title) - in preparation
- Visions of the Future, Vol. 3 - in planning
- Additional book project in the context of Symbiotic Intelligence – in planning
As Speaker
In connection with his publications, Thomas is available for interviews, panels, podcasts and talks on topics related to human-AI interaction, cognitive systems and technological futures.
Requests
For media, interview and speaking requests, please use exclusively:
booking [at] thomas-a-bluem.de.
Please include the format, context, and intended timeframe in your request. Fees can be agreed individually based on format, context, and scope. Non-commercial, academic, and collaborative formats are considered separately.
Other inquiries cannot be considered at this time.
Media Kit: [Download PDF, 141 KB, EN/DE]
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