World Philosophy Day - The Pyramid of Society in the Age of AI

Organized by: New Acropolis South Africa

In collaboration with: Constitution Hill

Endorsed by: UNESCO South Africa

• Constitution Hill, Johannesburg: Parking entrance - The old Women Prison
• Saturday, 22 November 2025, 10:30 for 11:00 to 13:30

Concept Overview

World Philosophy Day celebrates the enduring relevance of wisdom as a guide for human progress.

This year’s theme, “The Pyramid of Society in the Age of AI,” invites reflection on how the essential dimensions of our civilisation — Art, Science, Spirituality, and Politics — can remain balanced and humane as technology reshapes our world.

Inspired by Plato’s Republic, the dialogue re-imagines society as a living pyramid guided by Philosophy—the harmonising force that connects truth, justice, beauty, and goodness.

Event Format

A philosophical panel dialogue featuring Acropolitan philosophers who will explore how each aspect of society contributes to a just and integrated civilisation.

Speakers:

• Guy Hazon – Leadership & Philosophy
• Riaana Peck – Spirituality & Inner Development
• Kohulan Shantikumar – Politics & Civic Responsibility
• Jaron David – Art & Aesthetics
• Laven Naidoo – Science & Innovation

Program Outline

Schedule

11:00 – 12:00 - Panel Introductions

Each panelist presents their domain role within the Pyramid of Society

12:00 – 12:30 - Networking Session

Experiential dialogue activation among participants and guests

12:30 – 13:30 - Audience Q&A

Open exchange enriching the diversity of perspectives

Objectives

• To promote philosophical reflection as a tool for conscious citizenship and ethical innovation.
• To bring together educational, cultural, and civic institutions in a living dialogue on the future of society in the age of AI.
• To encourage young thinkers and community leaders to engage in values-based dialogue beyond disciplines or ideologies.
• To launch the 20 years celebrations of New Acropolis South Africa, dedicated to philosophy in action and civic harmony.

Invitation to Partners

We invite schools, universities, cultural organisations, and civil society groups to join us as part of the audience and dialogue circle — to listen, to share, and to enrich the collective reflection on how humanity can stay balanced amidst technological change.

This gathering offers an opportunity not only to witness philosophy in dialogue, but to participate in it — to learn, connect, and contribute to a vision of a wiser and more humane society.

Call to Action

“Change yourself to change the world.”

Each transformation in society begins with the transformation of the individual.

World Philosophy Day is an invitation to think deeply, act consciously, and build bridges between knowledge and virtue — together, shaping a future where humanity remains at the centre of innovation.