Publications and Contributions
"Humanity needs a substantial upgrade in knowledge and wisdom: what and how we research, teach and learn must change in order for something different to happen in the world."
Over time, my scientific publications, presentations and contributions have spanned the following three spheres of interest and research:
REIMAGINING SCIENCE
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Dal Fiore, F. (2025). Can we reinvent the modern university? Challenges – Journal of Planetary Health.
https://www.mdpi.com/2078-1547/16/1/6
Journal Essays
Dal Fiore, F. (2025). A simple path for science. KOSMOS Journal.
https://www.kosmosjournal.org/kj_article/simple-path-for-science/
Book Chapters
Dal Fiore, F. (2011). Disciplines for the common good: From insular to systemic interdisciplinarity. In M. Cockell, J. Billotte, F. Darbellay, & F. Waldvogel (Eds.), Common knowledge: The challenge of transdisciplinarity. EPFL Press.
PDF Available Here
Invited Talks & Conference Presentations
Dal Fiore, F. (2025). Wise scientists [Webinar presentation]. Scientific and Medical Network. https://vimeo.com/1145948191
Dal Fiore, F. (2025). A vision for a complementary academic system [New Paradigm Navigators Podcast presentation]. Scientific and Medical Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vINnttYMMMk
Dal Fiore, F. (2025). Simplicity as the way of the future [presentation to Mystics and Scientists conference]. Scientific and Medical Network.
Dal Fiore, F. (2022). Science with a heart: What does it take to create a more benevolent science? [Webinar]. Scientific and Medical Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxtFfndrO9w
Dal Fiore, F. (2017). Are social sciences in need of a fundamental reform? [presentation to Martin Luther’s Heritage in Modern Economics and Social Sciences]. LUMSA University.
Dal Fiore, F. (2014). Disciplines for the common good: Overcoming the compartmentalization of human knowledge and professional development [Keynote to “Strenghts-based leadership: building bridges between sectors” conference]. Henley Business School, University of Reading. PDF Available Here
Reports and Position Papers
Dal Fiore, F. (2024). We are in it together. Paradigm Explorer, 146. Scientific and Medical Network.
Dal Fiore, F. (2019). Personal contribution to the Global Enaction Manifesto [Contribution to manifesto]
https://www.enactionmanifesto.com/tag/filippo-dal-fiore/
Dal Fiore, F. (2018). A conversation on the future of higher education [Roundtable discussion]. PDF Available Here
Public scholarship (blog essays, selection from 160+)
Dal Fiore, F. (2016, November 10). What future for university teaching? Filippodalfiore.com
Dal Fiore, F. (2016, March 7) The risks of mono-disciplinarity. Filippodalfiore.com
Dal Fiore, F. (2013, February 14) Understanding versus Interpreting. Filippodalfiore.com. PDF Available Here
Dal Fiore, F. (2009, June 30) Science of the past? Filippodalfiore.com
Book projects in progress
Science with a Heart. Healing academia to heal the world. [Book project in development]
When my heart speaks. A spiritual scientist’s collection of intimate lessons from Life. [Book project in development]
The human soul. A journey of healing through the world [Conceptual book project]
REIMAGINING THE ECONOMY
Coursework
Dal Fiore, F. (2015–present). Sustainable business [University course]. University of Bologna.
https://www.unibo.it/en/study/course-units-transferable-skills-moocs/course-unit-catalogue/course-unit/2025/421320
Dal Fiore, F. (2015-2016). Professional development [Executive education module]. Bologna Business School
Podcasts & Media Appearances
Dal Fiore, F. (2022). Mindful business and leadership [Podcast episode]. In Corporate Unplugged.
https://shows.acast.com/corporateunplugged/episodes/how-to-develop-ethical-business-and-mindful-leadership
Dal Fiore, F. (2020). Torno a vivere in Italia, Padova [TV series episode]. In Torno a Vivere in Italia. LaEffe.
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Torno-a-vivere-in-Italia/0KAKWUSD5PY7A9JJ0FL45BWNMQ
Panel Moderations and presentations
Dal Fiore, F. (2020). Can we reinvent the MBA? Designing an alternative educational degree for a more sustainable economy.
Proposal to the Global Responsible Leadership Initiative. PDF Available Here
Dal Fiore, F. (2017) L’impresa etica e sostenibile: un futuro che è già presente [Conference convening] Great Place To Work Institute Italia
https://www.bestworkplaces.it/convegno-impresa-etica-sostenibile/
Dal Fiore, F. (2016 and 2023) L’impresa a misura d’uomo: creare un ottimo ambiente di lavoro [Conference presentation] Anima Impresa (business association)
Public scholarship (blog essays, selection from 160+)
Dal Fiore, F. (2019, July 26) On the financialization of the economy and the state. Filippodalfiore.com .
Dal Fiore, F. (2017, July 6). Recognizing the idols of modern capitalism Filippodalfiore.com
Dal Fiore, F. (2017, May 3) The power of money. Filippodalfiore.com
Book projects in progress
Economics with a Heart. Rethinking work, money and business from the inside out. [Conceptual book project]
REIMAGINING TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
Books
Dal Fiore, F. & Martinotti, G., (2006). E-learning. McGraw-Hill Education.
Costa, M., & Dal Fiore, F. (2005). Entità in formazione. UTET.
Peer-Reviewed Articles (selection)
Dal Fiore, F. (2014). Nomads at last? A set of perspectives on how mobile technology may affect travel. Journal of Transport
Geography, 41, 97–106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2014.08.014
Dal Fiore, F. (2007). Communities vs. networks: The implications on innovation and social change. American Behavioural Scientist, 50(7), 857-866 (Article included in a special issue coordinated by the author) https://doi.org/10.1177/0002764206298311
Girardin, F., Dal Fiore, F., et al. (2008). Digital footprinting: Uncovering tourists with user-generated content. IEEE Pervasive
Computing, 7(4), 36-43. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/4653470
PhD Dissertation
Dal Fiore, F. (2011) Exploring the impacts of mobile technologies on human travel and spatial behavior. Analysis of empirical evidence from 3 case studies [Doctoral Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam]
Invited Talks & Conference Presentations (selection)
Dal Fiore, F. (2011). Exploring the relationship between land use and mobile phone usage [Conference presentation]. 9th International Conference on Pervasive Computing (PURBA 2011 Workshop), San Francisco, CA, United States.
Dal Fiore, F. (2010). Observing and modeling our social world: Opportunities and challenges in the age of digitization and complexity
[Invited Talk]. European Forum Alpbach – Technology Forum, Alpbach, Austria.
Dal Fiore, F. (2010). Collective sensing [Conference presentation]. International Workshop on Comparative Urban Genetics, University College London, London, United Kingdom.
Coursework
Dal Fiore, F. (2013-2017). Smart Cities [Executive education module]. Bologna Business School
Public scholarship (blog essays, selection from 160+)
Dal Fiore, F. (2022, October 28) On efficiency and authenticity. Filippodalfiore.com
Dal Fiore, F. (2009, January 22) Humanists versus Technicians. Filippodalfiore.com .
Dal Fiore, F. (2010, October 25). Science and Technology at the service of the world Filippodalfiore.com
Other scientific publications (2003-2011) Read
Other conference presentations & invited talks (2003-2011) Read
Book ideas
- Science with a heart. Healing academia to heal the world (ongoing book project)
- Economics with a heart. Rethinking work, money and business from the inside out
- When my heart speaks. A spiritual scientist’s collection of intimate lessons from Life
- The human Soul. A journey of healing through the world
- The over-society. Doing less as the way of the future