Name and Surname
Branislav Radeljić
Affiliation
Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, University of Belgrade
Contact email
Branislav.Radeljic@gmail.com
Short Biography
Branislav Radeljić is a professor of political science, focusing on Europe and the Middle East. He has a BA from the University of Rome La Sapienza, two MA degrees from the Free University of Brussels, and a PhD from the University of London. He lectured for many years in the United Kingdom and, more recently, he has held professorships in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, he has held visiting appointments at Nebrija University in Madrid, the London School of Economics and Political Science, the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Michigan, the University of Pittsburgh, and Woxsen University in Hyderabad. In addition to his scholarly work and presentation of his findings in numerous conferences, workshops, and invited talks, Branislav has conducted research and provided specialized services to a broad range of clients, including government entities and non-governmental stakeholders. His work has involved evaluations of governance regimes, institutional transparency and accountability, and prospects for regional cooperation initiatives.
Research abstract
This project explores the intriguing tension between AI’s role as a public intellectual and its limitations. In a dialogue with ChatGPT, I asked if it could be considered a public intellectual. The response revealed both potential and contradiction. While claiming to offer accessible and unbiased information, as well as to facilitate understanding of complex topics—qualities that align with the democratizing power of public intellectuals—AI lacks the original thought, social advocacy, and subjective engagement that characterize human intellectuals. This raises key questions about AI’s evolving influence on public discourse, its potential to shape knowledge access, and the ethical implications of relying on algorithmic neutrality in place of personal perspectives. By examining these complexities, this project aims to critically assess AI’s emerging role in intellectual and public spheres, highlighting both its promise and the risks it poses to genuine intellectual engagement and social change.