Adam Lalák bridges the gap between academic philosophy and the practice of everyday life. He holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge, where he became fascinated by the human mind and its depths. Currently, he is pursuing doctoral studies in the Philosophy of Religion at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, exploring the relationship between thought and spirituality. Beyond his academic career, he possesses experience across business, the non-profit sector, and education. He has completed training in philosophical counselling in France and the Netherlands. Since 2021, he has led the Czech Institute of Living Philosophy (Institut živé filozofie), which brings philosophy to the wider public through experiential courses and dialogues. In both his work and research, he focuses on the philosophy of religion, the didactics of philosophy, and philosophical dialogue. He believes that philosophy is truly meaningful only when it stems from human experience—from specific life stories, questions, and doubts. As he says: “The most interesting ideas are not born in study rooms, but in conversations between people of flesh and blood.”