David Van Reybrouck has been described as "one of the leading intellectuals in Europe" (Der Tagesspiegel). His highly-acclaimed books on colonial history, Congo and Revolusi, have become international bestsellers. His essay Against Elections: The Case for Democracy was translated into over twenty languages and drew praise from former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
As a pioneering advocate of deliberative democracy, David is also one the most versatile literary authors of his generation. His plays Mission and Para have toured internationally, and his poetry has culminated into Rain Requiem, a tribute to climate victims.
2024 Arne Næss Symposium: Democratic Innovations for the Age of Anthropocene
David Van Reybrouck gave his Arne Næss lecture at the Arne Næss Symposium on 28 August 2024.