Peter Dilg
Peter Dilg – Visionary Author Between Technology and Humanism
Peter Dilg is a visionary author who transforms his unique combination of technical expertise, humanistic psychology, and spiritual wisdom into influential literary works. With an academic background in computer science and business administration, as well as over two decades of experience in the technology industry, he brings a rare authenticity to his science fiction narratives.
Three Careers, One Vision
1. Technology Pioneer (First Career)
Over 20 years as an AI systems engineer, Chief Technology Officer of a New Zealand software startup, and business performance consultant. His international work took him from California and Texas through Singapore and New Zealand to most European countries.
2. Human Potential Expert (Second Career)
Trainer, lecturer, and mentor in humanistic psychotherapy, Viktor Frankl's meaning-oriented approaches, systems thinking, and Spiral Dynamics. This expertise in human development permeates his literary works, lending them philosophical depth.
3. Visionary Writer (Third Career)
Combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of human psychology and spiritual development—his mission: to stimulate meaningful conversations about humanity's future through literature.
Philosophical Motivation
Dilg's work stems from his concern about humanity's current inability to collectively solve the great challenges of our time – climate change, overpopulation, and nationalism. "The G.O.D. Machine" shows the conflict between the current, egocentric "orange" culture (power, egoism, growth) and the "yellow" meme (sustainable solutions without egocentricity) of Spiral Dynamics.
Personal Background
Lives between the sunny coasts of Alicante, Spain, and the vibrant city of Hamburg, Germany. Spiritual agnostic with experience in Buddhist retreats. If he is not writing, he reads and studies, primarily focusing on near-future developments, Artificial General Intelligence, enlightenment concepts, astrophysics, aging, and neuroscience. Married, two adult boys that have their whole life-path still ahead of themselves.
Expertise and Credibility
Technical Expertise: Over 40 years of experience in the AI and technology industry
Psychological Understanding: Humanistic psychotherapy, Viktor Frankl's logotherapy, and existential analysis; Third Viennese School of Psychotherapy; Coaching based on hypnosystemic and constructivist approaches
Spiritual wisdom and philosophy background: Systems Thinking and Spiral Dynamics, Mindfulness Practices, Participation in Buddhist retreats
International Perspective: Work and life in various cultures (US, New Zealand, Germany, Spain)
Practical Experience: developed and teaches a Leadership Development Program; consultant for transformational practices and high performance management; hands-on experience with the technologies he describes
