Education:
Dr. Ido Dagan holds a Ph.D. in Jewish Philosophy from Bar-Ilan University (2022), where his dissertation titled Time of Belief explored the impact of Henri Louis Bergson’s concept of durée on Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s understanding of belief. He also earned an M.A. in Organizational Behavior from the Israeli branch of New York Polytechnic in 2008 and a B.A. in Behavioral Sciences from the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo in 2004.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Dagan has an extensive background in both academia and media. In academia, he has served as a lecturer in Organizational Theory and Public Relations at Atid College Maalot (2023–2024), and currently, he is a Digital Marketing Lecturer Fellow at the University of Haifa’s School of Business Administration for the 2025 Trinity Semester. From 2008 to 2013, he lectured in marketing, service management, and organizational theory at Erez College and Jordan Valley College – Kinneret, School of Engineering. Parallel to his academic work, Dr. Dagan built a notable career in journalism, contributing to major Israeli media outlets such as Yedioth Ahronoth, Ynet.co.il, TimeOut Tel Aviv, Mako, nrg.co.il, Globes, and Ma’ariv. He held various roles from cultural critic to social correspondent and TV news reporter.
Skills and Expertise:
Dr. Dagan combines his expertise in Jewish philosophy with practical skills in digital communication, public relations, and marketing. His interdisciplinary approach integrates humanistic inquiry with organizational knowledge, allowing him to work effectively across academic, media, and public engagement platforms. He is fluent in Hebrew, English, and French, and is skilled in public speaking, academic writing, and multimedia storytelling.
Research Focus:
Dr. Dagan’s current research bridges Jewish philosophy and artificial intelligence, particularly examining cognitive parallels between religious belief and machine learning models. His recent publication, Trans-Belief: Developing Artificial Intelligence NLP Model Capable of Religious-Belief-like Cognitive Processes for Expected Enhanced Cognitive Ability (2024), reflects this innovative intersection. He continues to explore the philosophical implications of AI, with a strong focus on temporality, belief, and ethical cognition.
Awards and Recognitions:
Over the years, Dr. Dagan has been the recipient of multiple honors and fellowships. He received travel and research grants, including an invitation to the Jewish Studies Association (JSA) Conference in Boston (2022), doctoral scholarships from Bar-Ilan University (2020–2022), and study grants from the “Paris School” and “Shades of Thought” research groups. His early literary talent was recognized with a Writing Grant from the Tel Aviv Literature and Art Foundation in 1998.