Person

Tomas Björkman

Swedish philosopher and entrepreneur exploring metacrisis and civilizational transformation through The Ekskäret Foundation.

Nationality
Sweden
Life
1967 – present
Roles
  • philosopher
  • entrepreneur

Tomas Björkman is a Swedish philosopher and entrepreneur focused on civilizational challenges and systemic transformation. He is the founder and director of The Ekskäret Foundation, an organization dedicated to exploring metacrisis—the interconnected global crises spanning ecological, social, political, and spiritual dimensions. Björkman's work emphasizes the need for fundamental shifts in human consciousness and institutional structures to address existential risks and enable sustainable civilization. He has been influential in Scandinavian and European circles discussing long-term futures, systems thinking, and the role of philosophy in addressing complex global problems.

Tomas Björkman is a Swedish philosopher and entrepreneur who co-founded The Ekskäret Foundation, an organization focused on understanding and addressing what he terms the 'metacrisis'—the interconnected systemic challenges facing modern civilization. His work bridges philosophy, systems thinking, and practical organizational development, engaging with themes of cultural evolution and institutional transformation.

Last updated 31 August 2026