Artificial Intelligence Quotient (AIQ)
Using AI to amplify thinking without surrendering cognitive sovereignty.
EUNO · Praxis & Nexus
Praxis & Nexus: where knowledge becomes action
Dr Elena Carruba's intellectual work: published books, research, philosophy and international thought leadership on leadership, artificial intelligence and human transformation.
Signature film · The Thinker & Creator
Books, ideas and the Praxis & Nexus philosophy
The philosophy
How do we become more intelligent—individually, organisationally and collectively—in an age of increasingly intelligent machines?
Sustainable Intelligence
AIQ + EEQ + SSQ
Emotional Ethical Intelligence (EEQ)
Combining empathy, ethical judgment and human dignity with leadership and decision-making.
Social Sustainable Intelligence (SSQ)
Understanding people, systems, institutions and long-term consequences.
Together, these form Sustainable Intelligence: the capacity to think, decide and lead intelligently in a rapidly changing world.
Nine books
Books, eBooks and audio editions on leadership, identity, education and the future of human intelligence.
Approcci Trasformativi per un’Educazione Sostenibile: Innovazione Sostenibile
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AIQ-Savvy & EQ-Shrewd Vanguard Leader
Discover a new approach to leadership in the age of artificial intelligence. This book brings together AI capability, emotional and ethical intelligence, and sustainable thinking to help leaders navigate complexity while preserving human judgement and agency.
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The Quest for Authenticity in Ethno-Spaces: Mythical Realism
An exploration of identity, cultural belonging and authenticity through the lens of mythical realism. The work examines how literature, imagination and cultural spaces shape the ways individuals understand themselves and their worlds.
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Transformative Approaches: Local & Global Solutions for Sustainable Education Challenges
An interdisciplinary exploration of education, leadership and sustainability in a rapidly changing world. The book considers how local initiatives and global strategies can contribute to inclusive, innovative and future-ready educational systems.
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The Immigrant Manifesto: Navigating Legacy, Identity and Human Flow in a Changing Global Landscape
A reflection on migration, identity, belonging and the changing relationship between individuals and societies. Combining research, philosophical inquiry and human experience, this book reimagines migration as a source of resilience, transformation and global possibility.
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Transformative Approaches: Local & Global Solutions for Sustainable Education Challenges
An interdisciplinary exploration of education, leadership and sustainability in a rapidly changing world. The book considers how local initiatives and global strategies can contribute to inclusive, innovative and future-ready educational systems.
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Manifesto per un Mondo in Evoluzione: Voci Migranti, Patria Perduta, Mondo Ritrovato
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The Mirror and the Quest: Psychoanalysis, Phenomenology, and Metacognition in the Poetry of Wallace Stevens
A scholarly examination of consciousness, identity and self-reflection through the poetry of Wallace Stevens. Bringing psychoanalytic, phenomenological and metacognitive perspectives together, the work investigates the relationship between poetic imagination and human understanding.
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Identity, Kindness, Insight, Growth, Community, Reflection: Ritual Prompts & One-Page Map
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The Eternal Quest for Life — Audio Edition
An audio experience drawn from The Immigrant Manifesto, exploring the human search for belonging, meaning and transformation.
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Sicily 2025 — Six Island Journeys to Transform Identity, Love & Leadership
A literary and reflective journey through Sicily, exploring memory, identity, love and personal transformation. Through six island-inspired experiences, readers are invited to reconnect with their inner world and consider new possibilities for life and leadership.
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Podcasts, talks and conversations
Exploring Human-AI Collaboration: AI as Our Thinking Partner (The Abundance Show)
From Fragmentation to Abundance: The Performance Transformation Masterclass (The Abundance Show)
Can AI Help Restore Our Planet? The Eco-Systemic Leader
The Human Premium: Humanity is the Premium Layer
Learn with Elena
Courses
Structured learning in AI, leadership and Sustainable Intelligence. Join the waitlist for the first course.
Workshops and masterclasses
Research-informed sessions for teams and organisations, scoped to your goals.
Speaking
Keynotes on AI, leadership, the future of human intelligence, creativity and female leadership.