Petr Špecián is an interdisciplinary academic working at the intersection of economics, philosophy, and political theory. His research focuses on epistemic democratization, the relationship between democracy and expertise, and the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence for political institutions, social-science research, and higher education. He is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University. His work explores how emerging technologies can expand access to expertise and transform institutions while upholding democratic legitimacy, accountability, and human autonomy.