JONAS LÜSCHER (*1976 in Schlieren) is a philosopher and author. His novella “Barbarian Spring” was nominated for both the German and Swiss Book Prizes. His novel “Kraft” won the Swiss Book Prize. Lüscher has also received the Max Frisch Prize from the city of Zurich, among other awards. His latest works include “Der populistische Planet” (The Populist Planet) (with Michael Zichy) and “Verzauberte Vorbestimmung” (Enchanted Destiny). He currently lives in Munich.