Simon Fokt holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and currently lectures at HTW Berlin. His academic work focuses on aesthetics, ethics, and metaphilosophy.

He is the founder and manager of the Diversity Reading List, a leading online resource which promotes equality in the academia. He is also the director of TELdesign Limited, which designs and develops academic and corporate online courses and training programs.

Apart from writing, Simon enjoys playing the double bass, travelling in his van, and woodworking.