The term "intellectual midwifery" is a homage to Socrates, who described his role as that of a philosophical midwife—not to tell people the truth but rather to help them draw out the truths already within them.

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During the year 2021, I endeavoured to master the ambitious role of a midwife. Reinforced by theory, personal experience in self-inquiry, and a learning-as-I-go methodology, I supported those engaged in intellectual labour. While maintaining the continuity of my transformation in search of meaning and understanding the world, I applied different forms of knowledge to build tools and pathways for others to utilise. This project became an investigation into the one-to-one transference of impact within a peculiar container established by the artistic context.

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In these amplified moments of presence, I explored existential dilemmas and paradoxes with total strangers, aiming to tap into the authenticity of human-to-human interaction. It was an exciting endeavour that led to multiple encounters and deep, honest conversations that often felt uncomfortable yet invited the audience into participation.

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Intellectual midwifery is a process, constantly in movement—finding being in becoming. While working as a philosophical midwife, I wrote personal letters, sharing my processes of encountering uncertainties and confronting presence. These letters are available as an archive open for exploration.

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This project evolved into a guiding practice I call Radical Innocence, which aims to support people in navigating their existential waters.