Publications & Speaking
Books
"AI, The War of Gods" (나남, 2024)
Co-authored with Park Young-sun
This book explores the philosophical and societal implications of artificial intelligence, examining how AI is reshaping power dynamics in society and creating new forms of governance. It presents a framework for understanding these changes and proposes approaches to ensuring that AI development serves human flourishing rather than undermining it.
"OXO Playbook" (2023)
A practical guide to building data-driven democratic platforms, based on my experience with OXOpolitics. This book outlines methodologies for creating digital tools that enhance civic participation, improve political transparency, and facilitate more informed decision-making by citizens.
"Selfish Employees Make the Best Company" (2019)
This book challenges conventional wisdom about organizational culture, arguing that companies thrive when they align individual employee interests with organizational goals rather than demanding selfless dedication. It presents a framework for creating work environments that respect individual autonomy while fostering collective success.
"Drawing Silicon Valley" (2018)
Based on my experience working in Silicon Valley tech companies, this book provides insights into the culture, practices, and innovation methodologies that drive the world's leading technology hub. It examines how these approaches can be adapted to other contexts to foster innovation and technological development.
Selected Academic Publications
Ryu, H., You, J., Noh, G., & Hwang, H. (2025). "Proposing a Synergetic Intelligence Governance Model for 'Human-AI' Agents." HCI 2025 Conference Download PDF
This paper proposes a governance model for human-AI combined agents, focusing on how to create synergetic intelligence that enhances human capabilities while maintaining appropriate oversight and control mechanisms. The research explores new frameworks for understanding the relationship between humans and AI systems in decision-making contexts.
Mu, X., Lu, K., & Ryu, H. (2014). "Explicitly integrating MeSH thesaurus help into health information retrieval systems: An empirical user study." Information Processing & Management, 50(1), 24-40.
This study examines how integrating controlled vocabulary systems like the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) thesaurus into information retrieval interfaces can improve user search experiences and outcomes in health information seeking. The research demonstrates how structured knowledge organization systems can enhance information discovery in specialized domains.
Mu, X., Ryu, H., & Lu, K. (2011). "Supporting effective health and biomedical information retrieval and navigation: A novel facet view interface evaluation." Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 44(4), 576-586.
This paper presents an evaluation of a novel faceted navigation interface for biomedical information retrieval. The research explores how structured information presentation can help users more effectively navigate complex information spaces and find relevant health information.
Ryu, H., Lease, M., & Woodward, N. (2012). "Finding and exploring memes in social media." In Proceedings of the 23rd ACM Conference on Hypertext and Social Media (pp. 295-304).
This research examines how information spreads through social media networks, with a focus on identifying and tracking "memes" or units of cultural information that propagate across platforms. The work develops methods for detecting emerging patterns in social media content and understanding how ideas evolve as they spread.
Speaking Engagements
Harvard Kennedy School, "Digital Democracy - AI in Politics" Forum
2023
Technology Experts Discuss Role of AI in Democracy at Harvard Kennedy School Talk
Three Principles for AI Politics [Hohyon Ryu, Harvard Kennedy School Lecture]
In this lecture at Harvard Kennedy School, I presented "Three Principles for AI Politics," exploring how artificial intelligence can strengthen rather than undermine democratic processes. The talk examined the potential of AI to enhance civic participation, improve decision-making transparency, and create more responsive governance systems when properly designed and regulated.
SBS D Forum, "Everyone's Thoughts - Data-driven Real-time Democracy"
2022
At the SBS D Forum, I discussed how data-driven approaches can transform democratic participation by enabling real-time feedback and more direct citizen involvement in governance. The presentation explored how digital platforms can aggregate and analyze public opinion in ways that traditional polling and representative systems cannot, creating opportunities for more responsive and inclusive democratic processes.
FastCampus Master Class, "Business Innovation with AI"
2023-Present
This ongoing master class series focuses on practical applications of AI in business contexts. I teach business leaders and entrepreneurs how to identify opportunities for AI implementation, develop effective AI strategies, and manage the organizational changes that accompany AI adoption. The course emphasizes human-centered approaches to AI that enhance rather than replace human capabilities.
National Suncheon University, "Thinking at AI Scale" Expert Lecture Series
2024
In this lecture series, I explore how AI is changing the scale and scope of human thinking and problem-solving. The talks examine how AI tools can help us address complex societal challenges by processing information at scales beyond human capacity, while emphasizing the continued importance of human judgment, ethics, and creativity in guiding these systems.
Explore My Research Framework
Learn about the Four Ages of Information and Power Transformation and how they inform my approach to AI governance and democratic innovation.
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