Collective residencies / CATALAN PEN international residencies for young writers. Third edition / Olot
ROLAND HENSOLDT
From Monday, 2 June 2025 to Monday, 9 June 2025

Bio
Roland Hensoldt was recognized in several literary competitions in Poland: first place in "Pygmalion of Fantasy" (2x) and “Fantazje Zielonogóskie”; his story was recognized as 3rd best text in the history of "Bialy Kruk" magazine. He's a graduate of Warsaw University and imparts his expertise as a writing teacher, conducting a six-week writing program and AI course. He interviews international artists (Graham Masterton for “Nowa fantastyka”; Sabaton; ex-Scorpions). Roland served as editor-in-chief (IT portal) and created content for technology brands.
Roland's journey began as an intern at the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland (Press Office). He pursued an education in economics in Greece (scholarship), ventured into wine export from Spain (scholarship in export company), and gained intercultural experience through living and working in Romania and the UK.
Currently, working as an Account Manager, Roland's prior roles included managing IT projects, supported by his certifications in AI.
Project
In experimental article “Journalists as AI Educators,” he explores the challenges of contemporary divided world, where fake narratives can be injected into AI models. In this chaotic age of manipulating emotions, what does truth mean? What is the role of quality journalism?
Roland delves into futurology, examining megatrends in journalism and information consumption such hyper-personalization, hyper-localization, just-in-time information. He will build an automated newsroom portal and investigate how AI makes editorial decisions.
Imagine talking to someone from the future. Roland will create an AI Persona, trained on scientific forecasts, to reveal what life might look like in 2050.