Our story
Oannes Media is a division of Oannes Consulting GmbH , a consulting agency founded in 2017 and based in Augsburg. Founder Simon Jacob – formerly a full-time journalist primarily working in the Middle East – combines his experience as an entrepreneur and manager in the fields of technology, business, and media.
In a highly digitalized world, raising awareness is a matter close to our hearts. Long before the issue reached its current urgency, Simon Jacob had to deal with "fake news" as a direct victim. This not only put his life in danger but also forced him to reflect deeply on the downsides of new technologies.
This resulted in an interdisciplinary media platform that combines aspects of culture, technology, economics, and travel experiences, and is open to authors worldwide. In addition, we offer topic-specific lectures and workshops that delve deeper into the blog's content.
Our Philosophy
Bringing people together instead of dividing them; being mindful of past experiences to avoid future mistakes; imparting meaningful knowledge instead of spreading nonsense; using technology in accordance with ethical standards instead of unleashing it unchecked. These are the goals in the philosophical consensus of Oannes Consulting GmbH and our blog, Oannes Media.
The symbolism of our logo: Our logo depicts a female AI, representing the future, and the world's first "knowledge bringer": the mystical figure Oannes from Sumerian mythology (half human, half fish). This representation symbolizes the fruitful symbiosis between the knowledge of the past and the pursuit of a just future for all people.
Our aim is not to suppress progress in favor of traditional thinking. Rather, we strive to reconcile tradition and technology – for example, through the harmony of spirituality and science. We convey this interdisciplinary approach through sound knowledge across our various channels.
Simon Jacob
