Ali Delshad Tehrani

Ali Delshad Tehrani is a writer, researcher, and entrepreneur whose life and work have taken shape at the intersection of philosophy, neuroscience, and technology. His writings range from philosophical-scientific texts to novels with strong philosophical themes.

His path began with academic training in statistics, where a data-driven and analytical approach to human questions was formed. He later moved into programming and the startup world, and through entrepreneurial experience and formal studies in business administration (MBA), new perspectives emerged for him on the relationship between ideas, technology, and society. This trajectory ultimately led him toward neuroscience and the philosophy of mind—fields that now constitute the central focus of his research and writing.

Philosophy has been an inseparable part of Delshad’s life since his teenage years. Immersed in the works of philosophers and the exploration of diverse intellectual traditions, he came to see philosophy not merely as an academic subject but as a way of living and questioning.
Alongside this intellectual pursuit, he was introduced to meditation through martial arts at a young age and has practiced it seriously ever since.
This intersection of philosophical inquiry, meditative practice, and lived experience — combined with his interest in healthy living, mental well-being, and education from early childhood — led to the creation of Dharma Podcasts
: a social-responsibility project offering fully free and ad-free educational content across five areas — meditation, philosophy, technology, healthy living, and child and adolescent education.

As a writer, Delshad has created works across a diverse range of forms. His novels are deeply philosophical, drawing from lived experience and weaving fundamental questions into layers of imaginative storytelling.
His philosophical–scientific writings, on the other hand, aim to bridge neuroscience and philosophy of mind, offering new perspectives for contemplating the foundational questions of consciousness and reality.
Parts of these works were first released as episodes in the Wisdorise podcast series, where the feedback and questions of listeners played a crucial role in shaping their final versions.

In recent years, Delshad has lived a nomadic life, residing in several countries. This multicultural experience, combined with learning multiple languages and engaging in interdisciplinary research, has imbued his works with both cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary depth.

He is the founder of Faradade Software Company and several startups, reflecting his long-standing engagement with the synergy between ideas and technology.
He is also the founder of the international non-profit foundation Nidrana, a secular and human-centered organization inspired by nature, art, play, and neuroscience, providing free in-person services for well-being and growth.

Whether through his research, novels, or social and technological initiatives, Delshad’s work revolves around a single purpose:
to open new horizons for thinking, questioning, and re-examining what we take for granted.