inSUBSTANTIA Exploring Ideas - Challenging Assumptions.
Episodes
Mediation: One word, Many Practices
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two sides in a dispute refuse to move even when a compromise seems obvious?In this episode of Insubstantia, I speak with mediator an...
The Quiet Architecture of Violence - part 2
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Economies, Power, and Systems That Make Harm ProfitableThis is part 2 of my conversation with Guillaume.If violence is not a distortion of economic li...
The Quiet Architecture of Violence:
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part I: Memory Identity and What We Learn Not to SeeWe often think of violence as something visible: a war, a riot, a gun. Yet much of the violence sh...
🎙 The Future We Must Build - part 2
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If Part 1 names the crisis, Part 2 confronts the consequences of continuing as we are.This second part of my conversation with Arthur Keller moves fro...
Arthur Keller - The Future We Must Build - Part 1
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 The Future We Must Build - Part 1The world is entering a period of deep instability and no society will be spared. In this first part of my conv...
AI and Blockchain Convergence with Mariana de la Roche Wills
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence now influences decisions in health, justice, and finance. In this episode of inSUBSTANTIA, Gabor Farkas speaks with Mariana d...
Karen Hitschke – Building Bridges (Part 2)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Platforms, Power, and PurposeIn Part 2 of this two-part conversation, we shift our focus to Building Bridges as a platform: its role within Geneva’s...
Karen Hitschke – Building Bridges (Part 1)
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Life in Systems ThinkingIn Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Karen Hitschke, CEO of Building Bridges, shares the personal and professional journ...
Beyond Recycling: The Circular Economy Challenge with Dr Ing. Phillip Wallat
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ What does circular economy really mean, beyond the green slogans? ♻️In this conversation, Gabor and Dr Phillip Wallat cut through the ...
Europe and China Between Engagement and Disengagement — with Gabor Holch (Part 2)
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Europe and China remain deeply connected yet increasingly cautious of each other. In this second part of our conversation, intercultural leadership co...
Europe and China Between Engagement and Disengagement — with Gabor Holch (Part one)
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Europe and China are deeply interdependent yet increasingly uncertain about each other. In this first part of a two‑part conversation, intercultural...
Rearming Europe: Brigadier General Dr Salvador Sánchez Tapia on Readiness, Strategy, and Geopolitics
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brigadier General (Res.) Dr Salvador Sánchez Tapia joins Gabor for a deep dive into Europe’s Readiness 2030 plan, the challenges of defence rearm...
The Fight for Speech: Democracy vs. the Algorithm
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of inSUBSTANTIA, host Gabor Farkas speaks with Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities at Queen Mary University of London, about...
The Art of Facilitating Meaningful Dialogue (part 2)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our conversation with Adam Kahane, Part 2 explores practical strategies for conflict resolution. Learn how to implement exercises like 'pai...
The Art of Facilitating Meaningful Dialogue (part 1)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful conversation, Gabor Farkas sits down with Adam Kahane, a renowned author and facilitator known for his work on resolving complex co...
Beyond Logic: How Emotions and Biases Drive Our Decisions (Part 2)
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our compelling conversation with Dr. Ewa Lombard, we delve into the nuances of decision-making and collective action. We uncover...
Beyond Logic: How Emotions and Biases Drive Our Decisions (Part 1)
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of 'inSUBSTANTIA,' host Gabor Farkas welcomes neuroscientist and behavioural economist Dr Ewa Lombard to unr...
The Complexities of European Political Transformations: Insights from András Bozóki
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AbstractAre we witnessing the erosion of democracy in Europe, or a chance for revitalization? Explore shifting ideologies and global dynamics with Pro...
The Triggers of Civicism: Why we Act, Why we Resist.
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gabor Farkas talks with Sandro Cattacin, a sociology professor at the University of Geneva, about his interdisciplinary approach to r...
Dr Federica Russo on Epistemology and Ethics of AI
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ In this episode, Gabor Farkas dives deep with Dr. Federica Russo, a trailblazing philosopher of science, to unravel the powerful intersection...
Dr Jennifer Blanke on Inclusive Growth and Sustainability
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gabor Farkas talks with Dr Jennifer Blanke, an economic development expert and former chief economist at the World Economic Forum. Th...
Thorium: A Vital Piece of a Carbon-Free Energy Mix with Jean Christophe De Mestral
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gabor Farkas talks with physicist and finance expert Jean-Christophe de Mestral about the global challenge of meeting growing energy ...
Identity, sovereignty and the Swiss vote on eID with Dr Rolf Rauschenbach
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Switzerland is about to vote on a new government-led electronic identity system. This decision will shape how citizens prove who they are online for y...
Black Box Accountability - A Conversation with Dan Davies
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gabor talks with Dan Davies about how accountability vanishes in our increasingly complex institutions. Why do massive systems routin...
The EU AI Act and Its Implications: Insights from Jörn Erbguth
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the GEMLabs podcast, we dive into AI governance with consultant Jörn Erbguth. The conversation spans the EU AI Act, highlighting i...
Marianne Schoerling on Innovation Opportunities: A conversation with Gabor Farkas for the Gemlabs podcast
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marianne Schoerling discusses the concept and importance of collective intelligence in addressing contemporary global challenges. Emp...
Ekkehard Ernst - On how GemLabs came to be
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the GEMLabs podcast, Gabor Farkas speaks with Ekkehard Ernst, the president and co-founder of GEMLabs (Geneva Macro Labs). They del...
Dr. Sandy Chong, on the challenges to build culturally inclusive AI.
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the GemLabs podcast, host Gabor Farkas converses with Dr. Sandy Chong on the importance of AI inclusion and culturally diverse pers...
Dmitry Grozoubinski on his book and the Future of Global commerce
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Gabor Farkas welcomes guest Dmitry to discuss his book 'Why Politicians Lie About Trade'. They delve into trade policy misconceptions, the histor...