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May 21, 2026
Health Care as a Cultural System
What happens when healthcare technology is not designed for people, but with them?InSubstantia welcomes Anam Hijab, the founder of AtPulse, a health…
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Feb 24, 2026
What Is Mediation Really? Process, Culture, and Cross Border Conflict
What does mediation actually mean?In this episode of Insubstantia, I speak with mediator and author Manon Schonewille about why mediation is not…
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Feb 9, 2026
The Quiet Architecture of Violence – part 2
Economies, Power, and Systems That Make Harm ProfitableThis is part 2 of my conversation with Guillaume.If violence is not a distortion of…
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Feb 1, 2026
The Quiet Architecture of Violence:
Part I: Memory Identity and What We Learn Not to SeeWe often think of violence as something visible: a war, a riot,…
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Dec 10, 2025
🎙 Arthur Keller – The Future We Must Build – part 2
If Part 1 names the crisis, Part 2 confronts the consequences of continuing as we are.This second part of my conversation with…
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Dec 4, 2025
Arthur Keller – The Future We Must Build – Part 1
🎙 The Future We Must Build - Part 1 The world is entering a period of deep instability and no society will be…
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Nov 1, 2025
AI and Blockchain Convergence with Mariana de la Roche Wills
Artificial intelligence now influences decisions in health, justice, and finance. In this episode of inSUBSTANTIA, Gabor Farkas speaks with Mariana de la Roche…
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Sep 30, 2025
Karen Hitschke – Building Bridges (Part 2)
Platforms, Power, and PurposeIn Part 2 of this two-part conversation, we shift our focus to Building Bridges as a platform: its role…
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Sep 29, 2025
Karen Hitschke – Building Bridges (Part 1)
A Life in Systems ThinkingIn Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Karen Hitschke, CEO of Building Bridges, shares the personal and professional…
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Sep 4, 2025
Beyond Recycling: The Circular Economy Challenge with Dr Ing. Phillip Wallat
🎙️ What does circular economy really mean, beyond the green slogans? ♻️In this conversation, Gabor and Dr Phillip Wallat cut through the buzz to explore why…
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Aug 28, 2025
Europe and China Between Engagement and Disengagement — with Gabor Holch (Part 2)
Europe and China remain deeply connected yet increasingly cautious of each other. In this second part of our conversation, intercultural leadership consultant Gabor…
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Aug 22, 2025
Europe and China Between Engagement and Disengagement — with Gabor Holch (Part one)
Europe and China are deeply interdependent yet increasingly uncertain about each other. In this first part of a two‑part conversation, intercultural leadership…
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Aug 14, 2025
Rearming Europe; NATO, Strategic Autonomy, and the Cost of US-Dependency
This analysis explores the rearmament of Europe and the systemic habit of outsourcing security to the United States. Featuring Brigadier General (Res.) Dr Salvador Sánchez Tapia, we…
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May 7, 2025
The Fight for Speech: Democracy vs. the Algorithm
In this episode of inSUBSTANTIA, host Gabor Farkas speaks with Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities at Queen Mary University of London,…
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Apr 15, 2025
The Art of Facilitating Meaningful Dialogue (part 2)
Continuing our conversation with Adam Kahane, Part 2 explores practical strategies for conflict resolution. Learn how to implement exercises like 'paired walks'…
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Apr 8, 2025
The Art of Facilitating Meaningful Dialogue (part 1)
In this insightful conversation, Gabor Farkas sits down with Adam Kahane, a renowned author and facilitator known for his work on resolving…
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Mar 29, 2025
Beyond Logic: How Emotions and Biases Drive Our Decisions (Part 2)
In the second part of our compelling conversation with Dr. Ewa Lombard, we delve into the nuances of decision-making and collective action.…
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Mar 27, 2025
Beyond Logic: How Emotions and Biases Drive Our Decisions (Part 1)
In this thought-provoking episode of 'inSUBSTANTIA,' host Gabor Farkas welcomes neuroscientist and behavioural economist Dr Ewa Lombard to unravel the intricate workings…
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Mar 6, 2025
The Complexities of European Political Transformations: Insights from András Bozóki
AbstractAre we witnessing the erosion of democracy in Europe, or a chance for revitalization? Explore shifting ideologies and global dynamics with Prof.…
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Jan 30, 2025
The Triggers of Civicism: Why we Act, Why we Resist.
In this episode, Gabor Farkas talks with Sandro Cattacin, a sociology professor at the University of Geneva, about his interdisciplinary approach to…
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Dec 16, 2024
Dr Federica Russo on Epistemology and Ethics of AI
🎙️ In this episode, Gabor Farkas dives deep with Dr. Federica Russo, a trailblazing philosopher of science, to unravel the powerful intersections of…
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Dec 9, 2024
Dr Jennifer Blanke on Inclusive Growth and Sustainability
In this episode, Gabor Farkas talks with Dr Jennifer Blanke, an economic development expert and former chief economist at the World Economic…
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Dec 4, 2024
Thorium: A Vital Piece of a Carbon-Free Energy Mix with Jean Christophe De Mestral
In this episode, Gabor Farkas talks with physicist and finance expert Jean-Christophe de Mestral about the global challenge of meeting growing energy…
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Nov 26, 2024
Identity, sovereignty and the Swiss vote on eID with Dr Rolf Rauschenbach
Switzerland is about to vote on a new government-led electronic identity system. This decision will shape how citizens prove who they are…
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Nov 14, 2024
Black Box Accountability – A Conversation with Dan Davies
In this episode, Gabor talks with Dan Davies about how accountability vanishes in our increasingly complex institutions. Why do massive systems routinely…
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Oct 24, 2024
The EU AI Act and Its Implications: Insights from Jörn Erbguth
In this episode of the GEMLabs podcast, we dive into AI governance with consultant Jörn Erbguth. The conversation spans the EU AI…
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Oct 9, 2024
Marianne Schoerling on Innovation Opportunities: A conversation with Gabor Farkas for the Gemlabs podcast
In this episode, Marianne Schoerling discusses the concept and importance of collective intelligence in addressing contemporary global challenges. Emphasizing the need for…
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Oct 1, 2024
Ekkehard Ernst – On how GemLabs came to be
In this episode of the GEMLabs podcast, Gabor Farkas speaks with Ekkehard Ernst, the president and co-founder of GEMLabs (Geneva Macro Labs).…
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Sep 5, 2024
Dr. Sandy Chong, on the challenges to build culturally inclusive AI.
In this episode of the GemLabs podcast, host Gabor Farkas converses with Dr. Sandy Chong on the importance of AI inclusion and…
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Sep 5, 2024
Dmitry Grozoubinski on his book and the Future of Global commerce
Host Gabor Farkas welcomes guest Dmitry to discuss his book 'Why Politicians Lie About Trade'. They delve into trade policy misconceptions, the…
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