Tuesday 3 November, 18:30

Democracy, Neutrality, People: Can Politics Be Spoken Differently in Switzerland?

Free

Does Switzerland have a distinctive way of thinking about politics? This lecture examines whether concepts such as democracy, federalism, neutrality, the people and freedom have followed singular trajectories in the Swiss context. Marking the creation of the Swiss Conceptual History Cluster at the University of Geneva, it investigates a fundamental question: is there a specifically Swiss history of political concepts? The discussion brings together history, languages and ideas to open a fresh perspective on political thought.

In French.

rue Jean-F. Bartholoni 6,
Geneva, Switzerland

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Tuesday 3 November, 12:30

Arnaud Miranda – Les Lumières Sombres

Lectures & Workshops

Société de lecture

Arnaud Miranda, born in 1997, holds a Ph.D. in political theory and is affiliated with the Center for Political Research at Sciences Po. Winner of the Fondation des Treilles Young Researcher Award in 2024 and author of Les Lumières sombres (Gallimard, winner of the 2026 Revue des Deux Mondes Prize), he examines American neo-reactionary thought. The lecture investigates how this movement, bolstered by technology and conservative networks, threatens democratic norms, exploring masculinism, biologism and the rise of a radical counterculture. Moderated by Serge Michel.

In French.

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Tuesday 3 November, 16:45

Extended Realities: New Tools of Immersion

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre Pitoëff

Thomas Dexmier and Eric J. Krueger join this panel on the next generation of immersive technologies, bringing perspectives from leading manufacturers and product development. Their discussion examines lighter headsets, augmented-reality glasses, spatial computing, and gesture- and voice-based interfaces.

The session explores how these tools could reshape creative workflows and audience experiences, while also revealing the practical challenges of adoption, design, and interoperability. It offers a clear view of how extended realities are evolving beyond novelty into infrastructure for future audiovisual and cultural practice.

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Tuesday 3 November, 18:30

Medicine Through the Centuries: Egypt’s Greatest Gift to Humanity

Lectures & Workshops

ICAM – l'Olivier

Dr George Garibaldi, psychiatrist and researcher, presents a historical study of medical knowledge from ancient Egypt to modern practice. Drawing on comparative research, he examines surgical techniques, pharmacology, diagnostic methods and the cultural frameworks that shaped early healing traditions. The lecture explores how Egyptian innovations influenced later medical systems and reveals continuities and transformations in clinical thought across centuries.

In French.

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2 – 6 November

Wright Colloquium 2026

Lectures & Workshops

Uni Dufour

Wright Colloquium 2026 brings together interdisciplinary inquiry to rethink what we call intelligence. The program examines intelligence across scales — from artificial systems and ant colonies to neurons and engrams — and considers cognitive, neurological and philosophical perspectives. Participants will explore how different forms of intelligence shape societies, knowledge and our worldviews, with discussions, panels and workshops aimed at advancing conceptual and practical understanding.

In French and in English.

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Tuesday 3 November, 11:30

Where Characters Live Beyond the Film

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre Pitoëff

Director Romed Wyder and Ulrich Fischer of Memoways present a case study on where AI extends cinematic storytelling. Their discussion examines how audiences can continue engaging with Where Is Ava? after the screening by conversing with the film’s characters through artificial intelligence. The session reveals new narrative possibilities, while also raising questions about authorship, immersion, and the evolving relationship between cinema and interactive technology.

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Tuesday 3 November, 12:00

Fertile Encounters: Rethinking Our Relation to the Living

Lectures & Workshops

HiFlow

Christian Clot, explorer-researcher and founder of the Human Adaptation Institute, is a specialist in adaptive cognition and co-founder of the Climate House. He researches behavioral and transformational adaptation to new living conditions and led the Deep Time expedition.

This session examines how behaviors, decisions and social bonds change under crisis, drawing on Deep Time experiences and artistic contributions by Laurence Piaget-Dubuis. A subsequent panel explores creation by and for living beings, discussing ecological practice, collaborative art-science methods and implications for collective adaptation.

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