How can I use all my strength to work for a humane and sustainable world? How can I draw orientation, strength, motivation and perseverance from spiritual depth? For me, action and contemplation are an important unity, a balance. The artist, goldsmith, theologian and mystic Joshua Boesch has inspired me again and again to go deep.… Continue reading Spirituality and action: acting from the depths
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Russias way out of crisis
“Russias way out of crisis” was the title of a high level hybrid international conference on 29 and 30 Sept, organised annually by MGIMO, a leading Russian University for international relations in Moscow, where many Russian diplomats study. I held a speech as in past years. My topic: “Building Bridges: International Cooperation in Times of War… Continue reading Russias way out of crisis
Climate Change as Challenge for the Right to Food, Water and Development
Parallel Event to the 51st Session of the Human Rights Council, Sep 14 2022, 11:00-12:00 AM Zoom Link : https://usQ2web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfuqrqzouHtava_FixuIXB1JcD9gvYFvt
AI: A Threat or a Chance For Humanity
Centre International John Knox Hybrid Conference AI: A threat or a chance for humanity – Part 1: AI Humanism – 15 September 2022, 5:30-7:30PM For Zoom participation, join the meeting here. Part 2: AI and Spirituality – 22 September 2022, 5:30-7:30 PM For Zoom participation, join the meeting here. 27, Chemin des crêts de Pregny,… Continue reading AI: A Threat or a Chance For Humanity
Lectures in International Politics and Political Behaviour, Godfrey Okoye University, Nigeria
I am Professor of Global Ethics at the Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations of the Godfrey Okoye University in Enugu/Nigeria. Over 400 Teachers and Students attended the Inaugural Lecture in May (1a and b). My Students in International Relations (2a+b) are skilled in doing online research on their mobile phone devices (many… Continue reading Lectures in International Politics and Political Behaviour, Godfrey Okoye University, Nigeria
Ukraine-Russia: Twelve Proposals Towards Negoiated Peace
Winning or losing or options in between? This is the painful question in the cruel war in Ukraine. My following text shows twelve proposals for negotiated peace. The proposals are based on important inputs from experts who do not want to be listed by name due to their public positions. … Continue reading Ukraine-Russia: Twelve Proposals Towards Negoiated Peace
Swiss ethicist Christoph Stückelberger celebrated 50 years of publishing
With an online webinar, Globethics.net celebrated 50 years of publishing by its founder and president, ethicist Christoph Stückelberger, who published over 320 books and 500 articles. bildwort.com/Tom Fluegge – Over 320 books (as author, volume editor and series editor) and 500 articles: the recently updated bibliography of Christoph Stückelberger covers 50 years of publishing. The… Continue reading Swiss ethicist Christoph Stückelberger celebrated 50 years of publishing
Webinar: Democracies: Which Form of People’s Participation?
Organizers: China NGO Network for International Exchange (CNIE), Beijing/China Geneva Agape Foundation (GAF), Geneva/Switzerland Democracies: Which Form of People’s Participation? Information and Zoom code The ongoing tensions between USA and China are also seen as a confrontation of different political systems. What is the essence of democracy and how do people from different political systems… Continue reading Webinar: Democracies: Which Form of People’s Participation?
“There is a deep feeling that Kiev is a part of Russia”
Ethicist Christoph Stückelberger has been teaching in Russia and China for many years. In an interview, he talks about Russia’s revisionist visions and Western triumphalism. Neither can succeed in the face of the invasion of Ukraine, says the founder of several ethics foundations. In your view, what is Russia’s problem with Ukraine? What does “the… Continue reading “There is a deep feeling that Kiev is a part of Russia”
New Wine in Old Wineskins? Torn between Tech Trust and War Mistrust
I attended the MWC22 congress, the global leading event for the ‘connectivity industry’ with mobile technologies. It took place in Barcelona, Spain from 28 Feb to 3 March with 60,000 participants, in person, from the whole world! – On 24 February, the war in Ukraine started. Industries such as global mobile operators, manufacturers, technology providers,… Continue reading New Wine in Old Wineskins? Torn between Tech Trust and War Mistrust