Here you will find information to better understand the Institute, the spirit that drives it, and the writings that mark and inspire the fulfillment of its mission.
Conferences – Video
Conference “CyberConscience et Intelligence Artificielle: mythes et réalité”- Jacques Besson
In this conference, Jacques Besson recalls what we know of human consciousness, and especially what we do not know. It then highlights the fundamental differences between consciousness and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Finally, the question of an AI clinic is approached from the point of view of the Unconscious, especially its programmers, in terms of intentions.
University of Geneva, 8 April 2025.
Conferences – Video
Conference “CyberConscience et Intelligence Artificielle : mythes et réalité” – Solange Ghernaouti
Solange brings a transdisciplinary reflection on what artificial intelligence does to human consciousness, reminding us that every technology is part of a particular political vision and time. By dealing with cyber consciousness and the consciousness of the cyber, she questions the fact that the notion of consciousness can now be a technological product and a vector of technosolutionnism.
University of Geneva, March 25 2025.
Conferences – Video
Conference: “From Newton’s Time to Einstein’s Time” – Camille Bonvin
In her lecture, Camille Bonvin, professor of theoretical physics at the University of Geneva, explains that according to Einstein’s theory of General Relativity, time does not flow uniformly: it varies depending on our position in the universe. Unlike Newton’s view, the gravity of celestial bodies slows down time. Today, physicists observe the cosmos to measure these variations and test Einstein’s predictions.
University of Geneva, December 4, 2024.
Conferences – Video
Conference: “Reading and Living Time. History as a Human Science” – Johann Chapoutot
In his conference, historian Johann Chapoutot presents history as a human science closely related to philosophy and theology. It brings the past back to life and connects the living with the dead. History seeks to understand how humans give meaning to their mortality, with an almost religious dimension.
University of Geneva, May 6, 2024.