Kingswater Institute – International Symposium 2026 in Lucerne

Structured Abstract Background: As technological innovation accelerates across artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital infrastructures, global access to these advancements remains deeply unequal. Technological inequality now shapes economic opportunity, healthcare, education, and participation in the digital economy. Objective: This paper examines the ethical dimensions of technological inequality and its implications for global justice, exploring how access…

Algorithmic Decision-Making; Human Agency; Ethics; AI Governance; Autonomy; Accountability; Digital Society Structured Abstract Background: The growing reliance on algorithmic systems in decision-making processes across healthcare, justice, and public administration has transformed the nature of moral responsibility and human agency. Automated systems promise efficiency but risk eroding ethical judgment and individual autonomy. Objective: This paper investigates…

Translating Evidence into Practical Advice. At their best, think tanks turn rigorous research into actionable policy recommendations. Researchers analyse complex problems algorithmic bias, platform governance, or data protection and distil findings into clear briefs, roadmaps and toolkits that policymakers can use. This translation role is critical: evidence must be accessible, timely and attuned to the…

Not all “green” is low-impact. Electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels and wind turbines are central to decarbonisation. Yet the materials that enable these technologies lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements are often extracted in ways that cause habitat loss, water stress, pollution and social disruption. If the lifecycle impacts of these materials are ignored, climate…

Abstract Wikipedia has become a global knowledge infrastructure that influences public understanding, visibility, and credibility across disciplines. For researchers and organizations, creating or improving a Wikipedia page can enhance the dissemination of verified knowledge and improve the reach of academic and institutional work. However, Wikipedia’s community guidelines emphasize neutrality, verifiability, and notability—principles that require careful…