Episode 4: Breaking Open for the New with Margo Fuchs Knill

Midwives of Each Other's Lives: Reflections from Founding Dean Margo Fuchs KnillIn the fourth episode of our 30th-anniversary series, we are deeply honored to speak with Margo Fuchs Knill, the Founding Dean of the Arts, Health and Society Division at The European Graduate School (EGS). As a pioneer who has been part of this project since its inception, Margo offers a profound perspective on the division's past, present, and the emerging future.In this moving episode, listeners will explore:A heartfelt tribute to the late founding director, Paolo Knill, and his vital warning against "calcification"—the danger of allowing academic teachings and structures to become rigid routines.The evolution of the Arts, Health and Society Division from its early days of excitement and risk-taking to its current phase of establishment, specialization, and refinement.The necessity of meeting a rapidly changing world with presence, alertness, and an "attitude of preview".How maintaining a childlike attitude of curiosity and openness provides a vital sense of continuity through times of change.A powerful call for a resource-oriented approach rooted in friendship, kindness, and communal networking.The beautiful concept of acting as "midwives of each other's lives," reminding us that while we cannot face the future alone, together we can recreate the hope that love survives.Join us for this powerful reflection that captures the enduring spirit, core values, and unique identity of the Arts, Health and Society Division at EGS.