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Future 500 | Global DialoguePerspectives Episode 3: Jo Frank in conversation with Marco Ventura
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In this episode of Global DialoguePerspectives, Jo Frank speaks with Marco Ventura – Professor of Law and Religion at the University of Siena and a leading scholar of religious freedom, religious diplomacy, and the relationship between religion and innovation. Drawing on his work across academia and European policy networks, Ventura reflects on how religious communities engage with technological change, artificial intelligence, and shifting forms of authority in contemporary societies.Together, they explore the ambivalent relationship between religion and innovation, discussing AI, social media, access, power, and the future of dialogue in an increasingly fragmented world. The conversation examines how technological developments challenge established categories of religion and politics, and why maintaining dialogue across differences remains essential in times of uncertainty and conflict.***Global DialoguePerspectives, the Future 500 podcast series, brings together emerging thinkers and changemakers from around the world to explore the ideas shaping our societies and to engage with questions of trust, cooperation, and meaningful dialogue across divides. The conversations explore current philosophical and technological developments and examine their impact on dialogue, on rebuilding relationships, and on practical cross-community initiatives amid rising tensions across Europe and around the world. Through expert insights, personal reflections, and shared conversations, we explore: How do we build sustainable movements for change?We invite you to listen to Global DialoguePerspectives and get involved.***Speakers: Jo Frank, Marco Ventura | Intro: İrem Çörekçi | Editorial team: Nihal Çalışır | Audio-Edit: Gal Mayersohn | Illustration: Andrea Schmidt | Music: Alex Stolze & Yael Gat - White Noise | Programme Lead: Kira Wisniewski | Project Lead: Jo Frank, Johanna Korneli | © 2026 DialoguePerspectives e.V. | https://future500network.com
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In this episode of Global DialoguePerspectives, Jo Frank speaks with Marco Ventura – Professor of Law and Religion at the University of Siena and a leading scholar of religious freedom, religious diplomacy, and the relationship between religion and innovation. Drawing on his work across academia and European policy networks, Ventura reflects on how religious communities engage with technological change, artificial intelligence, and shifting forms of authority in contemporary societies. Toget...
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