Inspiration Forum

We Kill More Effectively, Not Better. Pavel Barša, Eva Kušíková and Jan Mazal on What Technology Brings to War


Wars often drive technological advancements, however, some tactics, as well as violence, persist across centuries. How are modern technology, hybrid strategies, and the transformation of the global order changing the nature of armed conflict? And what impact does this have on civilians, healthcare, and our understanding of security?

Political scientist Pavel Barša, Colonel of the Army of the Czech Republic Jan Mazal, and anesthesiologist Eva Kušíková, who works with Doctors Without Borders, debated at last year's Inspiration Forum about what is changing in wars, what remains the same, and whether there are still rules that can be followed.

This debate was moderated by David Scharf. The Screenshot podcast is presented by neuroscientist and science journalist Pavla Hubálková.

The episode was released on 30.7.2025