In a time where misinformation and disinformation pollutes the digital landscape, climate crises threaten humanity’s future, and democratic institutions waver, how can architects shape not only buildings but also resilient, ethical systems for truth, trust, and planetary well-being? UIA President Regina Gonthier joins Lira Luis on the Architect of Things podcast to explore how architects can become courageous system designers—bridging climate leadership, the defense of democratic values, and the restoration of trust in a fragmented information ecosystem.