- What? A lively evening of discussion and pizza
- When? February 20, 2025, 18:00 - 21:00
- Where? AKI Bern
- Language? English
“Does science need democratic legitimacy?” Together with the philosophers T.Y. Branch and Hannah Hilligardt, we’ll reflect on how values shape scientific research, the importance of public participation, and what it means for trust in science.
For example, when investigating whether a substance is toxic or carcinogenic, scientists must set thresholds for what counts as “enough evidence.” Should they risk missing a harmful threat (false negative) or wrongly flagging something safe (false positive)? Such decisions cannot rely on scientific standards alone.
As part of Reatch’s 10 Theses for a Science-Friendly Culture, join us for a thought-provoking discussion where we’ll explore:
- Should the societal values influencing science be determined democratically?
- Or might this politicize science, compromising its autonomy and objectivity?
- What does it mean for trust in science if we acknowledge that science is value-laden?
Let’s rethink science together—over pizza!