Knowledge in dialogue: IPB invites you to Nexus Dialogues

"In the new series of events, experts share their findings on climate, health and democracy and enter into an open dialogue with the audience. This creates a lively exchange between the disciplines that we bring to our work and society," explains Dr Mirjam Jenny, Scientific Director of the IPB. "Everyone who is interested in the major challenges of our time and would like to actively shape the dialogue between research and everyday life is cordially invited."

Professor Ralph Hertwig, psychologist and Director of the Adaptive Rationality Research Unit at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin, will be the guest speaker at the opening event on 30 October at 2 pm in the research building "Weltbeziehungen" on the University of Erfurt campus. He will talk about the question: "Why and when do we choose not to know?" and show that "deliberate ignorance" is not a sign of ignorance, but often a smart, protective or socially functional decision. From genetic information to political reappraisal and everyday relationships: Not knowing can keep the peace, avoid discrimination – or sharpen our focus on what is important.But where are the limits? The lecture invites you to take a fresh look at this fascinating field of tension between knowledge, decision and responsibility.

All further dates in this series and more detailed information on the lectures can be found in good time on the website of the Institute for Planetary Health Behaviour of the University of Erfurt. Participation is free of charge. Registration is not required.