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The Consequences of Fake Science in Society and How We Can Act (documentary screening and panel discussion)
27. September,17:00 - 18:00
First, we will watch a documentary about a specific case of fake science and its consequences. Then, in a relaxed debate, we will talk about the manipulation of research data and ideas that online sources and social networks readily exploit and what the consequences can be. In online communication, we are witnessing an increasing loss of knowledge, an inability to think critically, and an increasingly aggressive justification of the personal point of view as the only acceptable one. The aim of communication is no longer the progress or development of society but the assertion of one’s own opinion, one’s validity, the sale of a product, whatever the price paid, whether by the individual or by society as a whole. The panellists will share their experiences with the audience and point out what to look out for when seeking and sharing information.
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