Nothing but the truth

In our democracy, there are different concepts of truth: Courts make binding decisions in favour of the truth. Science strives for truth – which is why its findings can be refuted or modified at any time by new knowledge. And the media look at competing truth claims, weigh them up and interpret them. It is not new that truth is controversial. What is new is that previously respected institutions and procedures are no longer recognised by parts of society. Scientific findings are doubted, court judgements are publicly questioned. At the same time, the shared public sphere is disintegrating due to digital and social media. New public spheres are emerging in which supposed majorities are creating their own facts and alternative truths.

Discuss this key issue for the future of democratic societies with our guests: How are opinions formed and decisions made democratically when institutions and procedures that have long provided orientation and reliability lose their authority? How can discourses on truth be linked to common foundations that enable democratic action? What role will the judiciary, academia and the media – but also new players and digital public spheres – play in the negotiation of truth in the future?

Guests

• Robin Alexander, Journalist, Author und Podcaster „Machtwechsel“
• Prof. Dr. Peter Strohschneider, Professor emeritus of Literary Studies at LMU Munich, former President of the German Research Foundation, and former Chair of the Future Commission on Agriculture
• Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Susanne Baer, Professor of Public Law and Gender Studies at HU Berlin, Former Judge of the Federal Constitutional Court

Moderation

• Yasmine M’Barek, Journalist DIE ZEIT

Information

• Venue: Forecourt, Foyer, Forum, Studio, Lab, Exhibition, Workshop area in the Lab
• Admission: € 8 reduced price € 4
• A ticket is required.
• Remaining tickets will be available at the box office.
  
• Event language: German, German Sign Language
• Interested visitors of all ages are welcome. We recommend participation for those aged 16 or over.
• The event will be recorded and will be available as a video on our YouTube channel afterwards

Accessibility

• An induction loop system is available.
  
• Translation into German Sign Language
• People with visual impairments are welcome. We will request guide dog assistance if you need it.
  
• We are a wheelchair accessible venue.
  
• Spaces without seating are available for wheelchair users.
  
• Participation requirements: no prior knowledge required
  
• Drinks and food are available for purchase.

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