Interactive Discussion:
“Scientific scepticism: the dangers of political instrumentalization and how trust in science and research can be restored”

When: October 22, 2024, 6:00 PM CET
Where: Austrian-American Society, Stallburggasse 2, 1010 Vienna.

Questioning or rejecting scientific findings or research results - this attitude can have various causes, such as a lack of trust in institutions, personal convictions or a lack of understanding of scientific methods. Scientific skepticism is a challenge for society as it can hinder scientific progress and the development of sound policy decisions. It often occurs in areas such as climate change, or vaccination and genetic engineering, and shows how deeply rooted this attitude is in parts of the population. It carries the risk of scientific findings being politically instrumentalized and presents experts with the challenge of restoring trust in science and research through targeted communication strategies.

Details tba; will include participation by Foundation board member Professor Eva Schernhammer from the United States.