Does science get the crisis? Fri, 3rd December 2021, 8:00 pm The new role of science in society and politics Geist Heidelberg, In dialogue Note: Unfortunately, the event is cancelled due to rising incidence numbers and the uncertain pandemic situation. We are working to find an alternate date. Tickets can be returned at the respective advance booking office. Tickets purchased online will be automatically cancelled through our service provider Reservix. During the Corona pandemic, the infamous ivory tower of science became a beacon of public reason for many. Politics and society relied on judgments of experts, scientists, and facts developed under crisis conditions. Is the division of labor between science and politics under scrutiny? How does crisis management succeed scientifically? What are the dangers posed by pseudo-science, fake news and attention-seeking? Is science getting the crisis? With: Prof. Dr. Michael Hüther, economist and director of the Institute of the German Economy, Cologne Prof.Dr. Jürgen Renn, historian and director at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin Prof.Dr. Wolfgang Streeck, sociologist, director emeritus at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Cologne Moderation: Dr. Werner Bartens, Süddeutsche Zeitung In the context of the International Science Festival – Geist Heidelberg The event will take place at the DAI Heidelberg and in parallel on dai HOME Livestream. With our digital subscriptions you have unlimited access to the new dai HOME with all livestreams and recordings of past events. Members of the DAI Circle of Friends enjoy the dai HOME free of charge. Please send us a mail to info@dai-heidelberg.deif you have not received any information about the dai HOME yet. Hint Unfortunately, the event is cancelled due to rising incidence numbers and the uncertain pandemic situation. We are trying to find an alternative date. Tickets can be returned at the respective advance booking office. Tickets purchased online will be automatically cancelled via our service provider Reservix.