Science Bar "Critical thinking, where are you?"

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  • Dates : April 7, 2022
  • Timetable: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Brasserie Le Dôme, 2 avenue Georges Clémenceau, Montpellier

Although we have never been so well informed, society is paradoxically faced with a massive phenomenon of misinformation. Faced with this overabundance of sometimes erroneous information, critical thinking is a major challenge.
Our society is faced with the challenges of public health, sustainable development and mass information. In order to make informed choices in these and other areas, we need to be able to distinguish between knowledge and opinion, as well as between information that deserves our trust and that which does not offer a sufficient guarantee of reliability.

Developing a critical mind enables us to go beyond stereotypes, prejudices, preconceived ideas and intuitive evidence, so that the mere expression of an opinion does not take the place of judgment.

To discuss this science and society topic, two multidisciplinary experts will be on hand to answer questions from the audience:

  • Gabriela Litre, PhD in geography and sustainable development, associate researcher on global environmental change and public policy at the University of Brasilia, visiting scientist at MUSE (Montpellier University of Excellence).
  • Agnès Perrin-Doucey, Director of the Faculty of Education (University of Montpellier), lecturer in French language and literature.

Practical info

Thursday, April 07, 8:30pm
Brasserie Le Dôme, 2 Avenue Georges Clémenceau, Montpellier
This evening will be translated into sign language by Des'L Interprétation.
(Free admission subject to availability).