91. ZEIT Forum Wissenschaft - Endlich Aufbruch!

Whether it's gender stars, heating laws or cargo bikes - it seems as if almost every topic triggers a heated discussion. In supermarkets, talk shows, and especially on social media, we overhear and engage in conversations that seem to explode with outrage. The political landscape seems increasingly polarized and social cohesion is under scrutiny. Germany seems divided - the fronts hardened.

What is surprising now, according to the latest studies, is that social perceptions and scientific findings diverge sharply. New studies show that despite all the perceived tensions, the Federal Republic is very united. A large proportion of people share similar values and convictions.

Are we perhaps not as polarized as we often seem? Why do we feel that our debates in recent years have been so strongly characterized by outrage and emotionalism? And how do we manage to tackle our political problems and find concrete solutions despite this excitement?

Ralf Krauter, editor of "Forschung aktuell", Deutschlandfunk and Andreas Sentker, managing editor and head of the knowledge department, DIE ZEIT will discuss this topic together with experts from neuroscience, philosophy, politics and co. The panel will include:

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. C. Katharina Spieß, Director of the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) and Professor of Population Economics at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.
• Dr. phil. Henrike Kohpeiß, philosopher, currently at the Collaborative Research Center Affected Societies at the FU Berlin

The answer to our challenges can only be found in dialogue. We are therefore very much looking forward to inviting you for a deeper exchange after the panel!

Admission: 17:00 to 17:55*

Location: Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW).

* The panel discussion will be broadcast live on DLF's webradio. Therefore, it is not possible to enter the location after 17:55. Please plan your arrival accordingly. Thank you very much.