Scientia Institute

Knowledge under Fire.

Knowledge is power, but that power can be threatening. Book banning, misinformation, anti-science movements, and the outright negation of known history are examples of a looming post-truth era. Shifting attitudes about the value of higher education and institutions that support inquiry and innovation in arts and sciences only exacerbate fears that knowledge is under fire. This series will explore knowledge under fire from multiple perspectives. What is threatening about knowledge? What is at stake when knowledge is under fire? This series will engage speakers across disciplines to examine the precursors and impacts of current challenges.

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