Networking event
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE COMMUNICATION DAY
The theme of the second National Science Communication Day on Oct. 9 is "Fact and F(r)iction. Under the influence of technology, the way we live and work together is changing at breakneck speed. This also has major implications for the role and value attributed to science.
Anyone can spread a message or video on TikTok or Facebook and voice an opinion about societal challenges online with a few clicks. Deep fakes are hardly distinguishable from the real thing anymore, and smart chatbots make artificial intelligence texts roll out of the computer at lightning speed. How do we distinguish fact from fiction, and where does the friction arise?
What do these changes mean for society, science and science communication and journalism in particular?
Program
The rapid rise of AI dominates conversations in all sectors. Especially where information literacy is central. So it should come as no surprise that this year's NWD main program focuses on AI's impact on science communication. What does it mean for the future of science communication and how can you use it yourself?
We will discuss this with an impressive lineup of leading thinkers.
But of course there is more than AI
In the 50+ program sections there is also plenty of room for other important topics such as the power of data visualization, usefulness and necessity of communicating values and how fiction (speculation) can help bring scientific facts alive.
There will also be a deeper look at one of the biggest brainteasers in wetcom-land: just how do you establish a good dialogue between science and society? And when is a dialogue useful or not? There is also a focus on current related topics such as the safety of prominent scientists.
For those who want to get started in a concrete way, there is also plenty to choose from at the NWD. Think hands-on workshops on using metaphors in science communication, writing truly engaging pieces on complex subject matter or learn more about effective communication in times of disinformation.