New In Science / In de Wetenschap podcast : Lisa Herzog on the role of knowledge in society
Our guest this episode is professor of Political Philosophy Lisa Herzog from the Faculty of Philosophy.
Wim and Tina interview her on the role of knowledge in society. They discuss how markets, expert communities and democratic processes influence knowledge in our complex societies. We also discuss the work she does for the Young Academy Groningen, Global Young Academy and De Jonge Akademie, including the new Language Buddies project. Listen to the podcast here!
Guest: Lisa Herzog
Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer
| Last modified: | 17 August 2023 12.45 p.m. |
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