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Barbie and the Men's world | Lecture and conversation with gender historian Marloes Hülsken and political scientist and gender researcher Nik Linders
Recap of the lecture and discussion provided historian Marloes Hülsken and political scientist Nik Linders about what Barbie tells us about our perspective on feminism, about male-female relationships and about masculinity.
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Music & talk - Why do we believe what we believe? | Radboud Reflects @Radboud Art & Science
Radboud Reflects @Radboud Art & Science with showcase by Cassandra Onck and discussion with philosophers Nina de Boer and Harmen Ghijsen.
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Jazz & philosophy: structure, freedom and society | Radboud Reflects and Brebl @Radboud Art & Science with jazz concert and lecture and discussion by cognitive philosopher Marc Slors
Behind the flow of jazz melodies improvised by jazz musicians lie rigid rules with clear boundaries and according to shared schedules. Yet, it is precisely because of these frameworks that true freedom can exist.
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The pandemics of the future | Interview with virologist Marc Van Ranst, internist-infectiologist Chantal Rovers and communications scientist Noelle Aarts
Virologist Marc Van Ranst was one of the main advisors to the Belgian government during the corona period and tirelessly explained the measures taken in the media. Marc Van Ranst believed we can best deal with future pandemics as a society.
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Studying Abroad: Why Would You? | Academic Affairs by intercultural communication researcher Noemi Mena Montes and cultural scholar László Munteán
How does a time abroad shape you? And what do you learn from the culture shock?
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Ethnic Cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh | Radboud Current Affairs Podcast with Armenia specialist Christopher Sheklian
What is going on in Nagorno-Karabakh? Why is violence now flaring up again in that region? Control of this enclave in Azerbaijan populated by ethnic Armenians was taken over by the Azerbaijani government two weeks ago.
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No Telephones at School: Patronizing or Necessary? | Lecture and discussion with neuroscientist Roshan Cools and developmental psychologist Loes Pouwels
Get the phone out of the classroom. This is obviously better for concentration and learning ability. Therefore, shouldn't the whole school become a phone-free zone or do phones belong to them these days? What about their social skills?
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Doomsayers and Optimists. Where are we heading? | Lecture and discussion by history philosopher Eelco Runia and historian Eleá de la Porte
According to the doomsayers, the world is going to hell. However, the optimists object and claim that nothing is wrong and that the world has never been a more pleasant place and it will only get better. How can these two views coexist?
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Hooligans sidelined? | Lecture on the current Events with sports historian Paul Reef and social and cultural psychologist Cor van Halen
The classic Ajax-Feyenoord football match ended prematurely with fireworks, vandalism and tear gas. What drives a soccer supporter to pick up a brick and hurl it through a window? And how can we prevent supporters from doing that?
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Everything Under Control | Lecture en discussion with with philosopher Mariska van Dam, theologian Marc De Kesel and psychologist Daniela Becker
We all want to be in control of everything. Yet this also has its drawbacks, for don't we lose a lot of our spontaneity when we are too much in control? After all, we don't call some people a real "control freak" for nothing.
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Apocalypsophy; On Dangerous Green Fantasies | Lecture and conversation with philosopher Lisa Doeland, theologian Mariecke van den Berg and philosopher Boris van Meurs
Green growth, recycling or circular living. According to philosopher Lisa Doeland, these are all green fantasies that disguise the fact that life involves loss, decay and waste.
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Europe By Train | Lecture and conversation by MEP Dorien Rookmaker and public administration scholar Gijs Jan Brandsma
Members of European Parliament argue for a better, more convenient European rail network. Which goals do new European tracks serve? How are we going to achieve them?
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Dance Party with DJ Joost van Bellen!
DJ Joost van Bellen will perform during Radboud Sounds at Doornroosje.
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Photo exposition by Wilco Versteeg | Radboud Sounds
Photo exposition of photographer and historian Wilco Versteeg.
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Resistance to Vaccinations | Radboud Sounds
Come hear infectious disease physician Daphne Bussink and behavioral scientist Lisa Vandeberg talk about vaccine hesitation.
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A Book Or Netflix. What Makes Us More Empathetic? | Lecture and conversation by Dutch scholar Jeroen Dera and communication scholar Serena Daalmans
Is Netflix replacing the book as an empathy trainer? Find out if you are becoming a numb jerk if you stop reading books and how stories make us better people.
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Failure and getting up again | Philosophical workshop with philosopher Femke Takes and experience expert Lianne de Haan
Our socially engineered society places a huge emphasis on success. Young people in particular set the bar so high for themselves that they experience constant pressure.
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The Sensitive Society | Lecture and conversation by philosopher Svenja Flasspöhler
To what extent should you keep the feelings of others in mind? Sensitivity is a hallmark of a healthy society, but not without durability and resilience, argues philosopher Svenja Flasspöhler.
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The Sensitive Society | Lecture and conversation by philosopher Svenja Flasspöhler
To what extent should you keep the feelings of others in mind? Sensitivity is a hallmark of a healthy society, but not without durability and resilience, argues philosopher Svenja Flasspöhler.
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Online Anger as Capital | Lecture and conversation by philosopher Joseph Vogl and economist Ivan Boldyrev
The growth of social media has provided ideal conditions for feelings of anger and frustration to be expressed and shared. Learn from philosopher Joseph Vogl how the capitalist system behind social media benefits from fueling resentment.