Science communication on socially relevant scientific or technological issues often finds itself caught between the poles of factual information and normative evaluation. Take, for instance, the ways in which these issues are discussed in the public sphere, whether it's climate change, artificial intelligence, or genetic engineering. Terms such as 'climate justice', 'AI slop' and 'Frankenfood' can clarify social values and their significance in debates about science and technology. However, they also run the risk of delegitimising justified opposing positions prematurely or oversimplifying complex issues.

The research project "Moralizations in science communication" is dedicated to the question of how values can be communicated in connection with scientific issues in such a way that evidence-based compromises can be found and polarization dynamics can be limited.

Have we piqued your interest? Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with Anna Rifat Klassen. They have a background in philosophy and the history of life sciences and works at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) in the BMFTR-funded project "Moralizations in Science Communication" (MoWiKo).

• 📅 Friday, 26. June 2026

• 📍 MobiLab at Kronenplatz, Karlsruhe

• ⌚ 13:30 - 14:30

• ⭐ admission free

This edition of MuT2Go will be held in German spoken language (with AI-based English simultaneous translation on screens) and is just right for you if you are interested in one or more of the following topics:

• Public debates about science
• Science, technology and values
• Science communication
• Green genetic engineering

The course is part of the Days of Democracy 2026 and will be framed by the exhibition "...you tell me - trust in science", which will be on display at MobiLab on June 26 and 27.

More info on the event

➡️https://www.mensch-und-technik.kit.edu/mut2go.php