Effective approach to crime
Wed, 26 Feb
|Pitzemburg Mechelen
This theme focuses on ways to control and prevent crime. Experts such as Hans Claus and a penologist from the VUB discuss alternatives to penal systems and how crime can be effectively tackled without focusing on repression alone
Time & Location
26 Feb 2025, 19:30 – 21:30
Pitzemburg Mechelen, Bruul 129, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium
About the event
Reservations required via link . OSB-VUB members reserve at "member rate" of €5 (mention "OSB-VUB MEMBER). Non-members €7
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Moderator: Francis Geldof
Speakers: Hans Claus & penologist VUB
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The series of panel discussions called CTRL-SHIFT-DELETE, organized by OSB-VUB in collaboration with People and Science, explores five fundamental issues that are crucial for the future of our society: democracy, energy, genetics, pensions and the prison system. These discussions bring together experts and citizens to separate the main issues from the side issues and to think about 'the next step'.
The title CTRL-SHIFT-DELETE is a powerful metaphor that refers to the well-known key combination that a computer user uses to clear their browser history and make room for a fresh start. Just as a computer has a clean slate after this action, a society sometimes needs to clear its history in order to make future-oriented decisions. This image emphasizes that it is essential to let go of old thought patterns and outdated structures so that new insights and solutions can emerge. The metaphor underscores the need to determine what is essential for further growth and to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow with new energy.