Aesthetic genetics
Fri, 07 Feb
|VOC The Bridge - Bruges
The medical and agricultural possibilities of CRISPR-Cas are very promising and also much needed with the ecological and food challenges that await us. At the same time, some, not always scientifically well informed, see life as not susceptible to manipulation.
Time & Location
07 Feb 2025, 19:30 – 21:30
VOC The Bridge - Bruges, Hauwerstraat 3A, 8000 Bruges, 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: Peter De Deyn
Speakers: Gert Mathys and Heidi Mertes
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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 This image emphasizes that it is essential to let go of old thought patterns and outdated structures so that new insights and solutions can emerge.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.