Agenda

Neuroscientist prof Christian Keysers studies empathy. What makes us social?

What do the destruction and restoration of a world-famous painting tell us about the identity of an artwork? With art historian Dr Marjolijn Bol.

The Turkish president Erdogan is now more powerful than ever. How resilient is the Turkish democracy? With legal scholar Prof Başak Çalı.

How authentic is the depiction of Timothy Treadwell’s life among grizzly bears? Literary scholar Dr Kári Driscoll explores the power of framing in Grizzly Man.

Een gezonde kritische houding of extreem wantrouwen? Prof. Daniel Cohnitz spreekt over de waarde van filosofie bij het bestrijden van complotdenken.

Trump's first steps on the global stage have sent shivers through the world. Is he ending the American era? With US foreign policy expert Prof Peter Trubowitz.

This film traces the origins of the most popular Chinese dish in the US. Why do we value food more if it’s ‘authentic’? With media scholar Prof Jeroen de Kloet.