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Science Meets Literature

Vortragsreihe Wissenschaft beim Göttinger LiteraturherbstVortragsreihe Wissenschaft beim Göttinger Literaturherbst

From 2 to 11 October, the „Wissenschaft beim Göttinger Literaturherbst“ (Science at the Göttinger Literaturherbst) series once again invites you to a series of fascinating lectures at the Paulinerkirche.

The lectures cover a range of specialist fields and offer fascinating insights into current research and new perspectives. Following the events, there will be an opportunity to talk to the speakers and ask questions. 

The Science at the Göttinger Göttinger Literaturherbst’ series  has been running since 2007 and is organised by Göttinger Literaturherbst GmbH, the four Max Planck Institutes in Göttingen and the Göttingen State and University Library.

Tickets

Tickets are available online via the relevant link on the Göttinger Literaturherbst event page, as well as in person at all Reservix ticket outlets.

Dates

Unless otherwise stated, the readings will be held in German.

Friday, 2 October 2026, 19:00

Maike Luhmann: Einsamkeit

Saturday, 3 October 2026, 19:00

Yossi Yovel: The Genius Bat

Sunday, 4 October 2026, 19:00

Philipp Hübl: Moralspektakel

Monday, 5 October 2026, 19:00

Katharina Zweig: Weiß die KI, dass sie nichts weiß?

Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 19:00

Oliver Nachtwey, Carolin Amlinger: Zerstörungslust

Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 19:00

Günther Hasinger: Geschichte des Universums

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 19:00

Dirk Brockmann: Survival of the Nettest

Friday, 9 October 2026, 19:00

Julia Jäkel: Initiative für einen handlungsfähigen Staat

Saturday, 10 October 2026, 19:00

Bernhard Pörksen: Zuhören

Sunday, 11 October 2026, 19:00

Tim Palmer: The Primacy of Doubt (English)

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