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Navigating the Unpredictable in Society, Cognition, and Existence

Lecture Series Department of Economics and Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies

How do we navigate a world with actual and perceived uncertainty? This lecture series invites and sparks exploration of the profound challenges and opportunities posed by uncertainty – not as an anomaly, but as a fundamental aspect of human existence. Bringing together insights from highly diverse fields – ranging from quantum physics and economics to cognitive sciences, aesthetics, and cultural studies – this series examines the multifaceted nature of uncertainty. By leveraging this interdisciplinary richness, we explore how uncertainty influences knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors in an ever-changing world. Viewing uncertainty as a spectrum of possibilities rather than merely a threat, we aim to inspire adaptive strategies for decision-making, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge. Join us on an exciting journey to rethink the status quo and consider dynamic approaches that align with life’s inherent complexity. Together, we will discover how the uncertain, far from being something to endure or avoid, can drive innovation and deeper understanding.

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Program

  • 7.5.2025, 16:30: Knowledge, Ethics, and Mental Health

    Part 1: Helga Nowotny (Former President European Research Council / ETH, Zurich / Complexity Science Hub, Vienna), Don Ross (University College Cork, University of Cape Town, Georgia State University), Gerd Kortemeyer (Member of Rectorate and ETH AI Center, ETH, Zurich) Moderation: Sebastian Bonhoeffer (ETH, Zurich) Part 2: Chang Chia-ju (Brooklyn College, CUNY, New York), John Gallacher (Oxford University), Marcello Ienca (Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health)

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  • 14.5.2025, 16:30: Limits and Applicabilty of Models

    Part 1: Joachim M. Buhmann (ETH, Zurich), Mathias Frisch (Leibniz University Hannover), Edoardo Peruzzi (Leibniz University Hannover), Tarja Knuuttila (University of Vienna). Part 2: Gerd Gigerenzer (Max-Planck-Institute for Human Development, Berlin), Tom Griffiths (Princeton University, online) Moderation: Christian Ruff (University of Zurich); Ort: Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich; Raum: KOH-B-10

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  • 21.5.2025, 16:30: Managing Uncertainty for Society

    Part 1: Marco Steenbergen (University of Zurich), Katharina Michaelowa (University of Zurich), Didier Sornette (ETH, Zurich), Patrik Aspers (University St. Gallen) Moderation: Manos Tsakiris (Royal Holloway, University of London) Part 2: Saadi Lahlou (Paris Institute for Advanced Studies, London School of Economics), Nicholas A. Christakis (Yale University), Peter Turchin (Complexity Science Hub, Vienna, online) Moderation: Julia Eckert (University of Bern) & Dirk Helbing (ETH, Zurich);

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Weiterführende Informationen

Organized by

Dr. Polina Lukicheva, Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies;
Prof. Dr. Philippe Tobler, Department of Economics

Many Thanks

The lecture series has been made possible by the generous support of the NOMIS Foundation.

Symposium “Aesthetic Manifestations” on 6 March

On Thursday, 6 March 2025, a symposium on the topic of “Aesthetic Manifestations” will take place in addition to the lecture series, organized by the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies and the Center for Digital Visual Studies.

Podcasts

The lectures of this lecture series will be recorded and made available as podcasts.