“Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.” Founding Father John Adams at the birth of the American republic Education has to be the basis for a…
Politics, Law & Society
“We are now in the 21st Century. There is no way back to the 20th Century, but our thinking has yet to catch up. We better jump in quick.” Corinne…
…the panel and moderated the discussion about the implications of Brexit for politics, economics, and society with Prof. Roland Berger, Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Roland Berger Strategy…
…popular tweets none refers to politics, and Facebook too shows that there is a trend towards no politics. Past decisions have shown that plebiscites are not always conducive to the…
Our inaugural Convoco 3.0 panel about “How Blockchain Technology impacts our Social and Economic Environment” was a great success. Here are selected statements. What is a blockchain? A blockchain is…
This time, we give you a taste of last month’s lecture by Brendan Simms on the topic “The Paradox of German Power and Powerlessness in Europe. A Historical Perspective.” Germany’s…
…she drew attention to the opportunities for action, that is the power of politics. In order to reconcile power and powerlessness, Prof. Buch identified three potential approaches: structured and transparent…
Here are some highlights of the Convoco Forum on the topic of Power and its Paradoxes: Who’s Really in Charge in a Globalized World? – Thoughts on geopolitical power relations,…
…day’s first lecture and discussed the interface between politics, economics, and expertise. After his speech, All Theory is Grey. Powerlessness and Power in Scientific Policy Advice, the first Convoco Forum…
…Over 200 guests from the fields of politics, business, and science then took part in the debate during several Q&A sessions, picking up on different problems within the discourses. Gallery…