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Explore the intricate relationship between science, politics, and industry in this comprehensive presentation by Nicole Dewandre, Head of Unit at the European Commission. Delve into topics such as knowledge development, sustainability, risk governance, and critical citizenship. Discover ways to navigate the complexities of societal relevance and competitiveness in a rapidly changing world.
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2006 EuroConference Competitiveness and societal relevance Nicole Dewandre Head of Unit “Scientific advice and governance” Directorate “Science and society” DG Research-European Commission.
Outline • Introduction • Science and politics • From 2 2 to 3 3 Ï Ï • Ways forward?
Introduction • (Rhetorics on) competitiveness and society: the broken link?
Science and Politics • Change in scale? Yes, but • Change in nature
Ì Ì • Domestic issues • Industrial era Ì Ì • Survival issues • Globalisation and sustainability Increased complexity • Science • Politics (Arendt) • Collective identity • Enlightment
2 2 Ï SCIENCE SOCIETY Scientists Knowledge development, Enlightment, Academic freedom, Basic research, Truth • acceptance • obstruction - research funding - block progress Industry - markets Applied research, Industrial Revolution, Growth & competitiveness, Progress - loss jobs
Knowledge + Technology (Scientists) (Industry) Sustainability? Environment? Energy? Food safety? Health? = Societal relevance?
3 3 Ï SCIENCE SOCIETY Scientists • Risk governance • Use of scientific advice in policy making • Critical citizenship Industry CSO
Ways forward? • Participation and representation • Capacity building in CSOs • Harness science studies • Forms of knowledge • Meaning beyond confrontation
Thank you for your attention. nicole.dewandre@cec.eu.int