Finding it hard to talk about politics, health, or climate change without things spiraling out of control? In today’s polarized world, even casual discussions with friends, family, or classmates can quickly get heated. This workshop will give you insights on how to navigate tough conversations and connect with someone whose opinions may be very different from yours.
Clashing opinions and growing disagreements often come with all sorts of labels and value judgments. Before you know it, you're called a “wappie”, woke, a climate activist or denier, and so on. These labels fuel an us-versus-them mindset and make real connection harder. How can we break through this and keep seeing each other as human beings first? In this workshop you’ll learn more about polarization, reflect on your role in it, and explore ways to counteract it. Get curious about your own and others’ opinions and practice how to hold opposing views without driving the divide.
The workshop will be led by Noortje Bot from the Humanistisch Verbond (Dutch Humanist Association). The Humanistisch Verbond is an independent organization that stands for a free and humane society. They promote humanist values, free thought, and self-determination and organize activities that focus on meaningful dialogue on ethical and social issues. Noortje previously worked as a lecturer at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht and is now mainly active as a trainer.
Ticket reservation: students, PhDs and EngDs only
This workshop is open exclusively to students, PhDs and EngDs. Before reserving your spot, please review the rules for workshops. You can order a student ticket by clicking the black order button on this page. Tickets are limited, so act quickly—but only reserve a spot if you're certain you can attend.
SG & USE/ITEC registration
Please register for SG & USE/ITEC by scanning your student ID at the venue prior to the start of the program.
More information about SG & USE/ITEC can be found here.