Science seeks to explain and to understand. But what does such understanding entail? How does understanding differ between contexts and actors, and whose understanding is relevant in which situations: the understanding of the scientists, the designers of new technologies, the policymakers, or the general public? What kind of understanding do complex phenomena require that might not be achievable by a single scientist? What are the responsibilities of designers of AI with respect to explainability? What kind of understanding of quantum mechanics and quantum technologies should the relevant ethicists and policymakers have?
This workshop seeks to address questions of understanding and explanation in science and technology in the light of the advancement of complex scientific theories, technological innovation, and the need to engage a broader audience with both science and technology. The aim is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among researchers and stakeholders who are interested in understanding science and technology from different perspectives.
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Welcome by Huub Dijstelbloem, Director of IAS |
| 13:05 | Introduction to the workshop |
| 13:10 |
Speaker: Henk de Regt, response (respondent TBA), and Q&A Topic: Scientific Understanding and AI |
| 14:00 |
Speakers: Eline de Jong and Sebastian De Haro, response by Aletta Meinsma, and Q&A Topic: Technological Understanding and Quantum Technology |
| 14:50 | Break |
| 15:05 |
Speaker: Federica Malfatti, response (respondent TBA), and Q&A Topic: Collective Understanding |
| 15:55 |
Speaker: Anne Dijkstra Topic: Public Understanding of Science and Technology |
| 16:10 | Drinks |
Due to great interest registration is closed. Please email ias@uva.nl if you wish to be waitlisted.