OLTRE. Libri, idee, dialoghi Marco Boscolo presents “La bianca scienza”
To what extent is Western scientific knowledge the result of engagement with other cultures, and to what extent, on the other hand, does it stem from the appropriation of knowledge developed by non-Western peoples and civilisations?
These questions form the focus of the next event in «OLTRE. Libri, idee, dialoghi», the new cultural programme organised by MUST – the Museum of Natural History, dedicated to book launches and conversations with authors.
The event will feature Marco Boscolo, a science journalist, author of the book *La bianca scienza. Spunti per affrontare l’eredità coloniale della scienza* and editor of the newsletter of the same name. He will be in conversation with Renato Bruni, Scientific Director of the Parma Botanical Garden.
Through an exploration of geographical expeditions, economic interests and the discoveries of physicists, botanists, zoologists and mathematicians, the event will provide an opportunity to examine the contribution made by the knowledge, artefacts and information from colonised territories to the development of contemporary scientific knowledge.
A reflection on the power dynamics that have shaped the history of science and on the legacy of colonialism in the production of knowledge. To recognise the shadows of the past and consider how to build a science that is more mindful, equitable and truly at the service of all humanity.
Via Università, 12 – Parma
Un libro apre una porta. Il dialogo ci porta oltre.
