Let's Talk About

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Let’s Talk About is a science communication project launched by Cogitatio Press to promote the research published in our journals to a wider audience. It consists of one on one conversations between a Cogitatio Press moderator and an author, who explains the main findings of the article and the value of its research. Our talks are available on our YouTube channel, the Let’s Talk About website (https://www.cogitatiopress.com/lets-talk-about), and podcast directories such as Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts.

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Seizing the future as a cultural commons

Sep 25 2024 13 mins  
In this episode, we discover the inspiring story of Future Wilhelmsburg, a resident organization that is shaping their own narrative of the future, turning it into a cultural commons that reflects their collective aspirations. Joined by guest Louis Volont (HafenCity University, Germany), we'll dive into the sociological principles that underpin their efforts through Laurent Théven

Chips, power, and politics: Germany's semiconductor dilemma

Sep 17 2024 11 mins  
As the US tightens its grip on global semiconductor supply chains to hinder China's technological advancements, Germany finds itself at the center of a geopolitical tug-of-war. In this episode, we are joined by Julian Germann (Department of International Relations, University of Sussex, UK), as we dive into the complex dynamics of the "chip war" and explore why German semiconductor

Digital exclusion is more than just lack of access

Sep 09 2024 16 mins  
In this episode, we explore how tech advancements and the Covid-19 pandemic have made digital skills crucial, yet a digital divide persists. Maria Laura Ruiu (Northumbria University, UK) surveyed over 2,000 English Internet users with school-aged children to understand what influences their digital skills. This episode reveals that income is the key sociodemographic factor affectin

Academics and community engagement in climate action

Sep 02 2024 11 mins  
What can the role of academics be in participatory climate action? Connor Smith (University of Edinburgh, UK) discusses his experimental methodology for academics to reflect on their role in local climate action. We explore challenges, power dynamics, and the benefits of academic involvement in grassroots initiatives.

Academic activism and feminist reform in the UK Parliament

Aug 26 2024 15 mins  
This episode takes a different approach as we explore the experience of being a feminist academic in the UK Parliament with Sarah Childs (University of Edinburgh, UK). Sarah discusses The Good Parliament report, which aims to make the House of Commons more inclusive, and the role of a "feminist academic critical actor" in driving institutional change. We hear about her challenges i

How social media fuels political polarization

Aug 19 2024 10 mins  
Crises have deepened political divisions, and social media has amplified these tensions. Our speaker Isabella Gonçalves (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany) examined Facebook posts from recent elections in Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Peru and shares a concerning trend in this episode: divisive topics ignite strong, often negative reactions, particularly in countries wit

From briefing room to front page: The impact of the Covid press conferences

Aug 12 2024 9 mins  
During the initial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, televised government press conferences became a regular presence in daily life. In this episode, Lore Hayek (University of Innsbruck, Austria) examines how newspapers across five European countries reported on these briefings, showing the journalistic responses and the impact of these conferences on public opinion.

Contrasting sustainability: Community initiatives and private ventures

Aug 05 2024 12 mins  
We explore what's better for a community: big companies coming in and building, or letting locals decide what happens. Stefano Tornieri (Luleå University of Technology, Sweden) shares his research on a small town in Italy, comparing it to a massive power plant to see which approach benefits the community and the planet.

Economic factors in racial attitudes towards redistribution

Jul 31 2024 18 mins  
Why are some white Americans more supportive of policies that help Black Americans? Tarah Williams and Andrew J. Bloeser (Allegheny College, USA) show that economic comfort plays a big role in how white people feel about racial redistribution.

Is globalization really dying?

Jul 24 2024 13 mins  
The reports of globalization's death are greatly exaggerated. We often hear that globalization is dying, especially when trade wars and anti-globalization groups make it seem that way. But the truth is quite different. Lukas Linsi shows that companies still invest in other countries, even during tough times like the US-China trade war, and that globalization is alive and changing,