Our activities
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Get out of the bubble
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The information bubble is inextricably linked to the internet, social media and their algorithms. Each of us experiences it, although not everyone is aware of it. Who can use cupping and for what purpose? Is it possible to get out of your bubble? Or maybe information bubbles are needed and we should not fight them?
We popularize the consumption of all information more carefully: thoughtfully and slightly skeptically, and we encourage you to ask questions. Is the statement “everyone thinks that…”? Do the arguments used in the text really form a cause-and-effect sequence? We have our favourite media, creators, journalists; However, is the vision of a given situation presented by them complete and objective?
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Argument Replacement
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We encourage you to discuss important topics in a non-standard way. Those who represent opposing views on a variety of social, economic, legal and other issues in our debates must… swap and try to defend the position of the other side.
Importantly, the discussion is to be based on statistics, analyses and scientific research, so participants are given enough time to explore the topic and prepare to present substantive arguments to support (not) their thesis. The substantive quality of the debates will then be assessed by experts in individual fields.
We want to show that most of the problems raised in the public debate are multidimensional. Representing an extreme attitude and not allowing arguments contrary to our vision of the world is not conducive to solving them – but it strengthens social divisions.
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Common point
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Although it seems a bit naïve and idealistic, we believe that we are usually able to find a common point in a conflict – a basis on which both sides agree. It is not always possible to find it and it does not always lead to compromise, but the very search for it is conducive to the development of an empathetic and open attitude. Approaching a person with different views with the positive assumption that we agree on something helps to oppose social polarization and hostile attitudes towards groups that seem alien and hostile.
In order to find a common point, we need to talk – even when it seems pointless to us. However, we put emphasis on the culture of discussion; even (or maybe especially) in the case of difficult and emotional topics. Therefore, as part of the Project, we organize meetings during which you can talk to people with opposing opinions on various topics, as well as workshops on how to debate and present your views.
04
I don’t know,
so I’ll find out
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No one can be an expert in every field, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Problems begin when we express our opinions on topics about which we know absolutely nothing (but we do not admit it).
Our goal is to encourage you to explore the issues you are interested in – both through independent research and direct contact with specialists. We organize trainings on the reliability of various types of information sources, tools for searching for them and basic information on commonly used research methods.
In addition, we broaden our horizons by talking to people dealing with less common fields in the field of science, culture and sport. We believe that in order not to get stuck in an information bubble, it is worth learning new things, including those that do not necessarily go hand in hand with our views or interests.