Exosociology, Conspiracy Theories, and Societal Perceptions of Extraterrestrials: Dr.
Exosociology, conspiracy narratives, and societal conceptions of extraterrestrial life: Dr. Andreas Anton will speak at the observatory on how images, narratives, and speculations surrounding extraterrestrial life shape our understanding of knowledge, reality, and the future. Drawing on scientific and cultural-sociological perspectives, the lecture explores how extraterrestrial life serves as a canvas for hopes, fears, and alternative interpretations of the world. The focus is on forms of observation, the limits of established knowledge, and the role of imagination at the intersection of science, popular culture, and conspiracy theories.
Following the lecture, there will be a short guided tour of the observatory, courtesy of Sternwarte Basel e.V.
The talk will be held in German and is free of charge. To register, please contact:
[email protected]@nodomain.comch
