In collaboration with KnowledgeRights21, we proudly present the 5th Freedom project in our innovation lab!
š In our latest Innovation Lab, philosopher Thomas Sturm explores how the 5th Freedomāthe free circulation of knowledge and researchersācan become the cornerstone of a stronger, smarter, and more democratic Europe. From its philosophical roots to policy action points, he makes the case for turning this often-overlooked concept into a tangible right for scientists and societies alike.
Key quotes:
š£ļø āThe 5th freedomās central goal is to enhance the free mobility of researchers.ā
š£ļø āResearchers should not perceive national borders inside the EU. EU member states must abolish unnecessary and discriminatory national rules and habits.ā
š£ļø āWe need freedom not just for knowledge, but for the process that generates it.ā
š£ļø āMuch scientific knowledge requires know-how of procedures and methods. This knowledge cannot be expressed completely by abstract rules.ā
š£ļø āScience is one of the best inventions of human culture and history. It creates ever better, less biased and less parochial knowledge of nature and humankind.ā
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Thomas Sturm specializes in the philosophy of rationality and science policy. His work connects foundational concepts with real-world needsāarguing that Europeās future as a knowledge society depends on the political realization of the 5th Freedom. His recent publication in the European Review lays out a detailed roadmap for this transformation.
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