The New Unknown - Navigating Zeitenwende. This year’s Q BERLIN focuses on our current moment of Zeitenwende, a period of global unknowns. Profound shifts in global dynamics, an ongoing war in Europe, a pandemic spanning more than two years, a looming energy and economic crisis and increasing pressure to accelerate the green transition – all contribute to the state of crisis that defines the world we live in now. This is a historical turning point, and global metropolises are at the heart of the issue. Can we use crises as change agents for the good? How can we work towards global cohesion and solidarity? How can we defend our democracies in a world of fake news and propaganda?
The New Unknown - Navigating Zeitenwende
This year’s Q BERLIN focuses on our current moment of Zeitenwende, a period of global unknowns. Profound shifts in global dynamics, an ongoing war in Europe, a pandemic spanning more than two years, a looming energy and economic crisis and increasing pressure to accelerate the green transition – all contribute to the state of crisis that defines the world we live in now. This is a historical turning point, and global metropolises are at the heart of the issue. The global metropoles are in the focus: Can we use crises as change agents for the good? How to work on global cohesion and solidarity? How to defend our democracies in a world of fake news and propaganda?
Transformation & Resilience – On Crises as Change Agents
With the consequences of global warming, the ongoing pandemic and a war in Europe, our world is experiencing serious challenges. Can these challenges serve as a wake-up call for fundamental change? What does this mean for global cities?
Global Cohesion & Solidarity – On Food, Shelter & Economies
Local crises make global connections visible. How can we find new ways to achieve cross-border cooperation and solidarity?
Democracies in Danger – On Free Speech, Propaganda & Fake News
Cities like Berlin are liberal centers and drivers of innovation in research, business and culture. Tolerance and freedom of speech are the foundation of our democracy. How can we identify fake news and propaganda, and what tools do we have to protect our societies from them?
Message from the Governing Mayor of Berlin
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Message from Franziska Giffey, Governing Mayor of Berlin
Is crisis mode the new normal? First it was the coronavirus crisis, and now it’s the news from Ukraine that is the dominant feature of our daily lives. Showing solidarity, organizing relief efforts – right now, our eyes are focused on what needs to be done, day after day.
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Rosebell Kagumire, Editor African Feminism at Berlin questions 2019, Photo: Kevin McElvaney
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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus at Berlin questions 2017, Photo: Sebastian Gabsch
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Berlin questions 2019 at Station Berlin, Photo: Kevin McElvaney
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Author Chad Sanders at Berlin questions 2018, Photo: Sebastian Gabsch
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Activist Eugenia Chow at Berlin questions 2019, Photo: Kevin McElvaney
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Architect Rem Koolhaas at Berlin questions 2017, Photo: Sebastian Gabsch
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Berlin questions 2017 at Schiller Theater, Photo: Sebastian Gabsch
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Actvist Ivan Lam Long-Yin at Berlin questions 2018, Photo: Sebastian Gabsch