Learning from nature
19 May 2025 at 17:00:00
Litteraturhuset i Bergen, Østre Skostredet 5, 5017 Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Litteraturhuset i Bergen
Explore the intersection of nature and society through a historical lens, examining how forests shape economies and cultures, with talks from experts on green spaces and their evolving role in modern life.
The event is free, and seats available on a first-come, first-served basis!
Today's talented Speakers!
Is citizen science good science?
Citizen science is when members of the public get involved in science, often by helping scientists collect samples or data. But can citizen scientists really do good research? Won't untrained people make mistakes or be biased by their preferences and political opinions? Although these are legitimate worries, I will present some reasons why citizen science is just as good as regular science.
Where nature and the economy intersect: a historical perspective on forests
I will talk about forests from a historical perspective based on my book "The Green Power of Socialism" (The MIT Press, 2024). The talk will discuss forests at the intersection of nature and economic services showing how societies have changed their attitudes toward green cover.
Ragnhild Gya
Coming soon!
Carlo Koos
Assoc. Prof. at UiB, Department of Government
Weather, wives, and war: How climate change and polygyny shape violent conflict
Climate change dries up fields, but it also dries up marriage prospects. In many regions, young men rely on farming to earn enough to marry. As climate shocks ruin harvests, they fall behind. Add polygyny, where rich men take multiple wives, and you get a marriage market squeeze. This talk reveals how these forces push some men toward violence, and how marriage norms shape public conflict.