Seminar: Unpacking "Trigger Points" - Exploring Conflict and Consensus in Contemporary Debates

ABF, Sandlersalen
10 October | 18:30-20:00
Free Admission
Language: English

In an era of heated debates across media platforms, from TV talk shows to lecture halls, many perceive public discourse as increasingly polarized. But how divided are we really? What causes certain issues to ignite passionate responses while others leave us indifferent? And what are the "trigger points" that transform our discussions into conflicts?

Linus Westheuser, along with co-authors Steffen Mau and Thomas Lux, received the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung’s  "Political Book" prize for their groundbreaking work "Trigger Points: Consensus and Conflict in Contemporary Society." This seminal book challenges prevailing notions of a deeply fractured society, offering a nuanced analysis of societal conflicts.

The seminar is a cooperation between FES Nordic Countries, Arena Idé and ABF. 

Please register to attend here! 

About the Speakers:

Linus Westheuser is a sociologist specializing in contemporary political conflicts and their roots in social inequality. He currently serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Humboldt University, Berlin.

Lisa Pelling is director of the independent think tank Arena Idé, funded by the Swedish trade union movement. She regularly contributes to the daily digital newspaper Dagens Arena and has written several books, including one published earlier this year: "Livet vi lever här" (a short version of the book in English can be found here). 

Anders Lindberg is the political editor-in-chief of Aftonbladet, one of the largest daily newspapers in the Nordic countries. 

Morgan Finnsiö works as researcher and educator at the Expo Foundation. 

Moderator: Kristina Birke Daniels

Additional Panelists: To be announced (Swedish experts)

Don't miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on the complexities of modern discourse and societal division.

Read more about the book.