Lecture 2007: The Thinking State?
On 22 and 23 November 2007, the WRR celebrated its thirty-fifth anniversary by organising a two-day symposium on the relationship between science, policy and politics.
Central questions
The central questions were as follows. Is a state capable of thinking, and how can it be supported in doing so? Which developments in society and science influence the relationship between policy and politics? How can learning be encouraged in a democracy, and what do we really mean when we say that democracy cannot exist without learning? Finally, under which conditions can scientists contribute to the quality and future-proofing of government policy?