In direct succession to the symposium “History in Physics: Quantum Gravity” held in Potsdam and organised by BRCP members we are planning to set up a small-scale, two-day meeting on the topic of possible pathways for pursuing research in the domain of natural sciences outside of traditional institutions. Especially the natural sciences are usually envisioned as something 'independent' and 'free', yet inquiries into these domains are practically always socially (economically, politically) conditioned. It is not our objective to 'liberate' science, but to find models that partly resolve this discrepancy by rather liberating the scientist. The focused sessions will thus include discussions about vagabond science, nomadic thinking, rhizomatic structures of knowledge, and community-based publishing.

Rough schedule: Meeting time: Sat 13:30 Slot 1: Sat 15:00-18:00 “processes in research” Slot 2: Sat 19:00-22:00 “biographies in science” Slot 3: Sun 12:00-15:00 (open) concluding session: 15:00-16:00+

Venue: Rechenzentrum Potsdam

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Introduction

Session 1 - Processes in Research

Session 2 - Biographies in Science

Session 3 - (open)