On 11 December 2025, Professor Frank Hindriks from University of Groningen delivered a lecture titled The Open Society in the Age of Identity at the HSSH Seminar Room in Fabianinkatu 24A. Despite the busy pre-Christmas period, the event drew a large audience from across the university community.
Hindriks examined how liberal democracies can remain resilient amid increasing polarization, inequality, and competing identity-based claims. He argued that in addition to basic social structures robust liberal democracies require inclusive and open mentality to sustainably safeguard basic rights. Cultivating the culture of critical reflection, tolerance, and epistemic modesty is essential for open societies.
A reception with drinks and snacks followed the in depth discussion.