Registration and more information: https://www.trustcollaboratory.org/conference
Since the beginning of the pandemic, a deepening crisis of trust in American institutions has become apparent. This phenomenon encompasses not only governmental bodies but also the fields of science, media, and expert systems more broadly. The Trust Collaboratory’s official launch event explores what has led to this seemingly unprecedented rise of mistrust. Our lineup of international speakers—social scientists, historians, and legal scholars—share the belief that mistrust in expertise represents a danger to democratic politics insofar as science and experts are integral to the checks and balances on which liberal democracies depend for their health and functioning. The conference will provide a platform for examining how some of the processes that undermine expert authority, including the diversification and socialization of expertise, have also had the salutary effect of democratizing expertise. Our speakers will explore this tension between the erosion of democracy and the democratization of expertise, seeking to advance our understanding of the potential risks and opportunities this process has unleashed.
In conjunction with the conference, we are pleased to present the TrustWorkers Exhibit, which will be hosted at Columbia University following its successful debut at The Forum in Manhattanville in June 2022. This thought-provoking exhibit offers attendees a unique opportunity to gain insight into the crucial work of Community Health Workers (CHWs) as they mediate between local communities and expert systems. The exhibit will showcase their vital efforts in building, repairing, and maintaining trust within the broader context of public health.
We invite scholars, students, and interested parties to join us in exploring these pressing issues and contributing to the ongoing conversation about the role of trust in democratic politics and expertise.
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