There used to be no chance to spread nonsense as fast as today…

We believe that during the conversation you will not only reflect on some of today’s issues but also enjoy a pleasant chat. :-)

What was discussed in the lecture?

• What the professor’s private delusion looks like, even though he distances himself from it (07:27)
• Why he considers campaigns like #metoo truly dangerous (29:06)
• How he surprisingly answered the question “What is it like to be a scientist today in a bureaucratic maze?” (33:02)
• What he sees as the best prevention against radicalization and fanaticism in society (39:38)

Who is Cyril Höschl?

Cyril Höschl, a Czech psychiatrist and popularizer of science, is the director of the National Institute of Mental Health and the author of more than 200 professional articles, books, and textbooks. He regularly contributes to the weekly Reflex. He has received dozens of awards, including the Order of the Laurel for lifetime achievement and popularization of psychiatry. Students and acquaintances constantly urge him to run for president of the Czech Republic, but he stubbornly refuses.