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What to expect

This edition of Publieke Intellectuelen is a conversation about the thinking of Johan Goudsblom (1932-2020).

The evening revisits his analytical and poetic oeuvre.

  • His ideas on interdependence and crises
  • How control of fire shaped civilization
  • His insight: mastery creates dependence

Questions

When does Publieke Intellectuelen: Johan Goudsblom start and end?

Publieke Intellectuelen: Johan Goudsblom runs Wednesday, 16 December 2026, 19:30.

Where is Publieke Intellectuelen: Johan Goudsblom?

Publieke Intellectuelen: Johan Goudsblom takes place at De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, Amsterdam.

How do I book?

Book via the registration page:

debalie.nl

What is the event about?

It is a conversation about the thinking of Johan Goudsblom (1932-2020).

His ideas on interdependence and crises

How control of fire shaped civilization

His insight: mastery creates dependence

Amsterdam

Getting there

De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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