When does the event start?

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, starting at 19:30.

Where does the reading take place?

At Gasthaus Sailer Keller, Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 1, 83278 Traunstein.

Is there an entrance fee?

Entry is free according to the organizer.

Is there a Q&A or discussion?

Yes, a joint discussion is scheduled afterwards.

Is the venue accessible?

Information will follow. Please inquire directly with the inn in advance if needed.

How do I best get there?

Central location in Traunstein, parking available in the vicinity, public transport to Traunstein train station. Further details will follow.

Truth Under Pressure: Joachim Hamberger Reads in Traunstein, Clarifying and Inspiring the Audience

Name: The Crisis of Truth – Science in the Post-Factual Age
Start: 2026-03-19T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-19T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Gasthaus Sailer Keller

An evening about truth, science, and the art of doubt

A lecture that turns into an author encounter: Dr. Joachim Hamberger leads through the crisis of truth at the Gasthaus Sailer Keller and shows how a reading atmosphere becomes a literary experience. Between thought movement and clear language, he opens a space where science becomes a common matter again.

The Voice of Reason: Language, Attitude, Resonance

With a calm voice and precise diction, Hamberger unfolds the tensions between facts and opinion. His linguistic art connects narrative examples with analytical sharpness, making narratives, genre boundaries, and lines of argument tangible. The hall becomes a workshop of thought, the intimate atmosphere a catalyst for insight.

Science and Politics: When Evidence Meets Power

The starting point is recent developments in the USA: cuts, skepticism, the struggle for interpretive authority. Hamberger knowledgeably places this in the cultural discourse, explaining methods, falsification, peer review, and the logic of scientific quality. Thus, a compendium of trust-building emerges, making the role of research visible for society and democracy.

Historical Lines: Evolution, Women's Studies, Courage for Knowledge

Historical case studies – from the theory of evolution to the struggle for women's studies – show how contested truth has always been. The speaker makes it palpable that knowledge means work: precise terms, reliable data, verifiable theses. The sensual perception of a reading meets the rigor of thought here.

Dialogue Instead of Dogma: Questions, Doubts, Shared Learning

In exchange with the audience, science becomes an experiential social practice. The Q&A phase invites to clarify terms, name boundaries, and open new horizons. Those who listen leave the evening with sharpened insight and eagerness for facts.

Conclusion: A concentrated evening about the essence of scientific work – vivid, smart, discursive. Visitors can expect an intensive hour of linguistic art and drama of knowledge. Come, experience the debate live, and carry it forward.