Reading Tour Isabella Hermann

Description

How can people remain capable of action even in times of multiple crises? And what role do stories play in this, whether we perceive the future mainly as a threat or also as a shapeable space of possibilities? From November 11 to 14, 2026, Ima Adama is bringing science fiction expert and futurist Dr. Isabella Hermann to Switzerland with a four-day event series. Three public evening events will take place in Basel, Bern, and Zurich. The series concludes with a full-day workshop in Zurich. The focus is on community resilience, social prepping, and anti-dystopia. Isabella Hermann explores what we can learn from science fiction about societal, technological, and political developments. She particularly asks how stories about crises, resistance, and social change can influence our perception of the future. In her book "Zukunft ohne Angst. Wie Anti-Dystopien neue Perspektiven eröffnen" (Oekom, 2025), she deals with narratives that do not stop at catastrophe but open up possibilities for action and alternative societal perspectives from crisis situations. Ima Adama complements this scientific and cultural-theoretical approach with the practice of community building, participation, and collaborative future shaping. We will introduce this through the community for ImaLabs and future sites.

Highlights

• Event series from November 11 to 14, 2026
• Dr. Isabella Hermann as an expert in science fiction and future research
• Workshops and evening events in Basel, Bern, and Zurich

General Information

The reading tour with Dr. Isabella Hermann addresses how societies can remain capable of action in times of crisis. The series includes public evening events and a full-day workshop focusing on community resilience and social prepping.

Location

Sulgenrain 28, 3007 Bern, Switzerland

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