How do you conduct research in a highly polarized environment?

Blogpost for the AI-MAPS project

Gabriele Jacobs and Majsa Storbeck did exactly that during the climate protests on the A12. They interviewed both demonstrators and police officers as part of their research on surveillance technology. By listening to both sides, they gained a unique, broader understanding of the dynamics at play.

In times of increasing polarization, should researchers be heading to the front lines more often?

Watch the video to hear their insights firsthand.

Gabriele Jacobs and Majsa Storbeck at Studio Erasmus

Gabriele Jacobs and Majsa Storbeck at Studio Erasmus

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