An Evening about the Power of Listening

As part of the Göttingen Literature Festival, Bernhard Pörksen will speak about listening and its significance for society and communication. The event focuses on a skill that is as important in personal exchanges as it is in public life.

Listening forms the foundation for perceiving other perspectives, understanding conversations, and enabling social understanding. At the same time, the question arises of the value of attentive listening in a time when communication is becoming increasingly faster, more public, and more diverse.

An Evening about Communication and Society

In the framework of discussions and lectures at the Literature Festival, Bernhard Pörksen highlights the role of listening. Central to this is its importance for how people communicate with one another and how societies interact with each other. The event is aimed at everyone interested in language, media, social issues, and the conditions for successful communication.

The venue is the Paulinerkirche in the Historical Building of the SUB Göttingen. The historical setting of the library provides a special place for engaging with a topic that affects both daily life and public coexistence.

Event Information

• Date: October 10, 2026
• Start: 7:00 PM
• Location: Paulinerkirche in the Historical Building of the SUB Göttingen
• Topic: Listening and its significance for society and communication

The event is part of the Göttingen Literature Festival and combines literary openness with a current reflection on communication. Guests can look forward to an evening that encourages concentrated listening and reflection on their own approach to conversations, voices, and diverse viewpoints.

Since this event announcement does not contain information on admission prices, tickets, or accessibility, these details should be checked directly with the organizer before attending. Specific information on travel and parking options is also not mentioned in the source.