When does the reading with Bernhard Pörksen take place?

The event takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where does Listening with Bernhard Pörksen take place?

The reading takes place in the Paulinerkirche, Papendiek 14, 37073 Göttingen.

How much does admission cost?

Regular tickets cost 19 euros. Reduced tickets are available for 16 euros.

Are there discounts available?

Discounts apply, among others, to students, young people under 18, trainees, volunteers, the unemployed, and people with a degree of disability of 50 or more.

Is admission free for students?

Students and pupils receive free admission at the box office with a culture ticket, provided seats are still available.

Which book does Bernhard Pörksen present?

His book Listening. The Art of Opening Up to the World, published by Hanser, is at the center.

Bernhard Pörksen opens the space for real listening in Göttingen

Name: Listening
Start: 2026-10-10T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-10T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Paulinerkirche

Bernhard Pörksen invites you to the art of listening in Göttingen

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Göttingen Paulinerkirche will transform into a special resonance space for language, attention, and societal dialogue. Media scholar and author Bernhard Pörksen presents his book Listening. The Art of Opening Up to the World and dedicates himself to a skill that seems both natural and threatened in the digital age.

When Attention Becomes a Cultural Practice

Listening, according to Pörksen, is not a passive posture but a demanding form of encountering the world. His reading combines literary mediation with media scholarly analysis and opens up the question of how understanding can succeed in a present characterized by information overload, polarization, and public agitation.

Bernhard Pörksen: Media Studies, Communication, and Societal Discourse

Bernhard Pörksen is a professor of media studies at the University of Tübingen. In his books, he examines the dynamics of public outrage, the consequences of digitalization, journalistic constructions of reality, and the conditions for successful communication. Among his well-known works are The Great Irritation, The Unleashed Scandal, and co-authored with Heinz von Foerster, Truth is the Invention of a Liar.

For his scientific and public work, Pörksen has received several awards, including the Erich Fromm Award 2024. His style combines analytical precision with vivid language, making complex questions of media culture accessible to a broad audience.

A Reading Atmosphere Between Book, Lecture, and Conversation

The Paulinerkirche creates an atmospheric setting for a literary experience where voice, language, and thought come together closely. The focus is on the author encounter with a non-fiction book that describes listening as a cultural competence, democratic practice, and personal art.

The event is aimed at literature enthusiasts, media observers, students, and everyone interested in the art of language, communication psychology, and the cultural discourse of the present. Pörksen's narrative argumentation leads from everyday conversation situations to the big questions of a society where attention has become a contested resource.

Conclusion: An Evening for All Who Wish to Pay Closer Attention

Those who experience Bernhard Pörksen live encounter an author who combines literary mediation with scientific expertise and social responsibility. The reading in Göttingen promises a focused evening on language, resonance, and the ability to truly open up to the world. Tickets are available from 19 euros.