Insights Café: Flexible Minds, Inclusive Leadership - Reimagining Science Through Cognitive Openness

In this 60-minute session, political psychologist and neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod shares insights from her book The Ideological Brain, unpacking how our brains shape ideologies and how open-mindedness can be nurtured in polarized times. The conversation explores the link between cognitive flexibility and inclusive leadership, with a spotlight on how female leaders model adaptability and challenge rigid systems. Attendees will reflect on diversity, resilience and the role of global scientific communities in fostering equity.