Ghent University: Dare to think

mortierbrigade has conducted a provocative experiment among students for UGent University. A number of professors presented lectures based on dubious – and often false statements. Why? To test the critical mindset of the students. mortierbrigade wanted to find out how long it would take for the students to react and oppose the statements made by their professors. This experiment, intended to encourage students to respond and have a critical mindset, aims to reinforce the philosophy of UGent. DARE TO THINK means daring to think ‘critically’, something that adds great value in a society that thrives on fake news. The reactions of the students were filmed during lectures presented by three professors (Johan Braeckman, Mirjam Knockaert and Lieven De Marez). Do they dare oppose these academics?