On 27 March, the ORTA Community hosted a MIND-Talks lecture on Al-Farabi’s philosophical anthropology. A.S. Tulebekov, Associate Professor at the School of Liberal Arts at MNU, delivered an in-depth analysis of the philosophical legacy of the great thinker and his views on human nature.
Main topics of the lecture included:
- What vital forces, according to Al-Farabi, shape the human being?
- How does Al-Farabi’s methodological approach relate to contemporary scientific concepts in the field of cognitive science?
The lecture attracted both students and specialists with an interest in philosophy and sparked a lively discussion on the relevance of Al-Farabi’s teachings to modern philosophical and scientific discourse.
MIND-Talks continue! Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and join the next event.
On 12 February 2025, the first event of MIND-Talks took place at ORTA Community — a new initiative launched to promote research and academic discourse beyond the university setting. MIND-Talks aims to make knowledge accessible to a wider audience and embed academic thought into the urban culture of Astana.
The opening lecture, titled “Logic of the Observer: Exploring Security Regimes Through the Infrastructures of European Cities”, was delivered by Dmitry Serebrennikov, Co-Head of the Social Research Programme at the MIND Research and Analytical Centre.
The lecture explored key questions such as:
- How do surveillance cameras “see” the city, and why is this important for understanding public safety?
- How are monitoring technologies applied across different countries, and what security models do they create?
- How can we balance effective surveillance with the protection of human rights?
The event featured an active and engaged audience, contributing to a dynamic discussion session that made the meeting both informative and interactive.
