The ICT Workshop of Colegio Concepción recently had the privilege of documenting the «Ciencias sin Ficción» festival, an immersive event where 3rd-grade high school students and delegates from the Ecobrigada and ICT workshops explored the frontiers of knowledge. Through interactive stands and specialized conferences, students engaged directly with experts to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application.
During the event, our ICT team conducted two exclusive interviews that highlighted the diverse paths leading to scientific discovery.
Democratizing Science: A Humanities Perspective
We first spoke with Boris Muñoz, the organizer of «Ciencias sin Ficción.» Interestingly, Mr. Muñoz does not come from a traditional scientific background; his expertise lies in Law, Public Administration, and Social Sciences. Despite this, he argues that the essence of science—reasoning, questioning, and testing hypotheses—is a universal human trait.
«Everyone is a scientist in the kitchen, in our friendships, and in our families,» Muñoz explained, noting that even simple tasks like predicting the weather based on the sky are forms of scientific observation. His motivation for organizing the festival stems from his own childhood inspirations, specifically his mother and teachers who encouraged him to study. By creating this event, he hopes to offer that same inspiration to the next generation, showing them how education can open doors to new life experiences and friendships.
The Vital Connection: Pollinators and Our Survival
The ICT team also interviewed a botanic biologist serving as an expert at the festival’s conferences. This specialist focuses on the microscopic world, specifically analyzing pollen grains to determine the floral origin of Chilean honey.
His message to the students was one of urgency regarding the environment. He emphasized that the role of bees in pollination is fundamental to human existence. «Without bees, without pollinators, we will not have food… and without food, there is no life,» he stated clearly. He warned that human-driven climate change is currently destroying the healthy ecosystems these vital insects require to survive, urging the school community to recognize our responsibility in protecting these natural balances.
A Successful Exchange of Ideas
The interviews conducted by the ICT Workshop reveal that «Ciencias sin Ficción» was more than just a series of lectures; it was a call to action. From Boris Muñoz’s vision of scientific thinking as a daily tool to the biologist’s expert warning about our ecosystem, the event reminded us that whether through the lens of law or biology, the pursuit of knowledge is essential for our collective future.
Article written by Rocia Oyarzua; edited and enhanced with AI support.
