The public lecture took place at the University of Fribourg and was part of the Marcel Benoist Lecture series, which aims to familiarise the public at large with the work of current Marcel Benoist prize laureates.
The talk attracted more than 300 attendees. Pascal Gygax presented his work, which explores how language influences our mental representations and contributes to stereotyping.
Mr Gygax’s clear presentation peppered with examples captivated the audience, showing how research in psycholinguistics and cognitive psychology can contribute to a more inclusive society. Attendees were able to meet the laureate after his presentation at an aperitif organised at the venue.
(Photos: Thomas Delley)