Weizenbaum Debate in Potsdam: Strengthening Cohesion in the Cinema Hall of Rotor Film GmbH

When Debates Connect: An Evening About Cohesion, Attitude and Good Conversations

The Weizenbaum Debate brings a topic to the stage on September 30, 2026, in Potsdam that could not be more relevant: How can societal cohesion succeed when digital debates harden fronts and public conversations drift apart? The Weizenbaum Institute, together with the Media Tech Hub Potsdam, invites you to the cinema hall of Rotor Film GmbH. The event runs from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and focuses on exchange, research, and perspective change rather than on shrill escalation. ([weizenbaum-institut.de](https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/news/detail/weizenbaum-debate-how-to-debate-zusammenhalt-staerken-statt-graeben-vertiefen/))

A Format for Clever Minds and Open Ears

The Weizenbaum Debate is more than a classic lecture: It opens the space for controversial but respectful discussions about the big questions of the digital society. Science, politics, and practice come together to not aggravate contradictions but to find common ground. The evening will be moderated by Prof. Dr. Sascha Friesike; impulses will come from PD Dr. Merja Mahrt, Katharina Berr, and Miriam Milzner, among others. ([weizenbaum-institut.de](https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/weizenbaum-debate/?utm_source=openai))

Filter Bubbles, Fake News, and Polarization in Focus

The evening's content revolves around three digital phenomena that shape societal discourse: filter bubbles and echo chambers, disinformation and conspiracy myths, as well as polarization entrepreneurs who benefit from division. The debate not only asks what divides us but especially what brings us closer together again— with scientific depth and a clear target audience appeal for all who want to understand digital public life. ([weizenbaum-institut.de](https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/news/detail/weizenbaum-debate-how-to-debate-zusammenhalt-staerken-statt-graeben-vertiefen/))

Strong Stage in Potsdam's Media City

The venue is the cinema hall of Rotor Film GmbH at August-Bebel-Str. 26-53/House 4 in 14482 Potsdam, right in the media city of Babelsberg. The address is corroborated by the official event announcement and the imprint of Rotor Film. Parking and access information can be derived from the location in the media site; for drivers, comparable location information mentions the parking garage at August-Bebel-Str. 26-53. Accessibility details for this event were not expressly stated in the sources. ([weizenbaum-institut.de](https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/news/detail/weizenbaum-debate-how-to-debate-zusammenhalt-staerken-statt-graeben-vertiefen/))

Why It Is Worth Attending

Anyone looking for a lively event experience with substance receives a mix of insight, audience atmosphere, and social relevance here. The Weizenbaum Debate focuses on clear thoughts, sound arguments, and a format that encourages listening. For everyone who understands debate culture not as a sparring match but as joint reflection, this evening is a must-attend event. ([weizenbaum-institut.de](https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/weizenbaum-debate/?utm_source=openai))

In conclusion: This Weizenbaum Debate promises a clever, inspiring evening about cohesion and the value of good conversations. Those who want to understand how digital debates shape our society should experience this event live in Potsdam. ([weizenbaum-institut.de](https://www.weizenbaum-institut.de/news/detail/weizenbaum-debate-how-to-debate-zusammenhalt-staerken-statt-graeben-vertiefen/))

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Sources:

• Weizenbaum Institute - Weizenbaum Debate – How To Debate: Strengthening Cohesion Instead of Deepening Divides
• Weizenbaum Institute - Event Page for the Weizenbaum Debate 2026
• Rotor Film GmbH - Imprint and Address
• Weizenbaum Institute - Weizenbaum Debate Series
• Weizenbaum Institute - Institute and Network