In a compelling address, Nobel Laureate Professor Aaron Ciechanover emphasized the critical role democracy plays in fostering scientific innovation and progress. Speaking at the Global Science Forum, Prof. Ciechanover highlighted that democratic societies provide the freedom and openness necessary for scientific inquiry and collaboration. He argued that the unrestricted exchange of ideas and the ability to question established norms are fundamental to scientific breakthroughs. Prof. Ciechanover, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2004, stressed that without democratic principles, scientific endeavors could be stifled by censorship and authoritarian control. He urged global leaders to uphold democratic values to ensure a thriving scientific community that can address the world’s most pressing challenges. The forum, attended by leading scientists and policymakers, underscored the importance of integrating democratic ideals into scientific discourse and practice.
