Les humanités en formes : sciences humaines et sociales

Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme

New editorial formats, the artificial intelligence revolution, transformations in the science-society dialogue: the FMSH's Grand Format 2026 offers a day of encounters and experiences to explore new ways of creating, disseminating and sharing the humanities and social sciences. The conditions of production and circulation of knowledge in the humanities are increasingly opening up to new territories: hybrid writing, collaborative annotation, multimedia platforms, artificial intelligence, new mediums. Following the research cycle (from its writing to its circulation in public space), this day intends to map this new landscape and confront viewpoints on these ongoing upheavals. How does one write research in a world saturated with narratives? Through what circuits is it published and made visible? What becomes of scientific authority and dialogue with society in a fragmented, algorithmic media space? What ethical and technical issues do the new means of production and dissemination of research raise? In short: how are the humanities today redefining their modes of existence, circulation and sharing? Through four sessions – Créer, Publier, Diffuser, Dialoguer – the FMSH's Grand Format 2026 brings together researchers, artists and professionals in publishing and scientific and cultural mediation, to cross perspectives and debate the transformations currently running through the humanities and social sciences. Conversations, screenings, a photography exhibition and book presentations will punctuate this day, conceived as a space for reflection, discovery and dialogue. In closing, the evening will be devoted to the official launch of the "54 poche" collection, with the unveiling of its two new titles signed by Paul Virilio and Achille Stocchi. __ Programme __9:00 am | Participant reception CRÉER | 9:30 – 11:30 am Conversation | Writing otherwise, researching otherwise?The humanities have long experimented with alternative forms of writing: cinema, comics, theatre, augmented and interactive writing, hybridizations between research and creation. The shift from one format to another is not a simple transposition, and these developments, far from being purely formal, question the very nature of the knowledge produced. Does experimenting with these "other" forms of writing constitute an enrichment, an opening toward other audiences, or does it amount to a redefinition of scientific practices themselves? Where do the zones of tension lie between academic rigor, experimentation and creation? Speakers: Séverine Leroy (theatre studies – Université catholique de l'ouest) Sylvain Venayre (history – Université Grenoble Alpes) Nicolas Sauret (information and communication sciences – Université Paris 8) Discussant: Émilie Balteau (sociologist and filmmaker, Cirec) Interlude | A half-hour stroll to discover the selection of books from our partner bookseller, discuss the titles chosen by our speakers, and explore our selection of audio and film documentaries. PUBLIER | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm Carte blanche | The authors, actors and readers of publishing in the humanities and social sciencesPublishing is not just about disseminating scientific content: it participates in building its legitimacy, visibility and circulation in the national and international public sphere. Between academic publishing and major publishing houses, between internationalization and new audiences, which actors and which circuits shape today's space of circulation for the humanities? How does a major publishing house build its editorial policy, promote its catalogue and position itself within the landscape of ideas? A carte blanche given to Sophie Kucoyanis, secretary general for the humanities, éditions Gallimard. Speaker: Sophie Kucoyanis (secretary general for the humanities, éditions Gallimard) Discussant: Maria Vlachou (director of Éditions de la MSH) Interlude | Presentation by students of the master's program "Politique et médiatisation des SHS" (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne) of a selection of titles published on the day's themes. _ _ _ 1:00 pm | Lunch _ _ _ DIFFUSER | 2:00 – 4:00 pm Conversation | What does AI do to the humanities?Artificial intelligence is transforming the conditions of access to, translation, writing and circulation of knowledge. But behind its apparent ease and promises of efficiency, its widespread adoption raises critical questions: technological sovereignty, algorithmic bias, standardization of content, hallucinations, linguistic simplification. How is research in the humanities and social sciences impacted by its massive and poorly regulated appropriation? Between "conscientious objection," controlled appropriation or creative tinkering, how do research actors position themselves in relation to AI? Speakers: Valérie Beaudouin (sociologist – EHESS) Thomas Parisot (deputy director, Cairn) Marie van Effenterre (translator, Association pour la traduction en sciences sociales) Discussant: Anne Madelain (historian, Inalco) Interlude | Screening of the video work The book of flowers (Agnieszka Polska) _ _ _ 4:00 pm | Break _ _ _ DIALOGUER | 4:15 – 6:15 pm Conversation | Transmitting the humanities and social sciences in a fragmented media and political spaceThe circulation of the humanities today unfolds within an environment marked by polarization, disinformation and competition for attention. The concrete conditions for dialogue between social science research and society have evolved. In this context, how can one produce scientific discourse that is audible without excessive simplification? How can verified knowledge be conveyed to the general public? C

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