The Present and Future of Astronomy (ASTRO2022)
Giacomo Beccari, Henri M. J. Boffin, Paola Andreani, Selma de Mink,, Wendy Freedman, Michael Hill, Bruno Leibundgut, Federico Lelli, Anna, Miotello, Sean Sapcariu
TL;DR
This paper summarizes discussions from the 2022 ESO online conference on astronomy's societal, philosophical, and methodological aspects, highlighting current challenges and future directions in the field.
Contribution
It provides an overview of contemporary debates in astronomy regarding scientific methodology, diversity, societal impact, and philosophical considerations.
Findings
Emphasizes the importance of diversity in evaluation processes
Highlights the role of metrics in scientific assessment
Discusses the societal relevance of astronomy
Abstract
Being one of the most fascinating and ancient sciences, astronomy has always played a special role in society. In 2022 ESO organised an online conference to offer the community a platform to discuss astronomical topics of sociological and philosophical relevance in a professional atmosphere. The talks touched on several crucial aspects, moving from the methodology of science to the use of metrics, to the importance of diversity in evaluation processes, and to the link between astronomy and society.
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